oc-plain-dealer 1924-05-31

RECONDITIONED CARS TO END DUST ON UNPAVED HIGHWAYS First Carload of Calcium Chloride Ordered; Coast Road Nearer The likelihood of ending once and for all the dust nuisance on unpaved roads in Orange County was held out today by J. L. McBride, County Superintendent of Highways, by use of calcium chloride, which draws moisture from the air. McBride, who experimented successfully with this chemical in solution around a year ago, expects a carload of it by the middle of June the first commercial quantity to be used. The plant furnishing it lies around 65 miles beyond Barstow Expense Billions To End Crossing "Abolish the grade crossings!" cries the man in the street, reading of "another family wiped out." But the thing is easier said than done, says the National Highway Ass'n. On Class 1 railroads alone, there are in the United States 258,362 grade crossings. The net increase in 1922 was 8,853. To eliminate these would cost on an average of $75,000 each, or a total of some nineteen billion, a sum on which the annual interest charges would be almost a billion dollars. That grade crossings will eventually be eliminated is sure; that it can be done in a few years by legislation is a futile dream. ABOLISHMENT OF CROSSING HERB DAVIS SUCCEEDS HAMM Santa Ana Man Manager of Certified Market Herb Davis, executive secretary of the Orange County Motor Dealers' Ass'n., has succeeded P. Hamm as manager of the helm and Fullerton markets. His appointment by the organization actually took effect on Wednesday, but Hamm did not until today. Davis has been associated with the trade for years. Formerly was executive secretary of Orange County Auto Trade A and he was manager of the show given in connection with California Valencia Orange which was put across successfully. It is possible that the two ABOLISHMENT OF CROSSING IS URGED Accidents Due Mainly to Drivers' Own Neglect Tho, Says Faries By DAVID R. FARIES General Counsel Automobile Club of Southern California. Grade crossings of railways and vehicular highways must be eliminated. Immediate substantial relief by the separation of the grades at such crossings is, however, not to be hoped for. The time and money involved are so stupendous as to be almost prohibitive. The elimination of extra hazardous crossings should, of course, proceed by mutual cooperation of the state, the county, the municipality and the railroad as rapidly as finances will permit. In the meantime, we should do all we can to prevent the useless loss of life and suffering that occurs at railroad crossings. During 1923 there were 2265 fatalities and 6314 injuries to persons at crossing of the railways and highways in the United States. Of these accidents, 84 per cent involved the use of motor vehicles, 8 per cent occurred to the occupants of other vehicles (Continued on Page Two) ESSEX A SIX By Hudson "The Car for Everyone" says noted "MOTOR" authority The New Essex possesses many qualities which I did not believe could be incorporated in a closed car selling for $975. "It is a type long needed in this country. It possesses grace and beauty, can travel at sustained high speed without passenger discomfort, is surprisingly economical to operate and does not cost much to buy. "It is unusually smooth, accelerates better than the previous Essex, which is saying a great deal, and is 'the' car for everyone."—H. A. Tarantous, in MOTOR. Ask About Our Easy Payment Plan The Coach '975—Touring Model '850 Freight and Tax Extra H. R. Grove Motor Co. EARL FARRIS, Local Manager 332 West Center St. Anaheim 135 West Wilsh Fullerton Plain of Dealer automobile Sect Anaheim, California, Saturday, May 31, 1924 CARS FEATURE ANAHEIM SA ERB DAVIS SUCCEEDS HAMM Ana Man New Manager of Certified Market Erb Davis, executive secretary, the Orange County Motor Car Cars' Ass'n., has succeeded C.amm as manager of the Ana- and Fullerton markets. Dav-pollination by the organiza-actually took effect on Wedday, but Hamm did not leave today, erb Davis has been associated with trade for years. Formerly he executive secretary of the Orange County Auto Trade Ass'n. he was manager of the auto given in connection with the Ornla Valencia Orange Show he was put across successfully. is possible that the two mar- DIAMOND ENSURES PERFECT BORING The diamond, which for centuries has leolled about on the lap of luxury, adorning delicate settings of rare platinum and gold, has been put to a practical and useful occupation by the manufacturer of automobiles. In fact the average car owner, marvelling at the smoothness of his motor is not aware, perhaps, of the important contribution made by the diamond in attaining this smoothness. Seventy-five thousand worth of these precious All Restrictions on Travel Removed LOS ANGELES, May 31.