oc-plain-dealer 1924-04-26

VOL. XXVII—NO. 203 25 MILES OF NEW GRADE START DRIVE ON GLARING HEADLIGHTS May 1st To See New Clean-up By Traffic Officers Anothe drive on glaring headlights will start next Tuesday, May 1, W. H. Marsh, chief of the Division of Motor Vehicles, announces in a letter just received by captains, traffic officers and other police. Marsh says in his communication: "On May 1, it is the purpose of the Division of Motor Vehicles to commence a state-wide campaign in headlights. Every captain under the jurisdiction of this office is instructed to make preparations for this campaign by inspecting headlights." Button Stirs Easterner’s Ire “What are those metal things for in the middle of the street?” asked an Eastern tourist here who hadn’t seen a button before. “Of all the darn fool places to put sewer cages, if that’s what they are. Some time somebody's going to hit one of those thing-a-majigs and break his neck and then the authorities will have a nice damage suit on their hands.” CUT OUT ALL PLEASURE TRAVEL Appeal Issued by Auto Club Because of Epidemic “Do no unnecessary traveling on foot or in auto until the hoof and mouth disease has been stamped out of California,” is the admonition to all loyal citizens from the authorities in charge of the big job of eliminating this costly epidemic. An appeal has been made by the government authorities to the Automobile Club of So. Calif., to urge all motorists to cooperate in the campaign against the disease. Experts assert that 90 per cent of the infection is spread by human beings, and enterprials. Anothe drive on glaring headlights will start next Tuesday, May 1, W. H. Marsh, chief of the Division of Motor Vehicles, announces in a letter just received by captains, traffic officers and other police. Marsh says in his communication: "On May 1, it is the purpose of the Division of Motor Vehicles to commence a state-wide campaign in headlights. Every captain under the jurisdiction of this office is instructed to make preparations for this campaign by inspecting headlight adjusting stations in his territory and instruct your men in reference to this campaign. Each county captain should be equipped with an approved chart. If you have none, get in touch with this office at once. Be ready to go out on the highways for a couple of hours immediately after dark on the night of May 1. Counties that have but one man will be given assistance through this office." "I will ask that police departments of the larger cities and in counties not affiliated with the state organization cooperate with us in this matter to the end that the glaring headlight evil and other infractions of the headlight law be eliminated. "This campaign will extend from May 1 until such time as the headlight evil is abated." Local headlight adjusting stations already are preparing for the rush. Harry D. Riley, Studebaker distributor in Northern Orange-coincluding Orange, has installed the latest equipment, says Bill Payne, foreman of the service department, and keeps two specially trained adjusters on hand commonly to give drivers of Studebakers and other patrons good lights that comply with the law. Riley's station is No. 70. NO LICENSES EXCEPT ON TESTS Chief Marsh to Recommend Motor Vehicle Law Amendment SACRAMENTO, April 26—Will H. Marsh, chief of the Division of Motor Vehicles, announces that he will recommend an amendment to the motor vehicle act, providing a rigid examination, for all applicants for licenses to drive automobiles at the next session of the California legislature. The proposed amendment will include not only thoro tests in driving and handling cars, but also an exhaustive inquiry into the applicant's physical ability to drive, Marsh said. "Under the present law this division has no means nor authority for determining whether an applicant has ever driven a car or is physically capable of driving," said Marsh. "All that we get is the name and address of applicant, color of eyes, and hair, weight and age. For all we know he may have only one arm or one eye, or he may be without both feet and arms. Our officers have discover- (Continued on Page Two) "Do no unnecessary traveling on foot or in auto until the hoof and mouth disease has been stamped out of California." Is the admonition to all loyal citizens from the authorities in charge of the big job of eliminating this costly epidemic. An appeal has been made by the government authorities to the Automobile Club of So. Calif., to urge all motorists to cooperate in the campaign against the disease. Experts assert that 90 per cent of the infection is spread by human beings and automobiles. Hence, a responsibility rests on everyone of the 600,000 automobile owners in So. Calif. to keep their machines at home unless business compels their use. All of the mountain roads have been closed to travel, and at all county lines disinfecting stations have been established so that every day travel by motor is becoming more inconvenient. In some instances