oc-plain-dealer 1924-09-27

DEALERS OBSERVE END OF STRAW HAT The demise of the straw hat was fittingly celebrated by Z. S. Follette, local Maxwell dealer, in Los Angeles, Monday, according to the story he is telling his friends and acquaintances, Mr. Follette returned from the southern metropolis with the latest consignment of Maxwell models received from the factory at Detroit. The largest driveway in Southern California motoring history, according to statistics, took place in Los Angeles on the twenty-second from the headquarters of the Union Motors Inc., Maxwell distributors, whence it proceeded to the great municipal coliseum at Exposition Park, the scene of the Important University grid games. With nearly 100 cars of all models a great celebration was held. "We had a merry time of it," explained the local automobile dealer. "After we had lunch and were standing around talking somebody snatched my straw hat from my head and threw it into the air. As it came down someone else punched it and it fell into an open space. "In retaliation I reached for the first one I could see and after tossing it up another dealer struck it as it came down and the first thing we knew it was a companion to mine. Everybody seemed to get the spirit, so it wasn't long before every straw hat in the place was tossed into the circle. Then a match was touched to the pile and we all danced around it until the pyre was reduced to ashes. "Personally I thought that was a good way to usher out the straw hat season. Mrs. Follette wanted me to dispose of my summer headgear for the past week so I gave her quite a surprise. "I immediately following the some one produced' racing helmets and we put them on. Inscribed across the front was 'Racing for Maxwell Sales,' which" Appeal Against Nut Thief Made With the ripening of walnuts throughout So. Calif, has appeared an annual pest that is the terror of growers, according to reports made to the Auto Club of So. Calif. This pest is the most devastating of any and not only eats the nuts on which the grower is depending for his years' labor, but carries them away in large quantities. Walnut growers have issued an appeal to the club to help them and to sound a warning. The pest is described as having two legs, two arms, two eyes, between five and six feet tall, and driving an automobile. It also carries a sack which it attempts to fill with walnuts from privately owned groves, carry the sack to the car and get away before being detected or made to disgorge. "BACK TO NATURE" WROUGHT BY AUTO An acceptance corporation handling automobile paper has written the Motor Sales Co., Inc., Buick distributors, a letter containing something said by a prominent New York bank regarding the auto and "back to nature." Here is the bank's view: "Back before the war the professional worriers were concerning themselves in a fervid way about the physical and mental deterioration of the human race as a result of modern ways of living, and especially on account of the tenderness of their skin." New Motor Coach In Comfort Under the guidance of engineering experts in the Pickwick Stage construction plant, a new and distinctive type of motor coach has been developed. These new stages are said to be the most beautiful yet designed, with their long, low bodies, graceful stream lines and high finish. Most important, however, is the mechanical construction and interior comfort, for thru years of testing and trial, all the old weak points in stage construction have been eliminated in this improved type. Six-cylinder Pierce-Arrow motors were chosen as power plants because of their lack of vibration, their immense power and endurance. Powerful springs, supplemented by air cushions, take all the road shocks away from the body of the stage, while seat cushions are unusually deep and soft. Rigid waterproof luggage carriers are part of the graceful body design. Special care has been given to interior comfort in all weather. On normal fine California days, these coaches are open to sunlight and fresh air, and they can be instantly converted into closed cars at the will of the passengers. The big Pickwick construction and repair plant is able to turn out one of these stages complete every five days, and as fast as they are completed they are re- fore every straw hat in the place was tossed into the circle. Then a match was touched to the pile and we all danced around it until the pye was reduced to ashes. "Personally I thought that was a good way to usher out the straw hat season. Mrs. Follette wanted me to dispose of my summer headgear for the past week so I gave her quite a surprise. "I immediately following the some one produced' racing helmets and we put them on. Inscribed across the front was "Racing for Maxwell Sales," which brought to mind the fact that all over the country Maxwell dealers are striving to deliver more cars than ever before. As we pulled them on