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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (April 17, 1926)
TX GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER a Tninwiuui'"wpTffi Highway and Auto Dope Saturday, April 17f 192a zaa rnca-- . - - L" "ii ii .-ti ii p Tt - OVERLAND SIX , "An examination of the general dimensions of the cars now being , offered In the light six field show that the Overland six has tho long est wheelbase, the greatest amount of room in the body and a greater usuble amount of horse power from the motor than Is .found In any other car in its price class." says Gottlngs and Hanks, local dealers. ; "It most nearly meets the di mensional requirements of the full five-passenger sedan and on this basis has found a general public acceptanco which has out rival led anything elso in the field. "In Us first year it stepped to second place In sales volume among all light sixes and tho per centage increase being registered this year is greater than thut being shown by any other light six on tho markot. x 1 "With a cum pact power plant assembly, tho additional wheel base of this car has been employed to give a . surprising amount of leg room both for tho driver and for the occupants of the rear seat. "This has naturally Increased the amount of room Inside tho body and occupants find It con venient and comfortable to carry baggage inside tho car when going on long trips rather than to ex pose it to tht dust and dirt which are certain if It is carried on the TIRES! TIRES! NO SACRIFICE IN QUALITY TO MEET PRICE COMPETITION. All C. T. C. Cords and Balloons are made of the best materials and by the most skilled craftsmen obtainable,' thereby guaranteeing' the tire user more miles per dollar than from tires built for price only. . , . MR. TIRE USER, what are, you going to do with those ' tires on, your car that are getting worn, and causing you trouble? Bettor come in and trade them on a new set of C. T. C and enjoy motoring. We make liberal allowances. - : - V COMPARE THESE VALUES! ' (Fully guaranteed) 30x3 Fabric .....$ 7.90 30x3 Vi Regular size Cord .........$ 9.75 , i 30x3 Vi Oversize Cord ....... $10.50 , 32x4 S. S. Cord $17.50 ' 33x4 S. S. Cord ...J...... ....$18.25 La Grande Tire Shop Successors to Oregon Tire & Battery Co. ' GUARANTEED VULCANIZING , Phone 638-W. 1517 Adams Ave. LITTLE HOUSEHOLD DRAMAS AfcxeY. BuTirucos? NtX OVEB TfiREE BlUQM SOLl-MZS To eUN7AlN3S FOfc A"M2AH ? r r. u Youa AuitwoBiLes acb COSWQ TtXJ FOUClEENBlLL0J V DUCrC5AfeA Ihs noThin; m gup To 4 . Bay iT " ItLf) DUCKS aa J outside. ' ' "The usable horse power Is the result of the low . swung motor which gives tho closest approxima tion to a straight lino dtivo yet achieved in any light six." Tho automobile steering gear is very much Imposed Upon. It is blamed for almost everything that happens. The caution of most- automobile NASH 110 II E GIVEN 'the T.uiiRtlon Corporation, reports that the truck has . earned a per manent pi ii co in the Mint National "cast," Its maneuverability, econ omy anil ability to pull heavy touds of "props" and scenery, over all sorts or roads huve niado tho ve hicle Invaluable to tho movie concern. The Nash Motors company to day reported that for tho first drivers is about dead from lack of " ..... ...,ina '"y ----- --JLU,!MK in u uimi iiiuiiuia l'uiiiiik exercise. 'Autonioblle-tar' m inroads so tho taxpayers can put down more roads for iMUomoblh'H to tear up. jbr Economical Transportation Many producing concorns In and around Hollywood maintain fleets of Chevrolet, cars for emergency Motion pictures. have been placed on a highly effl- mjl S . . - ' II - .1 Iicliveriir H V . THE AT AX SIX 4-DOOR SEDAN ' Full fatt-(tid lubrication, 7-bering crankshaft, 6-brarin camihaft. 4-whecl brake., fuU balloon tire., 5 due wheel., new Mallard Green 6nih,tew Vclour upholstery, automatic windihield wlpr,dom light, cowl veutilaror and cowl light.. Just drive the Ajax Six one mile --or 100 and you'll experience a quality of performance never known before in the $1000 field. La Grande Nash Co. . . Coach Dlle Now Here Ai l.o.b. Flint, MUkiMan I Touring 5IO Roadster 510 Corne 645 ' Sedan . 735 Landau 75 Vl Ton Truck TtAjr Ton Truck prA (Ctuiai t50 FVieu . .. 