five to ten hours are required to cross county lines. Authorities of Ventura and Inyo county particularly, are warning motorists to keep out. The state line on the Arizona border is closed to motorists from California. The best and only way to end this situation, according to the authorities, is for every person to co-operate in the widespread campaign to eliminate this disastrous epidemic. BIG BEAR PAVING PUSHED The work of grading the Big Bear-bivd, the scenic route thru Big Bear valley, will be finished by the middle of the summer, it is announced. The cost is approximately $150,000. The road will be paved with cement after the grading has been completed. The Lowest Priced Car in the World with FOUR WHEEL BRAKES! The Lowest Priced Car in the World with FOUR WHEEL BRAKES! Safety— absolute safety—for you and your family under all driving conditions. SAFETY—The adoption of four-wheel brakes by the Star Car is a master stroke of engineering genius, for you. SAFETY—It brings to the family of modest income a completely equipped, high grade car at a price that reflects the highest motive of Star service— SAFETY—The lowest priced, high grade car with four-wheel brakes in the world. $525 F.O.B. Lansing. Your dealer has a special display and demonstration for you. See him today! Appleby Motors Co., Inc. 119 N. LEMON ST. ANAHEIM ASSOCIATE DEALERS: Main St. Garage Huntington Beach Robt. Zable. Orange, Calif. 5th AND BROADWAY SANTA ANA Touring Car with Four Wheel Brakes $525 F.O.B. LANSING All Models with or without Four Wheel Brakes for immediate delivery FOUR WHEEL BRAKES Plain Dealer Automobile Secti Anaheim, California, April 26, 1924 NEW GRAVEL HIGHWAY IS PROMISED OUT ALL EASURE TRAVEL Issued by Auto b Because of Epidemic unnecessary traveling on auto until the hoof and lease has been stamped california," is the admoniloyal citizens from the in charge of the big eliminating this costly This diagram shows the localities in California so far infected with the hoof and mouth disease. The first cases developed at West Berkeley, February 18 and by April 9 the plague had reached Lamanda Park. The automobile club of Southern California prepared the map in its work of cooperating with the authorities to prevent further ravages of this bread stock plague. OLANO FEB.24 WEST BERKELEY FEB.18 SAN FRANCISCO FEB.24 CONTRA COSTA ALAMEDA FEB.24 BAKERSFIELD MAR.24 DE PALMA TO HAVE CAR SUNDAY Bozzani Sweepstakes, Ascot, to Witness Some Fast Going LOS ANGELES, April 26.—The Bozzani Sweepstakes, titled in honor of Amerigo Bozzani, long a patron of the auto racing sport, will be at a distance of 15 laps Speedway tomorrow. The event will be at a distance of 15 laps and will carry a rich purse with five monies and a gold and silver trophy presented by Mr. Bozzani. The cup will go to the winner as perpetual property and will not have to be raced for again. The field will be limited to the eight fastest cars, qualifying trials to be staged on Sunday at noon. The piston displacement limit has been set at 300 cubic inches. Ralph DePalma announced last week that he has been made by the authorities to the Au-Club of So. Calif., to motorists to cooperate in sign against the disease. Assert that 90 per cent infection is spread by hugs and automobiles. Responsibility rests on the 600,000 automobiles in So. Calif. to keepaines at home unless compels their use. The mountain roads have led to travel, and at all times disinfecting stations are established so that travel by motor is before inconvenient. In cases five to ten hours and to cross county lines of Ventura and Inyo particularly, are warning to keep out. The state Arizona border is motorists from California and only way to end on, according to the is for every person to join the widespread campaign this disastrous STUDEBAKER TOPS ALL BUT FORD CAR Studebaker sales in Orange-co during March stood second to those of the Ford and slightly exceeded those of the Chevrolet, says Harry D. Riley, Northern Orange-co distributor. Forty Studebakers were sold—10 in Anaheim—against 38 Chevrolets, 27 Buicks, 26 Dodges, 17 Stars, 17 Oaklands and 10 Maxwells. Fords sold numbered 108. Riley's sales the past week included a special six sedan to W.C. Record of Fullerton and five-passenger light six coupe to Mrs. George Wentz. Other purchasers of cars were Fern Wallace of R.F.D. —, Anaheim; Joe Weisel of La Habra; Mrs.J.E.Rieks of Fullerton, and C.C.Borts of Stanton. 