oc-plain-dealer 1922-05-13

Automobile Section PLAIN LEADING NEW VOL. XXV—NO. 237 RUNS TO BE MERGED, WORD The Camp Curry Economy run from Los Angeles has been moved up a week on account of the unusual break storm in the mountains this last week and in so doing the Los Angeles dealers' sixth annual trip into the Yosemite Valley will merge with the economy runs of the San Francisco, Fresno and Merced dealers, making four contests terminate at Camp Curry next Saturday. This will be one of the greatest events of its kind ever staged. The road into the valley and to Camp Curry will be the scene of a great demonstration of the ability of late models of nationally distributed automobiles. The entry list shows many of the most popular makes in the country and the classifications adopted will give everybody a chance in the classes beside an opportunity to annex the coveted sweepstakes prizes. Camp Curry is already ranked as the motor mecca of America and this coming week-end will be the largest and most important in the history of the entire automobile world. It is going to be interesting to observe the performances of the Transcontinental Highways Re-charted One of the biggest annual tasks of the Automobile Club of Southern California has just started—the re-charting of the transcontinental highways leading to the southern part of the state. The official crew representing the clubs signposting department and its charting bureau is now en route to Kansas City over the National Old Trails Highway. It is probable that the charting car will continue on to New York. Making the plains and deserts safe for California motoring visitors is the purpose of the long journey. The trails across the continent were marked a number of years ago by the club, but it is necessary to renovate the system of signs annually because travelers are continually "shooting up" the metal signs. At the club crew travels eastward it will keep constantly in touch with the purging bureaus of the organization throughout the southern part of the state so that motorists of any section wishing to tour to the east this summer will have road news hot from the wires. Work is progressing rapidly on the signposting of the Bankhead or southern transcontinental highway into Southern California by club crew, according to an announcement just made here. This will bring in thousands of motor parties every year. STANLEY'S CITY HAS CHANGED Final details were week in the transfer leys's garage and repaired and competent man 12 years in California ditions here. For five garage in Monrovia which he was in the 8 years at Ontario and above Fresno. Art man and George Brenn Myers expects his Myers, of Long Beach experienced man, to a week. The garage continues the Lee tire, Marve other standard parts, been considerably increased. This garage, which and day, is one of the ent in the city for resiists alike. Pneumatics Re Solid Tires Pneumatic tires, and rubber variety, are the trucks, says Nenno & B tributors of Michelin, other standard make good pneumatic tire like Curry will be the scene of a great demonstration of the ability of late models of nationally distributed automobiles. The entry list shows many of the most popular makes in the country and the classifications adopted will give everybody a chance to the classes beside an opportunity to annex the coveted sweepstakes prizes. Camp Curry is already ranked as the motor mecca of America and this coming week-end will be the largest and most important in the history of the entire automobile world. It is going to be interesting to observe the performances of the various cars of the same make entered from the four different points. Eastern manufacturers and automotive engineers are keenly interested in the event because the results obtained are considered important in motor car demonstrations and the advertising value of winning the coveted honors are eagerly sought. Camp Curry is making plans to receive the official cars and the staffs of attendants and automobile dealers that will accompany the trip. Camp Curry is now open and ready for a thriving season of motor travel, so this event will start the season off with a rush. Owing to the lateness of the winter snows this year, drivers entered in the 1922 economy run have not had the opportunity of spending weeks of practice in going over the route and gaining an experience that will put them in the most opportune position for the day of the event. The run this year, while finding many veterans at the wheels of cars from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Fresno and Merced, will be an open proposition for them all and the skill of the drivers and the qualities of their cars will be put to the utmost test. Competition of the nature such as provided for in these runs is waged with incarn by the motoring public as we as the dealers and manufacturers and the four separate runs being scheduled for the same week-end will make the situation all the more interesting. It is likely that the cars will find some snow still on the high spots and this will make the test all the more thrilling. ORDERS ON LINCOLN ARE FILLED IN TURN If you are thinking of buying a Lincoln car, remember that