oc-plain-dealer 1923-03-24

CAL. ROADS SHOW BIG GROWTH California now has 44,775 miles of improved road not including that added during last season, according to the Bureau of Public Roads, United States Department of Agriculture, which has made a complete census in the State. The improved road mileage at the beginning of 1922 was as follows: Graded and drained ... 30,499 Sand-clay ... 240 Gravel, chart, and shale ... 7,087 Water-bound macadam ... 533 Surface treated macadam ... 1,355 Bituminous macadam ... 701 Sheet asphalt ... 585 Bituminous concrete ... 492 Cement concrete ... 2,613 Miscellaneous ... 660 The total road mileage of the state is 75,885 miles, as compared with 61,039 miles in 1924, and during the seven year period from 1914 the surface and paved roads have increased from 10,280 to 14,.275 miles. The total income for highways in 1921 amounted to $49,691,895 or $319 for each square mile of area, $655 for each mile of road, or $14-.50 per capita. RILEY'S SALES ARE ANOTHER BEVILLARD CONCERT ON TONIGHT A Bevillard continues to sell radio sets in a way which indicates that Anaheimers have settled down to this intelligent fad as really, if not so thoroughly, as to the piano, graphaphone or any other source of home entertainment. Dr. John W. Truxaw has purchased a DeForest set. So has George Plener. President Adolph Thomas of the Golden State National Bank has bought a Kennedy set. Bevillard's first Saturday concert a week ago, was heard half a mile off. Fans told him that they could distinctly hear the notes of the big pipe organ in the San Francisco part of the program. Here's where service must be service, and Bevillard and his men are prepared to make the operation of a set as easy as driving a car. Does Bevillard's big serial wrok? He'll say it does. So will his patrons. Another concert tonight. Laws to Keep Roads Clear Demand: Club Day by day, in many a way, California is improving its motor laws, point out officials of the Automobile Club of Southern California. And there are thousands of auto owners who are offering up thanks for the fact. One of the laws which Auto Club officials hope to see changed at the present session of the Legislature is that one governing the stopping of RILEY'S SALES ARE LARGER THAN EVER Harry D. Riley's policy of quick sales and small profits has resulted in his clearing up most of the used cars left over from a few weeks ago, when the Certified Market was opened here. Sales on few cars also have been larger even than usual, and Riley has had to watch his step to keep his lines intact. Purchases of used cars for knockabout purposes continue. L. H. Banningsdorf of Fullerton has purchased a new Studebaker light six touring. So has E. H. Smith of Anaholm, W. H. Lingenfelter of Orange has bought a new Studebaker light six touring. J. P. Watson of Orange has purchased a new light six coupe. B. C. Larmer of Orange has purchased a new light six touring. So did A. A. King of Norwalk, R. C. Dahlitz of Yorba Linda has bought a new spedster. William Vahlandingham of Fullerton got a new light six turing. Laws to Keep Roads Clear Demand: Club Day by day, in many a way, California is improving its motor laws, point out officials of the Automobile Club of Southern California. And there are thousands of auto owners who are offering up thanks for the fact. One of the laws which Auto Club officials hope to see changed at the present session of the Legislature is that one governing the stopping of cars on the highways of the state. At the present time the law provides that no vehicle undergoing repairs or for the purpose of camping shall stop on the road. There is nothing said at present time about a man stopping has car in the middle of the road to chat with a friend or to buy vegetables or for any other purpose than repairing or making a camp. Many accidents which have been caused by motorists halting their cars at unexpected places on the road have not been prosecuted because the law does not make it illegal to stop there. There should be criminal procedure in the courts that would proceed expeditiously and administer justice sternly, to the deterring of criminals. Others who have purchased cars are Wayne S. Carpenter of Fullerton, Mrs. Albert Ness of Anaholm, M. L. Davis of Fullerton, W. N. Wright of Anaheim, A. L. Ford of Fullerton and George B. Lowe of Fullerton. John S. Baker have made him a member of a new Packard Dale & Company. John S. Baker, land owner, may make various other notes have done, and ther Sam Kraemer. Baker recently joined Directors of the Orra E. Monnette's of which C. C. Chamton is chairman. F deposits already have to the bank. Mo was president of the & Savings Bank. The bank has o quarters on the groe C. C. Chapman bu Broadway. President