oc-plain-dealer 1924-04-12

VOL. XXVII—NO. 191 COUNTY AUTOMOBILE W USED CAR IS PROBLEM CRUX All Southland Hears Manager Vane of U. A. D. A. in L. A. Eight or nine hundred department managers, dealers and others from all over Southern California gathered at the bail room of the Hotel Alexander, Los Angeles. Thursday night and heard General Manager Vane of the National Automobile Dealers' Asa'n. speak on the present trade situation. C. P. Hamm, manager of the Shh! Shh! A Mystery This Officials of the Willard Storage Battery Co., Cleveland, Ohio, are becoming disturbed over the prohibition situation all over the country. Barrels of distilled water sent to service stations for filling storage batteries are disappearing as soon as they are empty, and sometimes before, A. Bevillard of the Anaheim Ignition Depot is informed. One service station dealer wrote complaining that the last three he had disappeared, and asked for another to be labeled "poison." He complains that he never even got any of the wine he has good reason to believe fills his missing water barrels. VIOLATORS IN QUARTER 10,000 Reckles's Speeders Plentiful in State in 3 Months SACRAMENTO, April 12.—California motorists, to the tune of nearly 10,000, paid the penalty in the state courts for reckless driving and speeding during the first three months of 1924, according to estimates compiled by the Division of Motor Vehicles. These estimates were based on reports received from the courts throuout the state with the exception of Manager Vane of U. A. D. A. in L. A. Eight or nine hundred department managers, dealers and others from all over Southern California gathered at the bail room of the Hotel Alexander, Los Angeles. Thursday night and heard General Manager Vane of the National Automobile Dealers' Ass'n. speak on the present trade situation. C. P. Hamm, manager of the Anaheim and Fullerton Orange County Certified Motor Car Markets, and Harry L. Turton, Northern Orange County distributor of the Oakland, attended from Anaheim. Hamm knows Vane personally and had a few moments' chat with him after the gathering. The burden of Vane's talk was that the dealer was losing his net profit on new cars by taking in used cars on trade-ins at prices far above what he could get by on. This has been the same message heard for a year or two past, in spite of the Appleby and similar plans. Vane and his party are touring the country, speaking at all the principal cities. NO. LEMON ST. THOROFARE SURE Extension of North Lemon-st from the city limits to the boundaries of Fullerton, in order to connect it up with Harvard-ave and make a new thorofare between the two cities, hasn't been abandoned by any means. Supervisor W. M. Schumacher said here this week. The board of supervisors is pushing the project as rapidly as possible. Schumacher added. Contract was let on Tuesday to B. R. Ford of Santa Ana for the graveling of East-st between the city boundaries and Fullerton, of North-st between the city limits and Placentia-ave and of Broad-st between the state highway and Placentia-ave. The cost will be approximateiy $15,000. All of the three latter torofares will help to relieve the heavy traffic on the boulevards. LAP RECORD AT ASCOT BROKEN Haugdahl Now Declares He'll Humble De Palma Tomorrow LOS ANGELES, April 12. — By covering an electrically timed lap over Ascot Speedway in 29 2-5 seconds, Sig Haugdahl, Norwegian speed king, broke the tie of the 30 seconds Ascot record held jointly by Ralph DePalma and himself, thereby steampeding the Italian colony backers of the intrepid DePalma. "Hug" is now the popular favorite for the big match race tomorrow. Haugdahl's sensational performance came as a climax of a full hour's practice work, during which he alternated between driving fast laps and making carburetor adjustments. Signalling timer-in-chief E. H. Pendleton that he intended making a superb lap, Haugdahl shot his 183-inch Miller into the lower turn and, skidding sidewise, went through the steeply banked "death curve" without shutting off. Only once, when his foot was jolted off the throttle, and then for an instant only, did the motor miss a single bark. A large crowd of practice fans cheered the European pilot as he pulled into the pits after hanging (Continued on Page Two) ful in State in 3 Months SACRAMENTO, April 12. — California motorists, to