6. tUnt, Mii,oii yt has the Quality features1 of liMi-prked cw - Think of buying for only $645 a beautiful Fisher body closed car, finished in beautiful colors of lasting Duco and offering such quality features as 3-speed transmission, balloon tires, Alcmite lubrication, oil and water pumps, and Remy electric starting, lighting and ignition! Come in! Learn how little it now costs to own and drive a quality closed car fcf modern design. Blue Mountain Garage M. A. HARRISON, Mgr. Opposite I'ostoffica iUALITY AT LOW COST uuruury jyzu, uuor uonuci- -ipnt IiiihIh. Irniliirllnn mid nnnra. Ing oxpensos of niunufnciui lnff, in- llton coat8 urc fBUred UB ci0aly In I Uiriauo"' w'inK, ttnam,0 (Ma Df flicltcrs u they are, In uuiiiiumuuiiuii, Mini proviuinif lor Iiny othor llnu of buBinoas. iuitii uuuo, unu Bin i y ii nil it'ui'rui income taxt-H. the not consolldutud fncomn for The Nauh Motors com pany nnd Its subsidiary, tho Ajax I Motors company, amounted to $4,- I:t7,5ix.l0. as compared to J3,o;tft, yz.y-' ror tho sumo period a year uko, A. Ii. Trachsel reports. In commenting on thu condition of the Nush and Ajax companies and thu busLncHS outlook, I'resi dent C, W. Nash said, "wo regard tho earning record of tho initial quarter as satisfactory although H is a fact thut we wore unable to manufacture all the cars for which we had orders due to changes made In design and certain physical re arrangements in the plants. "At no ttline in our history nasi our product been In higher esteem by buyers and the demand is con tinuing to tax our production ro sourHes despite Increased munut'uu turing facilities. Highest Throe Wivks Iteports on retail deliveries of ears received during the past three weeks from our distributor points including the major cities of the country show that they wore tho biggest three weeks in consecutive order we have ever had since the , company was rounded. "At the sanio time during these three weeks used cur sales at theso points were the largest ever achiev ed in our history and slocks 'of used cars declined ppr cent, providing additional proof that consumer buying Is Increasing rap idly. "In so far as the future is con cerned I can see nothing except conditions of good business which justify an attltudo of sound and healthy optimism on tho part of men in nearly all lines of com merce and Industry. "With regard to Nah and Ajax sales, we expect even bigger busi ness during the coming months than we have ever had in any sim ilar period." A. R. Trachsel 1302 Jefferson Ave. IT Is The e Time 1 I The Priced CHEVROLETS ARE USED BY MOTION . PICTURE ACTORS OAKLAND, Cal. Apr. 17. A lit- j ov;r a yi'ar ago Hurry J.anKrlon I was IrudKlna; arouml tho moving picture Ioih of Hollywood looking for oiid luugh-niaklng Jobs or what Jiail they? Today, tho come dian heads his own production cor poration and Is rated as one of tho best mirth-men on tho screen. Such is the course of fortune. ; Lnngdon is a motor car fancier. 1 When not behind a cusiurd pie, lie' is behind a steering wheel, Hliortly alter the funster signed Willi Klrsl' National Tor his first feature-! Iinigth comedy, a Chevrolet truck' was purchased for tho purpose or carrying studio equipment to var ious "locations:" 11 Is not unusual to sen the pale face of Iungdon . peering through, the. truck's wind-! Khletil US he "herrli." tlin vehlele over the deserts and mountains of Southern California from sceno to scene. I Muuugur William H. Jeuuer, of The mbtoring season is here every day, every evening you are going to want to enjoy the pleasure and freedom that your, car makes possible. , , . From past experience you know the inconvenience and discomfort of running on doubtful tires tires that you are afraid will blow out at any minute poor tires that take all the joy out of driving. ' ' There's no excuse for your taking such chances now with prices on high-grade GUAR ANTEED .Tires as low as they are at Playle's. Every tire is fully guaranteed, every tire will 'give the mileage that is satisfactory to you and in proportion to every dollar you spend or we make it goodi , , Complete facilities for the best tire service to be had arc yours at our two stations. Your tires brought up to proper pressure whenever you request it prompt, efficient service. Fewer Dollars, More Miles When You Buy Fisk Quality At These Prices 30x3'$ Regular Fisk Premier Cord..$i0.70 30x3'$ Oversize Fink Premier Cord.. 12.00 ? Standard Fisk Cord.........:. .13.30 Standard Fisk Cord... ...15.55 32x4 Fisk Premier Cord.................. 19.80 ? ' Standard Fisk Cord. ......... 27.(50 Other Sizes at Proportionate Prices. 1 ', At the Highway Service Station we are selling Rebuilt 30x3 V Cords at $6.45 PLAYOE OIL COMPANY TEXACO GAS AND GOLDEN TEXACO OIL "Playle's Superior Service Is as Near as Your Telephone" 7 V- lit