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Saturday, May 2, 1925. THE LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER PAGE NINE Highway und Auto Dope LAV mmmmmm V.VVi o.'i''7.-X'T'.? f7tJ7fn Traffic and Tourist News TOMOBI k I H j 7 IL fl I I i I I 1 i I 1 4 a! iSI m m M 0 a 1 Car feps Fishing . is ill-: upihini: of tin fiishintr un-l camping st iisou b r 1 n X a out lnnri' than ww tin value tif the i.ioror tar u.h an aid to tlu ViinUioncr. The uutomo Itilc Is now ulmu.vt as iinpor- Ulllt to the S'.KOtW or the flBll- 1K trip h I!'' tat-Ult! itself. Allhoiisli in u u y of the Htmima are still IiIkIi uml ninthly n nuiiJuM- of th smal ler tmut creelvs have clear -d MSV to l r I n s Home nice RfcXj" V cntchea In the car. !$k$t'S I iV J Tho ,ur,l,'st Ktreanm muWteV 'J ' J" nre the ones In the lowr 'iiSSSK ' ' ' drainaw bain. One tthould m 1 yjlH (i, v vv . niai ivey in keep In mind when deciding upon a placr to t;o t'",t the lower down a stream is on u linger rivera the sooner it c I ea is u p as u rem-ra I thin Thus, tiprintf creek, ueroas tho river from what is called West'n or Wade's ranch. Is uh ually the earliest si ream atonx Hie Ctandt! I ton tie river and us the season piotfreKseH, the Kootl fishiiiK also moves Kiad ualty up the stream. The road up the liver is rough but p4t3Jialle at the pre.-ient time, aet-ordiiifr to John Walden. county game warden who made the trip to Hlarhey this week on official INTRODUCES GRAHAM TRUCK Dodge rower Plant Util-n! lzeu in Construction or Truck Shown Here by L. C. Smith. 'oluta and I leaver t reeks are still ehiKed lo f shcrmen and violations are punishalile by a combined fine und imprisonment at the pleasure of the judge. Mr. Walden Muted, this week, that from his observation Mill creek near Kunimervf llel Ludd creek and Jordan and Whiskey creek up the Grande konde river are at the present time in the best condition for fish ins All of there streams ar iuitc close to I.a Grande and may be readied in the car In a comparatively short time. !add (re;k is seven miles east on paved highway for the most part. Mill creek flows across the meadows near Summervllle about 12 miles northeast of the city and Whiskey creek is about il miles up tho river with Jordan creek a mile further on Karly catches so fur this season have been made for the most part in the Wallowa river dls'.rlct for the reason that many of tlu fishermen are of the opinion that the fish ladder at l'erry has not tfiveu the trout u chance to get up to the higher river streams Indian creek, luur Klgln. where large si eel heads are e.vight very early in the season has been a little high for fishing mmi recently but should be Mood soon. The ruins of n week nt;o delayed the fishing season in many of the streams but this excess of water has bcii drained off for the most purl until the creeks are again riowing from I heir icguiur sources 1 Ittibe ZwcilVi and Nate Zwelfel recently brought In nice messes of fish from the south fork of t he Wallowa ricr near Lostine, L 1 miles rrom La. Grande. At this time of year It is necessary lo travel far up the creek in order to gel ahove the flood water. i;.-ar creek near the own of Wallow a is a favorite fishing 'stream later in 1 hi:, JHeusyi) . lm n at pn sent rather high. However, by going up will". in a' H w miles of the source one may have good luc Kat (his time The macadamized road to the hoad of the Wallowa lake makes the Wallowa river and trib ilarles for the most part easily ac cessible to Hie one-day fisherman. Ail example of this was fur nished on tlie first day of Hie s-'on by the Zweifels. just men tioned, who returned to Ut Grande from the Wallowa river with a mess of fish bvfoiv noun of the opening day. Kef erring again to the early 'catches displayed here, the ex traordinary mess of Uainbow trout brought In by Oct or Woodell on April 15 w as a sin prise to many. These fish were caught in Catherine creek. Ifi miles east of Ihu city. Calherin- rreek Is still high but the water Is not very muddy. The location of the state fish hatchery on the banks oT Catherine creek is an important factor, for the