the tune of nearly 10,000, paid the penalty in the state courts for reckless driving and speeding during the first three months of 1924, according to estimates compiled by the Division of Motor Vehicles. These estimates were based on reports received from the courts throughout the state with the exception of San Francisco. During the same period the licenases of 39 persons were revoked while the licenses of 60 others were suspended on various charges. Revocations for the period included 11 persons convicted of driving while intoxicated. Suspensions, for the most part, were for speeding. Out of an estimated total of 9904 convictions (San Francisco excepted), 5883 were for speeding and 4021 were for reckless driving. In the Los Angeles courts, however, there were 1869 convictions for reckless driving as against 534 for speeding, thus indicating that violations of the speed laws occur most frequently in the less congested districts. Reports from rural districts for the month of March show a decided increase in arrests due to the activities of the state highway traffic patrol. USED FORD SALES DOUBLE OLD TOTAL Sid McGraw is selling twice as many used cars on the new lot at the corner of East Adelaide and North Los Angeles-st as he sold on the former lot two blocks south. There is also a better lot of cars available to prospects. Specializing on Fords, McGraw is able to draw prospects seeking the Ford as no one else in the city can. Business is picking up. DODGE PRODUCTION UP Dodge Bros.' output in March was 21,438 acrs against 20,434 in February and 15,000 in March of last year. “There’s the car for us!” “We Wanted” —a reliable engine, smooth and powerful —a smart distinctive car —a safer car for us all —an enduring body finish —all-season touring car —most car for our money “We Found” —that the Oakland six-cylinder engine is the sweetest-running and most capable engine in its class. Its advanced design is very evident; —that the True Blue Oakland, with its body by Fisher, is by far the best looking car within our price range; —that four-wheel brakes, centralized controls, automatic spark advance, and disc wheels definitely mark the Oakland as a safer car to drive; —that Oakland uses a remarkable new finish—Ducq—which lasts indefinitely and does not mar or check; —that Oakland’s new permanent top insures tight-fitting curtains and, if we wish, a snug Glass Enclosure, which at slight extra cost gives closed car comfort; —that, considering its advanced construction, the True Blue Oakland Six, at its remarkably low price, is unquestionably the car for us. H. L. TURTON 142 SO. LOS ANGELES ST. ANAHEIM, CALIF. Roadster • • • • $ 995 Sport Touring • • 1095 Sport Roadster • 1095 Business Coupe • 1195 Coupe for Four • $1395 Sedan • $ 1445 Glass Enclosures for Touring Cars $60—for Roadsters $40. All prices f. n. h. factory. Touring Car PRODUCT OF GENERALM Plain Dealer Automobile Section Anaheim, California, Saturday, April 12, 1924 MOBILE VIOLATION FINES ARE ATORS IN CHARTER 0,000 Speeders Plentiful State in 3 Months ENTO, April 12.—Calorists, to the tune of 100, paid the penalty in courts for reckless driving during the first days of 1924, according to compiled by the Di-motor Vehicles. These were based on reports from the courts throut with the exception of "Bang! Car Gone! "Gimme 'Nother" Here is a story from Shelby, Mont., where Mr. Dempsey exchanged compliments with Mr. Gibbons on July 4, handed out by Bill Goodrum of the Motor Sales Co., Buick dealers: Charles Lonewolf, a Black-foot Indian of northern Montana, recently became rich and bought himself a Buick 5-passenger sport model. A few days later the Buick dealer was confronted by Lonewolf again. The Indiana was afoot. He walked with a limp and his contusions were bruises. He had a pocket full of money and he wanted to buy another Buick car. He was asked the how of it all and this was his explanation: "Drive out big red car. Buy gallon moonshine, take drink; step on gas; trees and fence go by, heap fast. Pretty soon see big bridge coming down road. Turn out to let bridge pass. Bang! Car gone. Gimme 'nother one." NASH-BOYES CO. TAKES OVER NASH The Nash-Boyes Co. has taken over the distribution in this territory of the Nash car from the Bob White Co., effective at once. Bob White confirmed the report, but added that its own business