oc-plain-dealer 1924-11-01

OVER 100 USED AUTOMOTIVE MILTON WILL APPEAR AT BIG MEET Hopes to Smash World's Record at Culver City Tommy Milton, holder of the world's speedway and straight-away records—the man who has traveled faster on four wheels than any other human being—has entered his two cars for the Culver City New Overland's Price Under Ford's It looks like war. Announcement of a new Overland four-passenger sedan, priced the lowest of any sedan constructed, is made by Ray Schanhals, Willys-Knight and Overland distributor. The car will sell at approximately $50 less than the next cheapest sedan. This is only part of the news, but Schanhals is keeping the rest up his sleeve as a surprise. Some of the new models are expected shortly—possibly today. PINK CERTIFICATE FOR 1925 LICENSES Renewals of auto licenses may be made in 1925 on the pink certificate of ownership instead of the white. Will H. Marsh, head of the State Division of Motor Vehicles, announced this week. Tourists are asked to aid the vision by mailing in the certificates both of registration and ownership. Many motor car owners do know that in 1924, in California two license certificates were issued for each set of plates; white registration certificate or pink ownership certificate. The National Automobile company advises all owners that the white certificate must be in the car all times, displayed in a container on the dash or in plain sight where it may readily be seen by officers of the law. The pink certificate should be kept in a place of safe-keeping it is a certificate of title, the same as a deed to a piece of property. Hopes to Smash World's Record at Culver City Tommy Milton, holder of the world's speedway and straightaway records—the man who has traveled faster on four wheels than any other human being—has entered his two cars for the Culver City speed test that will inaugurate the new board speedway at Culver City Thanksgiving Day. Milton is now speeding across the country from Charlotte, N.C., after winning the dedicatory classic on the new Charlotte brown last Saturday, where he averaged 118.17 miles per hour for 250 miles. He will be one of the first to appear on the new track for practice, and it is predicted by many that he will break his own world's record on the new knack Thanksgiving Day. Piloting the second Milton entry will be Robert McDonough, protege of the great Milton, who has been forging steadily to the front under the tutelage of the champion during the past season. McDonogh was an understurdy to Milton when Tom established two world’s records on the dry lakes at Murro last spring. While Milton was driving the 183 cubic inch racer at 151.24 miles McDonogh was turning Milton’s 122-inch racer for the space annihilating dash that would give it a record of better than 141 miles an hour. Immediately after Milton’s successful speed trials at Merce, McDonogh accompanied him to Indianapolis, where the young man made his debut as a spirited king. [Continued on Page Two] WAR ON THIEF MADE MORE SYSTEMATIC A recent report of the Theft Bureau of the National Auto Club, which operates in 11 western states, showed that automobile thefts have increased, but recoveries have likewise increased, due largely to the co-operation of police authorities throut out the several states. Far more attention is being paid to the out-of-state theft and the questionable car upon the city streets than ever before. Many national highways have been checked up by investigators of the National Auto Club in company with city or county officers. Parking places, garages, wrecking yards and automobile camps have been thoroughly checked in many communities. This work is in progress in other districts. Roundups, (Continued on Page Two) NEW BRAKE IS GOOD INSURANCE Defective brakes have been sponsible for many serious juries and deaths, say West Brown who have taken over the age of the Keystone adjustable brake Gliding thru whirling traps severe demands use brakes, and lives hang on the power to hold. The Keystone brake is made driving safe and please Their object is to supply the trollew which certain small cars use A demonstration of the bra will save owners money. West Brown are located at Angeles and Chestnut-sts. Plain Dealer Classified Ads duce results. Try this medi The Smooth Performance of the New Oakland Landau Sedan is Quite as Outstanding as its Fine Appearance. FEATURES OF THE LANDAU SEDAN THAT ARE WINNING AND HOLDING GOOD WILL FEATURES OF THE LANDAU SEDAN THAT ARE WINNING AND HOLDING GOOD WILL FOUR-WHEEL BRAKES; FISHER BODY, WITH ONE-PIECE V.V. WINDSHIELD; DUCO FINISH; BALLOON TIRES; DISC WHEELS; FULL AUTOMATIC SPARK CONTROL; UNIT INSTRUMENT PANEL; DRIVING CONTROLS ON STEERING WHEEL; BUMPERS FRONT AND REAR; AUTOMATIC WINDSHIELD CLEANER; SNUBBERS ON FRONT SPRINGS; TRANS-MISSION LOCK; GASOLINE GAUGE ON INSTRUMENT BOARD; REARVIEW MIRROR; MOTO-METER AND WING CAP; HEATER AND PLUSH MOHAIR UPHOLSTERY $1645 f.o.b. Factory Harry L. Turton Oakland Dealer OAKLAND PRODUCT OF GENERAL MOTORS PLANE DEaler automobile Section Anaheim, California, Saturday, November 1, 1924 UTOMOBILES ARE SOLD HERE K CERTIFICATE FOR 1925 LICENSES newals of auto licenses must be in 1925 on the pink certificate of ownership instead of white, Will H. Marab, head of State Division of Motor Vehicle announced this week. Moare asked to aid the delivery mailing in the certification both of registration and shipment. motor car owners do not that