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Motoring News fet (gmtfe laigttttffl Wb&ttWt I Auto Section VOLUME XXV SECOND SECTION LA GRANDE, OREGON, SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 1927. NUMBER 154 FOREST HIGHWAY FUND RUNS HIGH HUDSON-ESSEX ANNOUNCES NEW LINE OF CARS ; Oregon's Share of Annu al Federal Appropria j . tion Totals $537,103 II r" wrtilil.iaffliWii1lafrlMrtilfllrff j; V :;gr - - -a Apportionment of the $7,500,000 v I road fuml fur the national forests k among I ho states fur the fiscal your lof has been announced by the forest service. United Slates depart- merit of agriculture. The fund Ik kpurl of the federal aid road bill. IKuur million five hundred thous and dollars wan authorized by cvn gross for tho forest highway fund which provides fitr the Kiirvey, con imructlon. and nialntpiiiincn i.f jest roads of primary Importance to plates and communities; and $3, 1000. 000 UK apportioned to the. d... jvelopmeut of roads in and adjoin- j Jug the national forests of primary pmportunce for the protection, ad (ministration, and utilisation of Die, latloiml forest h, and necessary fur j lhe use and development of the re- -fcources upon which communities' miihln the national fu re.il h are de- icndeut. Itecause of the more extensivo Lreas of national forest land in tho fcvest than In Die east, the greater Iiorlion of the funds has been at Hotlcd to western stales. Krom the lilgh wity fund ( u !i fot'iiiu wjih up liul'llunvd f ISXII. I4U: Jihilio $BII'J, , fjiil; Ori-min .17!I.K0 1 . tnl Mmitium SI03.I17. ArkuiiMia with S:1A72. . (iiul Vlruliiln Willi I7.2K7. mill Xi-iv j inmiiHiiirc- with JIil.437 welvml ihf hulk tit lh !... I I.. ' illf fHHtrtl Htlllt'tt. Alliulrtl M-nw til- ullpd S47:!.M7, and I'ol-ln Itlcu F "! 7. Of Ihi; rund.s fur forest ruud U'vcluimtfiit liluhu wlifl tt jipoi-lioji-mI f 3il.277: Oi'i'irim M7.l(i3i "nil .'iillfornlii IL'a,8:M. Ntw Jiulnp ihlre Willi I J, 82 1 wiih lilveii lliu rrtr;;s:; 1(urlng ar Going Out Low, Closed Mml Auto More Popular With Motorists .Above Im pictured tho new JCssex super-six coupe, which, "with the new Hudson KUper-tiix brougham, are new models recently annuiinced by jho Hud-ion-Kssex company. LKVIITS WILL ILL1M1NATK JtOAD NKW YOltK, Jan. 15 (Al A ufjjin obi lists who can afford a newt machine In 1H27 will take to the" roads In lotiff, low closed ears, set well down lo the tfrouful and equipped -with compact, powerful motors that can reel off the miles at almost any desired speed. This was the Indication seen In the latest models on display at the 271 h annual national automobile show. Three hundred models of 45 makes -of machines are con- 1, . . .) strueled almost without exception t, So far as British fushlons are ulong tlioau lines. concerned. j?1Hh wlllpe KUlsoiifuliu- ... The show, tin nnnual event which The udvaneo sprlnpr styleB ahou a fi"llB the ltotel with visitors from 'definite reaction utfalnst tho mas- nil pans of the world, also con- culine modes. talus 05 models of Jl makes of J MIHHOlfltr VALLKV. la.. Jan. !('( Ten 2ri0-eandlepower livhls are tiscd to Illuminate the principal JilKhway lending lu and out. of -Missouri Valley. H Th lights uro placed 40 feet Oparl and furnish motorists with (I well lighted highwuy as well as blaze the main road to the town. HOW'S YOUR OIL? Oil in your tar been changed lately? It is a wise policy to have it changed frequently in winter weather. Greater carbon accumulations alone make it necessary. TRY TODAY j trucks, indicating that automobile 1 express service during the yenr will he carried mostly In light and fns ! ler machines, built for good roads, j Touring On (oliiic Out. l-'ew radical depart ures' from j 1 ! 2 G models are noted. The lower ; ed center of gravity lit the pus j senger cars, long recognized by manufacturers, lias been aptMed this year because of the Inercus- ing use of the closed ear. The open or touring ear is almost u thing of Ihe past. the exhibits revealed, and some flrnis will ' adopt the policy of nuikhig the touring ear only on order of the buyer within tile next few years., ' ". In general, the makers have con fined themselves to the conserva tive single color and combination j of not more than Kvo tones. Among . the duo-lones, the cream and green t I and green and black predominate, , although some models have come ; forth in screaming and contrasting 'colors of greens, blues and , reds. l'iilMilllgs All -(Jitteii Almost without exception, how ever, Ihe outer metals nl" copper, brass and aluminum havejbeen p-rt I "en natural" and richly burnished, j a renctlon to earlier practice when automobiles glowed with trappings ' of brass and copper. Handles, locks, .window lifts and I Indicators are nearly all i.silver- i pliiled. im are Hghls. radiator caps j i and exterior furnishing.). The con- ' ventlonal inotonieier has given way j to fantastic and decorative orna- ! meats for the radiator cap sinii as' figures of Atlas with Ihe world on his shoulders, dogs. Hons, birds