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FIVE BOOTS AND HER BUDDIES By Martin ROSEBURG NEWS-REVIEW. ROSEBURG., OREGON. WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 1929. nnnc UULLU : . , ' v 1PllflUT "vo down on -wb sc I Vm kw'th' vwor ljr nWre kweosw www J Fill! h MW. m llf fisfflfe& t: All r SSH&Pt&r The reception accorded the en tirely new line of Wlllys-Kiiitfiu sixes, now being exhibited in the show rooms of all Willys-Overland nierchHUts, outranks in public uc clatm any previous reception in Willys-Knight history, which goes back more than fifteen years when Willys-Overland introduced its first Knight sleeve-valve motor cars. From the radiator to trunk racks the new Willys-KniKUl sixes, which are offered in a wide range of body models and color combinations, are entirely different frou any former Willys-Knight models. This is ac complished through the new body design which brings to the low priced Willys-Knight field, the highest degree of artistry and ' craftsmanship. For more than a ! year Willys-Overland engineers , and designers have been working , on the design tit the new Willys-1 Knight models. Not alone do the exterior lines of the car bring out a striking de sign of modernity but the interiors are marked by unusual roominess for passengers, rich upholstery, quality fitments and every comfort, that makes for enjoyable motoring. The finishing touch of smartness comes through the use of five wire wheels, the spare mounted In a fender well on the right forward side. In mechanical features to provide Utmost convenience for the driver, the new "Finger-Tip Control" is used au outstanding feature in all products of the Toledo manufac turer. This feature, by means of a button in the center of the steering wheel, gives the driver complete control over all the functions of Btarting the motor, operating the lights and sounding the horn. The new dash panel contains alt the instruments conveniently grouped in a decorative border. These cars are powered by a Willys-Knight six cylinder sleeve valve engine with a bore of 2 15-16 Inches and a stro ekof 4 3-8, giving a piston displacement of 177.9 cu bic inches and developing an actual horsepower of 53 at 3,000 r. p. in.. On this power plant is found the ad dition of a manual heat control to the header which Is a material aid in the warming up proeess. This is operated from a button on the dash. Tests conducted by the Willys Overland experimental department In various sections of the country, show a high speed and power de devolpnient with the name smooth- Ys-'. -WEBS' S I 0RRX,Oir-eOT W I 1 WWS" cnttw, I Y A&Otft TOWN' Bh "JutX NOu6rt GA& INTO VVOVO f tpuPtfc tAIVbCOT ,EH? 0 V WWOOT OifcTtN' TOO J CftN ON U9 L- ( V Maybe He Can! the Willys-Knight sleeve-valve en gine. WILLAMETTE STUPENTS SAVE JAP BOY'S LIFE r r i i ad AKin nice CCTO New express delivery of the! very latest styles of collar and cuff , sets. eOautiful new lace materials,! eilhei" parrow heavy laces or the wide sheer styles. Come in assort ed shapes. Big values at 39c, 59c, 75c, and 11.00. Some come collars alone, others have the cuffs. See this new up-to-the-minute line at Carr's. ( Associated I'rtM Leased Win-) SALEM, Ore., May 8. An uni dentified Japanese boy about 8 years old was rescued from drown ing in the Salem mill race by tw Willamette university baseoall players late yesterday. The boy had fallen into the race and was about to float under a bridge when the two students, Canton Roth and Ray Suing, ran Into the stream and pulled him out. We are a hardy race, else we ?ould not endure so many amateur hows. LEE COE SALEM'S ENTRY IN THE EDISON CONTEST Ftshinir contest at Tdleyld Park. SALEM, Ore., May 8. Lee