we decided to break all sales records for the remainder of this year and all of 1925. "Following the straw hat and racing helmet incidents the cars, in five divisions, left the Park in parade formation and headed for their destinations, each division having a certain route. As a result the dealers along every line had the benefit of a parade which attracted as much attention in other localities as it did here. It also gave the motoring public an opportunity of viewing the latest shipment of Maxwells received from the factory. "Since these models have been placed on display at our show rooms we have had more visitors than ever before. In fact right now my chief worry is whether or not I can get enough machines to meet the demand. BIG INCREASE IN BUSINESS OF STAGES (Continued From Page One) freight are transported by 120 and passengers and express by 135. Passengers, freight and express are carried by 35 lines and 20 transport freight and express. There is no express carrier, and two of the passenger lines transport only school children. Seventy of the freight carriers operate under special certificates, their operations being limited to the transportation of specified commodities, especially products or supplies requiring special equipment and service in their handling. Try a Classified Ad for results. DAILY SCHEDULE MOTOR TRANSIT STAGES TO LOS ANGELES AND INTERMEDIATE POINTS Leave Anaheim, 6:05, 6:45 a.m. Then 15 and 55 minutes after each hour to 7:15 p.m. Then 8:15, 9:15, 10:15 and 11:45 p.m. Depot 130 So. Lemon Street Phone 520 handling automobile paper has written the Motor Sales Co., Inc., Bulleck distributors, a letter containing something said by a prominent New York bank regarding the auto and "back to nature." Here is the bank's view: "Back before the war the professional worriers were concerning themselves in a fervid way about the physical and mental deterioration of the human race as a result of modern ways of living, and especially on account of the tendency toward 'hiding' in large cities. Moral, physical and mental deterioration was foreseen and loudly prophesied as an inevitable consequence of so many men, women and children losing contact with nature. The cry, 'back to nature,' was adopted and placarded everywhere, and many of us who had failed to think about the whither or our tending, allowed ourselves to be led into a great deal of worry about what our perseverity would be like a thousand years hence. "Now we have the automobile and everybody is on his way back to nature. In the good old summer time we are at the business of getting back to nature all the time: In the evenings we drive out to the restful calm of the streams and the woods; on week-ends we extend our excursions to syllabus glades; and in vacations time, when we have a week or month to spend, we allow ourselves to be possessed by our vagrant moods and wander hither and yon all over the face of the country. We sleep in the open, cook our own food, and live, in most of the details, as our fathers lived when they escaped to migrate from one section of the country to another. Automobiles from every state in the Union sing along the highway, and every second farm house has turned itself into a wayside lodging place. "We have not only discovered the means of universal recreation, but we have discovered an antidote for the wanderlust which attacks so many of us to the detriment of our content and well-being." EXPORTS OF CARS ARE RECORD (Continued From Page One) in the first half of this year, as compared with 25,817 in the entire 12 months of last year. Japan has taken 3007 trucks so far this year, as against 5111 in 1923. Noticeable changes occurred in the position of other leading markets. In passenger care, Argentina has risen from sixth to second place, taking almost as many in six months this year (5827) as during all of 1923 (6646), Canada has dropped from second to third place; British South Africa has risen from tenth to fourth; Cuba, Japan, and Brazil have improved their positions in the ex- unnequally deep and soft. Rigid waterproof luggage carriers are part of the graceful body design. Special care has been given to interior comfort in all weather. On normal fine California days, these coaches are open to sunlight and fresh air, and they can be instantly converted into closed cars at the will of the passengers. The big Pickwick construction and repair plant is able to turn out one of these stages complete every five days, and as fast as they are completed they are replacing equipment now on the road. CLAIM LAW BANS PAINTING PAVING SACRAMENTO, Sept. 27—Institutions have been mailed from the headquarters of the state highway commission in city to the ten division engineers throughout the state, informing them that painting of signs on state pavements is illegal and directing that all signs, other than those placed for the direction of traffic be forthwith