oc-plain-dealer 1923-03-31

AUTOMOTIVE VOL. XXVI—NO. 192 24,000 LBS. FOR TRUCKS OPPOSED That the weight limit for trucks or trucks and trailers is a vexing problem in many sections besides Orange County was indicatew this week, when this appeared to be the principal point on which general agreement was not reached at the two day conference in Sacramento of the principal state-wide organizations interested. The precise scale of license fees also can't be fixed yet. Orange and certain other counties are not at all inclined to favor the 24,000 limit instead of the 22,000 now fixed. Sentiment in the county is inclined if anything to lower the maximum rather than raise it. The report in Sacramento was signed by Dave Smith of Los Angeles, chairman of the conference, and the organizations represented in the findings were the Supervisors' Association, California Farm Bureau, Agricultural Legislative Committee, California Peace officer's association, Automobile Club of Southern California, California State' Automobile Association, Motor Truck Owners' Association of California, Franchise Motor Freight Carriers' Association, California Brush Like Tinder Now Club's Warning Forest and brush fires are breaking out in widespread areas in many mountain regions of Southern California at this time. Officials of the Automobile Club of Southern California have been asked by various communities to point out the dangers of forest fires to motorists. A short time ago a State-wide warning was issued to campers and sportmen that because of the lack of rain at this time of year the brush in the foothills is drying up at an unusually early period and danger from conflagration is exceedingly great. But now, with recent fires raging near San Juan Capistrano and beyond Santa Ana and small blazes reported from the San Bernardino and Sierra mountains, a second warning is issued by the club to impress upon autoists the tremendous responsibility they have in protecting the water sheds of this part of the state. Forest rangers declare that auto parties are probably responsible for about 30 per cent of the destructive fires which often cost many lives and the loss of millions of dollars in property every year. Motorists who are careless enough to throw lighted cigars and cigarettes or burning pipe ashes from a machine are the worst offenders, it is declared. But the congenial camp fire lighted by picnicing parties to boil the The report in Sacramento was signed by Dave Smith of Los Angeles, chairman of the conference, and the organizations represented in the findings were the Supervisors' Association, California Farm Bureau, Agricultural Legislative Committee, California Peace Officer Association, Automobile Club of Southern California, California State's Automobile Association, Motor Truck Owners' Association of California, Franchise Motor Freight Carriers' Association, California Motor Transport Association and California Automobile Trade Association. Features of the report were: Registration fee of $3 plus a fuel tax of two cents per gallon; weight taxes on motor vehicles of $4 for under 4,000 pounds up to $150 on vehicles over 10,000; or, as an alternative, retention of the present horsepower fees, with weight fees in two scales, according to whether the vehicle used pneumatic or solid tires, fees being $1 to $25 for the former type and $5 to $55 for the latter; or, a third plan, $2 registration fee, two cents gas tax and weight charges of a quarter or half cent per pound according to tires. DAVIS WON'T CONSIDER RESUMING SECRETARYSHIP Herb Davis will not even consider becoming permanent secretary again of the Orange County Division of the State Auto Trade Association. He can't. He's tied up by contract with a private concern, and has been merely acting as temporary secretary of the dealers' craft to help them out. Davis said so in Santa Ana yesterday, denying various reports. The plan of a part-time secretary seems more satisfactory, says Davis. METAL WORKS MOVES INTO OWN BUILDING The Anaheim Sheet Metal Works is moving this week from 307 East Center street to a building of its own at 200 South Comentine, corner of Chestnut, S. A. Beisert, the proprietor, announced that the concern would have twice the space in its new quarters as in the old, a force of five instead of three and a larger and much more complete equipment. The location will be far more advantageous, bringing the company into the vicinity of the bulk of the dealers. The company will maintain the