oc-plain-dealer 1922-07-08

Automobile Section LEADING NEW VOL. XXV—NO. 284 GRAVEL ALL DIRT ROADS OF COUNTY More than 46 miles of gravel repair work and, in many cases, practically new road surfaces have been laid by the county engineer in the county during the past 188 months or so, the office estimated today. It is the policy of the office to replace the rough dirt roads everywhere with good gravel roads. Some of these, such as the road between the Garden Grove highway and Orange compare well with many asphalt pavements, and are easier of upkeep. Only part of these roads, however, are rolled with the steam roller. Another list of new pieces of gravel road now is being prepared, and work will be resumed on a scale very shortly. Points all over the county will be covered. A new eight-mile piece of re-paving on the road to San Diego between Serra, three miles south of Capistrano, and Sanafre soon will be started by the State. George Oswald has been announced as the lowest bidder and presumably will do the work. Motorists will be glad to learn that they will not be shunted off upon a miserable bumpy detour road, because there is no road through the mountains anywhere near parallel to the highway. The county engineer this week completed the three bridges in the Visual Tests Urged By County Auto Club "The time is coming," said A. S. Ralph, manager of the Automobile Club of Orange County, "when applicants for driver's licenses will be required to pass the same rigid visual tests as those used for the examination of the railroad engineers. "It is fully as important that men and women who steer high powered motor vehicles on the public highways have correct vision as it is for the engineer." "According to facts supplied by Dr. Roy Horton of Santa Ana, the California League for the conservation of Vision have been conducting investigations which have resulted in the discovery that about 50% of automobile mishaps in this state are due to defective sight on the part of one or other of the drivers. "Of all accidents investigated, only 2% were due to defective brakes or other lackof control. About 25% were due to speeding or other recklessness. "It is my belief that some day we will have a state law requiring an optical examination before the granting of a motorista' license which will prevent much grief and pain. "Every motorist should make sure that he or she is able to see and judge distances correctly, so that the number of accidents in California may be materially lessened. The figures compiled by the Government Statistical Bureau at Washington show that there were...9,800 major accidents in 1919.12,000 major accidents in 1920.15,000 major accidents in 1921.Let us all do what we are able to lessen the number for 1922. HERE ARE THE AUTO TRAIN Meetings of the Orange County Trades Association the next two weeks 10, tire and access at Jack Olivarr's; and repairmen at 17th, painters, top Auto Paint Shop, dealers' craft at Elsaheim. At the meeting Stout of Santa Ana chairman for the f Cords Fast Fabrics, Sa The buying publicrometer of real tire proval of the Oldfiff demonstrated by a per cent in business months of 1922.Tire Co., distribute.Records made in the past three years under extreme conditions that wearing fields cannot be exe.The average wear of tires on Eastern 8000 miles, and in 8000 to 12000 mile tread tires making miles, wearing out treads, but what to 34525 miles without record of Oldfield.To a certain extent gretted that all have discontinued tires as the A new eight-mile piece of re-paving on the road to San Diego between Serra, three miles south of Capistrano, and Sanafre soon will be started by the State. George Oswald has been announced as the lowest bidder and presumably will do the work. Motorists will be glad to learn that they will not be shunted off upon a miserable bumpy detour road, because there is no road through the mountains anywhere near parallel with the highway. The county engineer this week completed the three bridges in the southern end of the county on which he has been working. Two of these are on the Trabuco road, one a mile and one half beyond the Whitney ranch, another in Alico canyon on the ranch and the third in the town of El Toro on Third street. Within 10 days a mile of the Huntington Beach boulevard, which is being partly re-surfaced, will be opened between Wintersburg and the Talbert road. This will cut out one of the worst of the pieces of detour. FAGEOL TRACTORS STILLSELL FAST A. A. DeVaux's local branch—a mainshop and showrooms have been re-established in Santa Ana—sold five new Fagool tractors and two used ones during June, H. S. Gellnette, branch manager announced. Santa Ana place is at 421 West 4th street. Only twb new Fagools are left here. The local branch never has looked so bare of the tractors. Gellnette expects six more of them next week from the factory in Kan- MANY “REPEATERS” ON APEX FABRICS Tire patrons of Santa Ana, Whittler and most of the cities between are coming to the Reilable Tire Company after Apex tires, says a member