removed. The order is the result of complaints concerning the painting of the letters "K, K, K," and "KIEY" on state highways in various sections of the state, particularly in Southern California, on the San Francisco Peninsula, and between Sacramento and Marysville. The matter was submitted to Paul P. Pratessa, attorney for the commission, by Assistant State Highway Engineer T. E. Stanton. Pratessa declared the unauthorized painting of signs a misdemeanor under the state law. The instructions to the division engineers read as follows: "It is desired that all signs painted upon the state highway pavement which do not pertain to the direction of traffic, be promptly removed; also that effort be made to prevent the painting of such signs without special permit." Section 6, Chapter 400, Statutes 1915, an act providing for the care, management and protection of state highways and penalties of violation of the act, makes this a mindeneror and we should take all action possible to apprehend and prosecute persons caught violating this law." The order was signed by Geo H. Winslow, maintenance engineer. SPERBER OFFERS COMPLETE SERVICE With the completion the past week of a modern grease rack, the service station of William Sperber Jr., at West Center and Holena streets, is one of the DAILY SCHEDULE MOTOR TRANSIT STAGES TO LOS ANGELES AND INTERMEDIATE POINTS Leave Apabetm, 6:05, 6:45 a.m. Then 15 and 55 minutes after each hour to 7:15 p.m. Then 8:15, 9:15, 10:15 and 11:45 p.m. Depot 130 So. Lemon Street Phone 520 Noticeable changes occurred in the position of other leading markets. In passenger cars, Argentina has risen from sixth to second place, taking almost as many in six months this year (5827) as during all of 1923 (6645). Canada has dropped from second to third place; British South Africa has risen from tenth to fourth; Cuba, Japan, and Brazil have improved their positions in the export table, and Mexico, United Kingdom and Spain have failed somewhat. DODGE BROTHERS SPECIAL 4-PASSENGER COUPE Popular for shopping and social use because women feel implicit confidence in the car's dependability. Moreover, the inside appointments and the many items of special equipment are admired for their good taste by those who know and value quality. Five Balloon-Type Tires Chas. H. Mann Dodge Brothers Dealer 210 So. Los Angeles St. Phone 43 SPERBER OFFERS COMPLETE SERVICE With the completion the past week of a modern grease rack, the service station of William Sperber, Jr., at West Center and Holena streets, is one of the most thoroly equipped in the city. Sperber also operates the big parking space adjoining facing on Center. Polishing, cleaning, oiling, greasing, replacing and repairing tires and general servicing of cars are done by a live bunch of efficient service men. Prest SUPER SH AUTOMOBILE The new armored separator makes Port Orford Cedar, reinforcement gives ruggedness and teper life. In Wood or Rubber C — THE PRICE FRIENDLY COMPLETE LINE OF GIVEN I $25 STORAGE $100.00 RADIO SE ASK U ROBT. V. Carburetor and Ignition Automobile Elite RADIO AND SU Los Angeles and Broadway Motor Coach Creation Is Big Step Ahead In Comfort Giving Service and Efficiency A big factory, complete in every detail, is required to manufacture Pickwick equipment, and to keep motor stages on the high-way in tiptop condition. In the plant at Los Angeles more than 100 skilled machinists, body builders, electricians, repairmen and supervisors make it possible not only to produce complete stages from chassis to last coat of enamel, but to do all the repair work on every part of the big motor coaches. It is a revelation to journey through this plant and to watch the transition of a splendidly equipped modern motor coach from stacks of motor parts and raw materials. In the motor department the big Pierce-Arrow motors are assembled and repaired. Here a stock of 15 of these powerful engines is always on hand in the event of emergency. When any work is necessary on a motor in use, it is simply swung out of its frame and a new one bolted into place without loss of time. Here a rigid inspection of every motor is held at frequent intervals, to ensure smooth operation, and to make travel 100 per cent safe. The machine shop is complete with every kind of precision machinery for producing gears, cam, shaft body parts — practically every part of the car with the exception of one or two spare parts or broken parts immediately, without long and expensive waiting for parts to arrive from the east. Even the difficult construction of transmissions and rear ends is accomplished here, and these parts are kept on hand, completely assembled, ready for needed repairs. In the body department is a miniature fleet of long, staunch motor coach bodies in every stage of construction — from the bare skeleton-like frame to the gleaming, steel-sheathed completed job, ready for the enamel. Tops, side