in 1924, in California, license certificates were issued each set of plates; a registration certificate and ownership certificate. National Automobile club is all owners that the white license must be in the car at times, displayed in a container or in plain sight it may readily be seen by us of the law. pink certificate should be in a place of safe-keeping, as certificate of title, the same need to a piece of property. TOURIST CROP IS LARGER THIS YEAR To Exceed 1923 by 12,000 Cars, Says Estimate Visiting motorists in California this year will show an increase of approximately 12,000 cars over 1923, according to estimates based on arrivals for the first nine months of the year. TIRES NOT TOO LOW, SAYS BANTA Tires are now coming down to their proper price levels, says H. J. Banta, well-known accessories distributor of Los Angeles, who was here recently. Banta has been connected with the trade for years and knows the tire business well. At the same time Banta admitted the truth of the repeated charge that not the same quality is being put into many tires, both in respect to rubber and number of plies. This is true of standard makes as well as independent cansings. Many of the latter, Banta declared, were superior to the former. The accessories man took occasion to correct the impression of many private buyers that they were getting more value because they were paying a low price for tires. A tire marked $6 gives just about $6 worth of service and one marked $10, $10 worth, said Bants. Values in other words. 1115 A.C.S. MEMBER HERE 'Saturation Point' Further Back; Public System Population The Anaheim office of the Club of So. Calif., added members to its total in trict during October, acco Manager Dillworth. This 1115 in the district. To Exceed 1923 by 12,000 Cars, Says Estimate Visiting motorists in California this year will show an increase of approximately 12,000 cars over 1923, according to estimates based on arrivals for the first nine months of the year. Last year the check on incoming cars over the five routes entering the state was 180,032 machines. Arrivals up to Oct. 1 of this year show 145,070 automobiles. If the present ratio is borne out, 193,370 motor vehicles will enter the state by Jan. 1. Two of the routes entering the state show a decided increase in traffic, but the National Old Trails, which brings in the majority of easterners fell off about half during the spring and summer, but now is getting back to normal. This situation is attributed to exaggerated stories of the hoof and mouth disease in the state last spring, and the forest fires, which were more menacing last summer than usual because of the dry season. The elimination of the hoof and mouth disease months ago and the first rains which came early in October and ended all the forest fires, also caused the apprehension of outsiders to subside. National monuments, historic spots and unusual scenic attractions in the state show a marked increase in the number of visitors for the season. Yosemite and Sequoia national parks and the big trees were sighly popular, and there was a large gain in the number of motor tourists taking the trip into Lower California. Old Mexico, which has been completely signposted in English by the auto club. The average stay of visiting motorists in California this year has been considerably lengthened, due to the fact that the time of non-resident licenses has been extended from three months to six months, permitting ample leisure to visit all points of interest. All of the "Follies of 1924" are not jazz-theatrical productions by any means, if observations of the Automobile Club of So. Calif. may be taken as a guide. These show that in spite of continued warnings, the follies of the past year are being repeated with disastrous results. Among the most foolish follies the club notes: Failure to stop, look and listen at grade crossings. Trying to pass cars at intersections. Turning suddenly without signalling. Endangering lives and risking being put into many tires, both in respect to rubber and number of plies. This is true of standard makes as well as independent casings. Many of the latter, Banta declared, were superior to the former. The accessories man took occasion to correct the impression of many private buyers that they were getting more value because they were paying a low price for tires. A tire marked $6 gives just about $6 worth of service and one marked $10, $10 worth, said Banta. Values, in other words, are standardized, too, and you get about what you pay for. Asked whether balloon tires were making good, except in the smaller sizes, Banta asserted that even the latter were not giving satisfaction as tires. He did not go into the compensating advantages, however, arising from protection of car from shock, etc. The six-ply low-pressure tire is meeting a real need and demand, in his opinion. Failure of the manufacturers to get together and secure the successful marketing of their product was deplored by Banta. At the same time he was equally concerned with the failure of the latter in many cases to protect distributors, large and small. NEW MODELS HERE NOV. 5 New Studebaker models soon to arrive at Harry D. Riley's garage include the big six sedan, special six sedan with disc wheels and special six standard models, says Harry Twitchell, manager of the used car department. SHOT BY BANDIT LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1 down by bandits who