oc-plain-dealer 1924-10-25

EXHIBITORS ACCLAIM AUTO TRADES LEADERS HERE County Ass'n Hears Best Bunch of Talks in History The most imposing array of Los Angeles leaders in the auto trades seen in Anaheim in the past two or three years addressed the meeting of the Orange County Auto Trades Ass'n. Last night in the Cadillac Garage Co.'s garage. Several applications for membership were received by Secretary Jack Glaze. While approximately only forty were present, the crafts received a lot of instructive information from the speakers of the creating. CAN'T SMASH SIGNS WITHOUT PENALTY Mutilating signs of the Auto Club of So. Calif.; in San Diego is a disastrous procedure, according to the latest prosecutions, there as reported by the legal department of the organization. The youth committing the vandalism reckoned without his host, as he was not aware that the forest service officers co-operate with the auto club and local authorities in protecting the free signs for the guidance of travelers. In summing up the case in San Diego, the judge said: "The fact that the Auto Club of So. Calif. has put road signs through the state for the protection of the traveling public, and that these signs are very necessary to the safety and convenience of the public is sufficient reason they should be protected by law, and that he felt that wanton destruction of these signs must be stopped and that those guilty must be brought before the bar of justice so that they will know it is a violation of the law to destroy public property." The convicted youth is prohibited from owning, carrying, operating or having in his possession firearms of any description for a period of one year. The most imposing array of Los Angeles leaders in the auto trades seen in Anaheim in the past two or three years addressed the meeting of the Orange County Auto Trades Ass'n last night in the Cadillac Garage Co.'s garage. Several applications for membership were received by Secretary Jack Glaze. While approximately only forty were present, the crafts received a lot of instructive information from the speakers of the meeting, who divided up among the three groups that assembled—Tiremen, battery and ignition mca., and repairmen accessories gcelets, topmen, painters, etc. Walter W. Biddick of Los Angeles presided in the absence of O. A. Haley of Santa Ann, president, who was scheduled to attend a Dodge distributors' meeting in the metropolis, and Otto Hann of Santa Ann, who was said to be about "to ride the goat" in some organization he was joining. The speakers were Wesley D. Smith, president of the Los Angeles Automotive Trades Ass'n; George Bellis, president of the So. Calif. Automotive Dealers' Ass'n; the general organization; Joe Bushey, member of the executive board of the Los Angeles Ass'n; James E. Granger, secretary of the Los Angeles Ass'n; and Secretary-Manager of the general So. Calif. Ass'n; H. N. Luneman of the Aetna Life Insurance Co., and H. J. Banta, of the H. J. Banta Co., accessories dealers. President Smith told his hearers that the Los Angeles Ass'n was the largest of its kind in the United States and enjoyed a 100 per cent growth the past year. He invited Orange County dealers to attend a big gathering of the Ass'n on the 29th in Los Angeles. President George Bellis drew a parallel between the cooperative Ass'n of citrus growers and the benefits derived from them in putting the citrus fruit industry on a stable basis, with the automotive dealers Ass'n. The walnut growers were similarly organized. He declared Orange county had the nucleus of a good organization, and urged the county dealers to initiate changes they wanted, ensuring them of the support of the central Ass'n. Joe Bushey, the next speaker, exhorted his hearers to consider the Ass'n "outra" and to refer to the other units as part of the general Ass'n, not as "they." He urged the use of the insignia of the general Ass'n on cards, in place of diving girls, etc. Secretary Granger, who with Banta delivered the principal speeches of the evening told of the benefits of membership. He (Continued on Page Two) Signs are very necessary to the safety and convenience of the public is sufficient reason they should be protected by law, and that he felt that wanton destruction of these signs must be stopped and that those guilty must be brought before the bar of justice so that they will know it is a violation of the law to destroy public property. The convicted youth is prohibited from owning, carrying, operating or having in his possession fire arms of any description for a period of one year. L.A. DEALERS BENEFITING FROM SHOW Distributors of So. Calif. are expected to bring back a pack of ideas from the second annual closed car show which ended at Chicago a few days ago. The exhibition was under the auspices of the Chicago Automobile Trade Ass'n., and was replete with displays of the latest models, including many novelties, in enclosed cars. The annual Los Angeles show is expected to benefit from the earlier exhibition. The two biggest shows of the year as usual will be those of the National Automobile Shows at New York and Chicago, both of which as