oc-plain-dealer 1924-09-27

HUGE JUMP IN PRO 9 EVENTS ON ASCOT CARD TONIGHT 'Jack' Bullock Will Make Debut; Italian Crown Race Feature LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27.—The Ascot Speedway racing program scheduled for tonight should be chockful of thrills. In addition to the large number of regular thrillers, a "Masked Marvel" is entered to toll the car of Rex 1200 Here Now In the A. C.' S. C. Recording another gain, the membership of the Auto Club of So. Calif., in the Anaheim district has now passed the 1200 mark, according to District Manager Dillworth. The new patrol service, front which many Anaheimers whether members of the club or not, have benefited, is making thousands of new friends for the club. 2,000,000 ACCLAIM NEW STUDEBAKERS SOUTH BEND, Ind., Sept. 27. Records were broken at the initial public showing of the 15 new Studebaker models on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 13 and 14, not only in attendance, but in enthusiastic and practically unanimous approval expressed, men long-in the automobile industry BIG INCREASE IN BUSINESS OF STAGE 8,000,000 Moreengers Carried in Than in 1922 During the calendar year the number of passengers ported by auto stage lineifornia totaled 29,202,076 over 1922, according to t 'Jack' Bullock Will Make Debut; Italian Crown Race Feature LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27.—The Ascot Speedway racing program scheduled for tonight should be chockful of thrills. In addition to the large number of regular bullers, a "Masked Marvel" is entered to toll the car of Rex Anglin, the driver being an A.A.A. man whose identity must remain secret until after the Freno board track meet early in October. "Jack" Bullock, noted eastern daredevil who hails from Altoona, Pa., the little city which houses one of the two surviving board speedways in the world, is to make his debut at Ascot tonight at the wheel of the car of "Jimmy" Roach, wealthy sportman. Bullock has won many great races. Frank Lockhart will make his last appearance at Ascot until the middle of October, leaving tomorrow to compete in the Hawthorne Grand Prix in Chicago on Oct. 5. Cliff Bergere, present holder of the Italian Victory Crown, will make a desperate effort to retain the valuable head-piece in opposition to the onslaught of Leon Duray, Lockhart, Floyd Roberts, Verne Porter, Eddie Meyer and one other pilot who will qualify before the race. The lighting system will provide sufficient illumination to transform the ground into daylight brilliance. Nine events will be on the program and the first race will start at 8:30 o'clock. Popular summer prices will prevail. 2,000,000 ACCLAIM NEW STUDEBAKERS SOUTH BEND, Ind., Sept. 27. Records were broken at the initial public showing of the 15 new Studebaker models on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 13 and 14, not only in attendance, but in enthusiastic and practically unanimous approval expressed, men long-in-the automobile industry declare. From actual count of the crowds who visited over 3000 Studebaker showrooms throughout America, where new cars were on display, it has been established that a total of over 2,000,000 people went to see what Studebaker had done during the first 36 hours. From every Studebaker dealer come reports that the rush of keeping up with business, since then, has made it impossible to prepare and send in a statement of the opening-day attendance earlier. FI.YING GENERAL REPRESENTS PRES. WASHINGTON, Sept. 27—Brig. Gen. William Mitchell, the only "flying general" in the American air service, will represent President Coolidge at the Pulitzer air races at Dayton, Ohio, Oct. 3, it was announced at the White House today. See Dr. Neth, 110 N. Resh—Citrusactic and Electric Treatments. Plain Dealer Classified Ads produce results. Try this medium. 8,000,000 More Larges Carried in Than in 1922. During the calendar year, the number of passengers ported by auto stage line orifinals totaled 29,202,077 crease of approximately 8 over 1922, according to list of the Auto Stage and Temporary part of the Railroad station for 1923-24. Freight to the extent of 245 tons was transporting revenue of all carriers amounted to $89.86 and the operating $14,237,160.31. These figures are obtained annual reports filed by carriers, the commission from carriers complete their financial operation same sources show that companies reporting have 144.68 invested in ploquipment and the larger les $11,632,831.14. In each equipment,the report are 1665 passenger cars in freight cars.In additioncarriers have in use 35 pieces of equipment such ers etc. These figures dclude cars and trucks leave time to time to take care fie demands. Statistics compiled by mission show that there are auto stage and truck lines under the jurisdictional commission, of which freight carriers,and 121 er carriers.Both passen Continued on page Another Chrysler Record 1000 Miles in 1007 Minute 1000 Miles in 1007 Minutes Ralph De Palma Driving; THE FASTEST 1000 MILES MADE BY AN ABSOLUTELY STOCK CAR The Chrysler Six engine is only 3-inch bore by 4½ inch stroke. Yet it delivers 68 horse-power and the car will do all the things enumerated. Ask for any or all in a demonstration. This brilliant performance is delivered with an economy of gasoline reaching 20 miles or more to the gallon. Besides all this you get the riding comfort of a two-ton passenger car, and you get the advantages of such features as the centrifugal air-cleaner, which purifies the air taken into