oc-plain-dealer 1922-09-23

Automobile Section PLAIN LEADING NEWS VOL. XXVI—NO. 35 RUSH TO FIX HEADLIGHTS IS ON Certificate Not Demanded, Announces Sec. Davis of Auto Trade Ass'n The chaotic state of the automobile lens situation has been illustrated clearly during past week or more in the course of headlight adjustments made by A. Bevillard's shop. According to R. W. Cummings, foreman, 105 different makes of lens have received ratings, according to conformity with the adjustment law of the state, and some of these ratings show that the light afforded amounts in many cases to only a few candelpower. The Bevillard shop has been busy from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 or 11:00 p.m., daily, adjusting lights for motorists. This shop, like that of West Bros., has been declared an official adjusting station by the Orange-co Auto Trade Ass'n. Geo. Ennis also has had a tremendous rush of patronage. Some of the manufacturers, notably Dodge Bros. and the Ford Motor STATE LEADS ALL COUNTRIES IN CARS Pessimists and knockers and members of the Ancient Order of Gloom got a jolt when the 1922 automobile registration figures for United States came out, according to James The Vulcanizer, like George Dunton and Nenno & Bock Goodycar dealer at Anaheim. "Despite generally adverse business conditions and the fact of the thousands of cars that went out of service, the people of this country own 1,428,773 more automobiles and trucks now than they did a year ago, an increase of 15 per cent." "It means just two things—one that this country is a long way from being broke, and two that automobiles are not regarded by the people of this country as a luxury to be bought out in flush times. "As a matter of fact, Americans bought within the past twelve months as many cars as the rest of the world owns altogether. Statisticians figure that there are about 12,800,000 cars running in the world, all of which buy about 2,000,000 are owned in this country." James has collected some interesting figures in regard to automobiles owned. For example, Great Britain has about 497,000 cars, Canada 463,000, France 236,000, Germany 91,000 and the next one down the list is Argentine with 75,000. "Why, this state alone with a local Firms Well sented in Orange city Fair Event All the units of space show to be give number of the Orange county Autosociation, Sept. 27-30 in with the annual Orange have been taken by the association. Secretar Davis, manager of the shiny manager of the fair Sixty or more passenger ing the latest models, sport and specially equ will be displayed in a set with more than 17,000 of ground space. Drawings are as follow Anahealm Auto Company Motor Company Santa units of space. Chevron Motor Company Santa units. Marmon and Charles L. Davis of San of the state, and some of these ratings show that the light afforded amounts in many cases to only a few candles power. The villard shop has been busy from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 or 11:00 p.m. daily, adjusting lights for motorists. This shop, like that of West Bros., has been declared an official adjusting station by the Orange-co Auto Trade Ass'n. Geo. Ennis also has had a tremendous rush of patronage. Some of the manufacturers, notably Dodge Bros. and the Ford Motor Co., now are equipping their cars with special lenses to meet the legal requirements, says Cummings. The owner is not required to have a certificate showing an adjustment by an offical station has been made, Secretary Herbert Davis of the Orange-co Auto Trade Ass'n reported Thursday night to the dealers' craft at their annual meeting. So long as his headlights meet the legal requirements no officer can molest him. FUNERAL OF ROSCOE SARLES, DRIVER, HELD Hundreds of racing drivers, moving picture actors and other friends of Roscoe Sarles, famous driver, who was killed City last Sunday, attended his alma mater in Los Angeles yesterday, held at the Strother & Dayton funeral parlor, Hollywood boulevard. Rev. Dr. William D. Fishburn, pastor of the West Adam Presbyterian Church, brought tears to the eyes of scores when he told of "the great race of life", which Sarles had won. Interment was in the Hollywood cemetery. TAGGART ENLARGES PARTS DEPARTMENT The Frank P. Taggart Company, which recently moved to West Center street, is very considerably enlarging the space and racks used in its parts department, which will be as complete for the Chevrolet as that of practically any car sold here. O. E. Dinnis, branch manager for Anaheim, has been busy for a week or two pas ordering parts and installing them in the racks. The company