oc-plain-dealer 1922-06-10

Automobile Section LEADING NEWS VOL. XXV—NO. 261 LAWTOPROBE OIL SALES SOUGHT Action in the interest of auto owners throughout Southern California has been taken by the Auto club to secure the honest labelling of all oil reservoirs in the thousands of "service stations" throughout the southern counties. Fraudulent sales of lubricating oil by certain gas station proprietors was brought to the attention of officials of the Southern California motor organization, and a movement was started at once to see that motorists get the kind of oil they are paying for. When a car owner drives up to a garage or a corner gas station in the future it is with the idea in mind of seeing the various grades of oil plainly indicated on the barrels. An ordinance to this effect has already been passed in Los Angeles, which goes into effect this month, and efforts will be made to have the same action taken locally in every community of this part of the state. The arrest of the proprietors of two service stations for selling an inferior grade of lubricating oil, representing it to be of a more expensive grade, precipitated the Auto Club action. It was found that prosecutions of such measures can be conducted under the state law, but such prose- NEW HUDSON MOTOR MAKES IT NEW CAR The new motor of the Hudson is working wonders in the way of cutting mileage. The Hudson always has had a durable and powerful motor, but never one so economical and silent. A seven-passenger coach filled full, driven by Shinner, a rancher on the Garden Grove road, averaged 13 miles or better to the gallon recently. The car was driven 92 miles, of which a mile and one-half was in second gear, on five gallons. An Anaheimmer drove a spectator to San Juan Hot Springs, annually rough road, with three passengers 35 miles on five gallons. B. F. Callahan drove a Hudson coach 350 miles on 74% gallons, at 19.5 miles per gallon. Oil mileages also are high, averaging 150 to 500 miles per quart. The feature of the innovation in the motor is a piston like those used on racing cars, with slit skirt, say H. L. Stavec, of Lawnend & Modbury, distributors of the Hudson and Essex. The new Lester makes the car drive like a steam car. Glove reports collections of cars to these persons during May; Hot-n touring car to Earl Parris, C. D. Penceer, Earl Caverry, C. B. Wakeman, S. Shikawa and others; Essays cars to C. E. Corona and Paul Blake more and to Ray Sherwood of Orange. JORDAN OUTPUT AND SALES GAIN Production records by the Jordan 51.4 MILES ON GALLON OF CORE It seems impossible but it is absolutely true done with a Ford car Chicago a few days section is backed by Automobile Association Club of Chicago The car was fitted the new type O-F buretors which are ttry by storm. This c for only $15.75, com fittings, including a fold and is installed trial. If at the end the Ford owner is satisfied or more than chase price is refunded West Bros. are No County distributors berg carburetor and of this type carburett count of the great mers are taken care that their names are wonderful product co West Bros. The Maintenance Co., at and Chestnut street They will be glad t about the world's retor. Maxwell Sales Still B Anaheimmers and t are taking their share Maxwell cars each the April and May chased in California weekly are being sold Lumsdon, distributor An ordinance to this effect has already been passed in Los Angeles, which goes into effect this month, and efforts will be made to have the same actio taken locally in every community of this part of the state. The arrest of the proprietors of two service stations for selling an inferior grade of lubricating oil, representing it to be of a more expensive grade, precipitated the Auto Club action. It was found that prosecutions of such measures can be conducted under the state law, but such prosecutions are difficult and more involved than if they could be conducted under a local ordinance. However, it is stated by club officials that honesty in the sale of lubricating oil for motor cars is general throughout Southern California, and only in certain instances has any complaint been made of the action on the part of service station owners. MILEAGE RECORDS OF BELL TIRES MOUNT Mileage records for the Bell cord tires continue to pile up, says Bob Brunner, manager of the Bell Tire & Rubber Company of Los Angeles, who was here this week on a business visit to the Reliable Tire Company, distributors. These tires now are being bought for trucks and are snowing mileages of 18,000 to 25,000, with mileage still to go. The tire is priced to fit any pocket with 7,000 miles or better for the fabric, and 10,000 for the cord. The tires also are 15 to 20 per cent cheaper than the ordinary cord. JORDAN OUTPUT AND SALES GAIN Production records by the Jordan Motor Company were broken in May, according to official information, which states that when the last car is loaded today the total for the month will have reached 1,000. This is an average of 40 cars per day and a sales volume of $2,100,000. It also is on a basis of 12,000 cars per annum and an annual volume