had not yet been disposed of. White handles the Franklin, also. W. I. Bose president and general manager is a recent arrival from Iowa. M. J. Smith former service department manager, will be associated with Boyce in the area capacity, Smith knows the Nash company. Boyce has taken a lease of the Public Garage at 414 S. Los Angeles-st. Studebaker Makes Non-Stop Record TAMPA, Fla., April 12—A remarkable 7-day, 168-hour, non-stop run of 3101 miles, just completed here by a Studebaker light six touring car, is causing widespread comment among motorists in this vicinity. Eighteen drivers handled the car during the run. Taking out the time required for changing drivers, the light six actually covered the 3101 miles in 147 hours. Gasoline consumption averaged 21 miles a gallon and more than 300 miles per quart of oil were obtained. Running continuously day in and day out, and forced to idle down constantly in congested traffic, the car's radiator thirsted for only one additional teacup of water. The original owner, Monroe Lazarus of the Tampa Daily Times drove the Studebaker for 15 months on daily express schedule over his newspapar route, for 60,000 miles. He averaged 4500 miles a month in the 15 months. His records show an average of 20 miles per gallon of gas; eight tires were in service for 44,000 miles, and his total cost of operation in contusions was brushes. He had a pocket full of money and he wanted to buy another Buick car. He was asked how of it all and this was his explanation: "Drive out big red car. Buy gallon moonshine, take drink; step on gas; trees and fence go by, heap fast. Pretty soon see big bridge coming down road. Turn out to let bridge pass. Bang! Car gone. Gimme 'nother one." STATE LEADS IN SALES OF USED CARS With Ohio Makes Record In First Quarter Of Year California and Ohio led all states in the total sales of used automobiles in the first three months of 1924, says the Automobile Dealers' Ass'n, in bulletins just circulated. California and Ohio also reported the lowest percentage of dealers who had not made any sales in the same period. In Wisconsin 39.4 per cent of the dealers reporting on used car stocks, also reported that they had not made any sales of used cars in the first quarter. In Kentucky 39.2 per cent of the dealers reported they had not sold any cars. In Iowa 32.1 per cent of the dealers reported no sales of used cars; Missouri 21.2 per cent, Oregon 10 per cent, Washington 20.7 per cent, Louisiana-Mississippi 10 per cent, Illinois 20.4 per cent, New York 18.5 per cent, Pennsylvania 16.9 per cent, Michigan 23.8 per cent, Indiana 15.4 per cent, Kentucky 39.2 per cent, Minnesota 12.8 per cent, Arkansas-Tennessee 11.5 per cent, California 5.9 per cent. More than half a million used automobiles were in the hands of automobile dealers at the close of March, according to figures made from shop owner to semi-localaire: Being the true store Chris Chigaras of Anabealm. Just so you'll remember what looks like we publish a piece showing him and his bride. Chigaras' father died in Lin, Texas, several weeks ago, ing a big fortune to be distributed among his children. A bank one of the things he left, and Anabehm couple are said to receive $275,000 cash. So they determined to tour country. At this season of year a car with plenty of durability, safety and comfort required, and they picked a Lincoln which besides the things mentioned has plenty good looks. They have already been to Francisco and Portland and are on the way to Marilyn. From there they'll drive to and day out, and forced to idle down constantly in congested traffic, the car's radiator thirsted for only one additional teacup of water. The original owner, Monroe Lazarus of the Tampa Daily Times drove the Studebaker for 15 months on daily express schedule over his newspaper route, for 60,000 miles. He averaged 4500 miles a month in the 15 months. His records show an average of 20 miles per gallon of gas; eight tires were in service for 44,000 miles, and his total cost of operation, including every expense, was less than 5 cents a mile. After 68,000 miles on this gruelling road work the Studebaker was taken in by the Peninsular Motors Corporation, Tampa, who ran it 7000 miles, making a total of 75,000 miles the car had been run. Then, without tuning up, the trade-in-Studebaker was started off on the