the carburetor; and Chrysler-Lockheed hydraulic four wheel brakes, always perfectly equalized and minimizing skidding. In considering any other car at an price test it by these standards. The Touring Car ... $1395 The Phaeton ... $1495 The Roadster ... $1625 The Sedan ... $1725 The Brougham ... $1895 The Imperial ... $1995 Frank P. Taggart Co 328 W. Center Street Anaheim, Calif. Phone PRODUCTION OF FORD'S L. BIG INCREASE IN BUSINESS OF STAGES 8,000,000 More Passengers Carried in 1923 Than in 1922 During the calendar year 1923 the number of passengers transported by auto stage lines in California totaled 29,202,975, an increase of approximately 8,000,000 over 1922, according to the report of the Auto Stage and Truck Dealer Automobile Section Anaheim, California, Saturday, September 27, 1924 Auto-High Speed Fight Began 1757 With auto race drivers and globe-circling aircraft continually hanging new speed records, it is interesting to note that the battle against high-speed on the highways started in the United States nearly 200 years ago. With the advent of steamboats, steam railways, motor cars, airships, and other mechanically driven conveyances, there has been a steady increase in maximum speed attained. A glance backward says the Auto Club of So Calif., indicates that our sturdy forefathers objected to dodging vehicles way back in 1757, when the city fathom of Boston passed the first speed law. The board of selectmen of SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27.—Almost unanimous sentiment thrush out the state in favor of the passage of "Amendment No. 1" on the November ballot was reported by the operators of motor stage lines STAGE LINES SEEK TAX CHANGE 677 Concerns in State Would Still Pay Gas Duty SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27.—Almost unanimous sentiment thrush out the state in favor of the passage of "Amendment No. 1" on the November ballot was reported by the operators of motor stage lines EXPORTS CARS ARE RECORDED Nearly 200,000 Vehicles Shipped Year by U. A new record was in exports of automobiles from the United States fiscal year ending June according to figures compiled by the Automotive Department of the Department of 8,000,000 More Passengers Carried in 1923 Than in 1922 During the calendar year 1923 the number of passengers transported by auto stage lines in California totaled 29,202,075, an increase of approximately 6,000,000 over 1922, according to the report of the Auto Stage and Truck Department of the Railroad Commission for 1923-24. Freight to the extent of $333,245 tons was transported. The operating revenue of all the auto carriers amounted to $17,554,898.86 and the operating expense $16,237,160.31. These figures are obtained from annual reports filed by the auto carriers, the commission requiring from carriers complete reports of their financial operations. The same sources show that the small companies reporting have $1,925,144.68 invested in plant and equipment and the large companies $11,632,831.14. Included in the equipment, the reports reveal, are 1665 passenger cars and -1276 freight cars. In addition the auto carriers have in use 255 other pieces of equipment such as trailers, etc. These figures do not include cars and trucks leased from time to time to take care of traffic demands. Statistics compiled by the commission show that there are 670 auto stage and truck lines operating under the jurisdiction of the commission, of which 165 are freight carriers, and 121 passenger carriers. Both passengers and Continued on page two With the advent of steamboats, steam railways, motor cars, straddles, and other mechanically driven conveyances, there has been a steady increase in maximum speed attained. A glance backward, says the Auto Club of So. Calif., indicates that our sturdy forestfathers objected to dodging vehicles way back in 1757, when the city fathom of Boston passed the first speed law. The board of selectmen of the capital of Massachusetts had narrow streets to contend with in addition to citizens inclined to drive their horses at unseemly gaits. To stop all this mischief and to penalize the speeders, the city authorities in 1757 passed the following ordinance: "Owing to great danger arising oftentimes from Coaches, Slays, Chairs and other Carriages, on the Lord's Days, as people are going or coming from the several churches in this Town, being driven with great rapidity, and the Public Worship be oftentime much disturbed by such Carriages, it is therefore voted and ordered that no Coach, Slay, Chair, Cruise or other Carriage shall at such times be driven at a Greater Rate than a foot pace, on Penalty to the Master of the Slave or Servant so driving of the Sum of ten schillings." FALL BUSINESS TUNING UP STRONG OAKLAND, Sept. 27.—Fall has turned into a rival of spring for sales throughout the Pacific coast territory.. Production scheduled in the Star factory here has been sharply advanced in the past month. This is based on the demand as the distributors see it and the fact that in the past 60 days they have enjoyed an unusually fine business argues well for the future. E. T. Tuller, general sales manager at the Star factory in California, has just returned to Oakland following an extended trip through his territory, which comprises the states on the Pacific coast. Business conditions generally, he found, are much improved and the improvement is built on a strurdy structure. "In this respect," said Tuller on his return, "I am of course, more familiar with the progress that is being made by our own dealers and distributors. But my observations lead me to believe that this flourishing condition is pretty general. There is a distinct note of optimism prevailing." 