in excess of $25,000,000. Motor production in April and May has been at a pace never before equaled, and production of 300,000 cars by all companies in May is estimated. Edward S. Jordan, president of the Jordan Motor Company, states that despite this record production, the demand for cars seems far from being satisfied. Jordan now ranks among the large production units of the industry, although, barring California, the demand has largely been from states north of the Ohio and east of the Mississippi river. In May, it is said, the Chicago agents delivered 147 Jordans, while New York sold 132, Philadelphia 105. Two Rickenback Are Sold With distribution hardly a week old, H. sold two Rickenback chasers are Leo Marti who bought a touring Snow of Anaheim, an Associated with St. man, is Herman Marte salesman for Charles Buick distributor. Merly was a flyer in the World War. The Stanton and him is No Eddie Rickenback American Ace during whom the car is partly responsible for mentions this car shows night in San Francisco well, with the message Harding to the Shrin convention. Rickenback three months' tour surveying air route enermment. He is using metal plane. LETTING HIM DOWN A rich man, lying bed, called his chauvene ever you drove me." "Well, sir," consol feur. "There's one all down hill." Plain Dealer Wa Results. Not a Shadow of Doubt It is bad enough to experiment with inexpensive things, but why experiment with the large amount of money required to buy an automobile? The Buick has won such a sure place in the automobile field that it has become a national institution. It therefore offers exclusive features that you cannot get in any other car. This year, the Buick has again won the privilege of enjoying first place in the big National Automobile Shows held both in Chicago and New York. This means that with the exception of Ford, Buick is ahead of all other makes of cars manufactured during the years preceding the shows. Every year is a BUICK year. ANAHEIM AUTO CO Win. Goodrum Prop ANAHEIM FULLERTON Buick Distributors for Northern Orange County When Better Automobiles Are Built Buick Will Build Them. 51.4 MILES ON ONE GALLON OF GASOLINE It seems impossible, doesn't it? but it is absolutely true. This was done with a Ford car in the city of Chicago a few days ago. This assertion is backed by the American Automobile Association and the Auto Club of Chicago. The car was fitted with one of the new type O-F Stromberg carburetors which are taking the country by storm. This carburetor sells for only $15.75 - complete with all fittings, including a HotSpot manifold and is installed on 10 days' trial. If at the end of this time the Ford owner is not thoroughly satisfied or more than satisfied, purchase price is refunded. West Bros. are Northern Orange County distributors for the Stromberg carburetor and have a number of this type carburetor sold. On account of the great demand customers are taken care of in the order that their names are received. This wonderful product can be seen at West Bros., The Auto Electric Maintenance Co., at Los Angeles and Chestnut streets, Anaheim. They will be glad to tell you all about the world's greatest carburetor. Maxwell Sales Are Still Brisk Here Anaheimers and their neighbors are taking their share of those 700 Maxwell cars each two months—the April and May record—purchased in California. Several cars weekly are being sold by Turton & Lumsdon, distributors of the Maxwell Sales Are Still Brisk Here. CAREFUL CROSSING CAMPAIGN IS BEGUN Interest of automobile owners here has been enlisted in the four months' nationwide "Careful Crossing Campaign," through which the American Railway Association is now seeking to prevent highway accidents at grade crossings, involving railroad trains, vehicles and pedestrians. The campaign began June 1. Colored posters graphically showing motorists the dangers of carelessness in crossing railroad tracks are being distributed by the Southern Pacific Company and other western railroads. This campaign is similar to the "No Accident" campaign conducted by the railroads last year and which showed a remarkable decrease in grade crossing accidents. Railroad officials who have given the subject of grade crossing acci- (Continued on Page 3) STATE IS EIGHTH IN FORD VEHICLES The six millionth Model "T" Ford Motor was produced May 18th, in the Ford factory at Detroit. In other words, from the time back in 1908 when the Ford Motor Company began marketing the now famous Model "T" Motor Car until May 18, 1922, a total of 6,000,000 Ford cars and trucks have been produced. Out of this total 5,517,956 were delivered to purchasers in the United States alone, and according to the latest L. A.