oc-plain-dealer 1923-09-01

Auton TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR NO. 300 TRAFFIC OFFICERS ARE TO END DUST ON DIRT ROADS New Chemical to Be Used First Here Takes Water From Air Are the dusty roads about Anaheim and elsewhere in the county to be a thing of the past without oil? The County Engineer's office announced today that, following sucecessful experiments on a small section of road a new chemical which the effect of drawing moisture A DOG-GONE GOOD CAR. CUT SHOWS GRADE CROSSING New Chemical to Be Used First Here Takes Water From Air Are the dusty roads about Anaheim and elsewhere in the county to be a thing of the past without oil? The County Engineer's office announced today that following successful experiments on a small section of road a new chemical which is the effect of drawing moisture in the air would be applied on entire length of South Street Placentia avenue to the Anaheim city limits, which was gravelled recently. This preparation, which is obtained practically in the form desired from San Bernardino County where it has been successfully used, absorbs more than its own weight of water from the air. It is regarded particularly suitable for Orange county because, while the daylight hours are bright and the air dry, there is a quantity of moisture from the ocean, while even slight fogs are invaluable for the purpose. Explaining difficulties of motorists last Sunday on the new section of state coast highway that was opened between Huntington Beach and Sunset Beach, the office declared today that the trouble was due to the fact that Huntington Beach had torn up some two miles of paving within the city connecting directly with the new state road and hence the latter had to be barricaded off. The section from Sunset Beach to Seal Beach is okeh. Gravelling in the vicinity of Anaheim is being held in abeyance temporarily, pending the opening of a new gravel pit at Olive. Approximately 4000 cubic yards of gravel per month have been taken from the pit and only about 2000 cubic yards remain. Vista avenue to South street paved, following the completion of the section of the same street from Anaheim-Olive road to North street. Contractors have started work on the concrete paving of Jefferson street from the river to the Santa Ana canyon. The asphalted section from Olive to Richfield was finished recently. The pouring of concrete on Verano street between Garden Grove road and Fifth street, Santa Ana, was completed this week, but two or three weeks will be required for the material to dry. The Westminster boulevard will be opened on Sept. 8. Carbon canyon is open, but work on the shoulders still is being done. COMPLETE EXIDE SERVICE AFFORDED GRADE CROSSING ABOLISHMENT NEAR Dangerous grade crossings in Orange County, it is believed, will be among the first to be abolished after those of Los Angeles County. Action first is being taken in the too crowded centers, and yesterday official announcement was made of 23 designated crossings in the metropolitan area that should be abolished. The nearest of these are the Union Pacific's crossings on Pomona boulevard, Whittier boulevard east of Montebello and at telegraph road. The commission has unanimously agreed that all grade crossings must go. Meanwhile the Pacific Electric announced that it had 27 new crossings under consideration, the Union Pacific three and the Santa Fe five, all of which will be investigated. The State Highway Commission, county highway commissioners of Los Angeles County, railway officials etc., composing the Los Angeles County Grade Crossing Committee attended a meeting at the quarters of the Automobile Club of Southern California on Thursday, when the elimination recommendations were made. Casing, Tube Output Starting to Decline The August number of Tires, that arrived here this week, gives detailed figures on over-production, which is assigned as one of the chief causes of price decline. In the first half of this calendar year 55 manufacturers, representing about 75 per cent of the casing and tube output of the country, reported manufacture of 20,367,281 castings, as compared with 14,746,802 in the same period last year. Tube production showed an even greater jump, or from 16,709,516 a year ago to 24,533,607. There was a sharp falling off in production in June and no increase in July and it seems probable that the second half of this year will not show as large a proportionate increase as the first half, says the magazine. August Excellent ENDORSE OF NEW WITHHU But Truck Owners Will Obey nual Meet The Orange County Truck Owners Ass'n their annual meeting Hall, Santa Ana, last endorse the new Motor pending further studies visions. The Ass'n w will approve all of the cars will obey it to the lo in October will open in the Union High principal cities of the cuss it. The first o probably will be held cording to Secretary, Fiscus of Brea. There be given up to study an examination will will consult with Diatr P. Nelson on the cou lthe latter is back fro m In his report Fiscus approximately 40 new joined the organizatic first year of its existence joined last night. This now contains approx cent of the truck owned y. Most of the larger the small operators be In the fiscal year o fines for traffic law aggregated only $200 The association