677 Concerns in State Would Still Pay Gas Duty SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27.—Almost unanimous sentiment thrust out the state in favor of the passage of "Amendment No. 1" on the November ballot was reported by the operators of motor stage lines at the September monthly meeting of the California Motor Carriers' Ass'n at San Francisco. The association represents the interests of 677 motor transportation lines in California—substantially the entire highway transportation industry that has been built up in the state within the past two decades and which last year accommodated over 29,000 passengers. Amendment No. 1, officially designated on the ballot as "State Taxation of Highway Transportation Companies," was presented by the ass'n to the voters as a means of equalizing the taxes of the motor stage lines and putting them on the same basis of taxation as the other public utilities that contribute the chief revenues of the state. It provides for the substitution of a state tax on gross earnings for other taxes to which the motor stage lines are now subject but does not exempt them from the state gasoline tax. It would also maintain the present state rate of four percent on gross earnings until the rate is changed by the legislature. "In order to correct any misunderstanding," said President W. E. Travis, "the ass'n desires to publicly state that the proposed amendment will serve in no way to shift any share of its taxes from the motor transportation industry onto other interests. "The amendment will simply bring new public utility of motor transportation under the same provisions of the state constitution that now govern the taxation of all the other public utilities." Motor transportation as a unified Industry was not in existence at time the present tax system of the state was adopted. Consequently it could not have been included along with the others." PITTSBURG, PA. REACHED BY RADIO A Revillard, radio and ignition expert of the Anaheim Ignition Depot, this week received over KFI the report of the world flyers as they were on their way to Long Beach, over the new Nearly 200,000 Vehicles Shipped Year by U. A new record was in exports of automobiles from United States fiscal year ending June according to figures piled by the Automotive Department of the Department of Commerce says the Auto Club of Even the banner year when all previous records surpassed by the huge of the 12-month closed. Only a few short motor vehicles were sold to United States durilion. The exact figure 135, and included past trucks and motorcycles are of 1913-1920, lowing the war. The figure for 1913-1920 ended period war, was only 37,198. In the span of a single annual export of Unlimited motor vehicles about 500 per cent. The first six months showing numerous foreign markets for automotive vehicles with yearly figures for most noteworthy items is that Australia remained respectively markets for passenger trucks. In both these American vehicles first six months of this very large increase has bought 20,694 pa... land following an extended trip throutout his territory, which comprises the states on the Pacific coast. Business conditions generally, he found, are much improved and the improvement is built on a strurdy structure. "In this respect," said Tueller on his return, "I am, of course, more familiar with the progress that is being made by our own dealers and distributors. But my observations lead me to believe that this flourishing condition is pretty general. There is a distinct note of optimism prevailing among all classes of business men. The present trade stimulus is not looked upon in any sense as temporary. Neither has it the aspects of a boom. It is healthy and normal. "I find a distinct improvement in conditions in agricultural sections. The farmer and his rural neighbor are beginning to feel the reaction of better markets. Territories that have been slow up to 60 days ago are not only showing signs of life, but showing a distinct improvement over a year ago. This quickening of trade, of course, is reflected in the commercial centers." "Here at the Star factory we were fortunate in coming out with our new models simultaneously with the coming of better business generally. Right now we are in a condition that is reminiscent of the days when they couldn't make automobiles fast enough. It has been impossible for us to catch up with the organization's demand for the 1925 Star cars. This is particularly true of our new coupe, which undoubtedly will be one of the most popular models we have ever produced." TIRES ON CREDIT PAY AS YOU RIDE Small payment down, balance on easy weekly installments PARA BELL TIRES RELIABLE TIRE CO. ROY N. MENDOZA, Prop. 200 South Los Angeles Street Anaheim, Calif. O'S L. A. PLANT IS NEAR EXPORTS OF CARS ARE RECORD Nearly 200,000 Motor Vehicles Shipped in Year by U. S. A new record was established in exports of automotive vehicles from the United States during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1924, according to figures just compiled by the Automotive Division of the Department of Commerce. Light Testing Is Bother, Not Graft Answering the repeated declaration that headlight testing is only a species of "graft" imposed upon owners for the benefit of battery and ignition shops, a prominent