oc-plain-dealer 1924-03-22

NEW DURANT-MADE 8 BEING PLANNED? Will Durant Motors add an eight-cylinder Miller designed car to its line? R. Cliff Durant, president of the Durant Motor Co. of California thinks it will when W. C. Durant and his engineers see and try out on the road the eight-cylinder creation that Harry Miller of Los Angeles, the world's most famous building of racing automobiles, has evolved for the public to use on the road. "Cliff" has long had in contemplation this new year's present for "dear old dad." He; George R. Scott, factory manager of the Durant Motor Co. of California; and George H. Daniels, former president of the Oakland Motor Car Co. and more recently head of the Daniels Motor Co., builder of the high quality cars bearing his name, who is now allied with the Durant interest in California, left for New York last week. They took the new Miller product with them in an express car. If "W. C." should show the interest in the California designer's latest automobile creation he is expected to evince, Harry Miller plans to join the party later in New York. It is now revealed that Miller and young Durant have been for months engaged in the development of this Durant-Miller idea. CHEVROLET IN BALLOONS SHOWN What the Chevrolet looks like with balloon tires was shown this week when the Frank P. Taggart Co., Northern Orange-co distributors, displayed one. The tires are 21 by 4.40 inches and make the car appear stockier and stronger. They carry 20 pounds' pressure. The straight axle, larger rear axle and elimination of cable connection between brakes and rear wheels make this Model 24 of the Superior Chevrolet the best car you produced by the manufacturers. GRADES HARMFUL TO THAT NEW MOTOR Avoid steep grades where your car will have a heavy grind if you have had new rings or cylinders put in recently or your car is new. Nearly everybody gets a warning not to drive a new car more than 20 miles an hour for the first 500 or 1000 miles, but few are told of the other dangers, says B. F. Herr of the Exide Battery Station. Yet quite as much if not damage may result. and that the car has been long enough completed for Scott and Daniels to have joined with "Cliff" and Miller for weeks in putting the new car through every sort of road test that they could conceive and that it has not failed to answer any of the strict requirements demanded of it. SALES OF McGRAW LIVELY IN MARCH Eight new and four used Fordson tractors were sold in the first 20 days of March by Sid McGraw, local Ford, Fordson and Lincoln distributor. Prospects eye advised not to delay in placing their orders for any of the vehicles, particularly the Ford cars, because last spring there was a total of approximately 350,000 orders that had to be cancelled. McGraw at present can make immediate deliveries on anything he carries, and every model is on the floor, awaiting patrons' inspection. SEDAN IDEAL IN MOST ANY CLIMATE Men with imaginations have always set the fashions of the world, but it took considerable imagination on the part of J. C. Church, prominent refrigerating engineer of Los Angeles to think of using a Hudson sedan for touring thru deserts and mountains. The results of his experiments in this line are so convincing that, according to information given to him, R. Grove, local Hudson dealer, he is a permanent convert to the closed car idea for comfort in all circumstances. In telling of a three-day trip, just completed by him, Mr. Church said: "I left Los Angeles for Bakerfield and the desert regions, west of here, one morning before sunrise. I got to the Ridge Route before the sun was up, and by the time I had climbed to three thousand feet elevation the air was so cold that people going by in open cars had to be bundled up with overcoats, sweaters, lap robes, etc., to keep warm. I found no difficulty in being perfectly comfortable in the sedan without an overcoat." The next day, in crossing the desert, the temperature rose to A NEW BATTERY FULLY GUARANTEED For Fords, Chevrolets and Many Other Cars $13.75 Batteries Recharged in 8 Hours 24 HOUR COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE WestBros. PHONE 21 1 BLK SOUTH OF FLAG POLE ANAHEIM The NewESSEX Built by Hudson Gives “Ideal” Transportation Take a 30 minute ride to learn the facts. It will convince you that “ideal transportation” in terms of economy, performance and lasting reliability, is fully realized in this low priced car. The new Essex is built by Hudson and shares its famous design advantages. That not only means a motor design that has long held a foremost place among "Sixes", but the same type of clutch, transmission and rear axle which Hudson has proved in years of service. And the first-cost economy is carried out in every way that applies to transportation— The Coach $975 Touring Model - $854 Freight and Tax Extra Field and the desert regions, west of here, one morning before sunrise. I got to the Ridge Route before the sun was up, and by the time I had climbed to three thousand feet elevation the air was so cold that people going by in open cars