of the firm. The tire is the cheapest fabric or cord to be purchased anywhere, in the firm's opinion. The cords are not yet on hand, but are expected within a month. A 6,000 mile guarantee is given on the fabric. Para-Bell tires, which the company also distributes, continue to sell well. It is becoming an everyday occurrence for buyers to return for another pair. Sas City, Mo., which stopped production pending the execution of large orders for busses like those recently put into operation by the Crown Stage Line. Studebaker Bodies Don’t Rattle or Squeak Studebaker bodies rest squarely on the chassis frame—not on the body sills. The body and the frame form a rigid unit that successfully resists the rack of the road. Studebaker bodies are built in Studebaker shops by Squeak Studebaker bodies rest squarely on the chassis frame—not on the body sills. The body and the frame form a rigid unit that successfully resists the rack of the road. Studebaker bodies are built in Studebaker shops by men, many of whom have been building vehicle bodies for Studebaker for upwards of 30 years—and their fathers before them. Studebaker has been building fine bodies for seventy years. Studebaker Special-Six bodies, because of their quality and soundness, weigh more than those of other cars around the Special-Six price. You cannot skimp in material and build a body that will not rattle. The Special-Six chassis frame is 7 inches deep. It tapers from a width of 29 inches in the front to 41 inches in the rear, so that the sides of the body fit perfectly without overhang; 5 cross-members prevent the distortion that eventually causes bodies to squeak. Freedom from rattle or squeak is just another of the fine-car refinements that emphasize the extra value of the Studebaker Special-Six. Better have a demonstration in a Studebaker before you buy your new car. HARRY D. RILEY STUDEBAKER DEALER 151 So. Los Angeles St. Anaheim "A SAFE PLACE TO BUY A USED CAR" AIN DEALING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Saturday, July 8, 1922 HERE ARE DATES OF AUTO TRADES MEETS Meetings of the various crafts of the Orange County Automobile Trades Association have been set in the next two weeks as follows: July 10, tire and accessories, Santa Ana, at Jack Olivarril's; 12th, garagemen and repairmen at Laguna Beach; 17th, painters, top builders, etc., at Auto Paint Shop, Anaheim; 20th, dealers' craft at Elks' clubhouse, Anaheim. At the meeting of the dealers Joe Stout of Santa Ana, will preside as chairman for the first time. Cords Fast Replacing Fabrics, Says Nu-Way The buying public is the surest barometer of real tire value. Their approval of the Oldfield tires has been demonstrated by an increase of 165 per cent in business for the first five months of 1922, says the Nu-Way Tire Co., distributors. Records made in all race meets for the past three years, and road tests under extreme conditions, demonstrate that wearing quality of Oldfields cannot be excelled. The average wearing mileage age of tires on Eastern roads is 5000 to 8000 miles, and in California from 8000 to 12000 miles. We hear of tread tires making 20,000 to 30,000 miles, wearing out two or three treads, but what tire ever exceeded 34525 miles without a change—the record of Oldfield. To a certain extent it is to be regretted that all the big tire makers have discontinued making fabric tires as they were before. Lexington Enters Local Auto Field Enter the Lexington car into the local field. T. L. DeCew has taken over the distribution at 333 East Center street and is learing down a six cylinder touring to show the public its insides. Lots of cars look all right from the outside, but that only tells a small part of the story, says DeCew. The Lexington has a new sort of frame, so constructed that any wheel of the car can be run up 14 inches upon a curb without preventing the doors from being opened and closed as easily as if the car was on an even keel. The car contains the famous Anstead motor which has no overlapping. Not merely a stripped car, but a car taken partly apart will be displayed by De Cew. NEW NASH MODEL CARIOLE, HERE SOON A carload of Nash cars, including the new model Cariole, is enroute to the showrooms of the Bob White Company, distributors, a member of the company announces. There are five cars—one seven passenger sedan two four-passenger touring cars, the cariole and a six cylinder touring. Here is some information on the cariole with which Anaheimmers and others interested may prime themselves in preparation for the arrival. The Nash Cariole for five passengers exactly meets the requirements of the family who wish a light high grade car of the enclosed type. YUCCA PICKERS TO BE FURTHER CURBED Now that the Automobile Club of Southern California is so elated about the widespread interest taken in the anti-yucca picking campaign that it is going to make the entire southern part of the state safe for yucca blooms. This announcement was just made by Auto club officials, following the action taken by the Los Angeles-co-board of supervisors