oc-plain-dealer 1921-04-09

THE CALL OF THE OF Auto Show Section The Orang LEADING VOL. XXIV—No. 214 32 MOTORCYCLISTS WILL ATTEMPT HILL The reporter was sent out to get a hill climb story with some "jazz" in it. "Ask some of the riders what it is that makes them take their lives in their hands and spend days and weeks in preparation just for a few moments of thrills," was the suggestion given the reporter. Alas, when it comes to motorcycle dare-devils furnishing "human interest" material, "there ain't no such animal," the reporter found. To the pop-wagon demons who will furnish the thousands of "fans" with thrills galore on the famous San Juan hill Sunday, nothing matters except their machines. The riders never consider themselves for a minute. All they are after is a mount that will climb the hill and do it quickly. Furthermore, the reporter found the motorcycle riders a canny lot. Extreme secrecy is maintained by the riders of opposing camps. If an Indian man has some new device in the way of getting traction and increasing power, he takes care that the secret is kept hidden when a Harley Davidson or an Excelsior man happens around. And, of course, the Harley Davidson and Excelsior men are equally determined not to let those in the Indian camp "get a line" on what they have up their sleeves. Because the Capistrano course is closed to try-outs in order that it may not be torn up before the Sunday meet, the riders are hard put to find hills that are smooth enough and steep enough to afford machines. OAKLAND SMASHES 4 RECORDS AT ONCE "It sure-romped over the highway," state C. C. & G. R. Jones, Oakland dealers, located at Anaheim and Fullerton, in speaking of the four smashing records which were recently made by an Oakland coupe. "While the speed on these trips is very convincing, yet we feel the greatest feature of the test is its roadability. Its low center of gravity enabled it to take the curves at high speed without inconvenience, caused by overbalancing or swaying top. The Oakland's wonderfully smooth-running motor and an extra heavy frame have also practically eliminated vibration." "All models of the Oakland will be displayed at the show and we are endeavoring to procure the record-coupe for the occasion." "Smashing four road records in one run is a record in itself, but for a strictly stock car without extensive tuning up to step out and clip a bunch of minutes off of long-standing and often shot at road records, is a mark that justifies pride," continued the local Oakland distributors. "This is exactly what an Oakland coupe, driven by Harry Neville and Jerry Service, did last Saturday night. The car, officially timed by Western Union, left Los Angeles sharply at 6 p.m. and in spite of buckling traffic all the way out beyond Santa Ana, checked in at San Diego at 8:52 p.m., having covered the 132.4 miles in exactly 2 hours and 52 minutes, which is actually under the time set by Barney Oldfield as he started from the city limits of Stephengon-affected from from the way of getting traction and increasing power, he takes care that the secret is kept hidden when a Harley Davidson or an Excelsior man happens around. And, of course, the Harley Davidson and Excelsior men are equally determined not to let those in the Indian camp "get a line" on what they have up their sleeves. Because the Capistrano course is closed to try-outs in order that it may not be torn up before the Sunday meet, the riders are hard put to find hills that are smooth enough and steep enough to afford machines adequate tests. Santa Ana canyon and the country around Olinda have both been searched over and the worst hills surmounted by the riders. There are no hills like the San Juan hill, however, say the riders. Riders are spending hour after hour on the test hills. They return late in the evening begrimed and dead tired, but with the light of dogged determination shining from their eyes more strongly than ever. The question of whether the rear wheel will take hold and send the machine over the top in record time or whether the traction will prove insufficient are the thoughts uppermost in the minds of the riders. Thirty-two riders will participate in the events. Many of these men have two machines and will participate in more than one event as their motors meet the qualifications. Floyd Clymer, the Denver rider, who has participated in the climb for the past three or four years, has shipped two machines for the event. Try Plain Dealer Want Ads. Try a Plain Dealer Want Ad. LIBERTY SIX Prospective buyers confirm our own opinion by their ready acceptance of the unmistakable quality of the Liberty. Its beauty is accepted as the outer sign of inner soundness, which is also recognized in the delightful difference in the way it rides and drives. Bob White Co. ORANGE COUNTY DISTRIBUTOR 135 South Lemon Street ANAHEIM Third and French SANTA ANA THE OF THE OPEN ROAD! ARE YOUR Orange County Plain De LEADING NEWSPAPER IN NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Saturday, April 9, 1921 SEE WHERE TO FIND YOUR FAVORITE CAR AT BIG AUTO SHOW BROADWAY ENTRANCE Office Auto Club LADIES CENTRES B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 WHAT'S IN A NUMBER! A whole lot some motorists think, according to state registration officials. In requesting their 1921 license plates, thousands of car owners wanted number "one." Some wanted 13, while others wanted 23. A