production limited to 50 cars per day and at your order in early, George Dunte, local distributor for the Lincoln, Ford car, Ford truck and Fordson factor says. Orders for the Lincoln will be filled in rotation. Bucks of Lincoln are reminded also at service at authorized Ford agencies will be available to them at the same comparatively low rates given on Fords. Prices of Lincoln's range from $3300 for touring cars to $520 for custom built sedans. The vast natural resource desert area not far from by the general public and en a great deal of countryside that convince the world that arid tracts contain, besides precious metals, materials for construction purposes. Gold and long been associated with and many a stirring tale of has been related, but after the lesser minerals that tribute the greatest wealth White, distributor for the Franklin. On a recent three-day tour the Franklin car or more trail prospecting and checked up on some oreral resources that are now developed. Heading out by Whittier and Tumbull car Camel slipped over Cajon on to Barstow at a good cling 32 miles per hour miles per gallon of gasoline excellent economy showing Franklin Camel has not had for 15,000 miles. From Barstow to Franklin does 23½ Buick a real camping companion MR. VALVE-IN-HEAD For the camping trip you want a companion dependable for his share of the work. You need never worry about Buick. Always on job ready to pitch in and do his share—and a little more if need be—his reliable strength and power make him a welcome companion for thousands of campers. Why not make Mr. Buick your companion for this summer? Phone for a demonstration. ANAHEIM AUTO CO Wm. Goodrum Prop ANAHEIM FULLERTON Buick Distributors for Northern Orange County When Better Automobiles Are Built Buick Will Build Them. AIN DEPENDENT NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Saturday, May 13, 1922 STANLEY'S GARAGE HAS CHANGED HANDS Final details were completed this week in the transfer of H. W. Stanley's garage and repair shop on No. Lemon street to C. H. Myers. The purchaser is a thoroughly experienced and competent man, who has spent 12 years in California and knows conditions here. For five years he had a garage in Monrovia, previous to which he was in the business for two years at Ontario and for three years above Fresno. Art Steward is foreman and George Bremer mechanic. Myers expects his brother, L. C. Myers, of Long Beach, who also is an experienced man, to arrive here next week. The garage continues the agency of the Lee tire, Marvel battery and other standard parts. The stock has been considerably increased. This garage, which is open night and day, is one of the most convenient in the city for residents and tourists alike. Pneumatics Replacing Solid Tires on Trucks Pneumatic tires, and not the solid rubber variety, are the thing for trucks, says Nenno & Bock, local distributors of Michelin, Goodyear and other standard makes of tire. A good pneumatic tire like these. 200 P. C. JUMP IN COLLISION INSURANCE Jump of collision insurance rails charged by the old line companies amounting to as high as nearly 200 per cent and effective May 1, became known today. The Automobile Club of Southern California will not change its rates. Here are some changes on new open models—except Buick and Studebaker, the range of rates of which are given: Ford, formerly $28.15; now $77; Chevrolet, formerly $33.20; now $91; Buick and Studebaker, same rates, formerly $54 to $70.35; now $127 to $141; Dodge, were $42.20; now $122; Franklin, were $70.35; now $141; Hudson, were $57.40; now $134. 10 Days’ Free Trial Of Shock Absorber There are two exclusive distributors for Hassler shock absorbers in Anaheim, and one of them is Charley Moan. SNOWS AND RAINS ON CERTAIN ROADS YOSEMITE—Wire just received from our crew in Yosemite indicates that 5 inches of snow fell in Yosemite this week. One foot at Chinquapin. Road officially closed until May 15th, altho any motorists wishing to may drive in when the snow melts in a few days over the Wawona Road. BIG BEAR VALLEY—Snow has been falling in Big Bear Valley and the storm while not severe will cause conditions that will be detrimental to pleasure driving over the Victorville route. Mill Creek road is still closed but is open as far as Seven Oaks resort, the bridge across the river one mile south of that resort having been placed in. Not advisable for a few days, however, until roads have a chance to dry. SUNLAND TO SAN FERNANDO—The bridge across the Tujunga river was completed and thrown open to travel. The road from Sunland to San Fernando is not passable owing to the crossing of Pacoima Wash. The bridge referred to over the Tujuenga river has been completed but the road will not be passable until the crossing is improved over the Pacoima Wash. RIDGE ROUTE—Not affected by storms. With the opening of the pavement into Mohave from Lancasco bureaus. Tab Pet and a to ho banne iformia No by wi in the Grant ficial iformia Mothe they w pets w reserve cided last ye and thc cording Thos the big ping n but no Yosefficially ing bee count o Gene also oppo great S to tourl infoer bove bureaus Pneumatics Replacing Solid Tires on Trucks Pneumatic tires, and