has been more fortunate than a certain others in obliterating cars but still lacks a downhill on Beeshow the distributors of the county. Sales continue goo, both of new and used cars. The used car department still is being maintained at the former location on North Los Angeles street, with a man in charge at all hours. Harry D.Riley's Used Cars Are always the "Your Money's Worth" Kind. We only trade in cars we can recommend. As a result our best reference is the man to whom we have sold a used car. The following are good values at prices asked. As a matter of fact, Americans bought within the past twelve months as many cars as the rest of the world owns altogether. Staticians figure that there are about 12,800,000 cars running in the world, all of which buy about 2,000,000 are owned in this country." James has collected some interesting figures in regard to automobiles owned. For example, Great Britain has about 497,000 cars, Canada 463,-000, France 236,000, Germany 91,-000 and the next one down the list is Argentina with 75,000. Why, this state alone with a registration of 737,152, owns more cars than any foreign country in the world." TAGGART ENLARGES PARTS DEPARTMENT The Frank P. Taggart Company, which recently moved to West Center street, is very considerably enlarging the space and racks used in its parts department, which will be as complete for the Chevrolet as that of practically any car sold here. O. E. Dinnis, branch manager for Anaheim, has been busy for a week or two pas ordering parts and installing them in the racks. The company has been more fortunate than a certain others in obliterating cars but still lacks a downhill on Beeshow the distributors of the county. Sales continue goo, both of new and used cars. The used car department still is being maintained at the former location on North Los Angeles street, with a man in charge at all hours. NEW CARS DELIVERY BY RAIL TRUCK Failure to obtain cars increased demand follow of models and cuts in price the continued congestion ways has resulted in coorless stagnation in man shops the past week on the public eager to buy it been unable to give definition regarding when deliveries made. Even demonstration some shops have been lace. Scores are clamoring for new line of Buicks, but the Auto company distribute only one or two models so far this year. Riley, Studebaker distribuer considerably better off, also forced to keep patrons wagon & Lumsdon, Maxwellers distributors, have b same situation, especially wells. Charley Mann, ha to get several Dodges, but plete line. But, as one fan remade a few weeks amount buy a car you expect to k or three years? Are always the "Your Money's Worth" Kind. We only trade in cars we can recommend. As a result our best reference is the man to whom we have sold a used car. The following are good values at prices asked. Buick Coupe 1919 model—good finish good rubber—small mileage—a car that had unusual care. Priced less than a cheap new touring car. Jordan 1921—5 passenger extra good rubber—sun visor—wind wings moto meter—two bumpers—stop signal, mechanical condition is first class and car looks almost new. Studebaker Special 1920 Touring, mechanically correct—cord tires, bumper—wind wings, quarter curtains, newly finished and carries guarantee. We also have Fords, Dodges, Maxwell and Chevrolets at prices that no one should be without a car. Come in and look the above cars over and let us tell you how easily you can buy one. We teach you how to drive. Harry D. Riley Studebaker Dealer 151 So. Los Angeles St. Anaheim "A Safe Place to Buy a Used Car." THE ORANGE COUNTY INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER DING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Saturday, Sept. 23, 1922 AUTO SHOW DRAWINGS MADE Local Firms Well Repressented in Orange County Fair Event All the units of space for the auto show to be give nunder the auspices of the Orange county Auto Trade Assolation, Sept. 27-30 in connection with the annual Orange County Fair, have been taken by the members of the association, Secretary Herbert Davis, manager of the show and busness manager of the fair, announces. xity or more passenger cars, including the latest models, and many port and specially equipped autos, will be displayed in a separate tent. with more than 17,000 square feet of ground space. Drawings are as follows: Buick— Anaheim Auto Company and Reid Motor Company, Santa Ana, four units of space. Chevrolet—Pashley Motor Company, Santa Ana, two units. Marmon and Oldemobile— Charles L. Davis of Santa Ana, three REO PHAETON BUILT FOR PUBLIC'S NEED TO USE FOUR REO PHAETON