making it unlawful to pick yucca in this county. Now every county is going to be asked to pass laws to protect the gigantic yucca blossoms which bloom only here and in a certain portion of Mexico. Consideration will be asked of the county supervisors in this county as well as in every county of the southern portion of California, and laws similar to that of Los Angeles will be asked. Any motorist who picks, cuts or destroys a yucca blossom now, according to the ordinance passed in Los Angeles, is liable to a fine of -50 or 30 days in jail or both, according to the way the judge feels about it. Motorcycle cops are instructed there to watch out for all yucca pickers and yank 'em to court at once. This is the first time in the history of America, so far as can be certain by the Auto club, that a country ordinance has been asked and passed to protect a wild flower from extermination. If every county enacts an ordinance to this effect, yucca blossoms will be preserved for future generations and for future groups of east- under extreme conditions, demonstrate that wearing quality of Oldfields cannot be excelled. The average wearing mileage age of tires on Eastern roads is 5000 to 8000 miles, and in California from 8000 to 12000 miles. We hear of tread tires making 20,000 to 30,000 miles, wearing out two or three treads, but what tire ever exceeded 34525 miles without a change—the record of Oldfield. To a certain extent it is to be regretted that all the big tire makers have discontinued making fabric tires, as the average motorist is careless with the casings that make riding easy. The small size cord casings replacing the fabrics will be of lighter construction and more easily injured by deflation through poor tubes, punctures or blowouts. The checking or separation of the inside web of cord tires is seldom repairable, and we will see lots of apparently good tires on the scrap pile. The change from fabrics to cords is going to increase the mileage expense of general riding public, unless the motorist begins to realize that tires should be inspected as often as the gas and given a little air and retreading occasionally. SALES, LOCAL FIRM GROW; STOCK BIGGER Looking forward to the requirements of the autoist and repair man, Nenno Bock are exending a service unsurpassed in Orange County, said a member of the firm. Dealing in lines of merchandise that are standard and genuine, they give the public quality goods. Surveying their stock briefly, one finds some 3000 McQuay-Norris piston rings, leak proof super-oyl, and step cut rings in the ground and in the satin finished types. This line of rings has been on the market for years. Only one service station in So. Calif. outside of Los Angeles sold more rings during a given period of time than did the local firm. Various lines, A C and Splitdorf spark plugs, Ford parts, motor valves and bearings have been added to their wholesale listings of genuine rims and rim parts, Tonneau shields, brake lining, cylinder head gaskets and other such auto needs. In the sale and distribution of Gabriel snubbers they stand second on the So. Calif. district. This wonderful accessory is adding to the riding comfort of autos of all sizes and types. It is not prohibitive in cost to the car owner and is worth its cost many times in saving of wear and tear, especially on rough roads. A manager of a Los Angeles wholesale auto supply house in commenting on the store, remarked "A mighty clean stock of automotive merchandise". This statement has a great meaning for it indicates careful, conservative and watchful buying. It bears out the truth of the A carload of Nash cars, including the new model Carriole, is enroute to the showrooms of the Bob White Company, distributors, a member of the company announces. There are five cars—one seven passenger sedan two four-passenger touring cars, the carriole and a six cylinder touring. Here is some information on the carriole with which Anaheimers and others interested may prime themselves in preparation for the arrival. The Nash Carriole for five passengers exactly meets the requirements of the family who wish a light high grade car of the enclosed type. The Carriole is a new member of the Nash Four line. It is handsome in appearance, easy riding and powerful. Its low price has amazed even those in the automobile industry most familiar with motor car values. The body of the Nash Carriole is of all metal, similar to the bodies used on most of the high grade Sedans and Coupes. The lines are graceful and the car length is such that its appearance is in striking contrast to its low price. Every detail in its construction is in keeping with that good taste which distinguishes all products of the Nash Motors Company. The front seats are individual, with an aisle between; they are of the parlor-car type. Both may be folded forward, the driver's seat close against the steering wheel and the right hand seat may be folded under the cowl when not in use. All seats are upholstered in a fine grade of wool cloth and the interior trimming