had to be bundled up with overcoats, sweaters, lap robes, etc., to keep warm. I found no difficulty in being perfectly comfortable in the sedan without an overcoat. "The next day, in crossing the desert, the temperature rose to such an extent I was compelled to open all the windows and the windshield to keep cool. Contrary to what I had expected the Hudson Sedan gave me all the ventilation I needed. "Upon my return via the Coast Route I ran into a terrific wind storm near Ventura. Once again I closed all the windows and found myself riding at ease while other people were being nearly choked with dust. "When it comes to open cars, I can truly say, holding up my right hand, 'never again.'" CALIF. HOTEL. FULLERTON J. J. McNelly, Mechanicville, N. Y.: A. B. C. Scull, Mrs. Lola Yeting, C. W. Sharp, and H. H. Hancock, Los Angeles; and W. P. Meek, New York. The new Essex is built by Hudson and shares its famous design advantages. That not only means a motor design that has long held a foremost place among "Sixes", but the same type of clutch, transmission and rear axle which Hudson has proved in years of service. And the first-cost economy is carried out in every way that applies to transportation—low fuel and oil consumption; great tire mileage; and astonishingly low prices on replacement parts. The materials used and the way it is built insure lasting enjoyment of those unusual qualities which delight you on your first ride. A 30 Minute Ride Will Win You $170 Less Essex closed car comforts now cost $170 less than ever before. Also with this lower price you get a more attractive Coach body and a 6-cylinder motor built on the principle of the famous Hudson Super-Sin. H. R. GROVE 226 S. Los Angeles St. Anaheim 112 E. Amerige Fullerton THE PLAIN DEALER, ANAHEIM, CALIF. S OF McGRAW EELY IN MARCH Forest Protection Week April 21-27 Every motorist and, in fact, every resident of California this year is directly affected by the lack of rainfall, and the consequent danger of brush and forest fires. These disastrous conflagrations have occurred in the so-called wet season, indicating conclusively that the danger in the dry season will be multiplied many fold. To insure extraordinary precautions against fire on the part of all campers and motorists generally, the Auto Club of So. Calif. is calling attention to the lesson of forest protection week just designated by President Coolidge for April 21 to 27 inclusive. The observance this spring will mark the fourth annual intensive campaign to acquaint the public with the serious unnecessary damage caused by forest fires. More than 38,000 fires occur every year in the United States and an area of approximately 11,000,000 acres is swept by flame. Most of this appalling destruction comes in the western states, principally in the Pacific Coast district. In Southern California these fires destroy the efficacy of the water sheds upon which every citizen is directly dependent for domestic and agricultural needs. It is highly probable that camp fire permits will be issued sparingly and that the closest watch will be kept on every one entering the national forests. One caroloss smoker may devastate thousands of acres of invaluable water shed and destroy ranch houses, cattle and game. Every effort should be made by every individual in Southern California, declares the auto club, to prevent fires starting. It is pointed out that never before has the danger been so great from fires or has there been such need of protecting all the brush and timber." AT THE HOTEL VALENCIA F. A. Sager, Marie Vehrs, W. FIRM TAKES ON LINE OF BALLOONS After losing several opportunities to sell balloon tires, Daniels and Williams, Ajax and Brunswick distributors, have ordered five sets of the new casings, with tubes and rims to match. Five tires, including one spare, are necessary for a balanced equipment. It is believed to be the first concern here at actually stock up with them. The firm will be prepared to furnish interchangeable tires—that is, balloon type tires—as well as strictly balloon tires. Clincher as well as straightside balloon type tires are being manufactured by several different corporations, of which the Ajax is one. Clyde Williams of the firm predicts that within 90 days the public would be so used to the new tires that the old would be well on the way toward being replaced. Adjustments undoubtedly will be arranged meanwhile so that the man of modest means who wants to buy the set of five balloon or balloon type tires can afford to do so. The balloon tire with its greater thickness from rim to rim will afford more comfortable riding than the Balloon type tire, altho on small cars the difference will not be great. The new tires, most of which are being made with much more gum between piles to allow for greater friction, will be more durable than the public imagines, says Williams. Contrary to the old tires, the new will each have four piles, regardless of size, and will be built to allow for the shape they will take at given inflations. SCHOONER AGROUND NORFOLK, Va., March 22. The four-masted schooner Dorothea M. Drinkmann of Baltimore, went around nine miles south of Oregon Inlet, N.C., early today in a raging sea and the crew of nine At the Hotel Valencia F. A. Sager, Marie Vehrs, W. K. Cowan, C. C. Childs, A. V. Borres and O. T. Ross, Los Angeles; Eva Thiel, Long Beach; Frank Potts, Toledo, O.; R. B. Linaley, W. G. Clark, C. P. Barley, and W. H. Blodgett, Redlands, and T. E. Topham, San Bernardino. JAYHAWKERS WILL PIONIC All who ever lived in Kansas are called to meet for a great picnic reunion, all day Saturday, March 29, in Sycamore Grove Park, Los Angeles. There will be county registers so all may find the old neighbors and a brief program opening about two o'clock. 