same standards of quick and efficient service as in the past, and then some. Economy--Beauty--Comfort THIS UNUSUALLY BEAUTIFUL BUICK, 4-LINDER, FIVE-PASSENGER SEDAN WITH MODEST INITIAL PRICE AND ECONOMICAL KEEP PLACES YEAR 'ROUND COMFORT Economy--Beauty--Comfort THIS UNUSUALLY BEAUTIFUL BUICK, 4-LINDER, FIVE-PASSENGER SEDAN WITH MODEST INITIAL PRICE AND ECONOMICAL KEEP PLACES YEAR 'ROUND COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE WITHIN THE REACH OF ALL ITS SPACIOUS FISHER BODY IS REPLETE WITH EVERY DESIRABLE REFINEMENT FOR RESTRICTION AND EASY DRIVING FINISHING TOUCHES, THAT BESPEAK GOOD TASTE, AND IN KEEPING WITH THE MOST FORMAL OCCASIONS. BUICK CLOSED CARS, BOTH FOURS AND SIX HAVE EXHAUST HEATERS FOR WINTER MORNING. THE HEATERS INSURE A COZY, WARM INTERIOR IN COLD WEATHER. Prices f. o. b. Anaheim. Ask about the G. M. A. Purchase Plan, which provides for Deferred Payments. FOURS 2 Pass. Roadster $1050 3 Pass. Coupe ...$1415 5 Pass. Touring ...$1075 5 Pass. Sedan ...$1655 5 Pass. Touring Sedan ...$1640 Sport Roadster ...$1250 SIXTH 2 Pass. Roadster 5 Pass. Touring 5 Pass. Touring 4 Pass. Coupe 7 Pass. Touring 7 Pass. Sedan Sport Roadster Sport Touring Anaheim Automobile Company Phone 354 Buick Distributors Anahe When better automobiles are built, Buick will build MOBILE SEC OF THE ORANGE COUNTY PLAIN DEALER Anaheim, California, Saturday, March 31, 1923 Many New Buildings Going Up in Yosemite Yosemite touring season will open officially on April 15, this year. The Wawona road to the famous Valley will be open by that date, it is predicted, and Camp Curry will also open its doors the same date, according to Managers Don Tresidder and Bob Williams, who recently returned to their offices here from a tour of inspection in the valley. Camp Curry is now the scene of great activity in preparation for what is expected to be the greatest season Yosemite has even known. Many new buildings are being erected and extensions made as a result of the enlarged franchise just granted the Curry Camping Company by the Department of the Interior. A general merchandise store is being erected to furnish supplies for guests in Camp Curry's new housekeeping camp unit and for private campers in the upper end of the valley. The housekeeping unit is also in process of construction, permanent platforms with built-up sides ensuring a high class of accommodations in this department. With the completion of 20 more bungalows, Camp Curry now has one hundred bungalow rooms, which it hoped will meet the season's demand for this class of accommodations. Other new buildings to be added to the camp this season include a cafeteria for the general public and an outdoor dance pavilion. Kitchen and pantry facilities are to be enlarged to provide for the expected increase in the number of guests. CUTOUT SAVES GAS AND BOOSTS POWER C. J. Nenno now has a cutout that fits all makes of cars, and this week had something to say about the advantages of the cutout which most amateurs don't know. The cutout aids in climbing steep grades, because the exhaust is not pushed back against the airplane. RADIO BATTERY GOOD FOR ANY SET The Prest O-Lite battery for radio equipment is becoming as popular as the ones used on cars, says Robert Jensen, local distributor. Jensen has been receiving many inquiries at his shop, 242 East Center-st. Responding to the demand and carefully considering requirements, "AUTO CLUB HAS BIG YEAR" "The activities and growth of the organization in the year just past may be summarized under two headings: evidence of growth, and the manner in which the trust reposed in us by the 75,000 or more members has been fulfilled," says President Valentine of the Auto Club of So. Cal. In his annual report just rendered "These two are the fundamental and interlocking cornerstones of the Club's success." "The net membership December 31, 1922, was 75,633. The net membership December 31, 1921, was 62,145. The increase for the year was 21.7 per cent. The Club now maintains twenty-six fully equipped branch offices, two new office having been opened during the year at Alhambra and Tulare. The amount of premiums written in the Insurance Bureau and Inter-Insurance Exchange in 1922 was $4,080,045.17. The amount written in 1921 was -3,181,070.48. "The Legal Department handled..." CUTOUT SAVES GAS AND BOOSTS POWER C. J. Nenno now has a cutout that fits all makes of cars, and this week had something to say about the advantages of the cutout which most amateurs don't