oc-plain-dealer 1924-03-22

ENTERTAINMENT FAN'S FIRST AIM Anaheim Ignition Depot, which is the Kennedy Radio representative in this city, has a new radio salesman from Riverside, who says an far as nine persons out of ten are concerned, the main interest in radio is to receive the radio music and talk. Whether the receiving set is of the old loosest coupler type or whether it employs the Armstrong regenerative scheme makes little or no difference. These details are as much Latin or Greek to the average person. The main object, after all, is to know just what kind of set is necessary, how easily it can be installed, and what it will cost. Otherwise stated, the average man is interested first and last in the performance and not in the thing itself. He wants to receive the radio service without delving into the intricacies of radio—and we do not blame him—but with a Kennedy, radio becomes simple, effective, and a source of great pleasure and enjoyment. ENDORSE CLUBS' ISSUING PLATES SACRAMENTO, March 22. — A veritable flood of telegrams from police officers, city officials and automobile dealers, endorsing the action of the Division of Motor Vehicles in permitting the automobile clubs of California to issue license plates for new cars, is being received at the offices of Gov. Richardson and the Division, it was announced here. These telegrams, it was said, are in the form of protest against alleged attempts being made to cancel the arrangement with the clubs. They follow statements made by officials of the California Association of Insurance Agents that arrangement was injurious their business. Said the sage of the village, As he pulled at his boot; "It's time to be digging" 30-Minute Drive To Restore Battery An average of 20 minutes' driving is necessary at 25 miles an hour to make up the juice lost in starting at this season of the year, says B. F. Herr of Herr & Futter, Exide Battery Station proprietors. This is allowing for the generator being set at the regular charging rate. Many owners of Fords are under the impression that they should start on the magneto, says Herr, whereas the battery should be used and the key switched to the magneto afterward. Another thing to remember is that recharging does not start until a speed of say 10 miles has been reached, so that merely driving the car does not strengthen the battery. Lots of people also take out their cars in order to recharge their batteries that way, forgetting that their losses in general wear and tear, while imperceptible, are far more than the small recharging fee asked. WILLY'S FORCES TO FEAST IN L. A. Scores of dealers and 100 or more Red Birds parked about the Hotel Blittmore will feature the luncheon to be given next Thursday in Los Angeles to President John N. Willys-Overland Co. and L. G. Peed, general sales manager. President Willys will talk about plang for 1924 and production and Peed about selling methods, etc. The date was changed today from Wednesday. W. R. Schanhals, local distributor; and Albert H. Sitton of Fullerton will both attend and take with them a number of guests. Distributors and salesmen may come south all the way from San Francisco. Thursday evening the two off- OAKLAND MEN AT BIG' L. A. MEETING Orange co., and particularly Anaheim, was well-represented by the annual Oakland dealers' dinner and meeting held last Tuesday evening at the Elite banquet hall. Los Angeles, when George H. Hart num, president and general manager, and C. J. Nephler, general sales manager of the Oakland Motor Car Co. were the guests in honor, "Stunt-a-month" Simpson also was there. Harry L. Turton, Northern Orange co. distributor, was accustomed by President W. J. Smith of the First National Bank Mesa Dorn and Wait of Fullerton and Wright of Buena Park associate dealers. Salesmen Culver Parnum and Wright of Anaheim and Servicemen Updike and Brown, also of Anaheim. An interesting and instructive gathering was held, and the Orange co. folks returned primal with fresh information and first spiration. In his speech President Harlan num said: "We firmly believe that the sale of motor cars in 1924 will equate if not exceed the record mark established in 1925, when sales were 40 per cent greater than any previous year." Our production schedule based on that belief, and since the introduction of our new model only six months ago, our sales have shown an increase of 142 per cent over sales for the corresponding period a year ago. We expect to produce 75,000 Oakland cars in 1924." As an instance of the increased sale of motor cars, Mr. Hannum declared that during February Oakland sold 1000 more cars than in any previous month in its entire history, while sales for November and December were the largest on the company's record for these months. This rapid growth in business has necessitated a greatly increased sale of motor cars. ANOTHER PRICE REDUCTION Prest-O-Lite and COLUMBIA Batteries $13.50 GUARANTEED "FRIENDLY SERVICE"—"EFFICIENT