oc-plain-dealer 1924-04-19

MOST MOUNTAIN ROAD PERCENTAGE, USED CARS GROWS In Cal. 66.3 Pct. of New Car Sales Is On Trade-Ins ST. LOUIS, April 19.—"The steady increase in the amount of trading that economic conditions is forcing on the dealers of automobiles is also steadily forcing on the dealers the necessity for buying the used car at the very lowest possible figure," says Lynn M. Shaw, assistant general manager of the National Automobile Dealers' Ass'n, in a report showing the increase in trading. He asserts that the old and ruthless economic Widen Whittier Boulevard Soon Whittier blvd, which is uncomfortably full between Pasadena-aye and Montebello, will be a more convenient road when the State Highway Commission gets thru with improvements it contemplates. The commission this week decided to widen it to 56 feet between the limits mentioned in Los Angeles-co, a distance of 2.8 miles. George Oswald of Los Angeles received the contract for the state's half of the work for $183,863.50. The engineers estimated the cost at $199,056. SIGN POSTING REST OF MOJAVE Auto Club to Put in 1500 Signs on New Roads The last stand of the Mojave Desert and Death Valley against the invasion of motor vehicles soon will give way, and remaining roads open to vehicles will be signposted. This announcement is made by the Auto Club of So. Calif. on the return of Roscoe Behan and Donald Blick of the signposting department, who have been 29 days in the little known ST. LOUIS, April 19.—"The steady increase in the amount of trading that economic conditions is forcing on the dealers of automobiles is also steadily forcing on the dealers the necessity for buying the used car at the very lowest possible figure," says Lynn M. Shaw, assistant general manager of the National Automobile Dealers' Ass'n, in a report showing the increase in trading. He asserts that the old and ruthless economic principle of "supply and demand" is having a powerful effect. "In comparison to the number of new motor vehicles supplied every year," says Mr. Shaw, the visible supply of used motor vehicles becomes ever greater. The demand for new motor vehicles increases with the years. While the demand for used motor vehicles very naturally must decrease in ratio. The supply of used motor vehicles increases each year in greater proportion than the demand. This weakens the selling price level for used vehicles. The automobile dealer trading in the old car must keep his allowance price below the selling price level, if he is to sell the used vehicle without a loss. Few of them are doing it. The public expects too much money for its used vehicles, in comparison to the market value. Sales of new cars is more and more a repeat business. "In Minnesota 53.6 per cent of all new car sales in the first quarter of 1924 involved the trading of an old car. In Arkansas and Tennessee 65.9 per cent; in California, 66.3 per cent; Ohio, 60.7 per cent; Illinois, 74.1 per cent; New York, 63.2 per cent; Pennsylvania, 52.8 per cent; Michigan, 70.8 per cent; Indiana, 76.9 per cent; Iowa, 75 per cent; Missouri, 66.5 per cent; Wisconsin, 58.5 per cent; Oregon, 72.7 per cent; Washington, 53.1 per cent; Louisiana and Mississippi, 61.8 per cent. And everything points to a steady increase, to expect that by the end of 1924, more than 75 per cent of all new car sales will involve the handling of a used car. Such a large part of the business being affected, it must be handled without losses of the size received in 1922 and 1923." "HUG," DURAY SUNDAY'S STARS De Palma's Car Won't Be Ready for Ascot Races LOS ANGELES, April 19.—The appearance on the Ascot Speedway of Sig Haugdahl, Norwegian speed denomination, working out his Miller car in which he defeated De Palma last Sunday, gives enthualistic belief to the rail birds that "Hug" will make the race of his life tomorrow. The Easter Sweepstakes, in which Duray defied both "Hug" and De Palma to meet him, will be a national championship award point race, carrying a total of 240 points. In addition to the rich cash prize for first three places, a purse of $500 is thrown into a jack pot that goes to the driver winning the most points during the season. There are only 20 such races run each season and this will probably be the last national race to be run at Ascot before summer. De Palma answered the Duray defying showing the rear axle housing of his Miller car in which a ring gear was smeared up last Sunday. He declared that it would be impossible for him to make repairs within another week or more. The accident cost him $2000, in addition to loss of the $25,000 purse (Continued on Page Two) Signs on New Roads The last stand of the Mojave Desert and Death Valley against the invasion of motor vehicles soon will give way, and remaining roads open to vehicles will be signposted. This announcement is made by the Auto Club of So Calif., on the return of Roscoe Behan and Donald Blick of the signposting department, who have been 23 days in the little known areas, charring highways for posting and renewing mutilated signs. On the trip approximately 1000 old signs were replaced with new ones, and the roads charted for future work, completing the entire road system of the desert and requiring an additional 1500 signs. When these are erected, the desert waster, once the terror of the traveler, will be dotted with some 6500 signs, indicating directions, mileage, elevations and water holes. The road from Las Vegas to Pico che via Mopa and Galiente will be signposted for 200 