til ream is Hi us well slocked at all times. Tin first of Hie Graham Itroth ers trucks with the I lodge power plant was Introduced this week by 1,. C. Hmith. The truck Is furnished with complelo pneumatic tire equipment . The equipment on the truck In- j elude uu express body, cab. bump I it and other accessories. The cub ! Is entirely enclosed for the cum . fort of the driver The Graham Urothers truck util izes the regular motor, radiator, j hood and In fact practically the en ! tire front end of the standard I Hodge ltrotlwrn cars of proven de ' pendabillty. I To this has boen add d a heavy channel steel frame, heavy duty type axle and spiral, bevel g'"r de sign, heuvy rear sprint; and strong er rear wheels, 1 Official figures frun lMroit for the first Miuirter of l9Zt nhow that Graham Hrolhers rank first In the world In the production and nab ! of Wj ton trucks. I In the 1 ton end life tmi truck I Ileitis combined they were surpasa jed In volume only by Kord. "Th I information may be surprising to j the general public, bid not to u. 'nor lo those who are familiar with I the performance ol Graham Uroth ers Trucks and with their rapid ascendancy in the industry during the last three years. "Their advance has been without i ostentation. Tlu re lias been no j jbluro of trumpets, no exaggerated claims. It has neen a bhmm. wholesome growth, based entirely upon the truck's performance." Less than three years ur Gra- j ham Urothers wire in twentieth; 'position. Now they are inunuruc-1 jturlng trucks at the rale of over ion a day. marketing their entire.! output, through Hodge Hrnlhum Healers. This sales mid service ad vantage of a strong dealer organi zation, combined with the excep Ithiiial merit of the truck Hsrli. is regarded aa one of the chief rea sons for the rapid advance to lead ership. Hodge lb other Healers everywhere lire highly regarded and their Hervice Hirililh'S are unl- luurinly above the uvernge. HitvIc is an cxceemiiKiy nupui ... i. iii.. niieratioii of u truck and STANDARD OIL OPERATES LARGE FLEET OF TRUCKS Increase In the buy loess of the standard till company in this vicin ity has necessitated the addition of a number of new units to tho ileet of vehicles which serves the Inter- In I'nion coun- thW week. During the current aeusou five m w trucks have been added to the company equipment making a to tal of tt trucks und cars now ope rated by the Htandard Oil company in thla county. A new Kord truck was recently put' In operation In li Grande en larging the total at work In this city to three trucks and two cars. I'ulon and Imbler each received one truck additional raising the to tal to t wo trucks In each town. 1 tot It cities were formerly served by what was called a convertible truck, which could be changed from u regqlar truck to a tank wagon by, the use of an auxiliary body. Now both Imbler and I'n ion have a tank truck and a stake truck, or will have next week when the two new ones ure put in ope ration at Imbler. Klgin also hui a truck to servo that city. I ADDED TO TRACTOR Bf EQUIPMENT OPEN HOUSE AT QUIT'S Oakland Factory to En tertain Many Visitors with Details of Motor Car Manufacture on Guest Day. 7 SPEED CAPS HUMAN BEINGS OAKLAND. Cal. 1'lans for Hie celebration by several thousand lu te rested bay ciiles industrial boost ers of I Hirant day. a week from today, have been entered Into act ively by civic officials of Oakland as well us executives of the Durant Motor company of California plant in Oakland. Sunday afternoon. .May 10, lias been yet aside to show the con struction of modern automobiles to thousands of people who, because of regular week-day duties, are un able to make u. vi;at to the Im mense Huiunt plant in tho course of regular car production. The Sunday afternoon production is a ynri iinr, Throughout the afternoon, hun dreds of Star and lmra.nl curs will be on the course of production In various departments of the factory. ami for Hie benefit of plant visit Track Laying Device for Fordson Introduced by -the W. C. Perkins Mot or Company, A device lo convert the regular Kordson into n tractor'of the cat erpillar type was