the thing for trucks, says Nenno & Bock, local distributors of Michelin, Goodyear and other standard makes of tire. A good pneumatic tire like these "opens practically every road and field that is negotiable by wheels, and gives the truck a year-round usefulness," says the firm. The farmer whose truck is pneumatic-shod can load it in the fields, and depend on it to carry its load out to the road and away to market. He can take fuel out, to his power machines in the field, carry his crews back and forth between farmhouse and field, and take his feed out to his cattle on range. Sand, mud, snow and hills that stall solid tired trucks are seldom serious obstacles for the tractionive pneumatics. And the steady maintenance of a uniformly greater minimum speed also is directly creditable to the superior traction of the pneumatics. The cushioning quality of pneumatic tires exercises a valuable effect on truck, load and road. Carried on the easy-rolling, restraint pneumatics, perishables are preserved that would otherwise be ruined." Franklin in Desert Does 23½ Mileage The vast natural resources of our desert country are not fully realized by the general public and it has taken a great deal of courage on the part of the more visionary enthusiasts to convince the world that our most rigid tracts contain, besides the precious metals, materials for construction purposes. Gold and silver have been associated with the desert and many a stirring tale of discovery has been related, but after all it is no lesser minerals that must contribute the greatest wealth, says Bob White, distributor for the Nash and Franklin. On a recent three-day, 750-mile car the Franklin car did a little ore trail prospecting and in addition checked up on some of the mineral resources that are now being depleted. Heading out by way of littler and Tumbull canyon, the car slipped over Cajon Pass and to Barstow at a good clip, averaging 32 miles per hour and 23½ miles per gallon of gasoline, a truly excellent economy showing. And the Franklin Camel has not had a valve for 15,000 miles. Tom Barstow the Franklin pro- 10 Days’ Free Trial Of Shock Absorber There are two exclusive distributors for Hassler shock absorbers in Anaheim, and one of them is Charley Mann. Dodge distributor. Mann has been too busy with his cars to push his accessories, including the shock absorber. He has a full line of Dodge parts, accessories of every sort and good makes of tire. The advantage of the Hassler in cutting down depreciation—which means preserving the trade-in value of a new car after it has become used—is something that many a man and woman doesn't seem to realize yet, said Mann. Neither is the fact that a 10 day’s trial free is given. Hassler shock absorbers—world-famous for their remarkable advantages, and today used on a million motor cars—are made in special models for exclusive use on the Dodge Brothers and Ford motor cars. All the essential features of Hassler design and workmanship are combined in these models. They give luxurious riding comfort, making all roads delightful and eliminating undue fatigue even on the longest trips. The soft, resilient action of Hasslers, protests the delicate parts of the car, reduces upkeep expense and adds considerably to the life of the car. Moreover, this cushioning effect increases tire mileage, very materially, too. Hassler Shock Absorbers add to the good appearance of the Dodge Brothers car. You’ll say they are the handsomest shock absorbers ever produced. They add smartness—giving a finished complete touch to the car. Hasslers will pay for themselves in actual dollars and cents economy. They will give you comfort and luxury that is priceless. Of course, you want them, just as all “Hasslerized” Dodge owners will testify. A set of Hasslers includes two front and two rear shock absorbers, just as illustrated above. Hasslers can be applied without changing any part of the car or altering the spring construction in any way. And, too, the installation is accomplished quickly. Your dealer who sold you your car will put them on. NEW DURANT MANAGER NEW YORK, May 13—F. A. Bonham has resigned his position as manager of the Parts and Service Division of the Chevrolet Motor Co. with headquarters at Detroit, Mich., and has accepted a similar position with Durant Motors, Inc. SUNLAND TO SAN FERNANDO —The bridge across the Tujunga river was completed and thrown open to travel. The road from Sunland to San Fernando is not passable owing to the crossing of Pacoima Wash. The bridge referred to over the Tujenga river has been completed but the road will not be passable until the crossing is improved over the Pacoima Wash. RIDGE ROUTE—Not affected by storms. With the opening of the pavement into Mohave from Lancaster, we should give travel the choice between the Mohave route and the Ridge to Baker'sfield, as both now offer splendid conditions. MOUNT WILSON—Not advisable immediately after rains. This storm is general over Southern California but up to this time has not been severe enough to cause any damage to the main traveled highways. STUDEBAKER BUILT NOT JUST ASSEMBLED Some cars are built; others mostly assembled. Studebaker cars are built. Here are some