fired him as he drove his car garage. Edward R. Beckman today suffered a probable wound, according to police geons. Sharp Price HUDSON NOW are not jazz theatrical productions by any means, if observations of the Automobile Club of So. Calif. may be taken as a guide. These show that in spite of continued warnings, the follies of the past year are being repeated with disastrous results. Among the most foolish follies the club notes: Failure to stop, look and listen at grade crossings. Trying to pass cars at intersections. Turning suddenly without signalling. Endangering lives and risking thousands of dollars' worth of property to save a quarter of a minute's time. Leaving cars unprotected from thieves. Jamming the brakes on hard on slippery streets. These are only a few of the "Follies of 1924," but they are among the most costly. The California highway committee, which is making a study of the state highway system, will hold a conference with boards of supervisors and civic organizations of So. Calif. early in November. This conference will be held at the office of the highway commission, Pacific Finance-bldg, Los Angeles, Thursday, Nov. 6, at 9 p.m. In addition to boards of supervisors, C. of C. and similar organizations, the Auto Club of So. Calif. is invited to participate in a meeting. The committee will stay in California until Nov. 9, when it will leave for San Francisco. E. E. East, engineer of the Auto Club of So. Calif., will make arrangements for the meeting in this section. Following the sessions in the north, the committee will begin compilation of its report to the governor. Every county in the state will have been visited and a vast amount of data pertaining to roads obtained. OAKLAND SALES OF 2 WEEKS GOOD Sales of new Oakland cars the past two weeks included: Wendell Jordan, Santa Ana, roadster; A. P. Higgins, La Habra, touring; Roy Coffey, Anaheim, touring; Oliver Freatas, Placentia, landau coupe; Earl G. Stanbro, Atwood, roadster; J. A. Hart, La Habra, touring, and G. H. Goodale, Anaheim, touring. Ten new cars had been sold during October up to last Wednesday noon. HERE DURING OCTOBER 1115 A.C.S.C. MEMBERS HERE Saturation Point' Pushed Further Back; Patrol System Popular President Jordan In L. A. on Nov. 10 Edward Jordan, the breezy head of the Jordan Motor Car Co., whose success has given even the motor car industry thrills, will be in Los Angeles on Nov. 10, for the first time in a year and address his distributors and dealers at a banquet in the Los Angeles Athletic club. Jordan always has something to say, whether in addresses or in the Jordan literature, and will bring an interesting message to his co-workers. NEW MAXWELL SEDAN ANNOUNCED A new Maxwell sedan with many improvements over the old is announced by Z. B. Follette of MONTH GOOD WITH 6 OR 8 FIRMS New Car Sales Fair; Puzzle Where Used Autos Come From Where do all the used cars come from in Anaheim? With distributors to a man denying that they are taking in any used cars except our trade-ins, and sales of new cars apparently limit- NEW MAXWELL SEDAN ANNOUNCED A new Maxwell sedan with many improvements over the old is announced by Z. B. Follette, of the Frank P. Taggart Co. The body is designed by the Chrysler engineers who have raised the belt line and made the roof rail straight, so that all the windows are of one size. The visor is an extension of the top, dropping in a graceful curve over the one-piece windshield. Body and hood are finished in Duco Cadillac blue, while a rich stripe of Royal Charlot red, bound by thinner stripings of papyrus brown, follows the belt line. The wheels are of natural wood heavily spoked and of 20 inches, with 5.77 balloon cords. Heater, dome light etc., make the interior comfortable. The car has beauty, comfort, performance, economy and a reserve power which makes possible a quick get-away, easy hill climbing etc. The bravest editor has been found. He declares his paper "does not print poetry of any kind at any time." New Car Sales Fair; Puzzle Where Used Autos Come From Where do all the used cars come from in Anaheim? With distributors to a man denying that they are taking in any used cars except on trade-ins, and sales of new cars apparently limited, the movement of used/cars continues on a scale unabated. Half a dozen of the principal concerns sold approximately 115 used vehicles during October—practically all passenger cars. Sid McGraw reported the sale of 24 cars and two tractors, during the month, with several prospects. The Frank P. Taggart Co., of Anaheim sold five new Chrysler, two new Maxwells, three new Chevrolets and six used cars. The interesting spectacle of a car selling more readily than another of considerably lower price was presented at this garage. The company hasn't been pushing Maxwells or Chevrolets so strongly as Chrysler. The Taggart used car market sold 21 used cars and two trucks. Harry D. Riley sold 11 new Studebakers and 21 used cars. Harry L. Turton, sold 12 new Oaklands and 21 used cars. The Motor Sales Co. Inc., Buick distributors, sold 27 new and used (Continued on Page Two) Was $1500 NOW $1395 ESSEX COACH Was $1000 NOW $945 (Above Prices Freight and Taxes Extra) World's Greatest Automobile Values Now Priced Below All Comparison are the finest Hudson and Essex cars ever built. Such productions are possible because they are the largest selling under closed cars in the world. JAMES L. DUNN HUDSON-ESSEX DEALER Anaheim, California