SERVICE" Make of Car Prest-O-Lite Prices Columbia Prices Ford, Chevrolet, Buick Overland and Others $20.00 $14.85 Buick 6, Studebaker, Hupmobile, Chandler Hudson and Others $24.55 $18.65 Dodge, Franklin and Others $30.00 $22.65 ROBT. V. JENSEN CARBURETOR AND IGNITION WORKS 242 EAST CENTER ST. ANAHEIM PHONE 168-W Announcement Announcement The dairy referred to in the Orange Daily News under the date of March 19 in whose employ was found a typhoid carrier, is not the Excelsior Creamery Co. There have been no cases of typhoid fever traced to our milk. In the history of pasteurization, epidemics have ever been traced to properly pasteurized milk. We always advocated pasteurized milk because it is safe. Pasteurized milk only is being dispensed from our plant. We are of the high standard we have been able to maintain and appreciate the confidence the public has accorded us. EXCELSIOR CREAMERY CO. BUICK BRAVES WILDS OF SOUTH IN FIRST TRIP TO MEXICO CITY SAN FRANCISCO, March 22.—Headed for Mexico on a journey that undoubtedly will be fraught with adventure and perhaps peril, but intent nevertheless upon opening the eyes of the Pacific coast to possibilities of motor travel into that country, the "Hawley Expedition," visitor for a day in San Francisco, is now on its way southward. The party, headed by Willard P. Hawley, Jr., of Portland, Ore., consists of two cars, the leader being a 1924 Buick six-cylinder touring car, stock equipped for the road. In the party are Earl Brownlee, Portland newspaperman; H. H. Brownell, camera-man, and Bud Straight, chief electrician of the Hawley paper interests in the northwest. They are intent upon completion of a round trip journey to Mexico City, something that has never been accomplished, and a journey that will, for the most part, traverse country without roads throughout mountain and desert. The complete mileage is expected to run over 2000 miles. and the party expects to complete the trip within 21 days. Hawley and his party were guests together with San Francisco and Oakland automobile editors, for luncoon, of the Howard Automobile Co., western Buick distributors, and he explained his motives for the Mexican trip by saying that he wants to blaze the round trip trail and perhaps uncover unlimited trade possibilities. He stated that he selected the new Buick, equipped with four-wheel brakes, because of many tests that he put it through in competition with several other cars, and is certain that despite the great dangers the party undoubtedly will encounter, that they will complete the journey successfully. They expect to return to Portland upon finishing the trip, via San Francisco, and automobile men here await word of the party's success with great interest. The "Hawley Expedition" will enter Mexico by way of El Paso, Texas, after traveling through the states of Arizona and New Mexico. COPYRIGHT SUIT IS NOT IMPORTANT The importance of the present suit of an association of publishers and authors against the Los Angeles Times for using its compositions in broadcasting involves the matter of copyright and has been perhaps exaggerated, says A. Bevillard of the Anaheim Igation Depot, distributor of Kennedy sets. Only a limited number of houses belong to the plaintiff organization, and recently a leading publishing house of New York withdrew from it. If the Times wins the suit, it will be able to break them, took their loads and completed the trip to the top, according to Albertson Motor Co. of Los Angeles, So. Calif., distributors of Dodge cars and Graham trucks. More than half a million feet of lumber and all the plaster, cement and other materials were hauled to the summit by these one ALL BUT GRAHAM TRUCKS FAILED When other trucks failed to climb a huge mountain of sand near Santa Maria on which the Famous Players-Lasky Corp. created the ancient Biblical city of Pharaoh Rameses II in "The Ten Commandments," Graham Bros.' trucks were driven up beside them, took their loads and completed the trip to the top, according to Albertson Motor Co. of Los Angeles, So. Calif., distributors of Dodge cars and Graham trucks. More than half a million feet of lumber and all the plaster, cement and other materials were hauled to the summit by these one HAUGDAHL STICK FOR AWHILE Champion Puts Off Australian Trip to Triple De Palma LOS ANGELES, March 25. Responsive to a flood of rain from Italian racing fans, Bentel announced today the Haugdahl will be permitted drive his over-size Fiat in the met Dash at Ascot speedway day afternoon. While the contest is programmed as a for-all, no cars larger than cubic inches have been allowed the dash, the single exception Haugdahl's participation the Fiat two weeks ago. "Haugdahl was a hero this day he drove the Flat," said tel. "Just because the car big for certain class races reason why the Italians show prevented from witnessing favorite car in action. Haug will use his Deusenberg other work on Sunday, but secured the consent of the