oc-plain-dealer 1922-02-11

AUTOMOBILE SECTION VOL. XXV—NO. 161 RACING KINGS FEB. 22 AT SPEEDWAY The entrance of Pietro Bordino, Italian speed king, will give an international flavor to the big battle. Bordino has made but one appearance in this country, riding as mechanician with Ralph DePalma in the American Grand Prix at Savanna in 1908. In this race he will be pitted against the great Italian-American—Bordino. Driving an exceptionally fast eight-in-a-row Fiat, while De Palma will drive the French Ballot. The entry list for the coming event already contains the names of a majority of the most famous American drivers and several others are being negotiated with at the present time, while it is possible that still another foreign pilot will compete. COUNTY AUTO CLUB BOOKS FOUND O. K. Complete satisfaction with the book-keeping methods of the Automobile Club of Orange county was expressed by Fred, P. Cooper, chief examiner from the office of the State Insurance Commissioner, who with his assistants have spent several days going over the books of the organization. Cooper was assisted in his work by M. R. Valla and P. S. Greenman, also from the office of the Insurance Commissioner. These three men took a week to examine the books. AUTO TENT MAYBE AT VALENCIA SHOW Plans for a tent at the annual Valencia Orange Show were discussed by the dealers' craft of the Orange County Auto Trades Association at the regular meeting and dinner last night in the Elks' clubhouse. A committee was appointed consisting of Albert Sitton of Fullerton, chairman; George Dunton, Charles L. Davis of Santa Ana, and Herbert O. Davis, secretary, to confer with Chairman Herman Stern of the financial committee of the show. Stern made a speech, urging participation. March 9 was set for another get-together dinner of the employers and employees, the place to be left to the secretary. Bob Martin, secretary of the State association, will be among the speakers. Fully 250 are expected to attend. Secretary Davis was appointed a committee of one to find out how many billboard posters are available for the Open Road observance and how many are needed. The observation is on April 1, when windows are decorated all over Southern California. There was a prolonged discussion on the question whether to guarantee used cars that are sold, but no action was taken. Certain dealers give such a guarantee already. Dealers buying used cars for sale were warned of the penalties to which they are subject if they fail to procure or apply for the 1922 license, in case it already has not been applied for. William Wickersheim gave a short talk on federal taxation. He said the present principle was wrong and that taxes should be as direct as possible. He suggested two plans—one a tax BOOKS FOUND O. K. Complete satisfaction with the book-keeping methods of the Automobile Club of Orange county was expressed by Fred, P. Cooper, chief examiner from the office of the State Insurance Commissioner, who with his assistants have spent several days going over the books of the organization. Cooper was assisted in his work by M. R. Valla and P. S. Greenman, also from the office of the Insurance Commissioner. These three men took a week to examine the books of the Indemnity Exchange of the Club, and reported their findings O.K. According to A. S. Ralph, manager of the local club, these men expressed themselves as being very well pleased with the methods used by the Orange county organization, declaring them to be up to the minute in every way. Several suggestions were made as to make the club books even more efficient. These will most likely be adopted by the club. LOST IN DEATH VALLEY KEELER, Feb. 11.—John Mitchell is lost in the snow in Death Valley, and rescue of him is unlikely. His brother, George Mitchell of San Francisco, was rescued by Jack Press, a prospector working near the former Minetta mine. The two left Keeler for Death Valley Junction on Jan. 27 by way of Rhyolite, Nev., in a light car, which broke down. They started to walk back to Keeler or Darwin, and became separated. TWO AUTOS COLLDE There was a collision yesterday south of Anaheim when a Ford speedster driven by Earl Klah of Los Angeles and an Overland car driven by Wm. Melhon of Anaheim smashed together. Both cars were damaged. No one was injured. If it's from Witman's it's good. THIS IS A YEAR Neither long words nor big type can express the real measure of satisfaction that Studebaker owners get from the performance of their cars. Technical descriptions of the many progressive engineering ideas income... YEAR Neither long words nor big type can express the real measure of satisfaction that Studebaker owners get from the performance of their cars. Technical descriptions of the many progressive engineering ideas incorporated in the 1922 models are insufficient. Glowing word pictures or artists' drawings fall short of telling the complete story. One must take the wheel, or at least ride in one of the 1922 models to appreciate the power, comfort and the ease of handling that comes from perfect steering, gear that shift in a whisper and that instant response to throttle and brakes. We cordially invite you to let the 1922 Studebaker tell you its story, in its own way, with you at wheel. Only in this way