FILLS DISTINCT DEMAND Gov't Must The Mo continues su ers. Dur compilation rector Ch lost their suspension for a year 30 to 90 The de auto or m der the d permits w ifornia h arrest of o announced plained in tendent C nett's alle from certi American warrant AIR C FR Automoc sought a n carbureto allowing t terial to t time. It dust draw manner b abrasive w TO USE FOUR MILLION MAPS Demand-in State This Year by Motorists Breaks All Records More than 4,000,000 road maps will be used by motorists in Southern California this year! According to figures issued yesterday by the Automobile Club of State of California is the most mapped territory in the world. In 1918 there were only 350,903 road maps used annually by autoists here and there. The next year this number jumped to more than 2,000,000 when the eyes of the entire United States centered on Southern California as the world's greatest touring and motoring center. Last year local auto owners and eastern visitors secured 3,814,640 maps showing Southern California and transcontinental routes from the Auto club touring bureau. This year the number will be increased by half a million, say club officials. If all the strip maps issued by the Auto club this year were laid end to end, they would reach from San Francisco to San Diego and on over to the Imperial Valley. Each map is 10 1-2 inches long and there are at least 4,000,000 of them. Figure it out for yourself. Extreme accuracy is the watchword of the preparation of these maps, and constant road changes means constant map changes. WALTER SHOWROOMS OPEN TILL 9 P.M. The innovation started by the J. E. Water company of remaining open until nine o'clock evenings, for the convenience of patrons who find it difficult to visit the showrooms during the daylight hours, has been so fruitful that the firm has decided to repeat this week's experiment next auto company distributors, has received only one or two of the 1923 models so far this year. Harry D. Hilley, Studebaker distributors, while considerably better off, also has been forced to keep patrons waiting. Tarton & Lumadon, Maxwell and Chalmers distributors, have been in the same situation, especially on Maxwells. Charley Mann, has been able to get several Dodges, but not a complete line. But, as one fan remarked, what a few weeks amount to if you buy a car you expect to keep for two or three years? STUDEBAKER SALES Harry D. Riley reports the sale of new Studebaker light six roadster by Virgil Simpson of Anaheim. Earl Kennan of LaHabra also has purchased a car of the Anaheim, Orange and Fullerton distributor of the Studebaker. WALTER SHOWROOMS OPEN TILL 9 P.M. The innovation started by the J. E. Water company of remaining open until nine o'clock evenings, for the convenience of patrons who find it difficult to visit the showrooms during the daylight hours, has been so fruitful that the firm has decided to repeat this week's experiment next week. Among the purchasers of cars this week was Harold O'Donnell, who bought the handsome Jordan Blueboy, the latest of the Jordan models. Other sales are in near prospect and inquiries about the Jordan, as well as the Cleveland and Chandler, which the firm also distribute, have been many. Hupmobile The Hupmobile enjoys the loyalty and enthusiasm of its owners. It satisfies their every demand for brilliant, consistent performance, and downright all-around economy. Golden State Motor Co. 133 So. Los Angeles St. Phone 885 Hupmobile A Complete Used Car Dept. ANAHEIM Buick Distributor When better automobiles mean constant map changes. aler GE COUNTY Automobile Section TWENTY-SEVENTH YEAR Gov’t Mail Carriers Must Obey Speed Law The Motor Vehicle Department continues on the trail of unfit drivers. During August, according to compilations just announced by Director Charles J. Chenu, 28 drivers lost their licenses by revocation or suspension, eight by being revoked for a year and 20 suspended for from 30 to 90 days. The department announces that auto or motorcycle speed events under the disguise of government mail permits will not be permitted on California highways. The mysterious arrest of Wells Bennett near Irvine announced in the Plain Dealer, is explained in this connection. Superintendent Chenu declaring that Bennett’s alleged permit to carry letters from certain Canadian to certain American officials did not give him warrant to break the speed laws. AIR CLEANER NEW FRANKLIN DEVICE Automotive engineers have long sought a means of taking air into the carburetor of a gas engine without allowing dust and other foreign material to be drawn in at the same time. It has long been