drivers to his use of the Italian machine in the dash." So intent is the Norwegian king on making good in Los Angeles and regaining the prize he lost when DePalma outsold the unprepared Deusenberg Sunday, that he has abanplag for a visit to Aus where he was scheduled to meet him. Institute of the increased motor cars, Mr. Hannum that during February, sold 1000 more cars any previous month in its history, while sales for Ne-December were the on the company's records the months. This rapid business has necessarily increased produc- tion the company is now ar- for further addition to my facilities, including new and equipment. imperative, however, that these men on the highways so that the law may be end danger from reckless reduced. There is no time biling and I am going to we get these officers on and get them there quick. Finally I would be more able to be relieved of the ability of making these events if there was any way counties to handle them. Rado County was the first this agreement and two Earl Chemsors and Carl Kirk, are now operating in city of Placerville. Harder, chief inspector of land, has announced that this work of the highway will be the checking up of all of the registration pro- cess. The officers have been to stop all persons us- licensure plates and arrest a satisfactory explana- their failure to secure it is not forthcoming. Appointed to a number of motor- new plates are being held division because of loss, improper transfers or reasons. Such motor- be permitted to use the units until such time as the ties involved in issuing are straightened out, aid. 100 officers will be em- ennied the highways immed- additions will be made are needed. The state divided into districts in inspectors who will maintain headquarters at the var-ious branch offices of the division. Clincher Balloons Offered By Firm The Reliable Tire Co., Para-Bell tire distributors, has taken on the Michelin balcony type tire designed for the smaller makes of cars—Ford, Chevrolet, Overland, Star and Gray. The tire is a clincher and comes in the size 31 by 440, corresponding to the former 30 by 34. The Michelin tube is one of the best-known on the market and had few if any superiors. It is only in the last two or three years that the company has been pushing its tires. OAKAND SALES C. F. Brownfield, of Brea purchased an Oakland touring car and C. O. Van Orsdall of Olinda three passenger Oakland coups past week of Harry L. Turton Northern Orange so Oaklawt Acaler. In eight years, the Erie works of the General Electric Co. have built nearly 3500 electric locomotives for mining and industrial service. Since the company began doing business, it has manufact- trured 8000. Volume Does It! Doesn't it stand to reason that Willard—the largest batterymaker—can produce climb a huge mountain of sand near Santa Maria on which the Famous Players-Lanky Corp. created the ancient Biblical city of Pharaoh Rameses II in "The Ten Commandments," Graham Bros.' trucks were driven up beside them, took their loads and completed the trip to the top, according to Albertson Motor Co. of Los Angeles, So. Calif. distributors of Dodge cars and Graham trucks. More than half a million feet of lumber and all the plaster, cement and other materials were hauled to the summit by these one and one-half ton trucks. The structure put up was 750 feet long and 109 feet high, and every bit of the building materials was hauled by three Graham Bros.' trucks, working 21 days for 14 to 16 hours daily. Nine-tenths of the time the trucks were in low gear. A good road was built to the summit by the movie corporation, but still the other trucks couldn't make it, altho a tractor was used to aid them. The loose sand proved too much for their powers. STRIKE TIES UP LONDON TRAFFIC LONDON, March 22 — Street traffic was disorganized here today by traffic of 40,000 street railway and auto bus employees. Practically all Londoners were compelled to walk to work. Twenty-two hundred street cars and 3000 buses which normally carry six million passengers daily were idle. About 200 independent "pirate" buses were operating but were unable to carry more than a small traction of the traffic. Taxi cabbers were at a premium. Subways and steam suburban trains were jammed. Every form of vehicle was utilized. Thousands rode bicycles to work. Violence was threatened when "pirate" bus driver threatened the strikers' pickets. A crowd of angry commuters and police took control of the south London steam subway station. The strikers are demanding a wage increase but Lord Ashfield, head of the transportation companies, says it is impossible to grant it. A government inquiry into the men's grievances is under way. So intent is the Norwegian king on making good in L- ges and regaining the p- he lost when DePala outsid- the unprepared Deusenber Sunday, that he aba- plans for a visit to Au- where he was scheduled to tieipite in the opening of the Sydney speedway. "Hug" phatic in the