usual are set for January. The former will take place Jan. 2-10 and the latter Jan. 27-31. This week the First National Transportation show has been in progress in Chicago, ending next Monday. The Motor Truck Industries is sponsoring it. Chicago is having a raft of shows and meetings this year, including: Annual convention and show of the Automotive Equipment Ass'n Nov. 19-15; eighth annual convention National Automobile Dealers' Ass'n; Jan. 26-29; and the 20th annual Automobile Salon, Jan. 26-31. Peter Brooks, of Grand Rapids Mich., has sold a silver dollar made in 1804, to a New York collector for $3,000. Paul F. Frateseck on State Highway criticizes the proposed meal, cutting taxial vehicles. He "Amends number November ballot in proposition to limit of taxes which may make upon companies or creating interurbans and trucks to 4 per gross annual receipt." "It does not appear or trucks hauling sively within any and it does not but of trucks used in buying or trucks uvew and others in their." "The amendment these buses and from the payment of fees, county properties imposed weight of the truck funds for the rep and also exempts tax of 2 cents per gas they use, that the only tax required to pay is their gross earning now paying the 4 their earnings in all other taxes I have." "The proposed provision such taxes lien of all other censes, state, county pal upon the pr enumerated of such Those are comproved and clearly exclude any of these bus ards paying any other ever. The act p if they receive any they may be assess taxes for that purpose." "The act provides property of these may be assessed to principal and interest on indebtedness existing or county, but any shall be deducted amount of tax to be the 4 per cent point they are exempt for the payment of el or county bovthe maximum lim which can be imposed is 4 per cent of their inges—that much and" "The theory of ment is the greatest greatest number. The Of California is about four and one people. The number issued for autos usess and pleasure ably over one million." There are probably exceed one hundred Prestolite and Gould Storage Battery The Price is Right with FRIENDLY SERVICE Clarity RADIO Beauty 5 TUBE TUNED Volume Distance RADIO FREQUENCY Economy RECEIVER ... $60 GIVEN FREE! $25 STORAGE BATTERY $100.00 RADIO SET COMPLETE ASK US! ROBT. V. JENSEN Carburetor and Ignition Works Automobile Electrician RADIO AND SUPPLIES Los Angeles and Broadway Phone 1087W PLAIN SEALER Automobile Sect Analheim, California; Saturday, October 25, 1924 CCLAIM THE SUCCESS OF FIR THE NEW CHRYSLER SED CAL. OFFICIAL HITS TRUCK TAX CHANGE Unjust to Exempt Heavy Vehicles from Gas Levy, etc. Paul P. Fratessa, attorney of the State Highway Commission, criticizes the proposed amendment, cutting taxes in commercial vehicles. He says: "Amendment number 1 on the November ballot is an initiative proposition to limit the amount of taxes which may be imposed upon companies or persons operating interurban auto buses and tracks to 4 per cent of their This is Fred Grimm of 1129 West Center Street and Mrs. Grimm, beside the Crown Imperial Sedan, the first delivered in Orange County, if not in So. Calif., say of the Frank P. Taggart Co. SHOW SIDE LIGHTS New Distri Paul F. Fratessa, attorney of the Star Highway Commission, criticizes the proposed amendment, cutting taxes in commercial vehicles. He says: "Amendment number 1 on the November ballot is an initiative proposition to limit the amount of taxes which may be imposed upon companies or persons operating interurban auto buses and trucks to 4 per cent of their gross annual receipts. "It does not apply to jitneys or trucks hauling freight exclusively within any town or city and it does not benefit owners of trucks used in ordinary hauling or trucks used by farmers and others in their own business." "The amendment will exempt these buses and freight trucks from the payment of auto license fees, county property taxes, taxes imposed according to the weight of the truck to provide funds for the repair of roads and also exempt them from the tax of 2 cents per gallon upon the gas they use, and specifies that the only tax they will be required to pay is 4 per cent on their gross earnings. They are now paying the 4 per cent on their earnings in addition to the other taxes I have mentioned." "The proposed amendment provides such taxes shall be in lieu of all other taxes and licenses, state, county and municipal, upon the property above enumerated of such companies. Those are comprehensive words, and clearly exclude the idea of any of these bus and truckowners paying any other tax whatever. The act provides that if they receive any special privileges from any town or city they may be assessed additional taxes for that purpose." "The act provides that the property of these bus owners may be assessed to pay the principal and interest of any bonded indebtedness existing on any city or county, but any tax so paid shall be deducted from the amount of tax to be paid under the 4 per cent provision and they are exempt from taxation for the payment of future municipal or county bonds, so that the maximum limit of taxes which can be