oc-plain-dealer 1925-03-21

SATURDAY MARCH 21, 1925 L. A. COUNTY ALONE LEADS BLOOMS NOW REACHING BEST Lupins, Bodaia, Buttercups, Etc., Thick on Many Hillsides Anaheimers who want to view some of the spring wild flowers at their best are being advised to take a trip described below, of 222 miles, in the course of which it is averred blue and purple lupins, bodails, pale yellow buttercups and other flowers may be seen stretching for thousands of acres. From Hollywood, drive thru Cahuenga Pass, Lakerhim, San Fernando road to Saugus, Newhall grade and thru Newhall, to Castle, Ridge Route to Bailey's Ranch, past Lebec and old Fort Tejon to the summit of Grapevine Grade. From the foot of this grade to Rose Station over San Emido Ranch the view is especially splendid. Returning the way is retraced to Bailey's Ranch junction, Antelope Valley, Fairmont, Menach, Elizabeth Lake and Palmdale. Between Ventura and Ojail, the country is rich in the number and variety of Spring blossoms, also cultivated. S.A. Auto Show To Open Tonight With only a nominal admission fee, more than 40,000 persons, it is predicted, will attend the auto show, which opens tonight at Santa Ana under the auspices of the Orange County Auto Trades Association. Santa Ana dealers have combined to make the show as representative as possible of the new models and new tendencies in equipment. A big tent pavilion will house the show. BOOK DESCRIBES FORD INDUSTRIES "The Ford Industries" is the title of a new piece of industrial literature brought out by the Ford Motor Co. This is in the form of a 160-page book devoted entirely to the company, its subsidiaries and associated companies. Inasmuch as the book is published by the company itself, the information contained in the volume is absolutely authentic. This is the first time the complete story of the Ford industries has ever been told, and the book should be a revelation to many people who have hitherto associated Ford activities only with the Highland Park Plant and the assembly branches. While the Highland Park Plant is the largest automobile factory in the world, it is only one link in a world-wide industrial chain which furnishes profitable employment to over 170,000 people. The average man's idea of the Ford organization is several years old. 20 PER CENT TAX UNFAIR SAYS S.O. President Kingsbury Tells Why He Opposed 3 Cent Levy In the name of the California State Association of Supervisors, Senator Breed yesterday in a telegram to President K. R. Kingsbury of the Standard Oil Co., asked that concern to withdraw its opposition to the proposed 3-cent instead of 2-cent tax on gasoline. President Kingsbury in his reply absolutely refused to comply, declaring that the tax of 20 per cent on production was unfair. He telegraphed as follows: "There has been so much misrepresentation of the attitude of this company toward proposals to increase gasoline taxation that we are very glad of this opportunity explicitly to state to you and your associates and the organization represented our policy and our activity in this matter." This company is and always has been a supporter of good roads and in the present situation is no in opposition to the expansion o nando road to Saugus, Newhall grade and thru Newhall, to Castle, Ridge Route to Bailey's Ranch, past Lebec and old Fort Tejon to the summit of Grapevine Grade. From the foot of this grade to Rose Station over San Emido Ranch the view is especially splendid. Returning the way is retraced to Bailey's Ranch junction, Antelope Valley, Pairmont, Menach, Elizabeth Lake and Palmdale. Between Ventura and Ojail, the country is rich in the number and variety of Spring blossoms, also while the orchards in the district between Santa Paula and the Upper Ojai Valley are nearly all in flower. The deciduous fruit trees blooming at the present time in these sections include those bearing peaches, pears, apricots, plums, and apples. Other blossoms are also plentiful it is reported. Peach trees are now in full bloom in the Yucalpa district a short distance east of Redlands, according to advises to the auto club. It is anticipated that pear and apple trees will blossom during the month of April, the exact time depending entirely upon the amount of rain and sunshine. Although almond blossoms have come and gone in the Beaumont and Banning district east of Los Angeles, acres of peach trees there will be arrayed in fullest glory about the third week in March. Cherry and apple blossoms will enhance the beauty of this section toward the last of March, it is expected. Comparatively few desert flowers are reported to be blooming below Banning at the present time, but with additional rains many patches of these will be out in full beauty around the end of March, lending touches of bright color to the drab desert sand. Southland autolists take to the road by thousands during blossom time each year, and this season is expected to bring them out in record numbers. The roads to all the flowering districts are all highly improved thoroughfares, and most of them are paved reports the bureau. Although the Mojave Desert region is always a favorite field