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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (March 10, 1917)
SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1917 LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER PAGE FIVE MOTOR-AND AUTD HOTES . 'Can you imagine an object two thousandths of an inch in thickness less than one-half the width of a hu man hair? It isn't very likely that you can mea sure, much less see an object of such minute proportions, unless you are .-nniiwri with micrometer or micro Yet the .cylinders of automobile motors are subjected to such rigorous -inspections in some manufactories that a variance of two-thousandths of .an inch is sufficient cause for the re jection of the cylinder under examina tion. All Willys-Overland motors are test ed by "go" and "no go" gauges. The "go' gauge which allows for one-thousandth of an inch clearance, makes sure that the cylnder is not too . tight for the piston. The "no go" gauge, one- thousandth of an inch larg er than the bore of the cylinder is t,ed to make sure that it isn't too large, for should that plug fit into the .cylinder l't'-pu'd be promtly rejected. However, rejections IS00 hil? Cause re few and far between, because of the accuracy of the manufacturing op erations through which the cylinder -has passed. ... tions will get better with the coming of better weather. Last year at this time w were getting machines thru in ten days regularly and could always depend on not more than two weeks. "With the coming of spring we have no doubt but that it will bs impossible to keep a stock of machines in Port land for they will be drawn out fast er than the factory can supply them. This will make it necessr.ry to draw from the factory with its attendant delays. "To overcome this condition as far as possible we have placed orders for a number of machines to be shipped to us at once, for others to be shipped us at intervals of a week apart and are also placing all orders received, with the factory for immediate shipment so that they will be sure to be on hand when wanted. All buyers are urged to make up their minds at the earliest possible mament or they are very liable to be dissapointed when they do make it up."' WILIYS OFFERS U. S, OVERLAND ALLIED PLANTS In Telegram President Wilson Re ceives Assurance of Iyal Support From Automobile Manufacturer No Strings Kept on Offer, . Toledo, 0., March 10 John N. Willys, automobile manufacturer of this city, has telegraphed to President Wilson pledging his support in the present crisis, and offering to the government the use of his immense plant at Toledo, and its. subsidiary plants, as well as the plants of his allied companies, if their facilities are needed in connection with the pending diffeulty or later eventualties, The Toledo factory controlled by 'Mr. Willys is one of the very large individual plants of this country, oc cupying 103 aores of floor space and employing approximately 18,000 men. ' Jwenty thousand men are said to be John E, ArkJersfii! hts Installed an employed in the subsidiary and allied I fiL E GOODYEAR SERVICE STATION exhibition tire rack in the 6ffioe at the Leighton gArage. A miniature show room is a new feature in the Leighton garage. Early indications point to a very rA xrice ibiiivuEKfiil ooAann fnr Isi firmida mo- I I''AI)S AM) FANCIES torcycle dealers according to Chase Bohnenkamp, local agent for the pop ular Harley-Davidson machine Up to March 5th Mr. Bohnenkamp has sold 11 of the new models and had also cleaned up nearly all of his used piuchines. When the weather condi tions are considered this is a record of which to be proud. At this time lust year he had sold but four mach ines although the weather last year .t this time was favorable for the use and sale cf motorcycles. The new motors sold this year are toot all for La Grande riders. About kalf of them have been purchased by rider of Imbler, Summerville, Elgin and other adjacent towns. In fact it looks like motorcycles are gaining fav- or very fast with those living in near and neighboring towns. FOR THE MOTORIST Smart extra coats are shown in a hu ge number of models. One, of yel lowish tan Bolivia cloth, has a full raglan back with a double breasted front, with four inch waist gathered at either side and belted with a but toned strap. The sleeves have deep cuffs with ruffles of the cloth finish ing the tops. The collar is a convert ible model, and the coat is lined with wine colored satin. At the bottom of the front there are two three-inch wooden buttons with cord loops. An other coat is of the new plaid twilled gabardine. The plaid is black, white, green and a red line making an over plaid. The model is a pleated rag Ian with a wide girdle belt. Willys properties. Th0 telegram to the president read as follows! "You have my slncore fijld loyal support and cO-dpA-ation in the pres ent crisis. On behalf of the Willys Overland company and its subsidiary 'and allied companies, including the companies controlled by me, I desire to extend to you their various plants 'and organizations