is all in this same luxurious material. Both doors are wide, making entrance and exit easy. Windows, front and rear, may be raised or lowered and in the back of the car is a large plate glass window. There is a dome light for interior illumination at night and all appointments are in excellent taste. The list price includes cord tires. The low price of the Nash Carriole is made possible because of the manufacturing resources of the Nash Motors Company, together with the adaptability of its body design to volume production. Cooling System of Studebaker Unique During the summer months the cooling system of a car is important, says Harry D. Riley, Studebaker distributor. The cooling system of the Studebaker light-six includes a uniform and efficient water-jacket in the cylinder and cylinderhead castings, a tubular radiator made of copper, of high heat dissipating capacity, and proof against corrosion, a centrifugal pump driven by the accessory shaft regulating the force of the circulation according to the engine's speed. The entire cooling system is controlled by a thermostat which automatically regulates the volume of water Gabriel snubbers they stand second on the So. Calif. district. This wonderful accessory is adding to the riding comfort of autos of all sizes and types. It is not prohibitive in cost to the car owner and is worth its cost many times in saving of wear and tear, especially on rough roads. A manager of a Los Angeles wholesale auto supply house commented on the store, remarked "A mighty clean stock of automotive merchandise". This statement has a great meaning for it indicates careful, conservative and watchful buying. It bears out the truth of the slogan, "quality is economy", holding closely to the lines of goods that are standard and nationally advertised. The past two years have shown a marked change for the firm, and with new lines being added from time to time, the future bids to outdo the past. The service offered here at home offsets the watchful waiting for hurry-up orders and the extra expense of such calls to other cities. The public appreciates this service more and more, and additional help has been added. Merchandise sales increasing better service will be the watchword at all times. Take a Look, Fans, at Velie Dyna-Motor What is a Dyna-Motor?? Answer, the six-cylinder power plant built in Velie Motors Corporation's motor factory and used as exclusive power on all 1922 Velie cars. McGraw Bros. of Fullerton, are distributors. Although the name Dyna-Motor has never officially adopted, it is in such general use among Velie distributors, dealers and owners of the new car that it is at once recognized in motoring circles. It was after an astonishing exhibition of the Velie motor's silence and vibrationless solidity with gears in neutral and throttle wide open, that J. K. Gregory, Kansas City Velie distributor, gave it the name, "It runs as smoothly as a big dynamo on a concrete base," said he. "Whynotcall it the Velie Dyna-Motor?" Others took it up immediately. The name Dyna-Motor has even been widely advertised by Velie distributors and dealers all over the United States. MANY UNUSUAL AJAX FEATURES Here are some advantages of the Ajax tire, distributed by James the Vulcanizer, according to H. M. Hempy, salesman for Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Small cord used, which amalgamates better with the rubber than most cords; extra heavy breaker or stockstrip, which distributes shocks; a flat head built up so that the wear will come where it should. The company is making a 30x3½ straight side tire as well as clinchers, so anybody who wants to swap rims can do so. James also carries Horse Shoe, Good-year and other tires. REALER THE COUNTY Automobile Section TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR KERS TO CURBED Automobile Club of Anaheim is so elated about interest taken in the campaign that it the entire southern safe for yucca plant was just made details, following the Los Angeles coors making it uncea in this county. County is going to be used to protect the girosse which bloom certain portion of will be asked of the in this county as county of the southern california, and laws of Los Angeles will who picks, cuts or blossom now, accordance passed in Los to a fine of -50 or both, according to feels about it. Mo instructed there to yucca pickers and at once. Time in the histo-far as can be as Auto club, that a has been asked detect a wild flower enacts an ordi-et, yucca blossoms for future genera- groups of east- FLAT RATES PLAN SHOWS UPKEEP OF CAR EXACTLY "Service will be sold on a different basis by giving a man his costs before we start in on job," said Bob White of the Bob White Company regarding the proposed new flat rate system of repairs on the higher-priced cars on which he is working preparatory to installing it. The cost of upkeep of a car can be shown more exactly. White made clear. All jobs will be figured out on a time basis, and dealers soon will reach a fair average period for each job on their own makes of cars to which the mechanic will be expected to conform. Accessibility henceforth will be therefore, a more important factor than ever before, White intimated. It will mean not only convenience, but dollars and cents to the purchaser if the car is accessible. An increasing number of shops not only in Orange County, but Los Angeles, is preparing to install the new system. 