for motorists who love the sight of innumerable flowers in bloom, the scarcity of rain throughout that section has limited the number of blossoms this season. They will of course be found in scattered places, it is stated, but only in very small numbers. This is the first time the complete story of the Ford industries has ever been told, and the book should be a revelation to many people who have hitherto associated Ford activities only with the Highland Park Plant and the assembly branches. While the Highland Park Plant is the largest automobile factory in the world, it is only one link in a world-wide industrial chain which furnishes profitable employment to over 170,000 people. The average man's idea of the Ford organization is several years behind the times and is based largely on a booklet entitled "Facts from Ford," which the company published in 1920. Since then the company has made its most rapid advances and has broadened its field enormously. Few people appreciate the amazing number and variety of industries carried on by the Ford Motor Co. The production of cars, trucks and tractors has reached such proportions that it is now necessary for the company to control most of its sources of supply in order that uninterrupted production may be maintained. This has lead to the acquisition of coal and iron mines, vast forests, the development of Great Lakes and Coastwise shipping, and the construction of a large number of new industrial units such as blast furnaces and coke ovens at River Rouge, the big glass factories and body plants, plants for manufacturing artificial leather, copper wire, roller bearings, generators, batteries, radiators and things the average manufacturers buys from outside sources. The elimination of waste and the recovery of by-products has also built up a large industry within the industry and scrap and other material formerly considered worthless are now converted into valuable by-products, chemicals, power, Portland cement and paper, for example. One of these by-products units—the wood distillation plant at Iron Mountain—is the largest of its kind. Bellevue the tax to be wrong in principle and unfair to our business, this company some months ago announced its opposition, an with possible candor stated in position as clearly as it know had—frankly, publicly and openly. In its examination of the situation the company, from its low experience and study of probable future consumption of gasoline, estimated that revenues under present motor taxation laws would yield the sum said to be required for roads, and these facts we made public, not only as an argument against further taxation, but also because good citizens mands that any one in possession of important facts regarding public question should set forth. This company's activity has never confined to California. We equal frankness it announced in opposition in Oregon, Washington Nevada and Arizona, where gasoline taxation has been tated; as did numerous other terests. The legislatures in these states have adjourned without tion except in Nevada." First Display Today New Special Sedan $1375 at Factory In all our experience we have never known so much motor car value for so little money. Just think of a fine, roomy, luxurious four-door Sedan with Fisher Body, four-wheel brakes, Duco finish, powerful six-cylinder engine for $1375. The value of such a car cannot be expressed in words. To appreciate it you must see it—actually drive it—put it to any test. This is what we invite you to do. There are no restrictions or obligations whatever. Come in any time. Harry L. Turton 142 S. LOS ANGELES ST. ANAHEIM WINNING AND HOLDING GOOD WILL OAKLAND PRODUCT OF GENERAL MOTORS NE LEADS ORANGE IN MONTH PER CENT UNFAIR DAYS S.O. Kingsbury Tells He Opposed 3 Cent Levy name of the California Association of Supervisors, treed yesterday in a tele-President K. R. Kingsbury in his reply refused to comply, deem that the tax of 20 per cent action was unfair. has been so much mis-mention of the attitude of company toward proposals to gasoline taxation that we glad of this opportunity to state to you and your s and the organization our policy and our ac-this matter. company is and always a supporter of good roads the present situation is not apt to the expansion of Gasoline Back At 18½c Today Ventura, Associated and other brands of gas today joined the Pan, Union and Shell, which went back to 18½ cents yesterday, in a return to the former price. Prices now are all at sea again. William Sperber, Jr., is offering gas today at what figures to 15½ cents a gallon if six gallons is purchased. Some of the smaller companies are holding out at 17½ cents and lower prices for other gas are asked. Cities Like Maxwell, Chrysler The Maxwell and Chrysler care are particularly popular with police and fire departments of cities large and small, according to Craig & Hauser, Abraheim distributors. Here are some convincing figures on the subject: New York City, 26 Maxwell tourings and six Chryslers; Berkeley, Calif., four Maxwells; Indianapolis, one of each; St. Louis, three Maxwells; Minneapolis, two Chryslers; Kansas City, Mo., three