65-000 FAIL TO GET PLATES (Continued From Page One) Given, were advised to write to the division giving the correct address. "A requirement for re-registration was that the correct address should be noted on the old registration certificate when it was forwarded to this office," said Marsh. "No doubt many motorists sent these certificates without writing in changes of address. The result has been delay and confusion as well as embarrassment to the motorist as our officers are now checking up on persons driving with old plates." SMALL CARS LEAD LESS IN CALIF. (Continued From Page One) January 14 and ended officially at midnight Saturday. Marsh declared the results indicated that all previous records for license renewals had been broken, adding that the total number of automobiles registered during the 1924 renewal period was only about 70,000 less than the total registrations for 1923. "We are now over the 1,000,000 mark and have eleven months to go," said Marsh. "All this business has been handled in a little more than six weeks. We had previously estimated a total registration of 1,800,000 cars for this year, but I think we can add 200,000 to that and make it a round 1,500,000. We are preparing to order additional plates to take care of the increase." SUPERVISORS TO We 23,000 Present you the Great Opportunities Savings. We have a $15 to maintain the coach work and grandfather gether, to build baker always. Those bodies operations, in paint and varnish. The open b See how gained 145,167 people last for Studebaker cars. The sales have a three years. Studebaker is the marvel of this. Go see the reason values Studebaker offers there are 13 models SUPERVISORS TO PUSH STATE PATROL (Continued From Page One) respective counties in which they were to serve. Marsh stated today that in case of refusal by the supervisors to submit lists of eligibles for appointment, it was his intention to exert the prerogative vested in him by the law and appoint traffic officers in such counties regardless of the action of the supervisors. He added that he did not believe such steps would be necessary as a majority of the boards has already evinced a desire to co-operate. "I have no desire to be arbitrary in this matter and intend to adhere strictly to lists furnished me by the supervisors in making appointments and as nearly as possible to their recommendations regarding salaries," said Marsh. MUCH WORK NEAR CITY PLANNED (Continued From Page One) state highway to Euclid avenue. The gravel is being hauled from the pit at Olive. On Tuesday the Supervisors awarded to Bailch Bros. the contract to re-surface with concrete a mile and one-half of road thru Laguna canyon between Irvine Station and Laguna Beach. The work will start within a week or 10 days. The Griffith Co. will start next week on the long planned $75,000 paving program at Placentia. Five inch asphalt will be laid on certain roads and concrete shoulders with asphalt between others. Organization of the Buena Park road district, preparatory to widening Grand avenue from curb to curb is nearly finished, and the papers will be filed with the supervisors a week from next Tuesday. SUPERVISORS TO PUSH STATE PATROL (Continued From Page One) respective counties in which they were to serve. Marsh stated today that in case of refusal by the supervisors to submit lists of eligibles for appointment, it was his intention to exert the prerogative vested in him by the law and appoint traffic officers in such counties regardless of the action of the supervisors. He added that he did not believe such steps would be necessary as a majority of the boards has already evinced a desire to co-operate. "I have no desire to be arbitrary in this matter and intend to adhere strictly to lists furnished me by the supervisors in making appointments and as nearly as possible to their recommendations regarding salaries," said Marsh. MUCH WORK NEAR CITY PLANNED (Continued From Page One) state highway to Euclid avenue. The gravel is being hauled from the pit at Olive. On Tuesday the Supervisors awarded to Bailch Bros. the contract to re-surface with concrete a mile and one-half of road thru Laguna canyon between Irvine Station and Laguna Beach. The work will start within a week or 10 days. The Griffith Co. will start next week on the long planned $75,000 paving program at Placentia. Five inch asphalt will be laid on certain