Coe. senior in Salem high school, has been chosen as a candidate to com pete with other students in this district (or the Thomas A. Kiltson scholarship contest. The winning candidate from the district will be selected at a district meeting to bo hold at Silverton next Satur day. Among other towns having candidates will be Corvallis, Al bany, Newberg. Dallas ami Inde pendence. The district winners will be candidates to represent he state In the examination given by Mr. Edison later in the year fct West Orange, N. J. John Philiu Sou&a and his world famous band was heard over the j radio for the first time on Monday evening. May tth, in an hour broadcast, sponsored by Chevrolet Motor company to siguulize the achievement of placing on the road over a half million new eU cylinder cars in foui'months time. The radio debut of the famous "March King" came through the National broadcasting company coast to coast chain during the regular (ieucrul Motors "lamily hour.' 'starting at 8:30 p. m. According to Hans T. Hansen, local Chevrolet dealer, Chevrolet was particularly fortunate in seek ing au attraction to emphasise its latest record to secure liie first radio performance of this famous director-composer who has been an Ameiiian institution for the past two decades. "Naturally. We Chevrolet iIhkIim-s re proud that our company lias ! ueen instrumental In Introducing Sousa and his hand (o the micro phone," Mr. Hansen said. "We are equally proud, however, of the oc casion marked by Sousa'e first broadcast. Hy pulling on the road over 500,000 new Chavrolet sixes since January 1, we have estab lished a record never before dupli cated by any dealer organization distributing six cylinder automo biles. In fact, no other-dealer or ganization in the history of the six cylinder manufacture has ever equalled this record in the course of a full year. y - NEWCOMER BUYS PROPERTY - A. Wood mitt u lfo of Twin Falls, Iduho, huv purchased (lie Swinduu propi'i-ty, noutli of Suth eilin, uud mo liovinK to that plare lo maku iholr fuiuiH liumu. The properly is well improved and has a 4 acre pear orchard upon It. Mr. Wood has also bought a 30 ac.ro fruit tract south o( Kiddle. Lawn Morcrop fertilizer will Im prove the looks of your lawn. It is sold at Wharton Bros. FishltiK tackle at Tdleyld Park. r HEY ALL Say Anyone wishing to try Dales' coal leave order wih O. W. Young & Son. Grant Hales. Eat barbecue sauuwicaes and live forever. Brand's Road Stand P? Sensational PUMP IF of Durant SIDlPIElKKIDllBlirif MILLIONS of ntotorisls in all parts of the West were sliocked into cntniist asui Inst week by the liUlory-mukiiig performutice reconls estublislicd by Durunt slock ears in publicly-witnosseu tests. No other niumifucturcr ever attempted such a gi;aiitia cumpaign of Proof. Tuke the wheel yourself. rind out why Durunt is supremo in high gear climbing, in getaway, in speed, in economy, lu low gear pulling and in motor cooling. v -w Here are Some of the RESULTS Monterey -Car met Hill (Monterey, Calif.) climbed Id biph gear from Unding start by Durant Six-Sixty. 42 mile an hour at top. Speed record between Phoenix (Arli.) and Itootevelt Dam and return established by Du raut Six-Sixty. Time to dam, 1 hour 59 piiu uiea 45 aeconda; return, 2 hour 3 minutes. Getaway of 0 to 60 milea an hour In 30 sec onds achieved by Durant Six-Si ity in Salt Lake City, Utah, test. 25 miles to a gallon of gasoline registered by a Durant Six-Sixty in economy test at Salt 4c iuy, uiau Official Hill 'Climbing Confetti of Boise, Idaho, and fVampa, Idaho (April 23 and So, 1929), won by Durant in all events in all gear classification, against large field of compet ing cart. Hall Street Hi2, Washington Street Circle, and