Maxwells; Portland, Ore., three Maxwells and one Chrysler. Other cities that have purchased one or both of the cars are Klamath Palls, Ore., Wilmington, Del., Highland Park in Detroit; San Jacinto, Calif.; Scanlon, Pa., Newark, N. J., Grand Junction, Colo., Long Branch, N. J., Altoona, Pa., and 22 other cities. N.A.C. IN NEW SAFETY CAMPAIGN The strongest influence that can be called upon to reduce the automobile traffic accidents of the future is the school. Our present day civilization demands that a certain portion of the time devoted to the education of the child be spent in the consideration of the hazards of life and limb which are always with us. One of the slogans which have been adopted with success in the east in campaigns of safety, carried out through the co-operation of the schools, is the familiar "A.B.C." which is taken as an abbreviation of the warning "Always Be Careful." The constant recurrence of this symbol in street car, billboard, and other forms of advertising, recalls to the mind of the motorist and pedestrian, the essential qualification of caution which is the basis of the prevention of accidents. The National Automobile Club, in co-operation with the San Diego Chamber of Commerce and other civic bodies, recently conducted a most successful drive in the southern city with the aim of reducing the traffic toll exacted by the operation of motor vehicles upon the highways and byways of San Diego-co. The success of this campaign was due to a large extent to the while-hearted co-operation of the teachers and principals of the schools of San Diego and the assistance and approval of the city and county boards of education. Another campaign of like character is now under way in the city of Sacramento. Arrangements are being made for speakers to visit it the various schools, and plants have been adopted for the organization of school traffic units so FIGHT UPON ROAD BILL STIFFENS Thousands of Motor Opposing Iniquitous Legislation Pending The legislative program no fore the state assembly is strongly opposed by those of motorists, according to opinion registered with the A. C. These attack the new highway ente-ralising bills in no un-terms and protest the general gram as merely continuing otic situation at an added ex-of some $10,000,000 a year motorists of the state. It is reported that boards pervisors in the 58 counties state are awakening to ther equity in the proposed fin-and are preparing to take action designed to change ther ent plan, which, if carried out perpetuate the inequity and further delay the com-om of important state trunk re- The majority report of thie error's committee of nine mends a primary system o-m miles of roads at an estimate. Maxwells, Indianaapolis, one of each; St. Louis, three Maxwells; Minneapolis, two Chrysler; Kansas City, Mo., three Maxwells; Portland, Ore., three Maxwells and one Chrysler. Other cities that have purchased one or both of the cars are Klamath Falls, Ore., Wilmington, Del., Highland Park in Detroit; San Jacinton, Calif., Scanton, Pa., Newark, N.J., Grand Junction, Colo., Long Branch, N. J., Altoona, Pa., and 22 other cities. Trade-Ins Increase Used Car Supply With several new cars sold, Harry L. Turton has been able to trade-Ins to add to his supply of used cars, which is one of the most complete to select from to be found anywhere in northern Orange-co. Manager T. D. McKeehan emphasized the fact that the most careful selection possible is made of cars to ensure the purchaser of dependable transportation. POPULAR SIXES ON PARADE HERE Two Essex coaches and a Hudson coach, each of them painted in red, white and blue, were driven thru the city yesterday. They came from the Walter M. Murphy Co., Los Angeles, distributors. Their sales records were announced in legends painted here landed there. Both vehicles are becoming increasingly popular. SAN FRANCISCO — Herman Plegel was under arrest today, following seizure of 800 gallons of beer at his residence. RECORD SALES YET OF HUDSON, ESSEX During the four months ending in February, 186 more Hudson and Essex cars were sold than those of any other make except the Ford, according to word received by H. R. Grove, Northern Orange-co distributors, from the Walter M. Murphy Motors Co. The two cars were 891 sales ahead of the third place car, also a four, 909 cars ahead of fourth place car, a six, 1021 cars ahead of fifth place car, a six, and 1253 ahead of the sixth place car, its foors and sixes combined. GASOLINE STOCKS LARGER During February gasoline stores increased by 2,224,934 barrels, according to reports received by the American Petroleum Institute, from territory representing some 62 per cent of the country’s operating capacity. California showed an average daily production of 63,000 barrels. SALES OF FORDS JUMP IN MO As many new Ford tractors were sold during half of March as in all o ary, according to Manager kins of the Sld McGraw This is a particularly s time for tractors, but cars in remarkably good dem WASHINGTON.