can you get the correct standard by which to judge fine motor car performance. Light Six $1275 Special Six $1745 Big Six $2095 Here—tax paid. Harry D. Riley 151 S. Los Angeles St. Anaheim "A Safe Place to Buy a Used Car" Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Saturday, February 11, 1922 Speed Stars To Glitter at Los Angeles February 22 EDDIE HEARNE, VETERAN OF A THOUSAND RACES AND ONE OF THE MOST CRAFTY PILOTS IN THE GAME "HAPPY" HARRY HARTZ -YOUNGEST OF THEM" ALL- BUT DANGEROUS HARRY ELLIOTT SERVICE NEW CHALMERS ON DISPLAY SOON There still appear to be a good many people who don't know that John Updyke, one of the best mechanics that ever shook a wrench, is back as foreman of Turton & Lumsdon's Maxwell-Chalmers shop. He is, and besides him there is the usual force. Updyke was here up to a year or so ago for five years. He knows the repair and service game from icks to izzard. The firm carried a full line of Maxwell and Chalmers parts. It has the exclusive authorized agency for both cars in northern Orange co. The new series 1922 Chalmers will soon be put on display here. The series already has been shown at the Grier-Robbins Co.'s showrooms in Los Angeles, and Turton & Lumsdon already have clinched an order on one. The are expected on the 15th mix of them, touring cars. The new Chalmers promises to create as big a sensation in the motor world as the new Maxwell. The public might be reminded that the Maxwell-Chalmers Co. is the concern merged from the two companies. Fourteen Maxwells of the new series have been sold by the firm in less than two months, five carloads. Another carload is due on the 20th. The demand for closed Maxwells is far greater than the supply. A whole trainload of Maxwell closed cars is due to reach Los Angeles on Monday and will be distrib- Sarles' Duesenberg Car in Last Race The Duesenberg car which Roscoe Sarles, famous speed king, has driven so often, will be driven for the last time on Feb. 22 when he competes in the 250-mile championship contest on the Los Angeles Speedway. His new mount he will pilot for the first time in the big Indianapolis race of May 30. The Duesenberg is one of four cars he has driven since leaving Louis Chevrolet's Frontenac, the others being Barney Oldfield's "Golden Submarine," the Roamer and Frontenac. FRANKLIN TO HAVE NEW SALES POLICY A move which will mark a long step forward in methods of merchandising automobiles, according to H. H. Franklin, is the recent inauguration by the Franklin Automobile Co., of a definite sales plan to be followed by Franklin dealers everywhere, which involves a demonstration ranging from 50 to 500 miles, or more. The Bob White Co., is the Anaheim agent. "In contact with our trade we point out a marked and valuable difference in our car over others," says Franklin, "and it is for the purpose of es- BOB WHITE SHOP BETTERS FACILITY It will be a super-efficient sort that the Bob White Company, a for the Franklin and Nash, will when the concern completes its present improvements. Bob, when took over the Nash agency and on West Center-st recently, not brought his own force with him, retained that of the May Motor branch. Now he's putting in a modern room with bins, a perpetual inventory accounting system, and a convey system for cash and parts. An compressing and grinding outfit been installed this week. White is now investigating a machine for lapping cylinders, will install it also, if it proves value. That will put an end to laborious process of taking a cylinder down and grinding it and the w will be better done. The improvements probably be finished within two weeks. Mr while the same excellent service has been provided heretofore still be given, with M. L. Smith in charge. The new shop has a very convenient entrance to its service department and a good-sized parking space in the rear on Oak-st. Sales continue brisk. Recent Nash sport model was delivered D. Woodward of Placentia, and Franklin sedan to A. W. Daniels. Chalmers promises to create as big a sensation in the motor world as the new Maxwell. The public might be reminded that the Maxwell-Chalmers Co. is the concern merged from the two companies. Fourteen Maxwells of the new series have been sold by the firm in less than two months, five carloads. Another carload is due on the 20th. The demand for closed Maxwells is far greater than the supply. A whole trainload of Maxwell closed cars is due to reach Los Angeles on Monday and will be distributed from there. Patrons intending to buy either car had better put in their orders early if they expect to get delivery without delay. ELKS TO CELEBRATE AT MISSION PLAY The Elks of So. Calif. upon the suggestion of Alhambra lodge, No. 3128, will celebrate Washington's birthday this year by attending a performance of the Mission Play at San Gabriel on the evening of Feb. 22. Pre-eminently American in its character, the B. P. O. E. pays particular homage to the memory of the father of our country, and no more appropriate celebration in his honor could be made than by a visit to the great American historical pageant at San Gabriel which was written and produced by John S. McGroarty, a distinguished member of the order, Frederick Wark, the grand old actor who portrays the leading role of Fray Junipero Serra in