-Salt Lake Record Is Smashed by Nash "Strictly stock Nash touring car broke record of five years' standing between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City, actual running time 26 hours, 21 minutes. Previous record 33 hours, 26 minutes. Nash reduces record by seven hours, five minutes. Car driven back to Los Angeles, arrived in perfect mechanical condition. No adjustments or repairs of any kind necessary. This is wonderful record of endurance and speed as roads are the worst in west, practically no pavement on entire route. Any Nash can do it." This is a telegram received by Bob White Company from Los Angeles. Nash motors, in passenger car production and sales for May, swept aside all previous records in the history of the company. Factory figures show that Nash built and sold 25 per cent more passenger cars in May than in April, thus making it by far the greatest month's sales of cars in the history of the company. The May record was an increase of 211 per cent over the same month a year ago. These figures include both six and four cylinder cars and are confined only to automobiles actually built and shipped; a large number of orders; unfilled because of an oversold condition; were carried on into June and were disregarded in the foregoing figures. Every indication points to a continuance of the heavy demand throughout this month. Maxwell Sales Are Still Brisk Here Anaheimers and their neighbors are taking their share of those 700 Maxwell cars each two months—the April and May record—purchased in California. Several cars weekly are being sold by Turton & Lumsdon, distributors of the Maxwell and Chalmers. The latest buyers are Glenn Stillwell, who purchased a roadster, and Roy Hartman and David Wood, touring cars. The reason for the car's popularity among those who want a larger car of good quality is that it represents the best value for the money of any car on the market. Turton & Lumsdon say. Also the car adapts itself to varied service, and a warranty goes with each car purchased, the warranty adopted by the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce. Two Rickenbackers Are Sold in County With distribution in Orange-co hardly a week old, H. O. Stanton has sold two Rickenbacker cars. Purchasers are Leo Martin of Fullerton, who bought a touring car, and David Snow of Anaheim, a sedan. Associated with Stanton as salesman, is Herman Marcellous, former salesman for Charles Menton, Ontario Builek distributor. Marcellous formerly was a flyer in France during the World War. The territory of Stanton and him is No. Orange-co. Eddie Rickenbacker, premier American Ace during the war, after whom the car is named and who is partly responsible for the improvements this car shows, will arrive tonight in San Francisco, if all goes well, with the message of President Harding to the Shriners in national convention. Rickenbacker is on a three months' tour of the country, surveying air route etc. for the government. He is using a Junker all-metal plane. LETTING HIM DOWN EASY A rich man, lying on his death bed, called his chauffeur who had been in his service for years, said: "Ah, Sykes. I am going on a long rugged journey, worse than ever you drove me." "Well, sir," consoled the chauffeur. "There's one comfort. It's all down hill." Plain Dealer Want Ads Bring Results. IN FORD VEHICLES The six millionth Model "T" Ford Motor was produced May 18th, in the Ford factory at Detroit. In other words, from the time back in 1908 when the Ford Motor Company began marketing the now famous Model "T" Motor Car until May 18, 1922, a total of 6,000,000 Ford cars and trucks have been produced. Out of this total 5,517,956 were delivered to purchasers in the United States alone, and according to the latest statistics, 4,478,243 of these Ford cars and trucks are still in daily service. Thus it will be seen that out of every five Ford cars and trucks sold to retail purchasers in the United States alone during the past 14 years four still in actual daily use, which is really remarkable when the hard service of commercial cars is taken into consideration. This seems to forebid confirm the popular knowledge of the longevity of Ford cars. The Ford products have been quite evenly distributed throughout the United States is borne out by the fact that thrue the sparsely settled communities in the West to the densely populated cities in the East, practically the same ratio of Ford cars and trucks to population exists. Ohio leads with a total of 290,769 Ford cars and trucks in daily use; Illinois comes second; Pennsylvania third; Texas fourth and Michigan fifth, with a total of 234,081 New York, Iowa and California follow in the order named, each having more than 200,000. An idea of the important part played by Ford cars and trucks in the daily transportation of goods and persons in the United States can be gained by realization of the fact that with the Ford cars now in operation, averaging a minimum of 5,000 miles per year each, they would pile up a total of 25 billion transportation miles—equivalent to more than a milion trips around the world. Harry L. Seares Is Hurt; Car Overturns Harry L. Seares is in bed at his home, 200 North Citron street, following an accident near Oceanside, when his Templar car ran into a ditch and overturned. The car was nearly wrecked. He is insured with the Automobile Club of Southern California. Sears was going south on the coast highway, when on entering a curve to cross a railway track he failed to notice another car parked in the