oc-plain-dealer 1923-12-22

CHEVROLET SETS SOME NEW MARKS You will recall that in the Chevrolet Review of June, 1922, we stated that a Chevrolet 496 had caused a sensation in South Africa by beating a mail train by three hours on a thousand-mile run between Capetown and Pretoria, says the current number of the publication. In a motor marathon in 1921, this Chevrolet was awarded the silver medal for meritorious performance and reliability; its petrol consumption being returned at 40.3 miles per gallon. Immediately upon the conclusion of this test it was driven from Durban to Johannesburg, and established the light-car record of 15 hours, 21 minutes; completing 820 miles with never a mechanical adjustment. Then it was entered in the Petchefstroom reliability trial for 150 miles, where it gained second place and established another petrol consumption record of 42.55 miles per gallon. One would have thought such performance would entitle the car to a well-earned rest but instead it was shipped to Capetown to make the run in which it defeated the mail train. The last test about which we have just learned stands out as the most remarkable, for the car now three years old, with 20,000 miles to its credit, has just broken its previous light-car record established on its run between Durban and Johannesburg. Messrs. Dave Owen and Harry Rosenthal left Durban on June 2 and reached Johannesburg, a distance of 406 miles, in 11 hours, 27 minutes and 27 seconds—44 minutes ahead of its previous record—"not much difference," you say, but remember the car is three years older now. MARKET FORCE CHANGES MADE J. A. Marks and J. F. Rice who were connected with the Anaheim Certified Motor Car Market have been moved to the Fullerton market by Manager C. P. Hamm. Paul McClung has been transferred here from Fullerton, and G. K. Mullins, formerly with the Bob White Co., has joined the local force. Service Yard Here Most Complete Yet A. Bayliss is completing the installation of a gasoline station in front of his service yard on East Center street, where he will sell Eureka gasoline and other products. Bayliss has one of the most complete places anywhere. A car can be run into the yard, cleaned by live steam or hydraulic pressure, touched up with a spraying machine, greased, polished, supplied with oil, etc., all in a space of 100 feet. There is a machine that will take off the old paint as if it were only a coating of ice, and a distillate sprayer is there to clean the motor. Two 550-gallon tanks have been installed along with "Kee-sce" pumps, and a portable flashlight near at hand, an idea of Bayliss, makes possible as careful service at night as by day. Rubber compounds, asbestos, etc., when used for gaskets, can easily be cut with a hammer. PACKARD MANUFACTURE SWEARS BY OVER Some four years ago Beall severed his connection to the Packard Motor Car Company serving as vice-president director, during times when he made a trip to the Overseas Automobile Industry. In time he learned that an automobile in Japan is a luxury cense alone on a car of the nary American type was $300, and gasoline, with added, represented about gallon. Also drawing from great fund of information away in his head for future that the horsepower of engines in use in the States is more than twice all engines driven by suction could not resist the temptation himself in some car that would justify a tion in foreign climes unusual and adverse co- applying in those out-of-places where man from other tries seldom travel, but less proper transport needed, if anything, more home. After a complete survey field of cars and trucks, Mr. stated, "They didn't have me this line of cars. I the personnel of the organ together with their capability ensures me that a car saves the gas is of as much inthe those who pay only 15c others in far-away Japan plain facts together with vanced engineering ideas rated in the Gray car, and your automobile mechanic. West Bros., dealers helm, believe with sales and pective sales in view, th public are heartily in acc Merry Christmas To our patrons and friends, we extend the compliments and good wishes of the season. Distributors Ajax Tires Daniels & Williams Phone 25 211 N. Los Angeles Anaheim Broadcasting to Increase in Have you ordered that Christmas? asks A. Bew the Anaheim Ignition Devillard continues to receive for radio sets as gifts. Here's a present that for years and provide falling source of entertainment says Bevillard. Programs changed constantly, broadcasting by Los Angles other stations promises a more elaborate scale than ever. PAIGE AND JEWEL BEING ORGANIZED The Paige and