Monda "This is to be a new ent bank with a poli but not cold-blood and human." Baker's income at 2,000 per day two wells and the wells being drilled contracts on his Santa Fe field. The deathless Sweet Home," is no old. It will flour hearts of men a thou John Howard Payn how sublimely his run, down the course generation after g The Greatest Sedan Ever Put A leader in appearance, performance, economy and value—the New Four-Door Sedan. With its powerful new motor, it is the fastest Sedan in a day's run, and the only one that heat and cold never affect. The new pressure air cooling guarantees fauldess performance under conditions that could stop any other engine made. The new body is longer, lower, roomier. Four doors, full-vision straight windshield and extra-wide front seat. New demountable rims. Broadcloth upholstery. Beautifully designed instrument board and fittings. It gives more of everything and of better quality at the lowest price in 21 years. SEE THE NEW FRANKLIN TOURING CAR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Bob White Co. Franklin Nash Phone 548 312 W. Center St. MOBILE SECTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY PLAIN DEALER Anaheim, California, Saturday, March 24, 1923 Multi-Millionaire May Make Home in Anaheim John S. Baker, whose extensive holdings in Santa Fe Springs, have made him a multi-millionaire, Mrs. John S. Baker, taking delivery of a new Packard single six from C. W. Cramer, local manager for Dale & Company. Baker recently joined the Board of Directors of the Bank of America, Orra E. Monnette's new institution, of which C. C. Chapman of Fullerton is chairman. Fifteen millions in MILE-A-MINUTE MADE BY BANKER TO FULLERTON President William Dolan of the Anaheim National Bank on Thursday of this week set a new speed mark between Anaheim and Fullerton. This is how it happened. U. S. Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska, one of the nation's outstanding national figures, who was one of the Congressional party that toured the County, was Dolan's guest and left his big winter overcoat behind. At the last instant, before the train was to leave the Santa Fe station in Fullerton the station agent told Dolan about the coat. Jumping into his big Cadillac Dolan defied the speed laws and fairly burned up the asphalt. He reached the station with 30 seconds to spare. New Headlight Inspection Required Here is some up-to-date information on the headlight testing laws, received by George Dunton, head of the Orange County Division of the State Auto Trades Association from State Secretary Bob Martland: "In order to avoid confusion in the enforcement of the law that may occur in the future, we have concluded that it is advisable to issue new headlight certificates to those motorists whose lights you have already fixed and who have secured their 1923 number plates." "You have a record of adpust- John S. Baker, whose extensive holdings in Santa Fe Springs, have made him a multi-millionaire, Mrs. John S. Baker, taking delivery of a new Packard single six from C. W. Cramer, local manager for Dale & Company. John S. Baker, Santa Fe Springs land owner, may move to Anabeim, as various other wealthy oil magnates have done, and become another Sam Kraemer. Baker recently joined the Board of Directors of the Bank of America, Orra E. Monnette’s new institution, of which C. C. Chapman of Fullerton is chairman. Fifteen millions in deposits already have been pledged to the bank. Monnette formerly was president of the Citizens Trust & Savings Banky Los Angeles. The bank has opened temporary quarters on the ground floor of the C. C. Chapman building at 752 S. Broadway. President Monnette announced: "This is to be a new and independent bank with a policy 'Conservative, but not cold-blooded; democratic and human.'" Baker's income now is estimated at 2,000 per day in royalties from two wells and there are 42 other wells being drilled under leasing contracts on his 240 acres in the Santa Fe field. The deathless melody, "Home, Sweet Home," is one hundred years old. "It will flourish and stir the hearts of men a thousand years hence." John Howard Payne did not realize how sublimely his influence would run, down the course of the years, generation after generation. RAW RUBBER CORNER BY BRITISH? Six small independent tire manufacturers just recently went into the hands of receivers, as a direct result of the rise in the price of rubber, says F. S. Dunlap, of the Nu-Way Tire Company. The boost in the price of crude rubber is responsible, he says. The position of others is precarious, because they lack capital with which to finance purchases of materials. Rubber prices are fixed at Singapore, and the British interests which control have set a penalty of $500 per acre