Introduced to the -trade (his week by the W. C Cerk- ins Motor company. The Kuller Crawler attachment, us the accessory Is called, has met with much approval among the valley farmers to whom it has b'en demonstrated by Walter J. Htrtnghuiu of the 1'erkins Motor company. The crawler makes the regular Kordson a two ton traclor and gives j it an abundance of power due to a slightly lower gear . ratio and the Improved traction afforded by the caterpillar tpe track. The apparatus Itself constats principally of an endless track at tachment und special wheels lo which it Is geared thus giving the Kordson a grip on the ground under all conditions. The first demonstration look place turt Monday under the mi prrvifilon of L. D. l.euhinan. man ager of the Portland branch of I he Trackson Kull Cra-wler com pany by whom the nllachnient Is manufactured. On this occasion the Kordson pulled out a Hi-ton steum roller si nek In the mini near the Mount Kmlty Timber company mill. The demonstration showed the great pulling; power of fho Kordson with Lite Trackson equipment. Mr. Ftriniihaui i,aw been busy the 'remainder of this week demon strating the appliance tinder actual farm conditions und on the high way equipment. I lemonsi rations were given on farms at Summervllle ami Imbler. In these demonstrations the Kord son pulled three bottom plows on a 14-Inch cut with ease. The power of the Trackson ap paratus on the Kordson was also effectively shown in a trial upon the highway pulling drags and other equipment used in road work Officers have Own Code of Conduct and Gener ally Accepted Rules to Apply to Traffic Violations. The average motorist usually pictures Hie speed cop ns a mmi who deviden his attention to Im posing on the constitutional right of every American citizen to the "pursuit of happiness." Despite the fact that these same motorists are pursuing their happtnetts at what the law terms an excessive rate -of speed, at the time of their arrest most of them are highly Indignant when the tiviffic man hands them a ticket with a notice to appear betoro tho Judg Tho traffic men are for tho most part human after all. The majority frowned upon by most of the men. It Is considered quite proper to employ any sort of an old rattle trap in the hone that the motorola will pass by them at a high rut of J speed without giving them more than a Blauco, J. II. Gordon of the state force. who has sent many violators o( the speed law before Judge Ilrady and former judge of the justice court. Arthur WlllkimH, had a very suc cessful summer two years ago driv ing1 a dilapidated looking Kord touring car. BALLOON TIRES CLAIMED IDEAL FOR BUICK CARS After some llttlo amount ofexper-? itneiit Into the matter of tho most;, practical and economical tires fur the Butck cars they handle, Jen-, nings and tihumate are recommend ing General Tires In either ftlx ply balloons or regular sizo low pres sure cords. ; The General vix ply bolloon tires This vehicle appeared in the lust ,7 7 V ' . , 7 stages or disrepuir to the casual glance but it was really capable of getting out and moving along t a rate of speed considerably above Ilo miles an hour. Tho motorists approaching this Hort of a car naturally did not think that a speed cop would drive such a Jimk ptle and so went right on pant without a thought of slow ing down. Gordon then picked them up by tho time honored tor tolso nnd hare method by simply following them until they slowed down to go through some smvill town, Tho average traffic officer will not arrest a mun going slightly above the prescribed 3 it miles on un open roud. As a general thing of them are home und fumlly men. i the only time a man In arrested for six ply tire combines all the tid- vantages of the balloon tire with the right, strength to carry the load and reduces puncture risk about 'JO per cent. General's mastery of Internal friction enabled this company to produce, five yearn ugo, the first low pressure cord tire ever put on the market and today that samo outstanding long experience has enabled tt to produco the success ful six ply balloon cord. Either the regular size, or six ply balloon tires aro suitable for Butck cars, according to Jennings and Shumate. These tires are said to combine long mileage with the easy riding quality of low pressure tins. IjiisiiHBs nu n urc not slow to 'i'-rs, rvrry ilrpiirlminl nf Ihr fiic Jiri'rmlt! Illli H(ivaiu.t;. ui ii... Kiimini. pints tiiHluntly HKilluliU- when mi-tli 'l. liniliiilil iiroim'ra u. Irihuti! their rapid iiiIvuiiul' to the rollowiiiB four ruinous: 1. liistini't price ulv:illUis;e. i-ronauiiued mnillly uilvun- tuce. il. limine Itrotliern ellKllle. 