know. The cutout aids in climbing steep grades, because the exhaust is not pushed back against the engine. The grades are mostly on mountainous trips and the cutout there can be used without the authorities tagging you, says Nenno. When the engine is laboring hard, as then, the cutout is a gas saver. Put in front of the heater of a car, if there is one, it doesn't interfere with it. The cutout eliminates odor. It acts as a test on the engine, which if not working correctly will reveal its inefficiency sooner. The closer to the engine it is placed, the less resistance there is from the pushback. It is an aid in showing how to set the carburetor correctly. And it's only a sort of pipe joint which can be fastened almost anywhere on the exhaust. FIVE STUDEBAKERS SOLD IN FIVE DAYS Harry D. Riley reports the sale of five new Studebaker cars this week. Purchasers are: M. Uttenwiler of Buena Park, special touring; C. H. Ellis of Orange, light six coupe; D. L. Marshburn of El Modena, special six touring; J. E. Brownfield of Anaheim, special six touring; City of Fullerton, special six touring. RADIO BATTERY GOOD FOR ANY SET The Prest O-Lite battery for radio equipment is becoming as popular as the ones used on cars, says Robert Jensen, local distributor. Jensen has been receiving many inquiries at his shop, 242 East Center-st. Responding to the demand and carefully considering requirements, Prest-O-Lite has developed and is prepared to furnish a storage battery adaptabel to the requirements of any receiving set. Many owners of receiving apparatus do not wish to invest a lot of money in an "A" battery. Realizing this condition Prest-O-Lite is furnishing two lines of radio batteries. First, an inexpensive line which will take care of the requirements of any receiving set; second, a de luxe line for such owners of radio apparatus who wish to purchase a battery that may be pointed to with pride as an example of battery excellence combined with the cabinet-maker's art. It’s YOUR Battery; But— It’s our responsibility to see that there’s always current to meet your demand. In other words, it’s up to us to do everything we possibly can to keep that battery going so strong and so long that you’ll never think of going anywhere else to have it looked after. Never mind what "The net membership December 31, 1922, was 75,633." The net membership December 31, 1921, was 62,145. The increase for the year was 21.7 per cent. The Club now maintains twenty-six fully equipped branch offices, two new office having been opened during the year at Allambra and Tulare. The amount of premiums written in the Insurance Bureau and Inter-Insurance Exchange in 1922 was $4,030,045.17. The amount written in 1921 was -$3,181,070.48. "The Legal Department handled 30,148 cases in 1922, and 19,556 in 1921." During the early part of 1922, it was determined that the Insurance Department would render a better and bigger service than during any previous year. In order to set a minimum limit of service it was decided to secure in business, if possible, $4,000,000.00 in premiums. With about $40,000 to spare this goal was reached and in this respect—meaning the number of members served—the year had been a success. As compared with the Net Income during 1921, this figure repeated an increase of $448,974.69." Franklin Salesman Sends Out Challenge Demonstrating the fact that the Franklin engine can't get heated. C. B. Goodson of the Bob White Company is out with a standing invitation to take any and all comers to the top of Mount Wilson or Big Bear and at the end of the trip or during any stage of it put his face against the engine. Goodson makes two trips a week, usually on Tuesday and Friday, in a four-door sedan. It's the air-cooled system that does it. Contrary to the habit of other cars, the Franklin engine gets cooler in second than in high gear and coolest in low. At any gear there is no heat. W. J. Eliffott this week bought one of the sedans largely for this reason. Take Mt. Wilson as an example. The average grade, figuring nine and one half miles and a rise of 6,000 feet is approximately 10 per cent. The Franklin takes it in second the entire distance. There are 157 hairpin turns, where the grade is much worse than 10 per cent. On these the car can be given a wide open throttle. Goodson takes along four or five in a party. Plain Dealer Want Ads Get Results BUICK, 4-CYLINDER WITH ITS ECONOMICAL UPGRADES COMFORT AND REPLLETE WITH IT FOR RESTFUL FINISHING GOOD TASTE ARE FORMAL OCCASIONS