—Capt Bloomquiat, on duty at C cultural College, has been A Santa Ana Made BUMPER Here is the mechanically correct protector for your car. This is not what you would call a common bumper. You will notice that the spring is not depended upon but the impact is absorbed by a rubber cushion. Try and cut a bolt off with a rubber mallet and chisel. You won't succeed. Consequently by using the same principle, on an impact machine of this kind you will not be able to do any damage to your car. —Study this over and decide for yourself. The bumper is fastened directly to the frame—the strongest part of your car. Bronze fitting used all the way through. The bars are of Cambria steel. The introductory price, installed in your car is $25 SEE US AT AUTO SHOW CHAS. KAUFMANN & SONS (Inc.) 1623 East First St. Phone 80 SANTA ANA, CALIF. MONTH’S CAR SALES RIGHT UPON ROAD BILL STIFFENS NEW SEDAN ON EXHIBIT TONIGHT Harry L. Turton, through the Plain Dealer, issues another invitation to the public to visit his showroom tonight on South Los Angeles street and view the new Oakland special sedan. This five-passenger Fisher body vehicle is one of the handsomest ever put out by the manufacturers. Like all of the recent models it has a Duco finish, four-wheel brakes, balloon tires and in fact all of the very latest improvements and niceties that have been featured at this year’s shows. It driveability, easy handling, pickup and snap are as marked as in the lighter weight models. BATTERY ALWAYS BEING IMPROVED One of the most recent developments in the radio manufacturing field is the issuing of a patent covering the Willard radio “B” battery, an article well known in the industry. The patent is No. 1,506,874, issued in the name of T. A. Willard and assigned to the Willard Storage Battery Co. The Willard “B” battery is composed of a group of cylindrical glass cells, connected in series and contained in a case, the bottom of which is crated to hold each cell individually and securely. The cross members of this case also served to separate the cells so as to prevent electorical leakage. The most economical little salesman is a Class Ad in this paper. TOTAL 224 IN THIS COUNTY, KERN 217 Santa Ana With 78 Cars Second Only to Bakersfield, 80 Orange-co resumed its old place next to Los Angeles-co in sales of new cars during February. According to a well-known Los Angeles authority 224 cars were sold in this county the past month, compared with 217 in Kern, 210 in San Bernardino, 178 in San Diego, 100 in Santa Barbara and 73 in Ventura. Fords alone sold numbered 55 in Orange-co. The Ford also led of course in Anaheim, Santa Ana and Fullerton, Ilo in Orange Chevrolet was neck and neck with it, each numbering six. Moon with fur cars was second in this city the past month and Dodge with three cars third. All told there were 26 cars sold in Anaheim in February. Santa Ana, the largest city of this county, with 78 cars sold worsted even the city of San Diego with 58 cars, but Bakersfield in Kern-co with 80 cars led in The most economical little salesman is a Class Ad in this paper. Charged Bone-Dry That's Why—we can show you this upside-down test with WILLARD RADIO BATTERIES Not a drop of solution in the battery until you buy it—and not a day of its life lost. IGNITION DEPOT A. Bevillard, Prop. 218 S. Los Angeles St. Established 1912 ANAHEIM $2,000,000 U. S. Funds for Roads The State Highway Commission may expect $2,000,000 in federal aid funds for work in the seven Southern counties. Commissioner N. T. Edwards of Orange, former supervisor, declared this week, following the meeting of the commission in Sacramento. All told $4,522,225 will be available throughout the state. In Orange-co the Coast Highway between Serra and Laguna Beach will be graded and surfaced with rock or gravel. The Mountain Springs grade in San Diego-co also probably will be re-surficed. PLACENTIA DEALER LEADER IN SALES Out of all dealers in So. Calif., Ariz. and New Mexico the A. B. Miner Co., of Placentia, Chevrolet distributors, sold more Chevylofts in proportion to its quota than any other Chevrolet dealer, it reported today. Business is fine and Miner still has back orders to fill. Big Bear cannot be reached as yet by either the Mill Creek or the Rim of the World drive, but conditions are good by way of Victorville, and the desert, according to reports a week or ten days ago. VULCANIZING The best of material used in a workmanlike manner. ALL WORK GUARANTEED ANAHEIM VULCANIZING WORKS SALES OF FORDS JUMP IN MARCH As many new Ford cars and tractors were sold during the first half of March as in all of February, according to Manager Hodgkins of the Sid McGraw shop. This is a particularly seasonable time for tractors, but cars also are remarkably good demand. WASHINGTON—Capt. Geo. P. Bloomquist, on duty at Ore. Agricultural College, has been ordered to the Philippines, the war department announced today. The most economical little salesman is a Class Ad in this paper. VULCANIZING The best of material used in a workmanlike manner. ALL WORK GUARANTEED ANAHEIM VULCANIZING WORKS S. R. WALTER, Prop. 156 S. Los Angeles St. Phone 259 Sales Service NEW CHEVROLET Delivered Here $657.00 Genuine Chevrolet Parts A.B.MINER CO. - Placentia Authorized Chevrolet Dealer Phone 112