oc-plain-dealer 1922-10-07

Automobile Section PLAIN LEADING NEWS VOL. XXVI—NO. 48 STATE ASS’N HEADS ARE PICKED At a conference of secretaries, managers, presidents and vice-presidents of auto trades associations of So. Cal., at Long Beach last evening, there was discussion of suggestions for the constitution and by-taws to be brot up at the annual meeting of the Calif. Auto Trade Ass’n., at Santa Barbara, Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 10 and 17. The conference also decided to unite support for the following So. Cal. candidates for offices of the state association: For president—Harry B. Nathan, president of the Electrical Equipment Co. of Los Angeles. For first vice-president—George Danton, Anaheim agent for Ford, Wardson and Lincoln. For second vice-president—U. S. Grant, San Diego. George Haberfelde of Bakersfield, state president for two years has announced he won't accept the office again. Nathan was nominated by friends last year, but withdrew when heelde agreed to accept the second. Saturday afternoon at a meeting of the secretaries and managers crafts, Herbert O. Davis, secretary of MANY CHEVROLET USED CARS SOLD The capacity of the Oakland factory of the Chevrolet Motor Co. will be doubled when the factory re-opens a week or two hence, says O. E. Dinnis, branch manager here of the Frank P. Taggart Co. Extenions of other factories will bring the total output to 2,000 cars per day, says Dinnis. The local branch, while it has fared much better in the matter of getting cars than most of the other distributors, has been unable to make all the deliveries it otherwise could, and has been spending its time cleaning up its used cars. Of these Dinnis and his men sold eight in the first five days of October. Only a few of the accumulated used cars are left, and the number will not be increased to any extent until more cars are traded in. TIRES AT BOTTOM, S. R. WALTER SAYS "Our business is better today than at any time during the past seven years in Anaheim," said S. R. Walter, the proprietor of the Anaheim Vulcanizing Works. Tires are better made than ever before, and at the prices which are being quoted the public now puts them within reach of everybody. There is an opinion prevalent in some circles that tire prices are going still lower. FRANKLIN AVENUE MILEAGE I Chasing th elusive eco-has been a popular sport many contestants resort to of the trade" in rolling u ages, but after all it owner gets in gasoline is of the DURANT SALES GOOD; 7 CARS DURING WEEK Sales of the local branch of James H. Appleby, Durant distributor, remain good, although they would be much better if more cars could be obtained. Sales the past week or two were made to the following: Durant touring cars to G. D. Pollard, Fred Bolz, P. V. Ortoz, C. A. Waller, Ralph Mitchell, and G. H. Township; roadster, G. H. Smith of Brea. All are tours. LINCOLN PLANT SWAMPED The wonderful initial success of the Lincoln motor car since it was taken over by the Ford Motor Co., has been continued since, dispatching George Dunton, local distributor of the Ford, Fordson and Lincoln, indicate. The plant now is 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. Buick Coupe 1919 model—good finish good rubber—small mileage—a car that TIRES AT BOTTOM, S. R. WALTER SAYS "Our business is better today than at any time during the past seven years in Anaheim," said S. R. Walter, the proprietor of the Anaheim Vulcanizing Works. Tires are better made than ever before, and at the prices which are being quoted the public now puts them within reach of everybody. There is an opinion prevalent in some circles that tire prices are going still lower, but Mr. Walter is of the opinion that this is a mistake—that tires are selling for as little at the present time as the manufacturers will be able to supply them for at least another year, when new inventories will be supplied to the factories. Walter is just rounding out seven years in the tire business here, and while that is short time compared with the life of Mathusleh, yet it is the same length of time that Jacob worked for Laban to secure the hand of Rachael, and Walter contends that it is plenty of time to find out whether or not he is in the right location, and in boosting the present condition of his tire business, he claims that he is only boosting his own home town—and maybe some little credit is due to the fact that he has never handled anything except standard lines of merchandise and his constant endeavor to make every tire do all that he claimed it would do when he sold it. Try Plain Dealer want ads. two-months behind on its orders, which have been steadily piling up. FRANKLIN AVENUE MILEAGE I Chasing elusive eco has been a popular sport many contestants resort to of the trade" in rolling ages, but after all it owner gets in gasoline is of the greatest interest says Bob White, Franklin distributor. J. B. Powles, a most motorist and a Franklin 16 years, is a firm believer mouse Missouri biogan, so staging some economy own lately. Not long ago Powles journeyed up to Seattle Franklin which is equipped special California top. The carried considerable baggage the total load carried 1000 pounds, the average 26 miles per hour. Now Powles has returned gasoline average of 27.16 gallon for the 1426 miles between here and the next His driving time was 57 40 minutes, which made a speed on the return trip miles per hour, an excellent for such a long journey gallons of gasoline used $12.47—certainly a most figure from the standpoint economy. Though Powles' car has eled some 10,000 miles in one month, it is still mistaken new car, both from the absence of any squeal tiles. Powles has atho roosting of his car and to care for the finish, so main undimmed for months exposed to kill the vagina." S. P.'S STATEMENT ON CAR SHOW SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. Sproule, S. P., president, following statement to garage shippers of fruits and vegetables: Of the 20,000 refrigerated and operated by the Fruit Express, only 2000 west of Ogden, Portland and of which about one-half load moving East. Mr. C. M. Secrist, vice owner and general manager of the Fruit Express Co., has been east, with a corps of assists six weeks, to insist on release under load and moving the west. That company has commend. 