record-breaking run. No adjustments were necessary during the test. The motor and car were in excellent running condition at the termination of the non-stop flight. This record, it is said, has never before been approached in the south. FREE OVERLAND IN 'SPELLING BEE' Much interest is being aroused in the offer of an Overland touring car free to the man, woman or child who can compile the greatest list of words from the letters in the name O-V-E-R-L-A-N-D. Application blanks and information may be obtained from W. R. Schanhals at 335 East Center-st, local Overland dealer. No letter can be used twice in any one word and all words must be contained in Webster's Standard dictionary. The contest ends May 31. Schanhals still is displaying red birds and champions at the showrooms, corner of East Center and Olive-sts. LINCOLN STATUES MAKING The Lincoln highway in four states will have a 15-foot statue of Abraham Lincoln to adorn it. George Gray Barnard is the sculptor. 630,000 COMING TO SOUTH BY WATER Five hundred tourists roll into Southern California every day this year, and 350 of this number into Los Angeles, according to figures of the Los Angeles C. of C. At this rate 180,060 will come to the Southland this year, says Southern California Business, the official organ of that body. If 3.5 persons is the average number in each car, that would mean 630,000 by motor alone in 1924. The only slackening in sight will start next winter. Often the "he man" should be addressed in the third person, singular, neuter gender. SECTION S ARE JUMPING AGAIN Chigaras, Lady their New Buick Sedan JUSTICE COX COLLECTS $3100 Month's Total Large; Speed Trap May Yet Be Used Automobile fines are becoming an important item again in Orange County's revenues. During March, Justice J. B. Cox, who does most of the penalizing in the county, collected $3100 in automobile fines alone, he reported today after the monthly compilation. shop owner to semi-millfare: Being the true story of Chigaras of Anaheim. But so you'll remember what he likes we publish a picture, giving him and his bride. Mrs. Maras' father died in Martex, several weeks ago, leaving big fortune to be distributed his children. A bank was of the things he left, and the helm couple are said to have received $275,000 cash. They determined to tour the city. At this season of the car with plenty of power, quality, safety and comfort is used, and they picked a Buick which besides the three is mentioned has plenty of looks. They have already been to San Melco and Portland and now on the way to Marlin, Texas. There they'll drive to N. Y. The four wheel brakes have come in mighty handy, Chigaras writes Bill Goodrum of the Motor Sales Co. From Globe, Ariz., he wrote Goodrum "Car working perfectly, hasn't heated yet. Not using much gas and no oil." They are coming back to Anaheim to live of course. Ex-Factory Man at Commercial Garage With an ex-factory man on the job, the Commercial Garage Co. at Olive and E. Center streets is able to give a special service to its patrons. Buick, Nash, Oakland, Scripps-Booth and G. M. C. truck service is particularly available. "Fix it right the first time," the motto which this shop practices, has hit the public's fancy, and Automobile fines are becoming an important item again in Orange County's revenues. During March, Justice J. B. Cox, who does most of the penalizing in the county, collected $3100 in automobile fines alone, he reported today after the monthly compilation. This aggregate is considered particularly good in view of the fact that speed trap evidence has been sat down upon by Will Marsh, head of the State Division of Motor Vehicles. Owing to a decision of Superior Judge F. C. Drumm, Orange County might have been made an exception to Marsh's blanket order, but Judge Cox decided to comply. So far as known, all of the justices are doing likewise. The State Traffic Officer now stands in plain view of the driver and uses no stop watch, but only his own judgment of whether speed limits are being exceeded. Those exceeding 35 miles per hour are cited into court. The officer's judgment will be admitted as conclusive evidence, Marsh thinks. The speed trap is not dead necessarily, because an appellate or supreme court decision for the entire state is expected. $295 F.O.B. 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