miles, including the Palrahalgut Valley and the highway that will follow the railroad ridge from Tonopah to Las Vegas via Beatty. Signposts in the desert are appreciated more than any where else in the world, according to the auto club representatives. Most of the desert signs were found to be in good condition. There is little sympathy for the person who defaces or mutilates or destroys a sign in the wild places. The only mutilated signs were found along the transcontinental highways. The desert roads generally were found to be in good condition for this time of the year, and the recent rains have brought out the wild flowers in many otherwise uninviting stretches of bare landscape. STUDEBAKER SALES New Studebakers sold the past week by Harry D. Biley, Northern Orange-co distributor, include: Light six sedan to Blanche S. McClellan, special six sedan to Ex-Mayor William Stark and light six coupe to John Von Dielingen of Orange. Check these advanced features of the True Blue Oakland 1 Its six-cylinder, L-head motor is a marvel of smoothness, power and economy. Over two years of the severest tests have proved the soundness of its advanced design. 2 Four-wheel brakes! Oakland is the only six, at its price, that offers the complete safety of brakes on all wheels! 3 Note particularly Oakland's individual finish. It's an entirely new substance—DUCO—which cannot fade nor check. 4 Observe how convenient it is to drive! Controls are mounted on the steering wheel—horn, ignition switch, choke, light-dimming lever and throttle are always at your finger tips. 5 The top is permanent—exclusive with Oakland at its pricel. Curtains fit more snugly. A special Glass Enclosure ($60 additional) transforms the touring car into a comfortable closed model. 6 Five disc wheels are standard equipment! So are cord tires! Where—at a price so low—can you equal this remarkable car? H. L . TURTON 142 SCT HILLS ANGELES STREET PHONE 325 ANAHEIM, CALIF. Roadster . . . $995 Short Roadster . . . 1098 Sport Touring . . . 1095 Business Coupe . . . 1195 Coupe for Four . . . 1395 Oakland True Blue Touring Car PRODUCT OF GENERAL MOTORS $995.00 Plain Dealer Automobile Secti Anaheim, California, April 19, 1924 ROADS, EXCEPT IN L. A. CO N POSTING TEST OF MOJAVE ub to Put in 1500 signs on New Roads stand of the Mojave Death Valley against en of motor vehicles way, and remaining to vehicles will be This announcement is Auto Club of So. Calif. turn of Roscoe Behan Blick of the signpostment who have been 29 ESSEX TOURNG AIDS UNCLE SAM Without a stop except for gasoline and sandwiches, Charles Goldtrap and Al Lewenthal, acting as deputy postman for Uncle Sam's postal service in Arizona, stuck to their job continuously for two days, 15 hours and 10 minutes, driving 1074 miles over some of the toughest roads, steepest grades and deepest mud holes in the Southwest. The stamina displayed by these young men was shared by their sturdy automobile—an Essex six touring car—which in the face of almost unsurmountable conditions survived this gruelling test and came back to Phoenix with a record few, if any, cars have ever made in America. Twenty-three miles per gallon of gasoline, 3248 miles per gallon of oil and an average of 26 1-2 miles an hour during the total elapsed time was the official record piled up by Uncle Sam's choice of cars, in testing out this emergency service over a route covering the principal cities of CARS FROM EAST ADMITTED Although Arizona has placed a prohibition against California cars entering that state, there is no ban on travelers from the east by motor. It is reported by the touring bureau of the Auto Club of So. Calif. This announcement is made in view of the fact that a wrong impression may be had in the east on the facts of the temporary quarantine restrictions. Cars may come into the state from the east as usual. making such a long strenuous journey emphasized the reliability of motor car delivery of United States mail for emergency service when other methods of delivery might fail. The Essex was a stock car with no special equipment or tuning up for the trip. The load was equivalent to five average persons, and the results in gasoline, oil and expense justified the Essex six claim that this latest product of the Hudson factory fully equalled the former similar records held by the Essex "four" which were established by four years of popularity. Four-Wheel Brakes Now Upon Star Mechanical four-wheel brake on Star cars! This announcement made thrue the Plain Dealer by President F. F. Sullivan of the Apartment Motor Co., Orange-co district, may well cause local deserts to "sit up." And the brakes without one chance in ten of getting out of adjustment. There are display on a chassis at salesrooms today and tomorrow. One movement of the foot, double shoes on the rear whip and a couple of pins on the front do the trick. There are no toggles or universals to get out of order; and brakes adjustment, when required, is rare, is simplest and easiest an operation, because of the characteristic accessibility of the city. Accessibility means lower land costs. sturdy automobile—an Essex six touring car—which in the face of almost unsurmountable conditions survived this gruelling test and came back to Phoenix with a record few, if any, cars have ever made in America. Twenty-three miles per gallon of gasoline, 3248 miles per gallon of oil and an average of 26 1-2 miles an hour during the total elapsed time was the official record piled up by Uncle Sam's choice of