highway. At the same time a third car was approaching from the other direction. To avoid a collision Sears drove into the ditch. He will recover. "The demand for Nash cars is such that the factory probably will face an over-sold condition for some time to come," said C. B. Voorhies, vice president and director of sales of the Nash Motors Company. "Additions to the Nash Four plant, which will afford even greater production facilities, are to be made this summer. The effect of this expansion will not be felt, however, until after the first of the year. Meanwhile production at both Kenosha and Milwaukee plants is being increased but on a basis that fully safeguards the quality of the product." "The excellence of Nash cars is primarily responsible for the heavy demand, but the fixed policy of Nash distributors and dealers in the matter of service also is a big factor in the building of a business which in four and one-half years has produced more than one hundred thousand passenger automobiles." This record never has been achieved by any other car in the Nash pride field. A rich man, lying on his death bed, called his chauffeur who had been in his service for years, and said: "Ah, Sykes. I am going on a long rugged journey, worse than ever you drove me." "Well, sir," consoleled the chauffeur. "There’s one comfort. It’s all down hill." Plain Dealer Want Ads Bring Results. Still Going Strong The Firm With a Reputation Turton & Lumsdon Maxwell and Chalmers Dealers Service and Repairs 142 South Los Angeles St. Phone 32J Automobile Section TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR AJAX MAKERS WERE WITH U. S. RUBBER "A stitch in time saves nine." That saying applies just the same to a tire as to a suit of clothes, says James, the Vulcanizer. "Come in and let us fix the small cuts before they get serious. It will be a good investment. The new Ajax tires are a good investment. They will save you many stitches." H. M. Hempey, Ajax salesman for Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, who was here this week, says that President J. C. Weston of the reorganized Ajax company, formerly was vice-president of the United States Rubber Company and vice-President McMahon was in charge of factory production. The latter designed the original United States Royal cord on which the Ajax company has improved. Goodyear Cords Need No Roads to Operate Trucks equipped with Goodyear cord tires will not only travel over any kind of roads, but no roads at all. An example of the latter has been called to the attention of Nenno & Bock, local distributors, by the company. Two trucks shod with Goodyear cords have been employed on the 5,000-acre ranch of Eatinger Bros., in Thomas-co., Neb., since 1917 on a type of farm work hitherto impossible. Throughout the severe winters of this section, they travel the open range with feed for the herds. Their dependable delivery enables the stock NEXT A. A. A. CONTEST IN L.A. The next official contest of the American Automobile Ass'n will be held probably Thanksgiving Day in Los Angeles. California will get the cream of these drivers, the same men who competed in the recent Indianapolis 500-mile sweepstakes event, looked upon by Americans and manufacturers in foreign lands both as a classic on a par with the noted French Grand Prix races. A majority of the entrants were men who have appeared here and in other parts of California in racing events, including Jimmy Murphy, Los Angeles youngster, who crossed the finishing line with the glory of having set a new world's record for the event, and Harry Hartz, another Angeleno. Taken one by one, the Indianapolis entrants were practically identical with the men who appear on the California speedways. These names are all familiar to California racing fans—Jimmy Murphy, Harry Hartz, Tommy ilton, Frank Elliott, Eddie Hearn, Pietro Bordino Ralph De Palma, Roscoe Sarles, Art Klein, Joe Thomas, Jerry Wonderlich, Ira Vail, Tom Alley, Peter De Paolo, and Eddie Miller—and they were all among those present when Captain Eddie Rickenbacker started them on their way at Indianapolis. In the eastern racing circles the Nash cars is very probably will condition for some C. B. Voorhies, director of sales Company. "Adh Four plant, seven gucater pro-are to be made effect of this exe felt, however, first of the year, on at both the kkees plants is be-on a basis that the quality of the Nash cars is for the heavy and policy of Nash dealers in the mat-ics a big factor in business which in cars has produced hundred thousand ccs." The Franklin Edan The New Price 3175 Price $4725 EDAN the New Price 3175 Price $4725 BECAUSE its enclosed cars have the widest usefulness, Franklin sells more of that type, compared to total output, than does any other make. Last year the figure was 52%. Franklin air cooling relieves you of all motor worries; light weight holds the road; flexibility gives ease of handling and comfort; all together —economy. Sedan ...$3175 Brougham ...$3075 Demi-Sedan ...$2575 Runabout ...$2200 Coupe ...$3075 Demi-Coupe ...$2400 Touring Limousine...$3500 Bob White Company West Center Phone 548