realized that dust drawn into an engine in this manner had a tendency to form an abrasive substance causing excessive wear on the mechanism when cirrui GRAVELLING, GRADING ROADS Much New Work in and Near Anaheim Started by County Engineer Anaheim and vicinity again are receiving their share of new road improvements made or projected by the force of County Engineer J. L. McBride. Roads in various other parts of the country also are being put into shape. Grading, gravelling and oiling compose most of the work done. Magnolia street from Lincoln boulevard south for half a mile is being graded and oiled. East street from the city limits to Broad street is being graded and beginning Monday, will be oiled. Placentia avenue from the Orange-thorpe road south for half a mile will be graded and graveled. Orange avenue, south of Broadway, from Euclid avenue west for half a mile is being graded and graveled. The road was graveled two years ago and less work is necessary. AIR CLEANER NEW FRANKLIN DEVICE Automotive engineers have long sought a means of taking air into the carburetor of a gas engine without allowing dust and other foreign material to be drawn in at the same time. It has long been realized that dust drawn into an engine in this manner had a tendency to form an abrasive substance causing excessive wear on the mechanism when circulated with the oil. A device introduced by the Franklin Automobile Company with its new series 10 motor, which was recently announced, is said to practically solve this problem. The new device, which is known as the air-cleaner or dust separator is set close beside the carburetor on the air-intake pipe. It operates on the principle of centrifugal motion, much after the manner of a cream separator. When the engine is started, the one rotating part of the "separator" sets up a whirling action which separates all dirt particles and other foreign material from the air which is drawn into it. These dirt particles are thrown out into a separate passage and carried away. The air-cleaning device is incorporated on the new Franklin, is automatic in action, self cleaning, and requires absolutely no attention. It operates so efficiently that it will throw dirt, stone, gravel, and even grasshoppers, when they are fed into it. derful frame accounts for the ability of the Reo to stand up under the hardest kind of road conditions. But see the car at Dale & Co.'s local branch. A few glances tell the story. Magnolia street from Lincoln boulevard south for half a mile is being graded and oiled. East street from the city limits to Broad street is being graded and beginning Monday, will be oiled. Placentia avenue from the Orange-thorpe road south for half a mile will be graded and graveled. Orange avenue, south of Broadway, from Euclid avenue west for half a mile is being graded and graveled. The road was graveled two years ago and less work is necessary. The rest of the avenue all the way to Stanton will be oiled. The County Engineer's office announces that the long section of the San Diego state highway will be finished October 1st and the new detour of a mile and one-half or more from Main street, Tustin, over Bryan street to the Myford road abolished. While work of paving continues on and about the South Glassell street bridge, Orange, the bridge and road are open for traffic and have been for about a week: The raising of the bridge over the Talbert road is slow work, only 10 inches per day per span being possible. There are five spans, each has to be elevated five feet and afterward each has to be cut thru. In La Habra the county engineer is oiling Macy and Russell streets, Cypress street is being graded and oiled also. It is announced that the Los Angeles county engineer will begin work Oct. 1, on Central avenue, Lr Habra. The road will be rock balasted and oiled. This new Turk offensive is very offensive to the Allies. J. E. Rodden, Insurance, Phone 71. Buick Service is Rarely Needed But Always Available Buick prides itself upon the fact that Buick owners have the uninterrupted use of their cars to an unusual degree. This is due first to Buick quality and next because of Buick's nationwide authorized service. Go where you will, you will find this service. Whenever you see the Buick authorized service sign, you will know that you can get the genuine Buick part that you need—that your work will be done by Buick-trained mechanics and that you will be on your way again in the shortest possible time. (C-30-45) ANAHEIM AUTO CO Wm. Goodrum Prop ANAHEIM FULLERTON Repair Dept Maintained for Buick Owners Buick Distributors for Northern Orange County