is in civil condition, accord port of the Treasurer, Fullerton. The only change a cera was in the electric Dickinson of the Santa Ana COMPLETE EXIDE SERVICE AFFORDED Anaheimers who have been wanting an official Exide service station have one now, says B. F. Herr of Herr and Fuller. That they appreciate the service they are getting is shown by the fact, says Herr, that five men now are at work instead of two previously. A 12 hour service is being afforded battery owners. The garages are giving the firm a lot of business, for which it is very grateful. A complete line of Exide parts arrived this week. Main Desk Want-ads bring results. August Excellent Month for Para-Bells August was one of the best months in the history of the Reliable Tire Co., declares Roy Mendoza, proprietor, Para-Bell, Apex and Manhattan casings were in lively demand and scores of tubes also were sold. At first Mendoza suspected that the past month had exceeded any preceding one, but later had to revise this estimate a blit. Repair work also has been quite plentiful. Westinghouse BATTERIES Where Price is the Consideration YOU CAN MAKE YOUR MONEY GO FURTHER AND YOU'LL GET A BATTERY THAT WILL LAST LONGER IF YOU'LL INSIST ON A WUBOO SPECIAL BUILT BY WESTINGHOUSE. THE MAKERS OF THIS BATTERY SHARPENED THEIR PENCILS AND GOT DOWN TO THE LOWEST LEVEL CONSISTENT WITH QUALITY AND ASSURED PERFORMANCE. Let Us Fix You Up McGee Battery Station 419 W. Center St. Anaheim, Calif. Plain Dealer Automobile Section Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, September 1, 1923 ERS ARE READY TO ENFORCE NEW MOTOR VEHICLE TODAY MAKES REGISTRATION PROVISION IN OPERATION UNTIL CIAL VEHICLES ALI The new State Motor Vehicle Act g istration, including the 2c gas tax, types of motor vehicles are made. Neglecting changes that go into o are, according to the Auto Club of S R. CUT SHOWS A DURANT ON PIER AT BALBOA ENDDOEMENT HARRY D. RILEY SALES SIGNALS, RIGHT OF WAY RULES CHANGED 1. Right of Way Rule—Vehicle ENDORSEMENT OF NEW LAW WITHHELD But Truck Owners' Association Will Obey It—Annual Meet Held The Orange County unit of the Truck Owners' Ass'n. of So. Cal. at their annual meeting in the City Hall, Santa Ana, last night did not endorse the new Motor Vehicle Act, pending further study of its provisions. The Ass'n. while it does not approve all of the act's provisions, will obey it to the letter, and early in October will open traffic schools in the Union High Schools of the principal cities of the county to discuss it. The first of these schools probably will be held in Anaheim, according to Secretary, Attorney M. C. Fiscuus of Brea. Three evenings will be given up to study of the act and an examination will follow. Fiscuus will consult with District Attorney A. P. Nelson on the course as soon as the latter is back from his vacation. In his report Fiscuus declared that approximately 40 new members had joined the organization during this first year of its existence. Two more joined last night. The organization now contains approximately 60 percent of the truck owners of the county. Most of the large and many of the small operators belong. In the fiscal year ending Aug. 31 fines for traffic law violations have aggregated only $200. Fiscuus said. The association is in a good financial condition, according to the report of the Treasurer, J. S. Elder of Fullerton. The only change among the officers was in the election of Raymond Dickinson of the Santa Ana Transfer HARRY D. RILEY SALES Sales of Harry D. Riley, Northern Orange County Studebaker distributor, include the following during the past week: Three new touring cars, all to Fullerton folk, J. E. Gatewood, Dr. A. A. Ehrke and C. Guthaus. H. M. King also has purchased a car. DODGE SUPPLY BEHIND DEMAND 'Nothing was more gratifying to Dodge Brothers dealers than the recent announcement of Dodge Brothers that they were erecting an immense new assembly building and other new units which would enable them materially to increase their production,' said Charley Mann, local dealer for Dodge Brothers, in viewing the sales prospects for 1923-4. "Although the factory has been enlarging its facilities year after year, it has never been able to meet the demand," he added. "This was true even for the fiscal year ending in July, 1923, during which period approximately 200,000 Dodge Brothers motor cars were built and sold. If Dodge Brothers dealers were able to make such a phenomenal record last year, it is easy to see that they will do even better during the next fiscal year as the present line of cars represents a much greater value than ever before. The cars look better and ride better. And yet they retain all the former advantages of economy and dependability that accounted for the enormous demand of the past." March of Science Seen in New Factory A tremendous amount of interest attaches to the scientific side of motor car designing and building, and nowhere is this interest more keenly impressive than in the chemical and physical laboratories. At the Buick factory, every substance that is used in the manufacture of Buick cars, from the coal used in the furnaces to the steel in nuts and bolts, must run the gauntlet of a most formidable array of scientific testing devices. SIGNALS, RIGHT OF WAY RULES CHANGED 1. Right of Way Rule—Vehicle on right has right of way unless vehicle on left enters intersection first. Any vehicle exceeding speed limit forfeits right of way. Exceptions to Right of Way Rule—a) Vehicle on public highway has right of way over vehicle entering from private road or drive. (b) Police and Fire Department vehicles have right of way. 2. Hand and Arm Signals—Must be given from left side continuously during last 50 feet traveled before turning. Signal right turn—Hand and arm extended upward beyond vehicle. Signal Left Turn—Hand and arm extended horizontally. Stop Signal—Hand and arm extended beyond vehicle and pointed downward. 