roads and concrete shoulders with asphalt between others. Organization of the Buena Park road district, preparatory to widening Grand avenue from curb to curb is nearly finished, and the papers will be filed with the supervisors a week from next Tuesday. SUPERVISORS TO PUSH STATE PATROL (Continued From Page One) respective counties in which they were to serve. Marsh stated today that in case of refusal by the supervisors to submit lists of eligibles for appointment, it was his intention to exert the prerogative vested in him by the law and appoint traffic officers in such counties regardless of the action of the supervisors. He added that he did not believe such steps would be necessary as a majority of the boards has already evinced a desire to co-operate. "I have no desire to be arbitrary in this matter and intend to adhere strictly to lists furnished me by the supervisors in making appointments and as nearly as possible to their recommendations regarding salaries," said Marsh. LIGHT-SIX 5-Pass. 112-in. W.B. 40 H.P. Touring $1045 Roadster (3-Pass.) 1025 Coupe-Roadster (2-Pass.) 1195 Coupe (5-Pass.) 1395 Sedan 1485 SPEC 5-Pass. 119 Touring Roadster (2-Pass.) Coupe (5-Pass.) Sedan (HARRY ANAHEIM ORA) THE WORLD'S LARGEST PRODU Saturday, March 22. 1924 Why do women like Oakland's automatic spark control so well? Because there is no spark lever for them to operate, and none is needed. H. L. TURTON 142 So. Los Angeles St., Phone 325 Anaheim, Calif. True Blue Oakland SIX 23,000 Men you the utmost in fine cars great opportunity for economies and savings. We have a $10,000,000 body plant, to maintain the Studebaker standard of coach work. There sons, fathers and grandfathers are working together, to build such bodies as Studebaker always built. Those bodies are finished by many operations, including 15 coats of paint and varnish. The open bodies are upholstered All Studebaker models are equipped with Timken bearings. There are few cars in America, regardless of price, which equal ours on this point. In our Light-Six, for instance, we put more Timken bearings than are used in any competitive car, within $1,500 of its price. We give unusual equipment. On some Big-Six models, for instance, we include two nickel-plated bumpers, one or two extra disc wheels with cord tires, a courtesy light, a motometer, steel trunk, etc. See how Studebaker gained top place 145,167 people last year paid $201,000,000 for Studebaker cars. The sales have almost trebled in the past three years. Studebaker growth in fine cars is the marvel of this industry. Go see the reasons. See the scores of extra values Studebaker offers. There are 13 models. Prices start at $1240 How we do this We give you these extra values through quantity production. We build 150,000 cars per year — more than any other fine-car builder. Our large expenses are divided by that enormous output. We do it by building our own bodies, our own See how Studebaker gained top place 145,167 people last year paid $201,000,000 for Studebaker cars. The sales have almost trebled in the past three years. Studebaker growth in fine cars is the marvel of this industry. Go see the reasons. See the scores of extra values Studebaker offers. There are 13 models. Prices start at $1240. They go to the highest price a fine car needs to cost. Don't buy a car for years to come without knowing how Studebaker gained its amazing popularity. in real leather. The closed bodies in Chase Mohair. That is made from the silky fleece of Angora goats. We pay for those extras — and others—out of savings. Building our own bodies saves you on some types up to $300 per car. We never stint The rule here is to give the utmost in every part and detail. We have 35 formulas for steel. Each has been demonstrated best for its purpose. On some of these steels we pay 15% premium to get the formulas exact. How we do this We give you these extra values through quantity production. We build 150,000 cars per year — more than any other fine-car builder. Our large expenses are divided by that enormous output. We do it by building our own bodies, our own parts. Thus we save outside profits. We do it because we have up-to-date plants, with all forms of modern equipment. The results are these: Beauty, quality and luxury such as no maker can surpass. Prices far below the usual. Our Light-Six, built by ordinary methods, would sell for from $200 to $400 more. Our Big-Six can be compared only with the highest-priced cars in the world. Here are 18 models, from $1240 to $2086. Each of them offers scores of advantages over any comparable car. They offer such values that the trend toward Studebakers has become overwhelming. Go analyze the reasons before you buy a quality car. SPECIAL - SIX 5-Pass. 119-in. W.B. 50 H.P. Touring $1425 Roadster (2-Pass.) 1400 Coupe (5-Pass.) 1825 Sedan 1985 BIG - SIX 7-Pass. 126-in. W.B. 60 H.P. Touring $1750 Speedster (5-Pass.) 1835 Coupe (5-Pass.) 2495 Sedan 2685 All prices f.o.b. factory. Terms to meet your convenience.) HARRY D. RILEY STUDEBAKER DEALER ORANGE FULLERTON EST PRODUCED QUALITY AUTOMOBILES