illustrations of the fact, obtained by Harry D. Riley, distributor for Anaheim, Fulerton and Orange. The motors are designed and built complete in the company's own plant. A study of the motor reveals it to be rugged in construction and clean-cut in appearance. Actual test shows it to be flexible in operation and accessible. Each model has cylinders of the demountable L-head type, cast en bloc, thus insuring rigidity and correct alignment. The special-six motor is of 3½-inch bore and 5-inch stroke, developing 50-horsepower. The big-six motor is of 3½-inch bore and 5-inch stroke, developing 60-horsepower. The detachable cylinder head makes the interior of the engine quickly and easily accessible and likewise permits complete machining of the compact combustion chambers. Machining the combustion chambers ensures uniformity of compression, reduces heat absorption, and aids materially in preventing carbon deposits on the cylinder walls. Carburition has been a matter of careful study in Studebaker cars. Through exhaustive laboratory and road tests, the carburetor and the new "hot-spot" manifold have been designed to secure great economy with the present day low-grade fuel. On the special-six motor, an improved type of car carburetor is used. The specially designed "two-range" carburetor on the big-six consumes a minimum quantity of fuel under ordinary touring conditions. When high speed and extra power are re- On a recent three-day, 750-mile car the Franklin car did a little trail prospecting and in addition checked up on some of the mineral resources that are now being depleted. Heading out by way or pitter and Tumbull canyon, the incl slipped over Cajon Pass and to Barstow at a good clip, averaging 32 miles per hour and 23½ miles per gallon of gasoline, a truly efficient economy showing. And the Franklin Camel has not had a valve lid for 15,000 miles. From Barstow the Franklin proceed eastward, passing by the (Continued on Page 2) NEW DURANT MANAGER NEW YORK, May 13—F. A. Bonham has resigned his position as manager of the Parts and Service Division of the Chevrolet Motor Co. with headquarters at Detroit, Mich., and has accepted a similar position with Durant Motors, Inc. Bonham will make his headquarters at the Long Island City plant of Durant Motors, Inc. Another NASH Automobile history naturally associates the valve-in-head motor with C. W. Nash because of his important influence upon its development which has helped largely to give it its present high place in the esteem of motor car buyers, and it is this type of motor as he has perfected it that powers all Nash cars. FOURS $119 HER. SIXES $1650 HERE BOB WHITE CO. 332 W. Inter St. Anaheim Phone 548 REALER COUNTY Automobile Section TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR RAINS AIN ROADS The just received osemite indicates now fell in Yosemfoot at Chinquaclosed until May orists wishing to the snow melts over the Wawona LEY—Snow has Bear Valley and not severe will will be detrividriving over the all Creek road is open as far as the bridge across mouth of that receeded in. Not adverses, however, unice to dry. FERNANDO is the Tujunga and thrown Sunland to San able owing to ima Wash. The for the Tujuenga pleted but the assailable until the over the Pacoli Not affected by opening of the from Lancas- Automobile Section Tabby and Fido Are Banned In Yosemite Pet pups—cats—parrots—canaries and all other domestic animals dear to household hearts will again be banned by the national parks of California this summer. No motoris may take Fido or Tabby with them if they are vacationing in the Yosemite, Sequoia or General Grant reserves, according to an offiicial announcement just made by the Automobile Club of Southern California. Motorists had expressed hope that they would be allowed to take their pets with them vacationing in the reserves, but the government has decied that the same rules in vogue last year will hold also for this year, and the Auto club is warning all accordingly. Those motorists passing through the big parks, however, and not stopping, may carry their pets along—but no stopovers will be allowed. Yosemite Valley will be opened officially about May 15th, the date having been postponed five days on account of the road conditions. General Grant National Park will also open on or about May 15th. The great Sequoia reserve will not open to touring visitors until June 1. Later information on these dates will be supplied by the club's touring bureaus. Bear Valley in the Southern part AUTO SHOW SURPRISES PLANNED With the second annual California Valencia Orange Show still 10 daysoff, all but four of the 59 spaces for exhibitors in the auto section of the industrial tent have been taken. Secretary Herbert Davis, of the Automobile Trade Association of Orange co., said here. Of the 59, only seven are for accessories exhibits. The exhibit, in which most of the dealers' craft of the county organization will participate, will include all of the latest models of the new cars, and will be replete with surprises and novelties. Davis said. What then will be naturally are not revealed as yet. Preparations for the show will be pushed at a general meeting here next Friday