4. Kulialiintiiil ehimieler or limine Urothers denier oreiinlznlloli. "1'ulilirullon of this lliroriiiiilloll rcKunllnB Graham Hrolhers first plme In the Inilus-try. Is mom il wholly l- the l"li'r ,lmt ,rl""k Imyers ure entitled to know the tr.-n.l or the times. With tin- fuels hefore them, few wouhl eonshler liiivlnu- other ciiulpmenl without first ileteriiilnini; the reusons tor (j,.l, HrolheiH nn'l'l nlvn There Is No Substitute For- Expert Workmanship WliHi you want nuuhinc work done vour automobile rngbic rebuilt and cylinders rej-round - there's no liair-way method to accomplish' the job. It's cither right and worth the money you spend, or it's wrong nnd eventually a total loss. There's no substitute lor expert workmanship. The man 'smicmsing the job must know what to do and how to do it -a knowledge : that comes only after years of training, study and experience. The equipment used must be complete, high-grade, and accurate to the minute fraction of an inch. A "Leighton job" insures that character of fine workman ship. And with it goes a devotion lo service that is unsurpassed and of tremendous value. Legion's Welding & Machine Works . . tin., t.i iliitr Ltibli'ti l" It." "I'" kiiom; MAIN 1A1 lory will be kept running full bla.sl while the afternoon visiting program Is on. The hour to wel come the visitors ha3 been set from 1 to ft:3i o'clock. The day will be a big one in the history of I he California I mrant company. It is expected that hun dreds of out or town dealers, their friends, and a number of owners will be in caravans that will make a pilgrimage to the factory, and plans are being laid for their en- tertainment. Invitations have -been sent to all city officials, to the various pub lic and commercial schools, and all oi g.mlzst ions I til crested in mech anics and in l he development of east bay Industry, to attend the Hurant celebi ation. Ample und safe p.irkiug space la provided at. the factory, which can easily be rejjehed by all roads ,til and out of Kant. Oakland. Includ ing the two main arterit-s of lra- .((! ki:ash.. Why the Joneses bought the car they did: llecause the salesman: Laughed at Mr. Jonas' jokes. Told Mrs. Jones she couldn't have a daughter that old. Told Susie Jones she looked like Mary I'lckford. Told Willie Jones lie had build like Hcmpsey. Said the Jones baby took after both parents. And only smiled when the Jones pup nipped him. Ad lab. bay are enthusiastic over the plans for Hurant day. It has long been the desire tot bave peaple Inti mately acquainted with the Hurant plant, onft of the greatest single in dustrial factories on the entire Pa cific coast. lb-cause of I he fact that It Is a Sunday afternoon, lit erally thomiunds are expected lo visit the plant, and ofrtLials advise the throngs to "come early and ix old the rush." The big Hurant and Slur factory in Oakland Is engaged at the pres- nt time in capacity production umhitioua, with a generally accept- d code of ethics like members of any other profession and they tune a sense of humor like anyone Is:. of course the means of catching the speeders ure many and devious but it is now generally considered unethical lo bait a driver, that Is attempt to get him In u race by passing him at a faster rale of speed and then slowing down. Kor another thing speed trips are now going less than 4u miles an hour Is! MANUFACTURE OF when he passes another car or cars under dangerous circumstances. However this Is not a fixed rule by any means und tho motorist should not feel himself t einpt at any time above tho 8 a mile limit. Many and varied are the