assertion will remain here until he DePala and all others who his path to the undisputed pionship of the speedway. Leon Duray, Art Davidsoe Meyer, Fred Frame, Horey, Fred Lecklider and DePala and Haugdahl a entrants in the "battle which will be run at a dista 16 laps. DePala looms a favorite with Duray a clos- ends. The chances of Art- son are probably enhanced his car being designed and by Louis Chevrolet for Ascens surprising practice speed this morning by Jim Davis, Burharn and Ray Wethaan torbikers, peoved the auto race, who resent a fast l ing clocked against the sp ipe two-wheeler s. Ten events feature the ca Ascot next Sunday. Paul Derkum will again starter. HENDERSON WIN SELLING CONT Kert Henderson of Orange won first prize in the use selling contest of the Ha Riley contest which closed ly after a month's duration prize was $25. Other prizes of $15 and were awarded to Phil Need H. B. Colene, respectively, b Anaheim. Riley's plan of complete editioning cars, re-building and refining them in color binations, with guarantees set, has kept sales up to abo per day, Harry Twitchell, ager of the department say- The subway workers will Monday to consider a sympai strike. Volume Does It! Doesn't it stand to reason that Willard—the largest battery maker—can produce the lowest priced reliable battery on the market? You can buy a Willard Battery as low as $17.55. This low-priced, wood-insulated Willard is made in the same plant and by the same men who make the famous Willard Threaded Rubber Batteries. Says Little Ampere: "Don't buy a battery blindfolded. Look at the name plate." ANAHEIM IGNITION DEPOT A. Bevillard, Prop. Estb. 1912 218 So. Los Angeles St. Phone 489 STORAGE BATTERIES Willard AUTO EVOLVED FROM CARRIAGE BY C. W. NASH (President Nash Motors Co.) The automobile industry, interwoven with the fundamental need for rapid and economical transportation, looks to the future with that same confidence which characterizes any other industry providing for the public an economic necessity. To gain an idea of what the future may hold forth we need only look back over what has been accomplished in the past in road transportation. We do not have to go back more than 50 years in the history of this great country to find ox-carts and lynch-pin wagons in use thruout America; those same ox-carts and wagons cost our forefathers almost as much at that time as the automobile costs us today. About the time I have mentioned we find small wagon and carriage shops springing up in various parts of the country, which confined themselves to the building of what were known as thimble-skein wagons. The more prosperous enjoyed the distinction of owning a horse-drawn vehicle of this description. Not long after this period, large carriage and wagon factories began to spring up in many sections of the country, with the result that with large production, the prices went down to a point that made it possible for a great number of people to own a means of road transportation. I doubt very much if people pause in the mad rush of present-day life to consider the great benefits derived from motor cars and road transportation. Running from the Great Lakes on the north to the Gulf of Mexico on the south, from the Atlantic ocean on the east to the Pacific ocean on the west our wonderful highways knit this vast country into a single neighborhood. In fact, it might be said that one may reach by automobile almost any spot in America where man cares to go. AUGDAHL TO STICK FOR AWHILE Champion Puts Off Australian Trip to Trim De Palma LOS ANGELES, March 22.—Responsive to a flood of requests from Italian racing fans, George Netel announced today that Sigurdahl will be permitted to drive his over-size Fiat in the Helvet Dash at Ascot speedway Sunday afternoon. While the Helmet test is programmed as a free-all, no cars larger than 300 inches have been allowed in dash, the single exception being Haugdahl's participation with Fiat two weeks ago. "Haugdahl was a hero the Sunny he drove the Fiat," said Bennet. "Just because the car is too for certain class races is no reason why the Italians should be vented from witnessing their favorite car in action. Haugdahl use his Deusenberg in his her work on Sunday, but I have secured the consent of the other drivers to his use of the great Italian machine in the dash." So intent is the Norwegian speed on making good in Los Angeles and regaining the prestige lost when DePalma outstripped unprepared Deusenberg last day, that he has abandoned for a visit to Australia, here he was scheduled to par- The Latest Thing for Closed Cars (Made in Anaheim) YOU may now ride in comfort. Drive with the windows lowered with our sedan wings. KEEPS OUT Cold Drafts—Rain and Dust ELIMINATES DANGER OF CARBON-MONOXIDE GAS (Ask your physician) DISTINCTION to Your Car—$12.50 Per Set Installed MFG. AND GUARANTEED BY Anaheim Windshield Co. 206 NO. LOS ANGELES ST. 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