3. Speed Law—Never drive so fast as to endanger life or property; nor more than 15 M.P.H.-In business district, at obstructed intersections of streets or railway crossings, on obstructed curves or in passing schools, 20 M.P.H.-In residence districts, 35 M.P.H.- elsewhere, day or night. 4. Drive on right side of road—All vehicles must keep close to right hand edge or curb except when overtaking and passing other vehicles. Motorists may drive on left side of road in overtaking another vehicle if left side is clear and unobstructed for a distance of 300 feet. 5. Overtaking and Passing—Give two feet clearance and sound horn if outside business or residence district. 6. Turning at Intersections—In turning at right keep close to right hand edge or curb or road. In turning to left pass close to and around center button. 7. Parking—Prohibited on highway outside of business or residence districts. Prohibited in front of driveway to public or private garage. (Continued on Page Three) first year of its existence. Two more joined last night. The organization now contains approximately 60 per cent of the truck owners of the county. Most of the large and many of the small operators belong. In the fiscal year ending Aug. 31 fines for traffic law violations have aggregated only $200. Fiscalus said. The association is in a good financial condition, according to the report of the Treasurer, J. S. Elder of Fullerton. The only change among the officers was in the election of Raymond Dickinson of the Santa Ana Transfer Co. as vice-president. A. V. Sullivan of Brea was elected president, J. S. Elder of Fullerton treasurer and M. C. Fiscus of Brea secretary and attorney. This executive committee was chosen: O. G. Linartz and F. P. Hineman, Anaheim; A. V. Sullivan and Hart Cheley, Brea; O. V. Barkman and J. L. Updike, Fullerton; Ray Sherwood and G. W. Wright, Orange; Hal McCullough and Raymond Dickinson, Santa Ana; John Lacey and L. N. Shaffer, Huntington Beach, and C. J. Pfeiffer, Olive. The association calls the attention of its members to the following brief summary of the provisions of the new law affecting trucks in effect today: 1. Uniform weight limit law throughout the state, of 22,000 lbs. gross on 4 wheel vehicles with one trailer 22,000 lbs. aggregate load 44,000 lbs. 34,000 lbs. gross on 6 wheels with one trailer. Aggregate load 56,000. If your truck weighs 10,000 lbs or more, unloaded, get in touch with the secretary at once. 2. 700 pounds per inch on tire surface, is the same as in the old law. 3. Headlights up to 50 inches above the ground. 4. Speed of trucks remains the same. 5. The new law provides for registration and weight fees ranging in price from $13 to $43. Amendments were defeated which would have cost from $39 to $147 to register a vehicle. 6. A bill was defeated which provided for a gross business tax of 7 per cent. Should this bill have become a law, it would have added materially to the present cost of hauling. Franchise carries will pay 4 per cent in lieu of all other taxes. FOR RESULTS—Try a Main Dealer Want-ed. Seen in New Factory A tremendous amount of interest attaches to the scientific side of motor car designing and building, and nowhere is this interest more keenly impressive than in the chemical and physical laboratories. At the Buick factory, every substance that is used in the manufacture of Buick cars, from the coal used in the furnaces to the steel in nuts and bolts, must gun the gauntlet of a most formidable array of scientific testing devices, says a factory statement to the Anaheim Auto Co. distributors. There are great mechanical giants that twist the drop forged axles into shapeless masses. There are furnaces that turn the carbon in steel into gases. There are moving picture machines that photograph the strength and the regularity of the current used by the ignition apparatus in action. There are microscopes, stills and mysterious trappings of the chemist's lore, and the air is filled with pungent fumes and oders. This work is divided into four separate departments—the chemical laboratory, the physical laboratory, the metallurgical laboratory and the electrical laboratory. Both testing and research work is carried on throughout the year, to check up the material before it goes to the manufacturing departments and to assist the engineers in determining the best materials to use in parts for future models. Nothing could be more thoroughly practical than the work of these analytical experts. They provide an absolute check on every lot of material purchased by the Buick factory and safeguard the interests of every purchaser of a Buick car. TO HALT AT CROSSINGS The Pacific Electric Railway