exciftr-a given tho officer by the motorist when caught speeding. The major ity of drivers either blame the good roads and comparatively light traf fic on the highways or diKcNitm uny knowledge whatever of the rate of speed at which they weru travelling. FORI) PRODUCTS TO BE SHOWN in l oin; you KTAICT. It may save yoi a lot of trou ble tomorrow morning to raise the hood a moment before you try to crank the engine and HcH whether the air vent In I he hot nlr stove to tho carburetor Is tightly closed. Vibration often serves to loosen t hese air vent ft until they are partly open, lesults In allowing a Mill John Iternard, carrying pictures and equipment fur allowing films of Kord products und activities, will arrive here tomorrow to glvo ti series of exhibitions In various cltbs In this locality. Mr. Hernard U scheduled for tt showing In Cove Monday evening nnd at other points In tho valley the remainder o the week. The Worn picture program will show the various Kord products in process of manufacture, scenes of the plants, stunts and achievements of Kurd cars umP many other top ics of Interest. I'lltST l'AVKl) KUAI The first paved road in the t'nl led States Is In Alexandria. Va. Tho Ktoiies used wcrp brought us ballast This i in ships from Kurope, and wero too laid by llettslini' prisoners during much cold air to reach Ihe cur-j tho years of tlm American llevolu buretor after you stop using thelllon. The old pavement is bordered, clinker a stall, In olhei words. by rows of shade trees. r X.. 5- I i fic. lOast I'ourteent h street and theinnd the extra production that tho Foothill boulevard. (.Sunday afternoon program will call ' (ittides stationed throughout theforwill not dispbtute Star and Hu j plant will keep people on the right, j rant dealers,' as many orders are 'track in the dense maze of mech- uwaiUng delivery at the f.ictory. I.iiihal opeiatioti, siiid will also servel The program next Sunday alter j to explain t he different functions j noon presents an opportunity for i of various operations incidental to many to gel Intimately acquainted (the building of Star and Hurant with actual production practice. cars from painting end uphotster- th.it they hear so much about, but ling to the linal HHeiuhly line. Not .'seldom a-'tually s'e or learn thetu j one detail of the e.ir construction sHves. and incidentally, greatly en I will be overlooked. llnrKe their education on modern in 1 ofloctals fif the Hurant fact ory ' dusl rial practice and the wizardry land industrial leader of the ens of ipcintily car product bin. For Better Service We aro now equipped to grease your car throughout. Our liigh-pimsure grease gun will force tho lubricant to every vilal point. CRANK CASH SKRVICK TRANSMISSION AND DIFFKKKNTIAL SliKVK'E COMPLETE CHASSIS LUBRICATION La Grande Filling Station Wins by Fair Dealing. J. F. Ilcasly, Prop. ? f t f ? T T T t f T t r t f f f IHI W.V-HIMi'l'O.N A I. Motoring In Comfort The right kind of Luggage has a lot to do with the comfort and pleasure you get out of a motor trip. Motor trunks that kee.j) out dust and wet, convenient in size, and liuilt to stand the gaff that a motor trip means we .have them now for your inspec tion. Also Lags, Traveling Cases, etc. everything in leather or canvas, at economical prices you'll like. "Snyder & McKeiinon Harness Saddles - Tires - Top Repairs Like Buying Fire Insurance You should he as much interested in buying protection with your gas and oil iys you arc when you buy a fire insurance policy. Your motor is valuable property worth protecting. And Veltex provides that protection. You can always get Vcltcv Service and' You can buy VELTEX at these stations La Grande La (irandc Filling Station Square Deal Filling Station Auto Electric Service Co. Oregon Tire and Uattciy Co. ' L. C. Smith Dodge Caragc Jennings & Shumate, Buick (Jar. Orchard Filling Station Elgin E. F. Hug & Co. Summerville J. J. Wagner Union Oregon Trail Garage Rex (Iambic Lrown's Garage Cove W. F. Urcshcars Leonard Towle Imbler Andrews Uros. A. Page & Son Alieel Bryant & Bryant J. Rossen FLETCHER OIL COMPANY T. It. MAXWELL Mgr. A HOME COMPANY i