for overproducing, besides putting a tariff wall up which effectively ends the era of cheap rubber, says Dunlap. The British government is helping to pay its war debt to the United States by this means, and the difference in duties is alone capable of paying the interest on the debt, Dunlap declares. Smoked rubber now is at $8 cents per pound. The cost of labor in the principal East Indian plantations is 10 cents per day, and a capable native can produce four pounds of rubber daily. That is, out of the $8 cents, $1-2 cents approximately due to labor costs. SOMETHING NEW: THE "SEDAN TIRE" The specialized tire has come. Beginning this month, the Brunswick-Balke Collender Company, manufacturers of the Brunswick tire, is putting out the Brunswick sedan tire built especially for sedans. The tire is adapted to closed cars or cars of equivalent weight, also, but the primary motive was to build a tire that would withstand the extrames of the body sway and unusual weight. This Brunswick Red Seal is one tire in a hundred, say Daniels & Williams, northern Orange county distributors. It is made to withstand the stress at the "hinge point", the side wall of the tire. The casing, however, is at perfectly balanced as before, and its friction proof qualities are emphasized. The research organization of this rare manufacturing concern is rea- Did You Enjoy the Radio Concert Last Saturday Night? There will be another one tonight. Listen for it. SEE BEVILLARD OLAD TO DEMONSTRATE SET IN YOUR HOME AT ANY TIME. Phone 469 218 South Los Angeles St. Anaheim Established 1912 What W With The Buick Six Sport of enjoyment which can be really proud Its dashing color originality which m And it is as good a world knows what Prices f. o. b. Anaheim. Ask about the G. M. A. Purchase Plan, which provides for Deferred Payments. Anaheim A Phone 354 When better automo ECTION TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR Anti-Free Ride Plan Scored Hotly by Hobo Sometime ago the Auto Club of Southern California suggested to all auto drivers that they stop giving hits to strangers they meet along the roads. A letter to the Auto club presents the strangers side of the subject and shows how some of them feel about it. It is from "Sacramento Goldie", a hardy Wobble who admits it. This was written from Douglas, Arizona. "At the present time I have just completed 35 miles of hiking across the wind-swept desert, and all on account of your famous slogan—'do not tolerate with strangers.' I am only a tramp and have been for the last three years. But as you know the biggest part of the Bo's are all lined up and are putting the smear on your slogan. We are starting a campaign telling how it is a gippo game between the stage lines and yourself. I am hitting the old box cars East so your highway slogan can take a slump, but I'm just hoping one of your birds gets it in the desert without water and gets a touch of it. Experience is a dear school, but a fool learneth in no other. Hoping to line you up in the Wobbles I remain. —Sacramento Goldie, Card No. 47437. I'll be back next winter in California." Buy your city property through J. MANY CITIES COPY USED CAR PLAN The Anaheim Certified Motor Car Market has sold $22,000 worth of cars since it was established in February. It had sold $15,000 worth of cars in March up to Friday, says Manager C. P. Hamm. Its plan of operation is being copied all over the Southland. Last night a delegation of members of the Orange County association of dealers went to Riverside to help that city, Redlands and San Bernardino start similar markets. Fullerton has obtained its lot and now is erecting its shed, preparatory to opening its market. This will make three markets in the county. Glendale is on the point of starting a market. Hamm has 90 days in which to make arrangements for other housing. It is possible that George L. West and Hamm may reach an agreement to remain in the present building at Chestnut and South Los An- (Continued on page 4) If everything was as dry as this battery there would have been no need of the Volstead law MAG-DRY Free Service 250 Used in County B. F. HERR, Distributor 252 No. Los Angeles St. The Standard of Comparison What Would Spring Be Without a Buick The Buick Six Sport Touring provides that added measure enjoyment which comes from driving a car of which you can be really proud. A dashing color and appointments have a distinctive originality which mark it everywhere. And it is as good as it is beautiful for Buick builds it. The world knows what that means! POURS 2 Pass. Roadster $1050 3 Pass. Coupe ...$1418 5 Pasu. Touring ...$1075 5 Pass. Sedan ...$1655 5 Pass. Touring Sedan ...$1540 Sport Roadster ...$1250 SIXES 2 Pass. 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