—With only one case of hoof and mouth disease reported in California during the week, official announcement was made today from the Los Angeles office of the state department of Agriculture that all quarantine regulations restricting travel on state highways and mountain roads were at an end. FINER BEHAVIOR CHEAPER NA The sum and subsist Nash manufacturing give you finer performer cost per mile of the Nash Motors Co. Exceptional endurance through scientific tests that govern the cal content and hard steel used. Crankshafts are give and perfect balance be devised machines so as register a human brea The diamond, which for centuries has lobbied about on the lap of luxury, adorning delicate settings of rare platinum and gold, has been put to a practical and useful occupation by the manufacturer of automobiles. In fact the average car owner, marveling at the smoothness of his motor is not aware, perhaps, of the important contribution made by the diamond in attaining this smoothness. Seventy-five thousand worth of these precious gems are carried on hand by Nash Motors Co., as part of its regular factory tool equipment. For some years past manufacturers have used diamonds, because of their hardness, to resurface emery wheels, but in the Nash factory the diamond also adorns the "business end" of the boring bar in a machine which bores the bearings in Nash connecting rods. So efficient is the diamond in this important work that a fit, described by production men are being one-thousand per cent perfect is attained for the wrist pin. That, of course, means longer life for the motor, the elimination of any possibility of a wrist pin knock or slap, and a motor that is smoother in operation. The hole bored by the diamond for the wrist pin is so perfect, in fact, that it baffles the micrometer, a measuring instrument that will accurately record the dimensions of a human hair. It is due to these diamond drills for connecting rod bearings, the honoring of its cylinders and the scientific balancing of its crankshaft that the Nash motor is not only smooth in operation but possesses such long life. Perfect fit and absolute balance mean absence of friction and vibration. Most of the diamonds used in Nash motors operations are of unusual size and of the black variety. The precious stones are gathered up at night and turned over to a custodian who places them in a safety deposit vault. FRANKLIN WINS IN ECONOMY RUN The Franklin won first place in the economy and endurance 2,000 mile run under the auspices of the El Paso Herald, capturing both trophies, a feat accomplished only by one other car, according to a telegram reaching Bob White of the Bob White Co. The Franklin showed the greatest fuel economy of all cars selling at more than $2000 in all classifications. CAR REPAIR WORK Travel Removed LOS ANGELES, May 31. With only one case of hoof and mouth disease reported in California during the week, official announcement was made today from the Los Angeles office of the state department of Agriculture that all quarantine regulations restricting travel on state highways and mountain roads were at an end. Lifting of the ban throws trout fishing streams and mountain resorts open, although modified regulations are still in effect in certain counties of the state. None of these are located along the state highways. Figures compiled today show that out of 5,469,000 livestock subject to the dread disease 88,206 were killed. This total is a little more than 1.6 per cent. KILL THE GLARE SAVE THE LIGHTS SACRAMENTO, May 20. Serious auto accidents frequently occur during that "period of one or two seconds that every motorist is completely blinded and driving without sense of direction when passing a car with glaring lights," said Will H. Marsh, director of the state division motor vehicles, today in asking California motorists to adopt the slogan, "Kill the Glare—Save the Light." Perhaps it is even better to say that by killing the glare one can save lives as well as light," commented Marsh. Reports show that the campaign against persons driving with glaring lights is being energetically prosecuted throughout the state. Since May 1, 1000 motorists daily have been stopped by officers and compelled to have their lights adjusted. Notably vigilant in enforcing this law are the officers in Fresno, Riverside, Sacramento, San Diego, San Mateo, Stanislaus and Yolo-cos, said Mr. Marsh. Many Trips via Foothill Highway The Foothill