ami other figures, draped and undrap- Mi. Tin- 127 inm lilno Is rlrlily . ni 1l. I Inslili' Willi I'li'i l iilunrl liullli-l-H viuiily unil wrltinif I'lisi-s and oiiit Jiocki'ts fur Klovrs anil I inaKazlni'S. Tilt' dashboard lias la-- : i.nin.. ii IttiiilHIi-d nail tirltsllf ac-1 r Dignitaries Fly Before Onrushing Cars SMITH HOME FROM DODGE CONVENTION 5,000 Attend the Annual Dodge Meeting in De troit, Jan. 5, 6, 7 L. KmlOt, lKdgo dealer liens relumed home Thursday morning I from Detroit, Mich., where he at tended the annual meeting of lodge dealers from all ovor world, Kvery state In the United Hlates. Kurope, Asia. Afrleu. and Australia were represented among tho 6,000 persons In uttendimce at the con vention. The convention lasted for three days, Jan. G. G. and 7, and during that time tho Dodge factories were visited, und Dodge automobile shows attended besides the regular business of tho meet ing. More than 100 Dodge ears were on display at the auto show, showing tho various lines of ears, and tho different tests, which they undergo beforo leaving the fuetory. The policy of the Dodge com pany was outlined, and the changes made In Dodge cars during tho past year were explained, telling the reasons for the changes. It Is tho slogan of the Dodge com pany "Constantly Improved, but no yearly models," and points were brought out showing how and why the I odgc car has been made a little better each year. About half u million Dodge automobiles have been produced during the past year. It was announced during the convention. Air. Knrith went to Detroit on the special train, formed for tho Dodge dealers, In Voi'Hand. It re quired ' four und a half days to make Hie trip. Each person catno the route they desired homo. ! 1095 for only at the New Low Prices WASHINGTON1 Jan. IB CAP) The deliberate life in modern Washington Is confin ed almost alone to the senate chamber. Outside of the eap Itol building, tho city "steps on the gas." When the members of tho nation's deliberative body em erge onto the streets they must look sharply to escape the crush of traffic which seems to have over-taxed even tho once wide and confut'table uvea lies charted by J .'Knfunt To hurry things along, :t0 miles an hour now Is prescrlb . ed as Hie hpeed limit on some avenues where dignified statesmen once' railed at the recklessness of bicycle "scor chers" wiio frightened tho spick and span teams draw ing aristocratic ei 11) pages. II is no novelty to see the coat tails of u cabinet official flying In Hie wind as he at tempts to make a perilous street crossing, and secret ser vice men who guard President I'oolldgc jiiu.ut be alert when lie takes his customary strolls. Foot Warmers For 1926 Great Year For Automobile Industry in U. S. V'or tho twenty-ninth lime In Its. id. dory, (he automobile buslpews has established a new record year. Figures made public recently In the annual statistical sheet of Hie National Automobile chamber of commerce give a tola) production . of 4,-tKO.oeo motor vehicles for ltc'ii. with the wholesale value of The totals are slightly In advunco nUI! OVO' VV of I!) 'Jo when production was 4,-' 33fi.7a4 and the wholosalo value was 2,y77.!)04,8a3. . .,,.r.-.--i 1' 'J "" '. 1 Only three times In Its history has the motor Industry failed to j reach a new high total., .. On of these periods was In the war year el HUH, another In ll2l, and the third In HUM. liHTciihC tt Per Cenl The Increase of a per cenl over the total export figure of last your, the volume being fiSO.OtMi vehicles for IDi!7, Is regarded by the motor Industry as one of the mot signi ficant figures of the year. Tills total represents lii per cent of the business of the automobile fac tories, and it Is predicted thai IT per cent of produc tion will bo sold abroad within a few years. Closed ears continue to Increase in popularity, amounting to 74 per A PAIGE and a closed car, toowith all of Paige style, Paige beauty, Paige mechanical excellence- can now be purchased for only $1095, f. o. b. factory.' But this particular carthe Brougham on the 6-45 chassis is only one of the many Paige models upon which prices have just been sharply reduced. Always a good buy at their price Paige cars now represent sheer dollar-for-dollar values without equal in the industry. . , Only the prices are changed. You get the same smart and distinctive bodies with their two and thrse tone color combinations, striped recessed window panels and a wealth of charming interior appointments. You get a chassis with an even more powerful, speedier motor quicker acceleration, easier handling, and the perfect safety of Paige-Hydraulic 4-wheel brakes. There's no obligation come in or phone soon and we'll arrange for you to drive the Paige of your choice. 20 body types and color combinations in Sixes and Eights on four chassis of known mechanical excellence at fmces ranging from $1095 to $2795, . . o. b. factory. HARRIS F. FRENCH MOTOR CO. ; Open Evenings - ., : v .1414 Adams Ave. READ THE OBSERVER CLASSIFIED ADS cisi'ory with gasoline and motor r Traffic "officers at the new In heat Indicators Included on the . n,.