Jewel Anaheim is being organized take over the distribution Paige and Jewett cars at 1, in Anaheim and vicinity E. Hoeffs is manager. The firm has leased the quarters in the Puhlage on S. Los Angeles Elm st. JORDAN HERE'S TO YOUR Health and Happiness JORDAN HERE'S TO YOUR Health and Happiness THIS Yuletide Season —and an expression of appreciation for the business favors of our patrons during the past year. J.E.Walters Co. Center St. at Olive, Anaheim Phone 511 PACKARD MAN SWEARS BY GRAY Some four years ago F. F. Beall severed his connection with the Packard Motor Car Co., after serving as vice-president and director, during times when he found it necessary to work long hours, and he was ordered to rest for a long period. Knowing the only possible way to follow orders would be to sew all contact with everyday life, he made a trip to the Orient. Numerous changes take place in 20 years' time, especially in the automobile industry. After being in China and Japan for some time he learned that an automobile in Japan is a luxury. A license alone on a car of the ordinary American type was about $300, and gasoline, with taxes added, represented about $1.00 a gallon. Also drawing from his great fund of information stored away in his head for future "use" that the horsepower of gasoline engines in use in the United States is more than twice that of all engines driven by steam, he would not resist the temptation to interest himself in some motor car that would justify exploitation in foreign climates under the unusual and adverse conditions applying in those out-of-the-way places where man from our countries seldom travel, but nevertheless proper transportation is needed, if anything, more than at home. After a complete survey of the field of cars and trucks, Mr. Beall stated, "They didn't have to sell me this line of cars. Knowing the personnel of the organization, together with their capability, assures me that a car saving 1-3 the gas is of as much interest to those who pay only 15c as those others in far-away Japan. These main facts together with all advanced engineering ideas incorporated in the Gray car, appeal to our automobile mechanic. West Bros., dealers in Anaheim, believe with sales and prospective sales in view, that theubble are heartily in accord with Drug Fiends Steal Motometers, Claim Why are so many motometers stolen from cars in the large cities? The manufacturers have an explanation which is unusual. According to word reaching the Anaheim Windshield Co., the shells of 500 motometers were found in a room in Los Angeles, known to have been formerly occupied by a gang of drug fiends. The tops of the glass tubes were found broken off and the columns of red drained out. The red fluid contains enough drug for a good dose, it is said. SALES OF STAR UP 93 PER CENT The heaviest gain in sales among low-priced cars during November in California, was made by the Star car, according to figures made public in the December issue of Motor Registration News. Star car sales were 93 per cent better than they were in November, 1922, this magazine reveals. The extent of this increase is more forebly realized when it is known that the registrations of all cars and trucks was only 23 per cent improved over the same month last year. In two of the large counties in the state material advances were shown by the 1924 Star car. Los Angeles county gained 100 per cent over its volume during the comparative period of 1922, and Alameda county bettered its mark by 200 per cent. San Diego county with a smaller sales volume is credited by Motor News data with a 1000 per cent improvement. As car sales have increased, so has the dealer organization been strengthened. There are now nearly 450 Star dealers and subagents on the Pacific coast selling this product. held of cars and trucks, Mr. Beall stated, "They didn't have to sell me this line of cars. Knowing the personnel of the organization, together with their capability, assures me that a car saving 1-3 the gas is of as much interest to those who pay only 15c as those others in far-away Japan. These main facts together with all advanced engineering ideas incorporated in the Gray car, appeal to our automobile mechanic. West Bros., dealers in Anaheim, believe with sales and prospective sales in view, that the public are heartily in accord with Mr. Beall and the Gray car. Broadcasting to Increase in 1924 Have you ordered that set for Christmas? asks A. Bevillard of the Anaheim Ignition Depot. Bevillard continues to receive orders for radio sets as gifts. Here's a present that will last for years and provide a never-ailing source of