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ROSEBURG NEWS-REVIEW, ROSEBURG, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1943. THREE Car Imps to be Ousted by Winter-proofing New Gremlins Found as Mobil Men Start War Against Them A new Gremlin is in town. He's iiow In hiding in motor cars. He for Z xnT "rmly estabHshed for the Winter season. The name of this imaginary but harmfully-mischievous me imp is "Stormy." At least he has "J0 casitiel by the M. D.'s (Mobilgas Dealers, if you please) and these outo "doctors" have or ganized their Winter-proof cam paign to prevent "Stormy" and all his bothersome tribe of co workers from Injuring the health of the cars they service. Such was the announcement made today by E. A. Pearson, Wholesale Agent, of General Pe troleum Corporation, who declar es that the Winter-proof, semi annual car-protection program will put "Stormy," "Draggy" "Sludgy," "Skiddy," "Squeaky," Wastey" and other impish gob lins on the run. . "In offering the Winter-proof, Gremlin-fighting campaign to motorists of this area," said Mr. Pearson, "we do so with the as surance that It will go a long way toward preventing troubles Inci dent to cold, wet-weather driving, and will also help stretch the life of our now-precious cars. "In case you don't know It, "Stormy is the pesky fellow we have to look for most diligently Let General Petroleum chase away your Gremlins TENMILE STORE BENEDICT AND HAAS Proprietors right now. Changing weather conditions, are favorable for him in causing damage to vital and hard to-get automotive parts. "We must be diligent also in safeguarding cars against the cold weather pranks of "Calam ity," who loves to weaken batter ies and stall cars; "Draggy," who puts an oil drag on gears and wastes gasoline; "Sludgy," who creates harmful sludge in neg lected crankcases; "Wastey," who steals ration coupons by robbing motorists of mileage; "Skiddy," who specializes on making tires get smooth, go flat, and blow out; and "Squeaky," who cooks up bothersome auto squeaks and rattles. "Now that most all motorists are so well Imbued with the ne cessity of adequate service to avoid Gremlin troubles," contin ued the Mobil representative, "the only predicament anticipat ed is the difficulty, with limited manpower, to handle all the es sential, seasonal work. That's why it's advisable for car owners to make Winter-proof service ap pointments early. Better a week early than a day too late." Car Radiators Act Like Home Bathtubs "Ever notice how the water in your bathtub leaves a ring mound the edge?" queries Carl , Lanquist of the Coos Junction Garage. "Well, a somewhat sim ilar action takes place inside a ' car radiator. The water leaves a ! film of rust and scale on radia tor tubes. Tliis can eventually eat ! lis way through metal, causing I leaks. The rust and scale also cuts down motor efficiency by causing overheating, even in Winter. Cooling systems should be cleaned out with Mobil radia ; tor flush, and Hydrotone neu ; tralizcr put in to retard future i rust and scale formation. Right 1 now they should also be protect ed against sudden, unex)ected ; cold snaps. This is an important j feature of our Winter-proofing 1 service." J There are 141 colleges in the United States with endowments of-$2,000,006 or more, the heaviest endowed institution being Har yard university with $143,000,000. Oil Is Called Lifeblood "Oil is the very lifeblood of your car," asserts the Mobil man of the Canyonville Mobilgas sta tion. "Like the liquid which courses through your veins to keep your system running, motor oil of the right consistency for Winter use Is essential to the op eration and protection of your motor during the cold, wet days ahead. That's the reason why oil flush and change is a 'must" on the Winter-proof program, now under way. No matter how much or how little you use your car, Hie oil should be changed every time you drive in for Mobllubri cation and this lubrication (by X-Ray process) is also a 'must' before Winter starts. But, please give your service man a chance to do the job right. Manpower is limited, you know. So, make an appointment early." Gleeful Gremlins Gloat ' Ways to Save Gas Are Told by Dealer "There are many ways to save gasoline, and thus make your ra tion coupons go farther," de clares Dick Frost, manager of the Mobilgas station at Stephens and Oak. "For Instance, cleaning and adjusting spark plugs, or in stalling new ones, can add as much as 10 per cent to mileage. Installing the correct grades of oil and grease In your car also helps to