yesterday issued orders thru D. W. Pontius, vice-president and general manager, that all buses, autoos and trucks of the company make a full stop at all crossings where interurban or steam traffic intersects with the highways. All their motor vehicles also will bear signs announcing the fact. McGRAW'S AUGUST SALES August was an excellent sales month for Sid McGraw, local Ford, Fordson and Lincoln distributor. Sales included 34 new Fords, 11 used Fords and three tractors. RECTION FORCE NEW STATUTE MOTOR VEHICLE LAW IN EFFECT DAY MAKES MANY SWEEPING CHANGES ATION PROVISIONS, INCLUDING GASOLINE TAX NOT ACTION UNTIL FEB. 1—PLEASURE AND COMMERVEHICLES ALIKE UNDER NEW RESTRICTIONS The Motor Vehicle Act goes into effect today, except in its provisions regarding regning the 2c gas tax, which takes effect Feb. 1. Sweeping changes affecting all vehicles are made. Changes that go into operation on Feb. 1, the principal new features of the law to the Auto Club of So. Calif.: RIGHT OF CHANGED Rule—Vehicle TRUCK OWNERS MEN IN BIG BARBECUE LABOR DAY The Orange County unit of the Truck Owners' Ass'n. of Southern California had such a dandy time RESTRICTIONS ON TRUCKS, ETC., MANY The general gross weight maximum RIGHT OF CHANGED RULE—Vehicle way unless vetersection first. Speed limit of Way Rule public highway has vehicle entering drive. (b) Poment vehicles Signals—Must be continuously traveled before turn—Hand upward beyond Turn—Hand horizontally. Stop arm extended be-nted downward. Never drive so close or property; P. H. In bus-structured intersec-railway crossings, or in passing in residence dis-elsewhere, day side of road—up close to right except when over-other vehicles on left side of another vehicle if unobstructed 100 feet. Passing—force and sound excess or residence intersections—In close to right road. In turn-around on high-ness or residence in front of private gar-age Three) TRUCK OWNERS MEN IN BIG BARBECUE LABOR DAY The Orange County unit of the Truck Owners' Ass'n. of Southern California had such a dandy time early this summer at their picnic in Orange County Park that they decided last night to hold another one at the park on Labor Day, when employees will be guests of employers. A barbecue and games and sports, including a ball game, will feature the event. Anybody in the trucking business is welcome. Anaheimers not in the organization who want to go should see O. G. Linnartz or F. F. Hineman of Ansheim. Sam Duffy of Santa Ana is arranging the spread. FOREST FIRES CAUSE GREAT STATE LOSS SACRAMENTO, Sept. 1—Fires which swept over California's grain fields, grazing land and forests during the past month, exclusive of the national forests burned over 18,285 acres and caused a total loss of $68,381.40, according to a report issued today by State Forester M. E. Pratt. The greatest damage was reported from Glenn County, 12 fires in that county causing a loss of $13,852.50. Riverside County reported a loss of $11,372.50; San Joaquin $8,210.00 and Presno $4,507.75. Improvements including fences, farm buildings etc., which were destroyed during the 30 day period, had a total value of $10,692.00. LICENSE FIRST JAP ARCHITECT SACRAMENTO, Sept. 1—The first Japanese to ever qualify in California for an architect's license has just been commissioned by Secretary of State Frank C. Jordan. The Niponese architect is Jusabure Ishil of Los Angeles. RESTRICTIONS ON TRUCKS, ETC., MANY The general gross weight maximum of 22,000 established on commercial vehicles, established in Orange-co has been adopted throughout the state, and many other detailed changes have been made applying to these vehicles only in provisions of the new motor vehicle act effective today. The Auto Club of So. Cal. has prepared this summary: Permissible Gross Weight of Vehicles and Loads (Sec. 86)—Four-wheeled vehicle, 22,000 pounds; six-wheeled vehicle, when first and third axles are not less than 86 inches apart, 34,000 pounds; eight-wheeled vehicle, when equipped with four axles are not less than 96 inches apart, 34,000 pounds. Exceptions to above weight limits: (a) Vehicle equipped with four quahon wheels—permissible gross weight, 23,000 pounds; (b) four-wheeled vehicles registered September 1, 1923, and weighing unladen 10,000 pounds or more are permitted a gross weight of 24,000 pounds until January 1, 1927. All such vehicles shall have painted on both sides and near the words and numerals "Capacity 24,.000 pounds" in lettering not less than three inches in height. Gross Weight Per Inch Width of Tire (Sec. 86)—When tires are pneumatic, solid rubber or of any material other than metal, 700 pounds upon any inch of channel base width. When tires are of metal, 600 pounds upon any inch of width of tire. Exception to above: Horse-drawn vehicle equipped with metal tires permitted weight of 700 pounds upon any inch of width of tire. Limitations are to weight per inch width of tire are not applicable to traction engines or tractors when propulsive power is exerted by means of flexible (Continued on Page Two) THE STAR CAR CLUTCH:- THE Star Dry Plate Disc Clutch insures positive action without jerking. No oil or other preparation is used, therefore it is unaffected by temperature or other conditions. It can be dismounted in 15 minutes. APPLEBY MOTORS CO. 119 N. Lemon St., Anabeim