entertainment.ays Bevillard, Programs are being changed constantly, and the broadcasting by Los Angeles and other stations promises to be on a more elaborate scale next year than ever. PAIGE AND JEWETT BEING ORGANIZED The Paige and Jewett Co. of Anaheim is being organized to take over the distribution of the Paige and Jewett cars after Jan. 1, in Anaheim and vicinity. L. E. Hooffs is manager. The firm has leased part of the quarters in the Public Garage on S., Los Angeles st., near Elm st. 2 New Tops Are Planned by Eddy Announcement of two new tops was made today by Homer Eddy of Eddy's Top and Paint Shop, to be installed on cars after New Year's day. One is the semi-victoria, the other the Eddy special, as Eddy probably will call it. The former is a mixture of the Boysen sport and Elizabeth de luxe. It resembles the old English victoria coach. It will have an overhead locking system that will enable the owner to place the glass at any desired position. One entire side can be locked with one lock. On all former jobs two or three locks have been required. This top will include an angle iron frame the same as the Boysen and Elizabeth de luxe, and will be equipped with silk curtains, rear seat mirrors, domecovered lights, flower vase and card case. The Eddy special will be a top of the single sliding California type, with overhead lock. It will sell at a remarkably moderate price. New Essex Coach Some Nifty Auto The new Essex coach, one of which was exhibited at H. R. Grove's showrooms here yesterday, drew quite a number of spectators. It is the best-looking ear the manufacturers have turned out, and it is very considerably cheaper. The 6-cylinder motor is built on the same principle as that of the Hudson. It continues Essex qualities of economy and reliability, known to 135,000 owners. It adds a smoothness of performance which shown by the 1924 Star car. Los Angeles county gained 100 per cent over its volume during the comparative period of 1922, and Alameda county bettered its mark by 200 per cent. San Diego county with a smaller sales volume is credited by Motor News data with a 1000 per cent improvement. As car sales have increased, so has the dealer organization been strengthened. There are now nearly 450 Star dealers and subagents on the Pacific coast selling this product. The northwest also showed remarkable gains. The outlook for winter business is exceptionally bright, both President Norman De Vaux and Sales Manager Forrest Arnold of the Star Motor Co. of California state, and their aims will be continued to keep production on an even plane with sales. —It will surpass all previous of seven beautiful magazines a wrapper ready for mailing. Profusely illustrated with sketches, and half tones. wonderful story of Southern in the tremendous growth. 7 Big Magazine Send Copies to Telling more than you coMidwinter Magazines will t Some Nifty Auto The new Essex coach, one of which was exhibited at H. R. Grove's showrooms here yesterday, drew quite a number of spectators. It is the best-looking car the manufacturers have turned out, and it is very considerably cheaper. The 6-cylinder motor is built on the same principle as that of the Hudson. It continues Essex qualities of economy and reliability, known to 135,000 owners. It adds a smoothness of performance which heretofore was exclusively Hudson's. Both cars are alike in all details that count for long, satisfactory service at small operating cost. The new Essex possesses nimble ease of its operation. Gears shift quietly. Steering is like guiding a bicycle, and care of the car calls for little more than keeping it lubricated. That, for the most part, is done with an oil can. The chassis design lowers the center of gravity, giving greater comfort and safety, at all speeds, on all roads. You will be interested in seeing how this is accomplished. Greater fuel economy is obtained. The car is lighter, longer and roomier. EVIDENCE FILED IN GARBAGE CAN SACRAMENTO, Dec. 22.—Because the evidence was "too strong" to be produced in court, the case of Carl Jensen, charged with discharging firearms in the city limits today was dismissed by Police Judge Anderson. Antonio Hasl, the complaining witness, declared in court he had the "evidence" in the corridor of the city hall to prove his charge that Jensen used his shotgun within the city boundaries. Meantime court habitues had deposited a dead pigeon in the garbage can and the odor penetrated the courtroom. Judge Anderson then dismissed the case with a warning to defendant not to discharge firearms in the city area. 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