boulevard with its many affinities canyons offers a wide variety of choice for Sunday rides of 70 to 100 miles; points out the district office of the Auto Club of So. Calif. San Gabriel canyon. San Dimas canyon. San Antonio canyon etc are remarkably picturesque; and if one wants to take a longer ride to Glenn ranch via Rialto near San Bernardino another interesting ride is affordable. The Franklin won first place in the economy and endurance 2,000 mile run under the auspices of the El Paso Herald, capturing both trophies, a feat accomplished only by one other car, according to a telegram reaching Bob White of the Bob White Co. The Franklin showed the greatest fuel economy of all cars selling at more than $2000 in all classifications. CAR REPAIR WORK IS ACTIVE HERE The Commercial Garage, at Olive and East Center-sts, reports doing a lively business during the past three weeks, including repairs on cars of transient tourists. People are getting their cars into trim for camping trips into the mountains, says E. A. Vrooman, proprietor and manager. The garage specializes on Willy Knights, Overland and Jordan cars, but does not confine itself to them. Work is done as rapidly as efficiency will permit. American government. It should be given fair interpretation." Foothill Highway The Foothill boulevard with its many affinishing canyons offers a wide variety of choice for Sunday rides of 70 to 100 miles; points out the district office of the Auto Club of So. Calif. San Gabriel canyon, San Dimas canyon, San Antonio canyon etc are remarkably picturesque and if one wants to take a longer ride to Glenn ranch via Rialto near San Bernardino another interesting ride is afforded. Going in a different direction Trabuco canyon not a great way from El Toro is another excellent rendezvous. For points off Foothill boulevard there is a choice of routes, according to the distance southward the driver goes, but the way thru Brea canyon is as convenient as any. At Pemona one can continue on or drive directly to the boulevard and then follow it through Clairmont etc. The cutting member of a new can opener is a grooved wheel that bends the tin down so that no rough edge is left. All Trails Into and Out of Yosemite Now Reported Open LOS ANGELES, May 31.—The last 13-mile stretch of the Glacier Point automobile road from Camp Curry, Yosemite, via Chihuahua, is now officially open to travel, according to information received here by J. A. C. Waters, Southern California Camp Curry representative. Since the arrival of the Economy Run at Camp Curry, all the trails in and near the floor of the Yosemite Valley have been reported open, many of them earlier than they have been for many years. A number of the trails leading to the higher Sierra that usually do not open up until the latter part of June are now available to hikers. Parties of Camp Curry hikers report that the Tonaya Lake Trail is in excellent condition and that one can hike as far as Toulumne Meadows without encountering any obstacles. The Sunrise and other trails to Lake Merced and Lake Washburn are also open. This means that the greatest fishing country in the region is now accessible to followers of the Ike Walton Club. ECTION IM SALES PAST MONTH FINER BEHAVIOR CHEAPER NASH AIM The sum and substance of all Nash manufacturing effort is to give you finer performance at lower cost per mile of travel, says the Nash Motors Co. Exceptional endurance is gained through scientific laboratory tests that govern the exact chemical content and hardness of all steel used. Crankshafts are given positive and perfect balance by especially devised machines so sensitive they register a human breath blown OVERHAULING ASCOT RACE TRACK New Paving, Announcing System, etc., in Preparation for Opening LOS ANGELES, May 31.—The Jack Doyle Stakes will be the feature event on the Ascot Speedway card Sunday, June 8, the next speedway session scheduled for the Bentel oval. The Vernon fight magnate, who has long been a dyed-in-the-wool auto racing fan, will start the race and award the winner a handsome silver trophy. Nine other events will be on the program, the motor-bikers competing in three contests while the four-wheel daredevil will battle for honors and gold in the remainder. Ralph DePalma, popu- BUSINESS IN NEW CARS NOT BAD Quality of Machine Offered Public Never Higher Than Now Sales of used cars again provided the feature of local trade during May, attho the business in new cars was practically as good as in any single month of the year. The more exacting pains taken in re-conditioning used cars, improving their appearance and