9000 GIVEN TAKE CARE WARNING More than 9000 auto owners of the southern part of the state have received warnings to drive more carefully. These warnings have been delivered by the safety bureau of the Automobile Club of So. Califf, as the result of the activities of the vigilant working with the club in the reporting of careless motorists. Every driver of an automobile who operates his car in a reckless or thoughtless manner on Southern California boulevards is due to receive a warning from the club in regard to his conduct. If he is detected driving recklessly three times, and receives three written warnings, more serious action may result. It is practically impossible for any careless automobile operator now to evade the watchful eyes of those who are cooperating with the Auto club in reporting those persons who drive on the wrong side of the road, cut corners, fail to give hand signals and numerous other evasions of the state regulations. The idea of using citizens as vigilant watchers of the highways is gaining in popularity in the southern counties. Orange county as well as Los Angeles county now has its corps of vigilantes, who go about Record Lot of Buicks Reaches Distributors The Anaheim Automobile Company, local distributors for Buick automobiles, have just received the largest shipment of Buicks to reach Orange county this season. Included in the shipment was one of the new model 54 sport roadsters, the sensation of all the national and other auto shows. A few of all models of the four and six line also were comprised in the shipment. Bill Goodrum, head of the company, said today that the demand for Buicks has increased so rapidly that instead of ordering cars by the carload, it has become necessary to order in five carload lots. Most of the cars received this week have been delivered to purchasers who have been waiting for deliveries for some time. Next week Goodrum receives four more carloads, to include another four-passenger sport touring. Ralph Carhart of Fullerton purchased the first of these sport models. Climbing 700 feet in a mile, a Studebaker light six went up Tillbury Knob near Nanticoke, Pa., the first car to scale the mountain. The car already had been driven 30,000 miles and had on its front wheels the original tires that came with the car. Boulders en route smashed to pieces chains on the rear wheels. It is practically impossible for any careless automobile operator now to evade the watchful eyes of those who are cooperating with the Auto club in reporting those persons who drive on the wrong side of the road, cut corners, fail to give hand signals and numerous other evasion of the state regulations. The idea of using citizens as vigilant watchers of the highways is gaining in popularity in the southern counties. Orange county as well as Los Angeles county now has its corps of vigilantes, who go about with printed slips on which they take the license numbers of cars observed disobeying the various traffic rules. These are then mailed to the safety bureau of the club and action is immediately taken. The number of reports acted upon during the short time that the new system of preventing accidents has been in operation numbers nearly 9500 and thousands more motorists will receive warnings of conduct in the near future if they are not more careful. Boy Scouts of the county are doing excellent work in picking up glass, nails, tacks and other objects likely to puncture machines. The Automobile Club of So. Cal. is offering trophies throughout its territory for the lads who do the most work. L. E. Martin, former branch manager here for Dale & Co., is receiving congratulations on the new store which he is opening on North Main street, Santa Ana, in quarters formerly occupied by the May Motor Co., distributors of the Nash. 3 Models Coupes IN EVERY man's mind there is a desire that at some time he may own a Buick closed car. The Buick makes three of the most desired and popular types of Coupes on the American market. The new Buick 48 Coupe corresponds to the large 7-passenger Sedan. It is strictly a 4-passenger Coupe designed so that it is both beautiful and useful. The new Buick 46 Coupe corresponds to the 5-passenger touring in size. It is a three-passenger with an extra seat that swings in under the cowl. It is handsomely finished in black and upholstered with a fabric both beautiful and lasting. The new Buick 36 Coupe is one of the popular 2-passenger little fours with the straight seat finished with the ease and quality of our biggest coupe. can make immediate delivery on a few of each type. ANAHEIM AUTO CO Wm. Goodrum Prop ANAHEIM FULLERTON Buick Distributors for Northern Orange County