imposed upon them is 4 per cent of their gross earnings—that much and no more." "The theory of our government is the greatest good to the greatest number. The population of California is estimated at about four and one-half million people. The number of licenses issued for autos used for business and pleasure is considerably over one million." "There are probably not to exceed one hundred companies." SHOW SIDE LIGHTS The next edition of "What every woman doesn't know about autos" will be of 1,060 pages instead of 1,262. Ray Schanhals used to stand on his head on top of an airplane while it was up 2,000 feet. We know Ray never lost his head even if he did get up in the air, but we didn't know some of the provocations. He followed stunt flying for three years after flying in France for the same period. Herewith we depict the revised model of gown to wear with the new sedans, color to match upholstery: The rest of the following picture was lost in admiration of the new models: FAST DRIVERS OPEN SPEEDWAY CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 25. Eleven famous drivers flashed across the starting line this afternoon in the 250-mile motor race opening the new Charlotte speedway. BEIRUT TO BAGDAD BY CADILLAC NOW The Nairn Transportation Co., Beirut, Syria, has just added two Cadillac nine-passenger sedans and two baggage cars to its all-Cadillac fleet for use in passenger and FAST DRIVERS OPEN SPEEDWAY CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 25.—Eleven famous drivers flashed across the starting line this afternoon in the 250-mile motor race opening the new Charlotte speedway. At the end of the first 50 miles, Earl Cooper was leading with Wade Morton, second, and Phil Schafer a close third. The average speed for that distance was 12.2 miles per hour. At the end of 100 miles, Phil Schafer, in a Duesenberg Special was leading with Harry Hartz driving a Durant Special, second, and Frank Elliott, Duesenberg, third. October Sure Studebaker Month Four new Studebaker standard six tourings arrived here yesterday for Harry D. Riley, Anaheim, Orange and Pullerton distributor, and by tonight all of them will be sold, according to Harry Twitchell, used car manager. Thus far in October, 15 will have been sold including the four, says Twitchell, indicating that the month will make a much better showing than September. Only 24 used cars remain on hand, the smallest number of any time this year. CUT IS MADE ON HUDSON AND ESSEX Hudson coaches are cut $109 and Essex coaches $57, according to an announcement here today by J. L. Dunn, Anaheim distributor. The reduction is made possible by the fact of larger production. The quality of the cars is finer than ever, and with full balloon tires and many other improvements they are more comfortable than any of their predecessors. BEIRUT TO BAGDAD BY CADILLAC NOW The Nairn Transportation Co., Beirut, Syria, has just added two Cadillac nine-passenger sedans and two baggage cars to its all-Cadillac fleet for use in passenger and mail service across the Syrian desert from Beirut to Bagdad. The first negotiation of the desert with motor cars three years ago by Norman Nairn, head of the company, has been generally recognized to rank in importance with the recent passage of the Sahara desert by Andre Citroen. The establishment of the regular service across the scenes of ancient Jewish and Babylonian civilizations has opened a means of quick overland communication for Egypt and all Mediterranean ports with Beirut in Mesopotamia and other Aslatic cities further east. The carry have brought London within eight days of the Mesopotamian city, and have replaced the Berlin-to-Bagdad railway proposal of pre-war days with the actual Beirut-to-Bagdad motor service. A secondary line from Haifa to Beirut, operated by the same company, has reduced the time of delivering overland mail and express between Egypt and Syrian points from four days to 20 hours. The trans-desert motor trip, including an overnight stop in Damascus, is completed in 60 hours less than 24 hours of actual travel) in contrast with both the route by way of the Suzur canal and around Arabia, which requires 18 to 21 days, and the overland camel caravan, requiring seven to eight weeks. KILLED BY SLIVER OF GLASS Tullie Handlon of Indianapolis, was killed by a silver of glass from his automobile windshield, broken by a tomato thrown by an unknown person. The glass pierced an artery in Handlon's throat and hebled to death in 15 minutes. OF FIRST ANAHEIM SHOW LER SEDAN ENAMEL GOOD AFTER 5 YEARS Talking about paint finish, Charley Mann calls attention to the fact that the Dodge is one of the few moderately priced cars with baked enamel on it. What this means Mann showed this week, when a Dodge touring driven for the past five years by T. J. Wilson was cleaned and polished and showed a finish almost as good as new. No metal was showing anywhere. Wilson used the car constantly. CUTS IN TIRE PRICES ARE SPREADING MANY SALES PROSPECTS RESULT Record Crowd of Weeell Expected at Closing Session Tonight In point of business done, publicity obtained and inspiration received, the Anaheim Auto Show