8 CARS IN WEEK SOLD BY MARKET Manner C.P.Hamm of the Anaheim and Fullerton Certified Motor Car Markets reports four cars sold on Thursday and Friday in Anaheim alone and eight cars at the two cities. There is now almost a famine in used cars of good quality, says Hamm, whose big lot on North Los Angeles-st. never looked so bare. 14 USED FORDS SOLD BY McGRAW Sid McGraw today reported selling 14 used cars so far in April and many Fordson tractors, besides Fords. Speedway tomorrow. The event will be at a distance of 15 laps and will carry a rich purse with five monies and a gold and silver trophy presented by Mr. Bozzani. The cup will go to the winner as perpetual property and will not have to be raced for again. The field will be limited to the eight fastest cars, qualifying trials to be staged on Sunday at noon. The piston displacement limit has been set at 300 cubic inches. Ralph DePalma announced last night that his new gears will be ready. DePalma will meet all comers in the Ascot Helmet dash and the Bozzani Sweepstakes. His (Continued on Page Two) As Good As New That's everybody's verdict after they've had their car repaired in our shops. Master hands do all the work—that's one of the reasons, then, too, we use the finest replacement parts and give you a price that's right. Commercial Garage Corner Olive and Center St. Phone 511 Anaheim PROMISED THIS YEAR Epidemic Aids Electric Travel The Pacific Electric is doing a rushing business these days because of the foot and mouth epidemic. It's all on account of the ladies, who don't see the necessity of having their shoes sprayed on the road, or their cars either. Anxious mothers are phoning their daughters to take the electric and use old shoes at that. Even at the Los Angeles P. E. station passengers have to walk over a mat dipped in the solution. NASH-BOYES CO. GETTING STARTED The Nash-Boyes Co., which recently took over the Nash distribution from the Bob White Co., leasing the Public Garage at 20 South Los Angeles-st., has had many calls from Nash owners interested in the maintenance of a good service department. M. L. Smith, the foreman, was with the former distributors of the car and knows about all there is to know about a Nash. LOT OF WORK IN COUNTY PLANNED State Boulevard to Have 60-Foot Movable Bridge Approximately 25 miles of new gravel road is promised this year in Orange-co by M. L. McBride, county superintendent of highways. It is the policy of the Board of Supervisors says McBride, to gravel all thorofaces, giving precedence of course to those that are to be paved with asphalt or concrete, because a gravel base is required annually. GETTING STARTED The Nash-Boyes Co., which recently took over the Nash distribution from the Bob White Co., leasing the Public Garage at 20 South Los Angeles-st., has had many calls from Nash owners interested in the maintenance of a good service department. M. L. Smith, the foreman, was with the former distributors of the car and knows about all there is to know about a Nash. The new concern has received a new five-passenger touring and special sedan, which are on display. The moving of the Nash agency to South Los Angeles means a further development of that section as an auto trade center. With the Auto Club of So. Calif., new Cadillac Garage Co. building, the practically new building of Dale & Co., Reo and Packard distributors, etc., etc., the drift seems to be southward steadily. DODGE SALES Three new Dodges were delivered the past week by Charley Mann, local distributor, to purchasers. E. E. Haymaker purchased a special Dodge roadster, Herman Huenemeyer a Dodge roadster and L. C. Rambottom, Anaheim R. D. No. 2, a type B sedan. Henry Miller purchased a used Dodge. Bridge Approximately 25 miles of new gravel road is promised this year in Orange-co by M. L. McBride, county superintendent of highways. It is the policy of the Board of Supervisors says McBride, to gravel all thorofares, giving precedence of course to those that are to be paved with asphalt or concrete, because a gravel base is required anyhow. In addition, much mileage will be re-graveled. The work on several streets in the vicinity of Anaheim to be graded and graveled started this week, when work began on North street from Placentia avenue west to East street. East Broad, Santa Ana and other streets also will be graded and graveled. Graveling, however, may be delayed until all the grading is finished. Application was made this week to the war department for permission to construct a 60-foot movable span bridge over the upper arm of Newport bay to accommodate traffic over the State highway. The bridge will have a 15-foot clearance at high tide. West Chapman street won't be finished for a month or two yet. Grading and re-graveling is being pushed as fast as possible, and (Continued on Page Two) VALVE-IN-HEAD MOTOR CARS here Is No Finer Car Than here Is No Finer Car Than a BUICK We are receiving almost daily letters from Buick owners, telling us how well their car performs and how economically it operates. Following is a letter received a few days ago from a resident of Anaheim, who is now in Texas. Motor Sales Co., Inc. Anaheim, Calif. Dear Sirs— We arrived here a few days ago. Had a wonderful trip; came over some awfully rough roads, but never was held up once. The Buick sedan is working better than ever. We used practically no oil at all on the trip. We averaged about 17 miles to the gallon of gasoline. We will be back in Anaheim soon. With best wishes, C. CHIGAROS Motor Sales Co., Inc. S. Los Angeles St. Anaheim Phone 354