AND SIXES FOR WINTER MOON A COZY, WARM SIXES 2 Pass. Roadster $1400 5 Pass. Touring $1425 5 Pass. Touring Sedan $2240 5 Pass. Sedan $2300 4 Pass. Coupe $2219 7 Pass. Touring $1680 7 Pass. Sedan $2525 Sport Roadster $1595 Sport Touring $1945 e Company Anaheim, Calif. Buick will build them up to us to do everything we possibly can to keep that battery going so strong and so long that you'll never think of going anywhere else to have it looked after. Never mind what make it is. We take care of all Batteries according to Willard Standards. Come in; and let us show you! WILLARD SERVICE STATION Anaheim Ignition Depot Oldest Automobile Electrical House In Anaheim Established 1912 218 So. Los Angeles St. Phone 489 Representing Willard Batteries (THREADED RUBBER INSULATION) and W Batteries (WOOD SEPARATORS) HU The Speedster $1425 Freight and Tax Extra Economical The economy of Hudson's first cost is continued through its service. It is simple and inexpensive to care for. It is always reliable. It needs little attention to keep it in first class condition. All parts are accessible. Townser TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR BATTERY FLUIDLESS FOUR MONTHS O. K. If a battery can go without water or chemical for four months or longer it can fairly be called a dry battery. So thinks B. F. Herr, distributor in Anaheim and vicinity of the Mac-Dry battery, who says he has instances where the battery wasn't damaged a particle thru the forgetfulness of the owner to have it serviced. Herr isn't advising anybody to wait until the last minute, of course. Oil workers who are likely to forget about their batteries, are especially glad to have one which they don't have to watch, says Herr. Herr is servicing the Paige and Jewett, formerly handled by Hubbell and Wimmer; also the Chandler and Cleveland, which they now are handling. 23 NEW AND USED CARS SOLD BY FIRM Turton & Lumsdon have sold 23 cars since Feb. I. Their success with used cars illustrates the way in which the local used car situation has cleared. Purchasers of new cars include: Royal Chambers, Maxwell touring; Joe Siegel, Maxwell sport; Albert B. Rhone of Brea, Maxwell sport; John H. Van Patten of Fullerton, Maxwell touring. What is probably the most extensive investigation of possible fishing, camping and hunting localities in the West has just been completed for motorists by the Outing Bureau of the Automobile club of Southern California. Every county from San Diego to the Columbia river West of the Sierra Madre and Cascade Mountains has been visited by the Auto Club experts in order to be prepared for the spring and summer rush of autoists who are planning to take to the mountains and streams for sport purposes. Hundreds of the best trout streams have been explored and scores of forest rangers, old time fishermen, hunters, trakers guides and packers were interviewed regarding the camping, fishing and hunting conditions. Recreated maps are being drawn at the Auto club, showing the best camping sites, fishing streams, hunting grounds, waterfalls and places of special interest. 23 NEW AND USED CARS SOLD BY FIRM Turton & Lumsdon have sold 23 cars since Feb. I. Their success with used cars illustrates the way in which the local used car situation has cleared. Purchasers of new cars include: Royal Chambers, Maxwell touring; Joe Siegel, Maxwell sport; Albert B. Rhone of Brea, Maxwell sport; John H. Van Patten of Fullerton, Maxwell touring; H. F. McCauly of Huntington Beach, Maxwell touring; P. F. Ferris, Fullerton, Maxwell sport; and R. G. Archibald, Maxwell sport. Let Us Put Your Tractor Magneto in Shape NOW ELIMINATING TROUBLE AND HARD STARTING IN BUSY SEASON Glen Stilwell (in charge of this department) SATISFACTION AT LOWEST COST PHONE 31 West Bros. Entrance North of Library on So. Los Angeles St. Anaheim West Bros. Entrance North of Library on So. Los Angeles St. Anaheim UDSON The Speedster $1425 Freight and Tax Extra Economical All the Way Through, Too economy of Hudson's first is continued throughout service. Simple and inexpensive are for. It is always reliable. It needs little attention up it in first class condi- All parts are accessible. Adjustments are provided to compensate for wear. Thousands of Hudson's have exceeded 7 years and 100,000 miles of service. More than 140,000 Super-Sixes in service is public acknowledgment of its supremacy as a value. Speedster - $1425 7-Pass, Phanton 1475 Coach - 1825 Sodan - 2095 Townsend & Medberry, Inc. C. C. GRIFFIN, Manage