at Pythian Temple was a wonderful success. This is the spontaneous opinion of all of the exhibitors on the floor, who last-night told of concrete results of the show. Among tonight's visitors at the show will be J. F. McCracken, manager of the Overland W New Distributor For Star at Reno One of the most important announcements to be made in Nevada state automobile circles comes from the office of Norman deVaux, president of the Star Motor Co., at the Oakland, Calif., Star factory to the effect that hence forth the distribution of Star cars and trucks will be handled by the Nevada Sales Co., with headquarters in Reno, the former Star distributor, the L. A. Rehiff Motor Co., having sold out all interest in the franchise to the Nevada people. The Nevada Sales Co. is well-known to the Nevada public. The Nevada territory distribution for Star cars and trucks will be immediately started. About the only job some fellows appear able to hold is that of husband. Following the lead of the United States Tire & Rubber Co., three other members of the "Big Five" have cut the price of casings, the reduction averaging around six per cent. Unlike many a previous cut, however, tubes and repair materials remain unchanged at the same price levels. According to established dealers, there is no real reason for a reduction even on casings, because crude rubber has been going up, not down, and long staple cotton is so scarce that it is difficult to get a reliable and up-to-the-minute quotation. Rubber advanced four cents almost at a bound recently. It was advancing also during the previous cut. The invisible supply appears to have been greater than was supposed (Continued on Page Three) Session Tonight In point of business done, publicly obtained and inspiration received, the Anahaim Auto Show at Pythian Temple was a wonderful success. This is the spontaneous opinion of all of the exhibitors on the floor, who last night told of concrete results of the show. Among tonight's visitors at the show will be J. F. McCracken, manager of the Overland-Willis Pacific Co. at Los Angeles, and possibly Roy Stuart, wholesale manager. In respect to number of cars sold Harry L. Turton, Oakland distributor in Northern Orange-co took the blue ribbon. Turton had the experience of twice having cars sold off the floor a few hours after they were put in position. Up to yesterday six cars had been sold, the last one a roadster in Earl G. Stanbro of Atwood, and this total appeared likely to become eight. More prospects were obtained in proportion to the number of people who saw the cars than in any show at which Turton has exhibited, according to one of his men. Many prospects were reached who couldn't have been in any other way. Cadillacs aren't sold off the floor of a show, said Branch Manager M. B. Lacy of the Cadillac Garage Co., but sales are the work Continued on page three THIS IS A STUDEBAKER YEAR Two Cars in One—An open and closed car combined STUDEBAKER Duplex—a closed ing lines. It is especially designed and open car combined. An en-powered for seven-passenger service. Two Cars in One— An open and closed car combined STUDEBAKER Duplex—a closed and open car combined. An entirely new-type car—developed by Studebaker and available from no other maker. It is the most sensational—most talked-of car in America. One minute you are enjoying the comfort and protection of a closed car—next the unhindered freedom that made the open car so popular. And the change can be made in 30 seconds by simply lowering the roller side enclosures. Yet with all this two-fold convenience, the Duplex-Phaeton sells for no more than an open car. The new Studebaker Big Six is strikingly beautiful—with long, low sweeping lines. It is especially designed and powered for seven-passenger service. The Big Six Duplex-Phaeton is delivered to you with complete equipment. This even includes two highest grade bumpers, extra balloon tire, tube and tire cover—there is nothing else to buy. But to appreciate this car you must inspect it—drive it. Test its delightful ease of operation—steering mechanism especially designed for its full-sized belloon tires. Notice the new location of the lighting switch on the steering wheel—and many other new and unusual features. See this car that has definitely solved the open-closed car problem. STANDARD SIX 113 in. W. B., 50 H.P. 5-Pass. Duplex Phae. $1385 3-Pass. Duplex Rdst. $1305 3-Pass. Coupe Rdst. $1645 5-Pass. Coupe ... $1700 5-Pass. Sedan ... $1805 5-Pass. Berline ... $1925 BIG SIX 120 in. W. B., 65 H.P. 5-Pass. Duplex Phae. $1775 3-Pass. Duplex Rdst. $1725 4-Pass. Victoria ... $2305 5-Pass. Sedan ... $2475 5-Pass. Berline ... $2550 SPECIAL SIX 127 in. W. B., 75 H.P. 7-Pass. Duplex Phae. $2185 5-Pass. Coupe ... $3025 7-Pass. Sedan ... $3175 7-Pass. Berline ... $3250 Studebaker Hydraulic Four-wheel Brakes Optional Equipment On all Standard Six Models with 4 disc Wheels and spare run, $75.00 extra. On all Special Six and Big Six Models with 5 disc wheels, $00.00 extra. (All prices delivered) and subject to change without notice) HARRY D. RILEY ANAHEIM ORANGE FULLERTON STUDEBAKER DUPLEX The NEW TYPE OPEN-CLOSED Car