cars, in testing out this emergency service over a route covering the principal cities of Arizona and to nearby cities beyond the border in New Mexico and California. At the conclusion of the run, Postmaster Michelson of Phoenix complimented the Harold L. Arnold, Hudson-Essex branch in Phoenix, saying in substance that the accurate reports of postal deliveries and extremely low cost of The Essex was a stock car with no special equipment or tuning up for the trip. The load was equivalent to five average persons, and the results in gasoline, oil and expense justified the Essex six claim that this latest product of the Hudson factory fully equalled the former similar records held by the Essex "four" which were established by four years of popularity as one of the most economical and dependable cars in America. Some idea of the distance covered may be gained from the fact that, had the car started from Los Angeles over the Midland trail, it would have reached a point in Nebraska only 153 miles from Omaha in the same two days and 15 hours. Notice to the Motoring Public THIS IS TO ANNOUNCE THAT I HAVE LEASED THE GAS, OIL AND SERVICE STATION OF WEST BROS., LOCATED AT SOUTH LOS ANGELES ST. AND DCHESTNUT. I WILL BE PLEASED TO MEET MY FRIENDS AND NEW PATRONS HERE, WHERE QUALITY MERCHANDISE AND GOOD SERVICE WILL MERIT YOUR PATRONAGE. C. W. TILLIBRIDGE NEXT TO PUBLIC LIBRARY A. COUNTY, ARE OPEN Girls Eligible At 18, Men at 21 SACRAMENTO, April 19.—Female members of California families may secure a license to drive an automobile if they are 18 years of age, without obtaining consent of their parents, but their brothers must wait three years longer. The Division of Motor Vehicles so ruled—in effect—in a bulletin issued here today. The definition of a minor as given by the Civil Code is: "Males, under 21 years of age; females, under 18 years of age." Hence, if a "female," 18 or over, applies for an operator's card, the signatures of her parents are not necessary. 75,000 Miles, and Repairs Almost Nil Seventy-five thousand miles and no repairs except re-grinding the valves parts except 4 new valves. This is the record of a 1921 QUARANTINE TIGHTENING HOWEVER No Mt. Rubidoux Sunrise Service; L. A. Stiffens Ban Sunday motorists won't be able to take full advantage of the fine weather, owing to the foot and mouth quarantine. Mountain districts are closed throughout Los Angeles county, roads and trails included, and 600 deputies are 75,000 Miles, and Repairs Almost Nil Seventy-five thousand miles and no repairs except re-grinding the valves parts except 4 new valves. This is the record of a 1921 panel commercial odge used by the American Laundry Co. The first set of tires went 55,000 miles, too. This delivery car was never delayed on the road by trouble, much less towed in. When it was first put on the road it made three round trips to Los Angeles daily. Now it is going 65 miles each working day. Yesterday the car was in Charley Mann's garage to have the valves re-ground the second time. The first grinding by the way, was only a year ago, after the car had been driven for two years. "We have so many cases like this one that we don't remember them especially," said Mann. Business is good, according to Mann. brakes, which by the way are optional equipment, add two more features to the 27 of which Star fans can boast. And that isn't saying anything about improvements like an extra leaf in the front springs, etc., which in the aggregate make this a brand new model. No Mt. Rubidoux Sunrise Service; L. A. Stuffens Ban Sunday motorists won't be able to take full advantage of the fine weather, owing to the foot and mouth quarantine. Mountain districts are closed throut Los Angeles county, roads and trails included, and 600 deputies are guarding them. Also the Easter sunrise at the summit of Mt. Rubidoux will not be held, according to a dispatch from Riverside. The mountain and other roads of Riverside and San Bernardino counties are open, according to the Auto Club of So. Calif. "Violators will be arrested and prosecuted." County Forester Stuart J. Flinthan of Los Angeles county announces. The latter means to protect the game preserves at all hazards. Ventura county is disinfecting all cars, spraying rear tire, under fenders and front compartment, as well as making cars drive thru pools of the solution. Sixteen hundred tourists from Southern California were held up this week at Needles, because of the drastic regulations of Arizona. Most of the stranded won't be able to take care of themselves, said a telegram from Mayor C. E. Stauter to the San Bernardino county board of supervisors. Two-day more than 700 of them were still barred but El Centro helped break the blockade so aid to clear (Continued on Page Two) The Time to Buy Your Motor Car is Here —Look for that car you have been planning to buy today! The best days of the year for monitoring are before you—do not delay time purchase of your car any longer— Good Used Cars are Low in Price Good Used Cars are Low in Price —Where first cost must be kept to a minimum you will welcome the present opportunities to buy good used cars—cars not as is, but re-conditioned and refinished in the latest colors. You may rest assured buying from the certified market you will get full value for your money. Prices are low, and convenient terms are available. You will find all makes and models from $150.00 to $1500.00. Orange County Certified Car Market 250 N. L. A. St. ANAHEILI 320 N. Spadra FULLERTON Phone 9 Phone 47