prominent Massachusetts historian requested 1776. College graduates sought the numerals to correspond with their year of graduation, while many persons asked for their residence and telephone numbers. A-1, 2, 3, Marmon, Essex, Hudson, Townsend & Medbury. A-40, 41, Essex, Hudson, R. G. Adams. A-4, 5, 6, Cadillac, Cadillac Garage Co. A-7, 8, 9, Willys-Knight, Oyerland, Stearns Knight, Overland Santa Ana Co., Albert H. Sitton, F. L. Austin. A-10, 11, 12, Chavrolet and Sheridan, Reid Motor Co., Taggart Motor Co. A-13, 14, 15, Studebaker, Brown & Bowles, Harry D. Riley. A-16, Stutz, Peerless, F. W. Brown. A-17, Elgin, Miller & Monkhouse. A-18, Dodge, O. A. Haley, Chas. H. Mann, Lillian Yaeger. A-19, 29, Franklin, Liberty, Bob White. A-21, 22, Oakland, Edgar & Hayes, Jones & Jones. A-23-24, Buick, Orange County Garage Co. A-25, 26, Hupmobile, Cadillac Garage, L. F. Pomeroy. A-27, 28, Chalmers, L. F. Pomeroy, C. H. McCausland. A-29, Briscoe, C. H. McCausland. A-30, 31, 32, Chandler, Cleveland, Chas. L. Davis Garage. A-33, 34, Palge, Jno. E. Headley, Booth & Henzie. A-35, Maxwell, Harry, L. Turton. A-36, Lincoln, H. H. Kelly. A-37, Cole, Gardner, Lusk & Hoag Motor Co. A-38, Velle, McGraw Bros. Christian Bros. A-39, Apperson, George Carter. B-1, 2, 3, Ford, Fordson, Knox & Stout, Geo. Dunton, Wickersheim Implement Co., Talbert & Co. B-5, 6, Moreland trucks, Automotive Sales & Service Co. B-17, Kamp-in-Komfort-Kar, W. J. Vanaken. 271.230 MOTORCYCLES IN U.S. Official figures compiled by the American Automobile Association indicate there were approximately 271,230 motorcycles registered in the United States during the year 1920. Of this number, it is interesting to note that New York leads with 69,349 while Pennsylvania takes second place with 23,981 registrations. Painting; Paperhanging; Tinting; Day or contract; Phone 369. SPEND Since its more than spent on construction completing from the last year "boulevard continuous world. Its 3,400 miles. FRA OLDSMOBILE MAKES FINE DEMONSTRATION The Oldsmobile Four is still doing it. With four grown people, H. S. Gelnette, for J. J. De Vaux, Olds dealer for Orange-co, went over the water works hill in Fullerton in high. Some stunt in itself. Then went up the same hill to near the top and turned sharply to the left and went over the steep bank on high easily, a demonstration stunt for other cars in second. New Olds sales the past week are Mr. H. E. Spencer and Prof. Redfern, Fullerton; Mr. Lugo, Balboa; Mr. Brown, Orange; Mr. Gibbs, Anaheim; Mr. Ceniceras, Garden Grove. "We are more than pleased with the interest shown in our models," says De Vaux. "These cars will be shown at the Santa Ana auto show." ARE YOU PREPARED? n Dealer. Auto Show Section TWENTY-FOURTH YEAR ONLY NEED TO GET CHANCE TO SHOW IT "When Lincoln salesmen convince a prospect to accept a demonstration," states H. H. Kelley, of the H. H. Kelley Motor Car Co., Santa Ana, Orange county dealers, "their greatest work is done. First they choose the hilliest, curving-est road they know. And second, after the Lincoln has shown its extraordinary ability, they put it up to any other car in the world to duplicate what the Lincoln has done." "Lincolns have been sold to Max Fleischman and William Wrigley from the Los Angeles salesrooms and it was mainly because of the car's wonderful demonstration that secured their names on the dotted lines." "Max Fleischman wanted a foreign chassis with a 'kick' in it that he had found in no American motor. Arrangements were made instead to give him a demonstration in a Lincoln touring car. His home is in Santa Barbara, 116 miles from Los Angeles over a rather severe mountain road. On the particular grade, Mr. Fleischman took the wheel. He was asked to forget about gears and simply step on it. The performance sold the car immediately, and now he is one of the greatest boosters in the state. William Wrigley, the chewing gum man, told the salesman that he was not interested in the Lincoln. All we wanted was the opportunity of driving him from Pasadena to San Pedro, which he gave us." SPEND VAST SUM ON ROADS Since its organization in 1914 more than $31,000,000 has been spent on the Lincoln highway for construction and maintenance. By completing the marking of the road from the Atlantic coast to Omaha last year this transcontinental "boulevard" became the longest continuously marked highway in the world. Its length is approximately 3,400 miles. The Plain Dealer for Job Printing. 30 PCT. OF GASOLINE WASTED Nearly 30 per cent of every gallon of gasoline burned is wasted through faulty carburetor adjustment. This startling conclusion is derived from exhaustive tests conducted by the U.S. bureau of mines on various engines. Half of this amount may be saved by careful adjustment, for rich mixtures suitable for easy starting are very wasteful. Carburetors set for winter should be changed for summer. Ability to cover most miles in a day is what a Franklin owner means by "roadability." It is accompanied by comfort and ease of handling which enable him to choose his destination without picking his roads. This is a direct result of Franklin light weight and flexibility, coupled with quality materials and workmanship. So are these economy averages: 20 miles to the gallon of gasoline 12,500 miles to the set of tires 50% slower yearly depreciation Bob White Co. Orange County Distributor 135 S. Lemon St. ANAHEIM 3rd & French Sts. SANTA ANA