save fuel, by cutting down lubricant drag. Another means of saving gas Is to have the air filter thoroughly cleaned, so that it supplies enough air to the carburetor and therefore doesn't act like a choke on your engine. Using upper cylindev lub ricant (Upperlub) also helps by increasing compression and mak ing valves work smoother. We specialize on such gas-saving, car saving services during Winter-proofing." INSIDE STUFF CAMDEN, N. J. Leaving a courtroom here, Mrs. Bessie Thomas, 61, gulped, grabbed her throat, and told Sheriff John K. Gorman she had swallowed 70 cents which was hidden in her mouth. X-ray examinations at a hos pital showed the change in va rious parts of her body, and also throe bullets. '" "I've been shot six or seven limes," she said, offhandedly. Don't Take Chances With Winter Weather Gremlins WINTER-PROOF... NOW! at the Sign of the Flying Red Horse ft- Go today to your Mobilgas dealer. He is equipped y to do a first class job of Winter-proofing to protect p your car against Winter-weather Gremlins and to help j make it last longer, Dick Frost Service, 143 N. Stephens. Tenmile Store, Tenmilc Camas Valley Service, Camas Valley. Melrose Store, Melrose Cooper's Service, Dillard. Pacific Highway Garage, Canyonville Aikin Service Station, Stephens and Mosher Coos Junction Garage, Coos Junction E. A. PEARSON Wholesale Agent General Petroleum Corp. Phone 321-J "I told him to put off Winter-proofing, and he fell for it," gleefully gloats one car Gremlin to another as tie witnesses motorist's downfall. At least that's the version of the conversation as given by Bob Wickersham, motion picture cartoonist, who created the fetching car Gremlin figures.for use by Mobil stations, now enlisted in the anti Gremlin campaign to help avoid such mishaps as here pictured. Using Worn Oil Is Dangerous Practice "The life of your car and its vital, expensive parts is seriously threatened when you continue to use oil and grease after the rec ommended time changes," de clares Mobil man P. R. Aikin of the Aikin Service Station. "The motorist who drives with thin- ned out oil and over used lubri, j cants is running the risk of faul ty lubrication, needless wear and gasoline waste. For this reason, Jllltnmntiv-n nnmnnm-c nvtro thtil ' . , v.. ...... old oil and grease be flushed out and changed to seasonal grades before Winter starts. It's a wise motorist who 'follows this advice. He saves his car for his country. During this Winter-proof pro cess, and at all times in fact, we are guided by the Mobil X-Ray chart to make sure the correct grades are Installed." GEO. W. DIMMICK AGENCY REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE 125 Cass Street, Prion. 484-L farms stock ranches timber lands COME IN AND LET US GET THE GREMLINS OUT OF YOUR CAR Don't take chancts on Winttr-Weather driving. Come in now for a thorough Winter-proof job, including the 4 important "musts". AIKIN SERVICE STATION Stephens & Moshtr Roseburg, Oregon 5 -7 luk:iAll 1 1; imtlMflTO J''Hi'!" ' IIIIU'J'JII'JII Gremlins are the wear and tear That plague your car for lack of care. They argue with you to delay'' """ To "put it off" another day. They say because you're cutting speed Of watchful care there is no need. And since you do not drive so far, They urge you to neglect your car. Of course, down in your heart you know That what they tell you isn't so. . For if you slack your vigilance You'll have to face the consequence. Today when new cars can't be bought You must protect the one you've got. Give it the very best of care, To counteract the wear and tear. Get "Winter-proof" protection now . Your Mobil Man will tell you how. IMsl yMf Vr-4 . Wlv give your car Winier- WITH THESE 4 "MUSTS" PROTECTION y rA Rcpace 9 ortect I V eP I t,anV c .. 1 t 1 ABOUT HIS WINTER-PROOF "MUSTS" Mobilgas When that chill hitsf you (and It won't be long now) remember thisi Your car will be feeling it too. With winter weather ahead now's a good time to prepare your car for winter driving.with these four necessary services. They're just about the minimum protection you must give your automobile at this time. That's why we call 'em the 4 "Musts." Why not spend a few dollars now and save trouble and greater expense later? Take a few minutes ond tolk over these 4 "Musts" with your Mobilgas deoler. Suggestion i Don't put it off I GREMLIN CUT-OUTS Go to your Mobilgas dealer for cut-outs of the cute little Gremlins in attractive colon. Eight in the series and all FREE while they last. The children will love them -so will you. 1MB .. - J "- ---a-t I