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—salt vise; 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 car over and let us tell you how cars may one. We teach you how to Harry L. Rey Studet 151 So. Los Angeles "A Safe Placethy, Agent." AIN DEALER BUILDING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Saturday, Oct. 7, 1922 J. B. POWLES AND HIS FAMOUS ECONOMY FRANKLIN FRANKLIN AVERAGE MILEAGE IS 27.16 HARRY D. RILEY, STUDEBAKER AGENT GOOD FOR ANY "CLIME" STUDEBAKER FRANKLIN AVERAGE MILEAGE IS 27.16 Chasing the elusive economy record has been a popular sport of late, and many contestants resort to the tricks of the trade" in rolling up high averages, but after all it is what the owner gets in gasoline mileage that is of the greatest interest to him, says Bob White, Franklin and Nash distributor. J. B. Powles, a most enthusiastic motorist and a Franklin owner for 66 years, is a firm believer in the famous Missouri bogan, so he has been tagging some economy runs of his own lately. Not long ago Powles and his wife journeyed up to Seattle in their 98 Franklin which is equipped with a special California top. Though they carried considerable baggage, making the total load carried in excess of 3000 pounds, the average speed was 6 miles per hour. Now Powles has returned with a gasoline average of 27.16 miles to the gallon for the 1426 miles of highway between here and the northern city. His driving time was 57 hours and 30 minutes, which made his average speed on the return trip close to 25 miles per hour, an excellent average for such a long journey. The 52½ gallons of gasoline used exactly 12.47—certainly a most satisfying figure from the standpoint of touring economy. Though Powles' car has now traveled some 10,000 miles in the last 4½ months, it is still mistaken for a land new car, both from looks and the absence of any squeaks and rattles. Powles has attio rough understanding of his car and knows how care for the finish, so it will remain undimmed for months, though opposed to all the vagaries of nure." P.'S STATEMENT ON CAR SHORTAGE SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 7. — Wm.roule, S. P. president, issued the following statement to growers andippers of fruits and vegetables today: Of the 20,000 refrigerator cars used and operated by the Pacificruit Express, only 2000 are now rest of Ogden, Portland and El Paso which about one-half are under and moving East. Mr. C. M. Secrist, vice president and general manager of the Pacificruit Express Co., has been in the first, with a corps of assistants, for weeks, to insist on releasing cars under load and moving the empties out. That company has a special business is Mr. Harry D. Riley, the very pleasant fellow who distributes in Northern Orange county, that remarkable car that has gained so much popularity with the autoists, the Studebaker. Mr. Riley is one of Anaheim's best and most progressive citizens. He is the president of the Chamber of Commerce and of the Rotary club. Before coming here he was a leading figure in the automobile business in San Diego. For the past three years Anaheim has felt the benefits of his citizenship and the Studebaker car has profited by his ability in the automotive trade. The new Studebaker car needs no introduction from this writer—this marvel of automotive ingenuity now holds a front-rank place in American automobiles, and its good for any "clime" (By The Mysterious Cowboy) AMERICA is a land of the automobile. It is, perhaps, our largest industry. The cities and the countryside swarm with motor cars, and great urban centers carry on the business of distribution. Anaheim plays a vital part in the activities of the automobile—it is on the main highway to the great cities of the north and to the thickly populated centers toward the boarder; it is the trading mart for a prosperous section within its immediate commercial limits and it offers an automobile service that is equal to any to be found elsewhere. EXIDE BATTERIES ARE SELLING FAST The Automotive Electric Co. has been selling Exide batteries right and left recently. The thin plate of the Exide, which is largely responsible for its long life; the lower average upkeep cost; and its uniformly good performance on all makes of cars make this battery the choice of patrons who know, regardless of other considerations, according to George Ernis, proprietor of the local concern. Purchasers the past week include J. W. Hannup, H. C. Bebe, E. G.Hager, J. S. Mawhinney of Maupole, B. C., Can.; B. L. Neill of Whittier and Dr. J. Janss. Including which he tributors tically makes at prices wi James can think tha James distribut following statement to growers and shippers of fruits and vegetables to: Of the 20,000 