the Mission Play, is also a distinguished Elk. At the close of the performance Mr. Warde, assisted by Elks from the various lodges in attendance, will give the Elks famous "Eleven o'clock toast" from the stage. And, after that, Alhambra lodge will hold a reception in its club house at which Mr. Warde and Mr. McGroarty will deliver addresses. Refreshments will be served, and there will also be dancing. LAST LAP FOR STADIUM PASADENA, Feb. 8 — The last lap in the race to raise the rest of the funds for the big athletic stadium here will be started today, with the appointment of a committee which is to sell $100,000 worth of script. NEW DALES POLICE A move which will mark a long step forward in methods of merchandising automobiles, according to H. H. Franklin, is the recent inauguration by the Franklin Automobile Co., of a definite sales plan to be followed by Franklin dealers everywhere, which involves a demonstration ranging from 50 to 500 miles, or more. The Bob White Co., is the Anaheim agent. “In contact with our trade we point out a marked and valuable difference in our car over others,” says Franklin, “and it is for the purpose of establishing this difference in a large way with the entire public, that the long demonstration plan is being made use of. There can be no more conclusive proof of motor car qualifications than a trip involving distances such as mentioned and encountering all manner and conditions of roads.” In Franklin's opinion, buying public is coming increasingly to realize that the purchase of an automobile is an investment in transportation. He believes that people are more than ever interested in values of which price is only one element. In considering price, they are interested in know whether or not it has become stabilized. Franklin looks for a stabilization of prices in the automobile world. Franklin price reductions led the field in readjustment and now Franklin relationship to buyers through the long demonstration is doing a great work to afford a proper basis for consideration of the other element of value, namely, performance. The Franklin Automobile Co. is first in the industry to inaugurate such a method as a national practice for all its representatives. BREAK GROUND FOR HUDSON TUNNELS NEW YORK, Feb. 11 — Breaking ground for the two Hudson river tunnels connecting Jersey City and New York is expected to take place about March 4. The project to build the two tunnels began in July 1929. Surveying of Canal-st. was completed in 1920, and the Manhattan section of the tunnels, out to the end of the piers, was finished recently. Plain Dealer Want Ads got results. QUICKSILVER MINES IN LOW PRODUCTION Preliminary figures showing production of quicksilver in the United States in 1921, compiled by F. Ransom, of the United States geological survey department of the interstate give a total of 6,339 flasks, as coated with 13392 flasks is credited to California, 3,144 to Texas, 100 Nevada, and 1 to Idaho. So far could be learned, Oregon produced quicksilver in 1921. In California seven mines report production, but the output from but the El Senador mine, of the Almaden group, was very small. The New Idria mine, for many years the largest producer of quicksilver in the United States, was idle in 1921. Texas the Chisos was the only mine that remained continuously productive, but a small output was expected in December from the Mariscal mine near McKinney Springs, and is included in the total. In Nevada about 100 flasks was obtained in the Pike Mountains, east of Mina. The single flask reported from Idaho was ported incidentally to development work in the Yellow Pine district Valley-co. During the year the United Mercury Mines Co. acquired over 100 flasks that were formerly hauled by Idaho Quicksilver Co., by Monumental Mercury Mines Co., and other companies in the Yellow Plain district. Dealer ANGE COUNTY AUTOMOBILE SECTION January 11, 1922 TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR Adelicate silken thread can shift gears on the new Buick Gear shifting on the new Buick is so easy that a slender silk thread tied to the gear shift lever is strong enough to pull the gear shift lever from second speed to high speed. Gear shifting on the new Buick is so easy that a slender silk thread tied to the gear shift lever is strong enough to pull the gear shift lever from second speed to high speed. The marvelous Buick Velvet Disc Clutch makes driving a real joy. It has taken the annoyance and trouble of grating, rasping gears and stiff, harsh clutches from motoring. The combination of the patented disc clutch and patented Buick transmission makes this possible. You cannot get this combination in any other car but a Buick. ANAHEIM AUTO CO Wm. Goodrum Prop ANAHEIM FULLERTON Buick Distributors for Northern Orange Co NASH FOUR PRICES REDUCED EFFECTIVE NOW 5-Pass. Touring $1195 2-Pass. Roadster $1175 3-Pass. Coupe $173' PRICES REDUCED EFFECTIVE NOW 5-Pass. Touring $1195 2-Pass. Roadster $1175 3-Pass. Coupe $173' 5-Pass. Sedan $192 Above prices delivered at Pacific Coast points, freight and war tax paid. All Nash models, both open and closed, have cord tires as standard equipment. 332 W. Center St. Anaheim, Calif. Bob White Co. Nash Franklin THE NASH Nash leads the world in motor car value.