bringing their mechanism up to snuff, together with establishment of prices more reasonable than ever before, have turned the attention of the public to these cars as never before. The sum and substance of all Nash manufacturing effort is to give you finer performance at lower cost per mile of travel, says the Nash Motors Co. Exceptional endurance is gained through scientific laboratory tests that govern the exact chemical content and hardness of all steel used. Crankshafts are given positive and perfect balance by especially devised machines so sensitive they register a human breath blown upon them. Pistons, also, are tested by machines that instantly expose a variation in size of as little as a tenth of a thousandth of an inch. It is this type of shop practice, conscientious, scientific rigid to the last degree, that is responsible for the quality of the Nash Six Touring and its superb value as an investment. Father Faces Own Daughter’s Charge Carlos Silvas of El Toro, is scheduled to appear before Justice J. B. Cox in Santa Ana Monday at 10 a.m. for preliminary hearing on a charge of committing a statutory offense against his own daughter, 17. The girl declares the offenses had extended over a period of seven years. Jack Doyle Stakes will be the feature event on the Ascot Speedway card Sunday, June 8, the next speedway session scheduled for the Bentel oval. The Vernon fight magnate, who has long been a dye-in-the-wool auto racing fan, will start the race and award the winner a handsome silver trophy. Nine other events will be on the program, the motor-bikers competing in three contests while the four-wheel daredevils will battle for honors and gold in the remainder. Ralph DePalma, popular Italian speed king; Leon Duray and other stars who have thrilled Ascot patrons by their daring, will participate in the re-opening of the famous track. Many improvements in the track and plant have been inaugurated during the past three weeks, an entire new surface having been laid on the first turn and the bumps removed. This work was supervised by many of the drivers. President Bentel accepting suggestions from the men who take the chances incidental to driving over the course. A new score-board and announcing system will greet the spectators who attend the meet. A new electrical timing device from the east will be installed and will be operated under the supervision of a veteran timing official who has long been identified (Continued on Page Two) TODAY–Ride in this Remarkable Six Scientifically balanced, holds the road at all speeds. All-stone body. One-piece windshield. Luxurious, genuine leather cushions, tenacious deep. Cool lights. Standard non-slip cord tires. Now here’s a car to put the song of the Now here's a car to put the song of the open in your heart! HERE is the open of the country, the quiet of star-leavened skies, the power of a thousand giants to transport you magically to the land of dreams-come true. A car world-famous and distinguished, the product of a vehicle-maker internationally acclaimed for the supreme in fine carriages since the days of Lincoln and Grant. All the luxuries of a fine car—for it is a fine car. The same steels, the same engineering as the most costly Studebaker models—and that means the best men know. The same ease of handling, the same quiet, smooth operation, long life, low upkeep cost. Now ride in it. Note its quick response to the slightest touch of the accelerator. Feel the thrill of its tremendously powerful six-cylinder motor. Mark its ease of handling, its comfort, its fine car refinements. Then note its price is well within the limits of economy—the cost of unkeep low. The terms of payment liberal. It offers the supreme value of today in the $1000 field. We invite you to take out a Light-Six model for comparison with other cars at near its price. Then with cars selling for several hundred dollars more. We'll place a Light-Six at your disposal for this purpose any time you name. Buy no car at $500 or more without making this test. Don't buy blindfolded. LIGHT·SIX 5-Pan. 112-in. W.B. 40 H.P. Touring . . . $1045 Roadster (3-Pan.) . . . 1035 Coupe-Roadster (2-Pan.) . . . 1195 Coupe (5-Pan.) . . . 1395 Sedan . . . 8405 SPECIAL·SIX 5-Pan. 119-in. W.B. 50 H.P. Touring . . . $1425 Roadster (2-Pan.) . . . 1400 Coupe (5-Pan.) . . . 1895 Sedan . . . 1985 BIO·SIX 7-Pan. 126-in. W.B. 60 H.P. Touring . . . $1750 Speedster (5-Pan.) . . . 1835 Coupe (5-Pan.) . . . 2495 Sedan . . . 2685 All prices f.i.t. in factory. Terms to meet your convenience. HARRY D. RILEY Studebaker Dealer ANAHEIM FULLERTON STUDEBAKER LIGHT·SIX - $1045