of all the crafts, to be held at Bob White's showrooms. There will be a special speaker at the meeting, an efficiency expert connected with the National Cash Register Company. Davis in an interview spoke optimistically of the state of the business in Orange county. Dealers are behind their orders and are there. Those motorists passing through the big parks, however, and not stopping, may carry their pets along—but no stopovers will be allowed. Yosemite Valley will be opened officially about May 15th, the date having been postponed five days on account of the road conditions. General Grant National Park will also open on or about May 15th. The great Sequoia reserve will not open to touring visitors until June 1. Later information on these dates will be supplied by the club's touring bureaus. Bear Valley in the Southern part of California will have all routes opened by the latter part of this month. At the present time, motorists may reach the valley by way of the Victorville route. BEAUTY ONLY ONE JORDAN FEATURE The Jordan is a beautiful car—that's the first thing that strikes your notice, says Joe Walter, distributor for the Jordan, Cleveland and Chandler. But the car is more than that. It has features quite as desirable and more useful than fine lines and appearance. On most cars it's the body weaving on cold steel that gets on your nerves. The new Jordan bodies are ironed, braced and padded for silence. In this new fashion car, all instruments are under glass firmly set in rubber. Lighted from without, protected in washing and from rain, they form a concentrated beauty spot—taken in at a glance. A cowl ventilator keeps the forward compartment cool — operated with a twist of the wrist from the driver's seat. The shield is rain tight—rare, isn't it?—rubber strips not skimpy and (Continued on Page 2) Preparations for the show will be pushed at a general meeting here next Friday of all the crafts, to be held at Bob White's showrooms. There will be a special speaker at the meeting, an efficiency expert connected with the National Cash Register Company. Davis in an interview spoke optimistically of the state of the business in Orange county. Dealers are behind their orders, and this week one man had to return a deposit because of the failure of a car to arrive in time. The used car situation, also, is clearing up rapidly. Dealers have come to realize the value, said Davis, of rebuilding and re-conditioning cars—making them not only mechanically right, but attractive in appearance. The result was that the used car has come to occupy a more respectable place in public opinion than it had hitherto. Used cars selling up to $1200 or more are being traded in regularly for other machines. Appleby Motor Co., Durant; John L. Wheeler, Clectract; Turton & Lumsdon, Maxwell & Chalmers; Samuel Hubbell, Palge & Jewett; O. A. Haley, Dodge; H. H. Kelly Motor Co., Willis-St. Claire; Wickersheim Implement Co., Ford; Chas. L. Davis, Oldsmobile; Andres & Woodhouse, Stearns-Knight; Anabelm Auto Co., Buick; Pashley Motor Sales Co., Chevrolet; Cadillac Garage Co., Cadillac; Bob White Co., Nash & Franklin; Edgar & Hays, Oakland & Palge; McGraw Bros., Volle; Townsend & Medberry, Hudson-Essex; F. T. Briles, Steel Mule; Reid Motor Co., Buick; Harry D. Riley, Studebaker; Brown & Bowles, Studebaker; George Dunton, Ford; Knox & Stout, Ford; Mansur Motor Ford; Co., Ford; Frank P. Taggart Co., Chevrolet; H. H. Dale & Co., Packard & Reo. The Divorce Rate in the "Studebaker—family" is very low! Only three(3) Studebaker cars have been replaced by other makes in the ENTIRE length of time (since June 3rd, 1907). The Divorce Rate in the "Studebaker—family" is very low! Only three(3) Studebaker cars have been replaced by other makes in the ENTIRE length of time (since June 2nd, 1919) I have sold Studebaker automobiles in Orange County. Just think of that! And those three received allowances away above their expectations (and that's going some) on higher priced automobiles. There's a reason for this! We admit our cars are not perfect! We admit our service is not perfect! We admit we do not please everybody in every way! However, WE KNOW Studebaker cars are as near perfect as there are made (regardless of price.) We think our service department is unequaled in Orange County. Also the interest we take in our customers after they have spent their money with us, in TRYING to please them, and in making their cars run the best that's possible and for the least possible cost. We believe that Studebaker automobiles will operate at a less cost per thousand miles than any other automobile made. We believe we are rendering better service each day. These are some of the reasons why "The Studebaker Divorce Rate" is low. You will make a big mistake if you buy an apto-mobile even though it cost $2000 or $3000 more than a Studebaker without having a demonstration in a Studebaker. We feel you cannot make an intelligent comparison if you fail to do this. Studebaker automobiles are more comfortable to ride in. Their long springs, well balanced body and deep cushions give that comfort in riding. Let us Demonstrate for YOU today? Harry D. Riley STUDEBAKER DEALER "A SAFE PLACE TO BUY A USE