refrigerator cars used and operated by the Pacific Fruit Express, only 2000 are now fastest of Ogden, Portland and El Paso, which about one-half are under and moving East. Mr. C. M. Secrist, vice president and general manager of the Pacific Fruit Express Co., has been in the street, with a corps of assistants, for two weeks, to insist on releasing cars under load and moving the empties ast. That company has a special off at a multitude of eastern juncens points on this special work. So Pac's superintendent of perishable service, Mr. C. J. McDonald, is not on this work, and our general ordmaster, with a staff of yardmasters, is also in the east to work in important railroad centers with othdials yard crews, and consignees in order to give aid in prompt unloading refrigerators, repairing of empties in bad order, and getting refrigrators into westbound trains that may be rushed to the coast for riding. The car service division of the American Railway association is givspecial attention to the movement Pacific Fruit Express equipment the coast. Mr. J. C. Roth, director service of the Interstate Comree Commission is also active in its work. Notwithstanding all of this, we we have able to move westbound a ly average of but 300 refrigeracars, so that our demand for equipment continues greatly exceed arrivals. In order to receive this most serious situation, this company has been furnishing daily box and ventilated cars for grape during. We all know how serious is the sent car shortage in its effects, especially on the grape industry, using losses to the growers, ships and railroads Southern Pacific invested large sums to be ready handle the increasing fruit crop, Pacific Fruit Express having it since 1917, ten thousand refrigerator cars at a cost of over $30, 000, with a new investment in plants and other refrigerating ilities of about $5,000,000, making a total outlay during the past years of some $35,000,000. This investment loses a large part of usefulness when the cars are not maintainable, and through no fault of California lines. MENDOZA OFF ON HUNTING TRIP AGAIN Roy Mendoza of the Reliable Tire Co. will leave tomorrow for Trinityco to hunt deer and bear. On the way back Mendoza and his companons will hunt duck in the Sacramento river rice fields. The party will use Para-Bell cord tires, of course, and doesn't anticipate any trouble, says Mendoza. T. H. Sutton, Mendoza's partner, will look after the store while Mendoza is gone. Automobile Section TWENTY-SEVENTH YEAR GIVE ORANGE COUNTY ITS FAIR SHARE OF NEW CARS Why isn't Orange county getting some 1923 Buicks? According to dispatches received this week, General Motors is establishing a new record on these cars, averaging 737 cars per day, and the plants are working day and night. Yet it is practically impossible to get them. Meanwhile inquiries and orders keep mounting, and the new Buick isn't the only car consplicious by its absence here. This county is one of the three or four premier purchasers in the state. It is entitled to a square deal. "NO MORE TIRE CUTS;" JAMES, VULANIZER Illustrating the fact that tires are unlikely to go any lower, James the Yulcanizer announced today that he had cleaned up his stock of specials, including the re-built goodyears, for which he is one of the three local distributors, and now has on hand practically nothing but the standard makes at the low prices. How long prices will remain at their low levels, James can't say, but is inclined to think they are likely to rise shortly. James has the Ajax and Horse Shoe distribution here exclusively. 1500 AUTOS HERE NEED FIXING There are 1500 automobiles still in Anaheim and its immediate vicinity the headlights of which require adjustment, according to A. Bevillard, who says this is approximately 50 per cent of the total number of cars owned here. Less than one percent of the total has headlights nearly enough perfect not to require changes. Bevillard has received word from the Motor Vehicle Department in answer to an inquiry, that semi-frosted lenses are illegal. The response says: "In reply to your letter of September 29th, beg to advise that the use of a plain glass lens with the uppr half frosted is illegal." This type of lons was very popular some three years ago, and a good many of them were sold and still are used on cars in Anaheim and other cities of the county. TRADE WITH US AND GET WHAT IS COMING TO YOU TRADE WITH US AND GET WHAT IS COMING TO YOU SEVEN YEARS For more than a third of a generation S. R. Walters has backed without stint, his rubber merchandise—giving the public the tip-top limit of service from every tire and tube which he has sold in this territory. Today Walters is selling more tires than ever before in the history of his business. Every tire and tube which Walters sells is Backed by Walters reputation of seven years of satisfactory service in Anaheim. Every Tire and Tube we sell will do exactly all and even more than we claim–Everytime Anaheim Vulcanizing Works S. R. WALTER, Prop. 156 South Los Angeles St. Phone 259 Anaheim, Calif. Anaheim Vulcanizing Works S. R. WALTER, Prop. 156 South Los Angeles St. Anaheim, Calif. chineses have shown that the Exide at an avearge upkep cost of 60 cents lasts for 38 months on the average per month. put your car and put a new top on it for $100 and the done right too. much on the say—So but we are great on the proof. applies to cars costing new less than $2500. The Auto Paint and Top Shop Opposite Yellow Bus Station and among you suggest?) ated Editors)