local automotive electrician asserted that for his part he would prefer not to be bothered with the tests at all. The fee is 75 cents, and except that dealers may draw some additional business the profit is small. Resumption of the tests on a wholesale scale is expected after Jan. 1, when some 100 different makes of lens will be banned by law. New Car “Ajax” Announced by Nash No industrial movement in re- 75 PER CENT RAISE BY DEC. 1 Better Business Basis in Southland Is Given As Cause Showing the growth of the So. Calif. automobile market, a 25 per cent increase in output will be made by the Ford Motor Co.'s Los Angeles plant, beginning Oct. 1. On Nov. 1 another 25-per cent increase will be made and on Dec. Nearly 200,000 Motor Vehicles Shipped in Year by U. S. A new record was established in exports of automotive vehicles from the United States during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1924, according to figures just compiled by the Automotive Division of the Department of Commerce, says the Auto Club of So. Calif. Even the banner year of 1919-20, when all previous records fell, was surpassed by the huge shipments of the 12-month period just closed. Only a few short of 200,000 motor vehicles were shipped from the United States during this period. The exact figure was 199,135, and included passenger cars, trucks, and motorcycles. The figure of 1919-1920, the year following the war, was 178,534. The figure for 1913-1914, which ended the period preceding the war, was only 37,198. Thus within the span of a single decade annual exports of United States made motor vehicles increased about 500 per cent. The first six months of 1924 shows numerous changes in leading foreign markets for American automotive vehicles, compared with yearly figures for 1923. The most noteworthy fact brot out is that Australia and Japan remained respectively the best markets for passenger cars and tractors. In both the export sales of American vehicles during the first six months of this year show a very large increase. Australia has bought 20,694 passenger cars (Continued on Page Two). New Car “Ajax” Announced by Nash No industrial movement in recent years has been enveloped in so much mystery as has surrounded the recent formation of The Ajax Motors Company, as a subsidiary organization entirely owned by the Nash Motors Company and with C. W. Nash as its President. This company is housed in the former Mitchell Motors Plant at Racine, Wisconsin, which was finally secured by Nash after spirited bidding on the part of other manufacturers. This subsidiary organization, The Ajax Motors Company, will not build merely a motor, as gossip has had it, but will produce a complete automobile." states C. W. Nash. "At the present time I am not in a position to divulge the exact character of the car, but I can say that it will be a complete surprise when announced, owing to the nature of the engineering and the mechanical developments now being carried to completion by our staff of engineers. Seventeen-year-old Ida Wombell is the leader of a religious revival mission in a Methodist chapel in Nottingham, England. Better Business Basis in Southland Is Given As Cause Showing the growth of the So. Calif. automobile market, a 25 per cent increase in output will be made by the Ford Motor Co.'s Los Angeles plant, beginning Oct. 1. On Nov. 1 another 25-per-cent increase will be made and on Dec. 1 a third 25-per-cent increase, according to an announcement late yesterday. The payroll increase will be an important feature of the change. A steady increase in production after No. 1 is anticipated by the management. The Los Angeles plant at present has a manufacturing capacity of 300 cars per day. According to W. S. Bennett, assistant general manager of the plant, business charts have shown "a steady increase in business of all classes" since Aug. 1, and also "that business is on a sounder and more substantial basis." USED CAR SUPPLY SMALL. Harry D. Riley's Studebaker organization has now sold all of the new 1924 models. The supply of used cars is the smallest since Jan. 1, says Harry Twitchell. Illustrating the way prices were cut in some instances, one light six Studebaker which was originally priced at $785 was finally marked $525. Ninety-seven per cent of the used car sales are on trade-ins, says Twitchell. A Class AA is best little salesman. Willys-Knight breaks ALL KNOWN Non Stop Records Travels 23,000 Miles in 5 Weeks and going strong for New High Mark Rolling up a total mileage that almost equals the distance around the world, the Willys-Knight Non-Stop Car has pushed steadily ahead, night and day, for the past five weeks. This is the same Non-Stop car that previously ran 8,060 miles before it was stolen by Boulevard bandits, who later abandoned the car in a lonely canyon. It takes stamina, power and endurance for a car to render two years' service in little more than a month. Yet the Willys-Knight Non-Stop Car has done it, and it goes right on smoothly, persistently, confidently. Performing as perfectly as it does now—link how much better the new Willys-Knight cars will be equipped with the new Lanchester Balancer, a device which conquers vibration and gives a smoothness and a riding ease that increases both Willys-Knight efficiency and appeal. LET US DEMONSTRATE THIS NEW WILLYS-KNIGHT to you, and you will agree with us that it is the smoothest motor you have ever ridden behind. W. R. Schanhals Overland and Willys-Knight 335 East Center St. Phone 511 Anaheim, Calif.