for the use of the government if needed." Sweater suits are an innovation in the sport suit class. The skirt, many of them side pleated or kilted, are made of khaki kool silk. The sweater is chosen in the ground color of the silk and is finished with collar, cuffs and sash of the silk, The hat is chos- "Order now'' is the slogan of the mo torcycle dealers as well as the auto dealers. With freight congestion, car Juoitage and various other conditions 11 combining to make it difficult to secure stock and with the big spring rush just ahead, local dealers predict a bier shortage in machines. Many buy- " V .. ,, . U' IUU Oim. AUtliil U". own. MJ.,-w ,i . n " re are protecting tnemseives as iai jn gol and m.ist bag white Sedan A closed car seating four ,r. possible bv anticipating their needs I ... ,. ... - ..... I SIl K. fcllllia me WUIII W1L1I UlC .wa- , w. ........... Coupelet Seats two or three. It has a folding top and full-height doors with disappearing panels of glass. Coupe An inside-operated, in closed car seating two or three. A fourth seat facing backward is some times added. Convertible Coupe A roadster provided with a detachable cojpe top. Clover Leaf An open car seating three or four. The rear seat is close to the divided front seat and entrance is only through doors in front of the front seat. Touring Car An open car seating four or more, with direct entrance to tonneau. Salon Touring Car A touring car with passage between front seats, with or without separate entrance to front seats. This is to announce that we will carry a complete line of the well known Goodyear fabric and cord tires at all times. en Of the same color as the sweat.' ' Convertible Touring Car A touring ar.d the brim and rimming are made car with folding top and disappearing nd placing their orders early out 'ttmeSi Some of the guits arc made of Iueu tnat many vrm , . w WQ()1 wjth fibn, sweaterSi wait during some of the finest wesks . , , f the motoring season. J Rubberized silk air pillows and hot . water bottles are touring conven- Thc average young man dues not..enee They come in smu)1 envelopes look at the purchase of u motorcycle !to n-h, jce bags come in the same its an investment yet that is thoy way . . , - , i. a n: Ja t , u oAf . . t OXteil WOI BS OUV. iuc uvm u.o that it. enables a young fellow to get elf the streets and out into the open country or to the side of his favorite, fishing stream, the purchase of a mo torcycle often helps a young man to save money. Most of the young fellows of the present day manage to spend most of teir wages as fast as they get it. To )uive a motorcycle presents an invest ment Uiat enables them to save money Vcrv convenient models, iu pigskin or in beaver leather in writing cases Are smVn for touring Use1, Thc cnsei! are flat vhen closed and oped rigM ard left, lii 6neside there are places for paper, postals and envelopes, and on the other sidf are other desk con venences. In t)i? middle are the blotter pad and the pons.' "WhiLo chiffon vi.ils. Jlrifli nnni. and .stenc it t the same time. When a stitched hems of colored' .ilk-.' arid achine is pougnt on easy payments black chiffon, with light colodd bor- .part of each month's check goes.to pay for the .machine ana soon it is an pum for. During his time the owner docs not greatly miss the" amount paid out, for his machine offe.s hftli new pleas ures instead of the old ones pn which . his money was formerly spent. When the machine is paid for it represents a nice cash value which would probab ly never have been saved in any other way. Another party to whom the motor- cycle often appeals to as an investment is the father of an ambitious young man who uses his father's car freely. Several fathers who have bought their sons motorcycles during the past sea- son say that they can see where it is paying for itself in the lessened ,ex .prnse of running their car. uers, are featured again for "Spring wear. Large polka dotted veils, lii?; dots being of beads, are popular but not very becoming, for they hang heavily and do not drape softly about the head. The gold and silver embro idered net veils are used over small velvet toques, but are not suitable for anything but limousine wear. The white Shetland, with the striped or Scotch plaid border, is very much used with the plain white or black sailor hat. Early spring will show a goodly sprinkling of black net parasols flow er trimmed in flat bouquet fashion, with hats to match. One very pretty example is of black with old blue forget-me-nots grouped in flat bunches about the size of a silver dollar. The hat, a high English turban, has a sat in band covered with a stiff scant Used Machines Sell Readily. A visit to the Harley Shop, head quarters for the Harley-Davidson mo- ruche of black net caught with bun- torcycle, shows that in spite of the ches of the flowers. ;prcsent unfavorable weather condi- ttions nearly all of the stock of used Other parasols are also making machines taken in during the winter their appearance and one little mod has already been disposed'of. Second cl is