Vista A venae Hill (Portland, OnJ climbed in bigb gear by Durant Six-Sixty. South Monroe Street Hill and four oilier fatuous grades (Spokane, Wash.) pulled in high gear by Durant Six-Sixty to break ali local bill-climbing records. Main Street Hill (Butte. Mont.) topped In high gear at 25 milea an hour by Durant Six Sixty. , t CilUtta Hill (South Pasadena, Calif.) con- , que red by a Durant Four, the oniy Four to maxo wis ( per cent graue. MANY QF THESE RECORDS WERE MADE WITH WESTERN GASOLINE ROSEBURG STAR GARAGE Cass and Pine Sts. Phone 521-R llds Red Tag is YOUR PROTECTION the smartest car at the club" COSTLY CAR BEAUTY AT AMAZINGLY LOW PRICE r ihe entire line of new X Superior Whippet Fours and Sixes is distinguished by such beauty of design and rich ness of color as have never before been associated with inexpensive cars. And Whippet is a big car, too, with plenty of room for you to lean back, stretch out your legs and relax in absolute comfort. Mechanically, no other low priced car has so many impor tant advantages full force feed lubrication, silent timing chain, big four-wheel brakes, extra long wheelbase, oversize balloon tires, invar-strut pis tons, "Finger-Tip Control," higher compression engine giving more speed, pick-up and power and, in the Six, a heavy seven-bearing crankshaft. WHIPPET FOUR COACH s550 Cswpt $sso; 4-1. Ccf $S$; ii $6Si Di Lx Srdd 9Si Wirr r $JSi &5l 0amv cat CMt&a 3 : Si i ml W VVVcftte- U ' JftK V' ziZZvyJ in t ViTi iriYiriaiTia iw miii mi i am hi ii h hi ri iisssaainaMaaaaMrTWiiiiiriffwanftrwaiffMiawMaM are a few examples of outstanding values WHENEVER you see the Chevrolet red "O.K. that Counts" tag attached to the radiator cap of a used car you know that It represents outstanding quality and value. This tag means that the car to which it is attached has been thoroughly reconditioned and checked "O. K." by expert mechanics using genuine parts for all replacements. The red O.K. tag is the purchaser's absolute assurance of thousands of miles of dependable, satisfactory performance. If you are in tht market for a good used car, come in. Due to the popularity of the Chevrolet Six, we have an unusually wide selection of used cars taken in trade and our prices and terms are exceptionally low. Come in today 1 NEW SUPERIOR fhi6bei W WtovksJ 1 SIXES WHIPPET 6 ROADSTER utlh f-btaruig Qrankikjfl 850 Cw Camp JT-Vfi Gmf (Vfi f. t. k TU4, Ohta, and tfrifieetimt jtet U cUng mtUmt mstut. Pontiac Lrndau, 1927 model. This car h is been kept in unusual good condition and looks like new. Chevrolet LanddU, 1927 mode). Thia is a fire looking small sedan, paint ed in black Duco. WITH AN O. K. THAT COUNTS Chevrolet Coupe. 1927 model, in the bent of condition. It looks like ncv and WITH AN O. K. THAT COUNTS Star Sedan. 1925 model, a full size 4 door sedan with fine mohair up holstery, (or only $250 WITH AN O. K. THAT COUNTS Ford Coupe, 1926-7 model, with Ruckstell axle and new Duco paint. All for $?95 WITH AN O. K. THAT COUNTS Chevrolet Touring. 19?7 model, 160 Chevrolet Touring, 1026 model, Chevrolet Touring. 1925 model, $195 Chevrolet Touring, 1924 model, 95 Chrysler Sedan, '027 mod?). Th's car ia offered for tale at a price be low national avoraqe and WITH AN O. K. THAT COUNTS Essex Coupe, 19.28 model. This n a ntce 6maU six cylinder car in a very good condition and offered WITH AN O. K. THAT COUNTS We have more thjn 40 good used cars in our lot and in chow room, priced from S25 and up offered for tale on General Motors easy pay ment plan, and WITH AN O. K. THAT COUNTS WILLYS-OVERLAND, INC., TOLEDO, OHIO 0 F. W. CHASE Phone 399 Salesroom 317 North Jackson St. Roseburg, Oregon HANSEN CHEVROLET CO Phone 446 Rose Street Roseburg, Oregon