curtains, baggage receptacles and upholstery all are manufactured in quantity lots, as all these parts are standard in the new stages. Every material used in the construction of motors, chassis, bodies and upholstery is stored in the Pickwick stock department. All this raw stock is bought in wholesale quantities; to insure an adequate supply at all times. With the finest steels, toughest wood and best fabrics always at hand, it is never necessary to substitute inferior parts, or pay high retail prices. The corporation also plans to build stages for independent companies as fast as its own pressing needs are filled. The demand for the improved Pickwick type of motor coach is increasing, and this branch of the business promises an important new industry. QUALITY IS WHAT CONSUMER AIMS AT "Buying auto supplies is no different, in many respects, than buying groceries or clothing, as the customer demands standard quality and 'nationally-known brands in his auto supplies as well,' says K. M. Brown, local manager of the Western Auto Supply Co. "Take spotlights for an example. We sell many more S. & M. and Fyrac thru-the-windshield types than any other makes, because thru advertising the motorist has come to know them. It is the same way with horns; the E. A. brand takes the lead in electric horn sales, while the Aermore signal takes precedence in the exhaust horn field. "It has always been our policy to buy the best quality merchandise obtainable—so in keeping with this policy we carry the nationally known and advertised brands. Too, we buy our merchandise only from legitimate jobbers, representing leading factories in their lines. "Now that rainy weather is just around the corner, it will be interesting to note how many of the motorists will equip their cars with the McKay, nationally advertised, tire chains," concluded Mr. Brown. Party for S. S. Pupils Mrs. Fred Baum, 218 North Olive-st, who is superintendent of the Junior department, of the White Temple Sunday School, entertained yesterday for members of the department and the teachers, Mrs. Joyce, girl's teacher, and Mrs. C. H. Bonney, boys' teacher. The childre will be promoted into the Intermediate department in a week and their affair was an appreciation of their earnest work in completing the grades. Refreshments were served to the two dozen children after a jol- Interprof luggage car is of the graceful body of the state highway which do not pertain to traffic, be prompt also that effort be event the painting of without special permit. Chapter 400, Stanford act providing for management and protection highways and penalization of the act, makes amenor and we should on possible to apprehence persons acting this law." The was signed by Geo. maintenance engi. These Folks Cook Steaks on Manifold Roasting a choice leg of lamb on the exhaust manifold of their automobile or frying a juicy steak for the evening meal while the car was on the fly in the course of a transcontinental tour, are experiences enjoyed by Miss Mabel McClelland Snyder and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Plymouth W. Snyder of Hallidaysburg, Pa. Miss Snyder and her parents, in their Nash Six touring car, passed thru Kenosha, Wis., last week, their speedometer registering 10-106 miles for the tour thus far and having still better than 1000 miles to travel before "Old Faithful," as they call the car, is back home again in its own garage. The Snyder car is equipped with practically every conceivable convenience for long-distance touring. The cooker, under the hood on the exhaust manifold, has four metal containers, so that while a ham or beef is roasting, potatoes and other vegetables are undergoing a similar process. On the opposite side of the hood a refrigerator assures a constant supply of fresh milk; potatoes, fruits and other edibles. A New York woman, Mrs. Florence Thompson, is the only known woman bricklayer. After working hours she teaches the students in her husband's bricklaying school. She is a college graduate. Mrs. Fred Baum, 218 North Olive-st, who is superintendent of the Junior department, of the White Temple Sunday School, entertained yesterday for members of the department and the teachers, Mrs. Joyce, girls teacher, and Mrs. C. H. Bonney, boys teacher. The childre will be promoted into the Intermediate department in a week and their affair was an appreciation of their earnest work in completing the grades. Refreshments were served to the two dozen children after a jolly session in playing game. A New York woman, Mrs. Florence Thompson, is the only known woman bricklayer. After working hours she teaches the students in her husband's bricklaying school. She is a college graduate. Ask for Horlick's The Original Malted Milk Safe Milk For Infantile, Insalide, Children, The Aged Rich Milk, Malted Grain ext. in powder form; makes The Food-Drink For All Ages. Digestible—No Cooking. A light Lunch always at