especially attractive. It has hand Harley-Davidson machines com- K-Sther handles and wrist ring and a mand a very ready market and it is frame with hinges so that one may ecldom one is on hand over a week, bend it in any position. The coyer 'This is largely accounted for by their jng is of Havana brown silk entirely -well known durability and the confi- covered with narrow fringed ruffles, dence the riders have in the mnehines. I For the woman who runs her own 'car black dogskin gloves with tan URGE ORDER OF MOTORCYCLES trimming are among the latest sug NOW. 1 gestions. In speaking of the difficulty of se-. curing machines, W. H. Bohnenkamp STYLES IN MOTOR CAR BODY company, the Harley-Davidson gents,! TYPES OFFICIALLY DEFINED say the following: "We are urging our j customers to place their orders with i What is the difference between a us now. At the present time we are coupe and a coupelet, a touring car able to get machines out of warehouse and a salon touring car? Hero it is, stock in Portland and are also able to with other body types and distinc gct prompt shipment from the factory tions officially determined recently by although this later method requires at the nomenclature division of the So least three weeks in transit. During ciety of Automobile Engineers: the winter months it has been taking Roadster An open car seating two us from a month to five weeks for a.tr three. It may have additional machine to reach us after leaving the ccats on running boards or in rear factory but we are hoping that condi-deck. Convertible Sedan A salon touring car provided with a detachment sedan top. - . ... Open Sedan A sedan so construc ted that the sides can be removed or stowed so as to leave the space en tirely clear from the glass front to the back. Limousine A touriug car seating three to five inside, with driver's scat outside, covered with a roof. Open Limousine A totil'Iilg car' with permanent standing top and dia appeiirliiff or Mmovaola glass sides Berline A limousine having the river's seat entirely enclosed. Brougham A limousine with nrt roof over the driver's seat. . Landaulet A closed car with fold ing top, seats for three or more inskie and driver's seat outside. . New GoOdVfttr Service Station. Motorists will 'be interested In the announcement of W, II. Bohnenkamp company that they hav'd just contract ed for a Goodyear service tatii for 1!)17. They expect to carry a full line of the popular Goodyear automobile, 'motorcycle and bicycle tires in stock at all times. Iri addition to this they have completed arrangements for in Stalling a large filling station in front of their store where motorists can ob tain gas, oil, water and air. Machin ery for a modarn air compressor has been ordered and will be installed im mediately on its arrival. Customers buying tires will be offered every convenience and service that can be obtained anywhere. Another feature will 'be to deliver tires to customers within a certain radius without charge. During tho auto how Hilton's gar age will care for its regular business though the auto show will occupy the building Thursday, Friday and Satur day. Cars will be stored in other gar ages and repair work will be cared for as usual. Patrons are Tequested to call the garage for information. Gives High Praise For The Velie Car A. Thomas, formerly of La Grande, but now of Buhl, Idaho, where is sup erintendent of thc sugar factory is an enthusiastic booster for the Velio car. Thc company which Mr. Thomas rep resents owns three Velie cars, "They have given such good service," says Mr. Thomas, "Oiat vho company has ordored five more cars and they arc coming on a special shipment. "The Velio is certainly the car to drive," said Mr. Thomas, "and you couldn't get me to drive any other. I certainly congratulate Mr, McCrary for getting the agency for such a fine car. Ik We will also be prepared to givd our customers the service that the Goodyear Service Station contract requires. Ask us about it at the show. D A Harley-Davidson Surprise -the New "Master 17" For 1917 the twin cylinder Harley-Davidson models have si new motor. We want you to see this new motor perform. A giant in power, this motor has the "jump," "punch," "getaway" and that extra burst of speed that will make It the talk of the trade. "Pep" is the one word which best describes its performance. Such snap has never been built into a motor before. Slowed down on a hill it will pull, and keep on pulling. We believe this motor will out run and outpull any other stock motor. We make this statement because the Harley-Davidson has won every big race of the past season, and each one of these con tests taught the Harley-Davidson engineers something new about motor performance, and all of this experience has been built into the 1917 twin motor. Come in and we will give you an opportunity to see this new mo tor perform. Find out for yourself what it will do on the hills let us take you out on the open road, and then see if you can find a stock motor anywhere that will stay with it W. H. BOHNENKAMP CO. See Us At The Show