(.tionK v.iiere the device is In use le.ard. ( otncidentnl locks are used almost entirely the transmission and Ignition ami others locking tne transmission ami i , wheel. 1 I In Knglaml there is one tele- riuinnes Vndor Mood imone to 21 inhabitants, eoninan d nl i.f liiliil dnsotiln the fact 1 VClt t IC (Jt t ICCVS tll,lt l,M,'B W1,H 1111 excellent trade in (roadsters and .other open models during the year. The volume of motor vehicle will be no more cold feet Tor ller- tuxes was $7;ir,'J''i,iM0. This is tin 1 raffle cops thbi winter If a rinse to the total expenditure for svstem of artificial hot water bags hluhwav construction anil iiialti- :it ul ri'i'l lnl iTHWt imiH fimts ireii- t iii:i net tliirinir (lie voiir ninrtt ji ' cral adoption. The scheme consists part of the billion dollars spent for of Installing electric, healing de- this purpose was financed by bond vices In Hie heavy glass-incased issues. safety islands upon which cops shipments of motor products stand during the day and which over the railroads likewise reached arc Illuminated from the Inside u new high total during the year. with red lights at- night. iThe number of freight carloads of lire ii i e jiM' o u mi cn a. i o-y some operating on my it ,s ,k Htun(nnk' on ton of a I warm s'.ove. automotive goods whs It.l liO.Oa'. ReulHtratlou' of t he vehicles lu t he Cutted States has retched a new high figure of S,330.U0 ac cording to a compilation based on reports from the various states. others would pay millions to. be able to give The important technical change Fletcher oaco First Independent in State. in Ihe 1!7 models are found most ly under the hood, tip dealers said. They consist of devices for filter- j Ing the oil and gasoline and for , cleaning the atr before allowed to 1 enter the motor. Quieter valve j opcratiou has been achieved through Hie more scientific design ; of cams: driving shafts have six ; and even' hearings instead of the usual three or four, and much : heavier than usual. Other parts of j the motor, such as cylinder, how-1 ev. r. have given way to lighter , metals of aluminum and alloy. ' The motors as u rule run more ' smoothly, am) many deviceH huve been adtb d for reducing the vibra tion. Those include deeper Bprings rnliber and fabric cushions for the ( motor, more balanced crankshafts, . and Improved shock absorbers. ! Comfort and safety have been in-j creased. Tin- ruble seat promises to be j more popular this year than before and Is adopted in coupes almost us much as in roadsters. The two- : passenger coupe, with a detach - 1 aide top. is featured by many i manufacturers. WheHluiMcs range front 1 on 1 laches to l ie Inches, and improve- ' inents lu the larger and more ex-, pensive models are built around Hl- 1 longer whcetu,s. However, manu faeturcrs assert, the tendency to- ward a small, easily haiidhd ma chine with short wheelbas" and implilh d mechanism s gain Ing. although comparatively few ur' on display at Ihe exhibition. j with on telephone in the Cnited Ktat Michael a Hen now ranks with to every seven ltyron and Peter Pan. He has had s. a collar named after him. Henley ltegajta... England's clas sic rowing festival on the Thumcs, will by livid June Stf-July A CHANGE OF OIL Easily Neglected But Very Important wiii add new life to your motor after winter driving has thinned the oil in your crankcase. Veltex Motor Oil Is satisfying hundreds. If you are not using this quality oil, let us refill the crankcase of your car with VELTEX. You'll he satisfied or your money comes hack. LA GRANDE FILLING STATION KUHN & ZWEIFEL Tfin motor of the WUIys Knight Great Six Li an ex. elusive feature which other manufacturers would pay mil lions to get ... This outstanding advantage the famous Knight sleeve valve motor is protected by patent. Years of tests have demonstrated it to be the most efficient type of automobile motor built. Because of its simple sleeve-valve construc tion, this unique Willys-Knight Great Six power plant does away with all carbon trou bles and valve-grinding. It has no springs to weaken, nothing to adjust, nothing to re place or repair ... No carbon troubles . . . No valve grind ing . . . Lower upkeep cost . . . No periodic lay-ups .... The sleeve-valve-engined Willys-Knight Sixes ensure them all Thus it conserves at least one half the upkeep cost of the or dinary automobile, and instead of gradually losing in power and efficiency, in smoothness andsilcncc.asdoall carsof poppet-valve design, the sleeve-valve-engined Willys-Knight actually improves with use. It grows quieter, more powerful, more efficient with every mile. "70" Willys-Knight Six prices from 1295 to $1495; Willys-Knight Great Six, fror.i 1850 to 2295j f. o. b. factory and speci fications subject to change without notice. ...Our Finance Plan offers Liu.ly at tractive credit terms. GELT &1XeS GETTINGS & HANKS Coiner Fir and Jelleisou