hand. Also in Tablet form. Ask for "Horlick's." at all Mountains. Avoid Institutions — Substitutes Prestolite SUPER SERVICE AUTOMOBILE BATTERY Armored separator made of specially treated genert Orford Cedar, reinforced with permanent insures ruggedness and dependability, and insures longIn Wood or Rubber Case as you place. — THE PRICE IS RIGHT — FRIENDLY SERVICE COMPLETE LINE OF RADIO PARTS GIVEN FREE! $25 STORAGE BATTERY $0.00 RADIO SET COMPLETE ASK US! OBT. V. JENSEN Carburetor and Ignition Works Automobile Electrician RADIO AND SUPPLIES Sales and Broadway Phone 1067-W VENTURA GASOLINE VENTURA REFINING CO. VENTURA California SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1924 Lubrication Questions Answered by ASSOCIATED OIL COMPANY Staff of Automotive Engineers Question—The garageman who cleans the crankcase of my car insists that kerosene is the best flushing oil. I have read that it is harmful to the engine. Will you please state whether he is right and if not, why is kerosene harmful? Answer—Kerosene should never be used as a flushing oil. The drip pans of the average engine will hold from one-half to a pint of kerosene. On adding fresh lubricating oil to the engine, it is immediately diluted by the kerosene remaining in the motor, materially reducing the viscosity of the oil. The proper way to flush an engine is as follows: 1. Remove the old oil while the motor is hot. This for the reason that certain of the sludge or sediment in the oil will be soluble in hot oil. 2. Remove draining plug and allow the old oil to thoroughly drain out. 3. Replace plug and add about two quarts of the motor oil you intend to use. Allow the engine to run slowly under its own power for about five minutes. 4. Remove plug and drain this oil. 5. Replace plug and fill with proper amount of fresh motor oil. Question—The exhaust pipe on my car emits a voluminous bluish white smoke. I have been told that it is caused by the oil. Please tell me why and how it may be remedied. Answer—Bluish white smoke by the lace bricating oil, but this is not the fault of the oil. If your car is in good mechanical condition this smoke is caused by having too much oil in the crankcase. The excessive amount works its way to the combustion chamber and burns, emitting smoke you speak of. Question—What is the correct grade Cycol for a 1924 Essex? Answer—Cycol Medium in summer and Cycol Light in winter. Question—Notice quite a leakage of oil in the crankcase whenever my car has been parked for some time. What is the cause of this? Answer—This is purely a mechanical difficulty, resulting from the joint between the engine block and crankcase not being tight. Tighten up the bolts. This will probably correct the difficulty. REPORTS FAVOR "TOM'S RECOVERY" BOSTON, Mass., Sept. 27, — Tom Taggart, veteran Indiana politician, was operated on for appendicitis in Massachusetts General hospital today. His larger appendix was removed after a local anaesthetic had been administered. Taggart's condition was said to be favorable. His wife, daughter and son were at the hospital. Here's a fact the old timers knew: That hard livers off from hard liquids grew. 1,000 Miles at a Mile a Minute! Chrysler Sets Amazing Record NE thousand miles in 1007.9 minutes! An average of 59.52 miles per hour elapsed time, for 1000 miles! That is the amazing record made by a Chrysler stock car driven by Ralph De Palma on the board track at Fresno, California, Wednesday, September 17, with Ventura Gasoline as the motive power. The remarkable record is all the more amazing because two hours—120 minutes of the 1007—were consumed in changing tires, taking on fuel and making minor mechanical adjustments. The actual running time was 887.9 minutes—14 hours and 47.9 minutes—an average of 67.56 tember 17, with Ventura Gasoline as the motive power. The remarkable record is all the more amazing because two hours—120 minutes of the 1007—were consumed in changing tires, taking on fuel and making minor mechanical adjustments. The actual running time was 887.9 minutes—14 hours and 47.9 minutes—an average of 67.56 miles per hour. The sensational record furnishes convincing proof of the stamina of the superb Chrysler car, and adds new laurels to De Palma's crown. The plucky speed king drove the entire 1000 miles without relief. Naturally, De Palma chose Ventura Gasoline because he could not afford to take chances with his fuel. He knew that Ventura is the "heart cut" from high gravity, paraffin-base crude—that it is true gasoline, free from sulky kerosene substitutes. He depended on Ventura to deliver the power which his terrific pace demanded. You can buy the same grade of Ventura Gasoline at any "Ventura" service station or garage—for De Palma used regular commercial gasoline—not a product made especially for the run. There is only one grade of Ventura—it's sold wherever the "Red Bell" sign is displayed. Ventura Refining Company