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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 21, 1917)
TTTE SUNDAY OREGONTAN, PORTLAND, -JANUARY 21, 1917. IS TWO AT AUTO SHOW iSKEBIIIIBIIBI 13 im E. E. Cohen and H. L. Keats Return From New York. is m m RANGE OF DISPLAY IS WIDE 1 J Complete Line of Oldsmobiles Ex hibited, Many Sales Betng Made. Number of Cylinders of Future Cars Is Topic of Discussion. . : ' : '. .W" s " I V v V V Among all the thrones who surged In and out of Grand Central Palace, New Tork, dtfint the recent National Auto Show, there were only two Port land automobile dealers, E. E. Cohen, of the Oldsmobile Company of Oregon, and H. U Keats, of H. L Keats Auto Company. "Without doubt this year's exhi bition was the largest and most suc cessful display of its kind that has ever been held In this country," said Mr. Cohen, who was the first to return to Portland last week. "Cars were shown from $660 to J7000, and all rood values In their re spective classes. The complete floor space of the Grand Central Palace was used, which Includes four floors. "The Oldsmobile people showed their complete line of sis body designs, roadster, club roadster, five-passenger, seven-passenger, sedan victoria and cut-a-way chassis. . Many Orders Received. The first afternoon the show opened the Oldsmobile Company re- EXPORTATION OF AUTOS FROM UNITBD STATES HAS GROWN STEADILY. The following figures on auto mobile exports from the United States since 1908, covering both pleasure and commercial cars, show clearly how this country is gaining In Importance as a mo torcar center: No. 8,477 3.184 6. 926 11,803 21,757 25.286 190S , 190... ., 1910... .... 1911 , 1913 1913 1914 29,090 1915 37.878 1916 77.496 Value, t 4,656,991 6.387,021 9,548,700 12,965.049 21.550,139 26.012.934 26,574.574 60,254.635 97.464,381 celved 18 retail orders, and the way the throngs of people crowded and pushed to see the new Oldsmobile was an evidence of the sensation It had created. "There was considerable discussion es to the ultimate motor, as to whether it would be a four, six, eight or 12-cyl-lnder. My conclusion from these dis cussions, which were frequent, was that all of the present designed mo tors have come to stay. "The 'V type of engine, either in the eight or 12, have both proved their worth, and are gaining in popularity. The old fear that more cylinders means more trouble has been proved by man ufacturers and users to be a fallacy. The advantage of a 'V-type motor is on account of the smooth running ob tained by impulses being close to gether, which decreases wear on tires and on all driving parts. "Balance was the biggest feature displayed at the show. Most all -ef the Better car manuracturers are directing their efforts toward balancing their crank shaft, pistens and connecting rods. Highway Publicity Advise. "I was much pleased to see on the menus of some of the hotels Oregon apples and Oregon prunes, but the Co- lumoia mver iiignway isn't as well known as it should be, and we should make a Special effort to see that every tourist who comes to Portland sees this woaderful work of nature." Mr. Cohen was in Lansing, Mich. January 1. and was honored with an Invitation from Dudley A. Siddall to attend the reception ball In honor of the inauguration of Governor Sleeper. On his way back he stopped off at Baker, Ija Grande and Pendleton, and BS !: S3 1H fa H a m n B a B a a H H IS - --'s'M''- Lern the Auto Business Portland, Oregon, Jan. 19, 1917. TO OUR FRIENDS: ' - We, the undersigned, believe it is our duty to let our friends and the general public know that we have, situated in Portland, the finest Automobile and Tractor School in the West. It is called "Hemphill's Trade School," and is located at 707 Hawthorne avenue, corner 20th St. The instructors are very capable men, Mr. Hemphill himself supervising all the teaching; we are certain that there is not a man in the city of Portland or elsewhere who cannot thoroughly understand the mechanical end of the business once he takes this course. We take pleasure in recommending this school to you, knowing you shall always be our friends once you visit this school. During Automobile Show Week we extend special invitation for you to come and visit ns, although the school is always open for inspection. MEMBERS CLASS ."A" HEMPHILL'S TRADE SCHOOL'S STUDENTS 1 Ed 7 ft O.VE OF SEVEN USED BY LOG CABIN BAKIXQ CO. Vhy Are 14 BBRnitanHHsininsiitiflHiDiiRi IHH says that prospects look wonderfully good for a big business in that terri tory. He is In hopes that the freight- car shortage will be adjusted so that the full allotment of cars will be re ceived. GASOLINE MILEAGE IS LARGE CThevrolet "Four-Ninety" Makes Fine Record In Pasadena Contest. PASADENA, Cal.. Jan. 20. A Con vincing demonstration of motor econ omy was made in this city recently by a Chevrolet "four-ninety" touring car. A stock machine was put on the street with a sealed 30-gallon gasoline tank for a mileage test. A prise was offered by the Pasadena Chevrolet dealer for the nearest guess to the ex act mileage mads with the car on the 30 gallons of fuel. The car made 887.1 miles on the 30 gallons of gasoline. Three and a quar ter quarts of cylinder oil was used. The car was run through the traffic of Pasadena for 400 miles. The remain der of the distance was over the city streets and the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains. The test showed 29.57 miles to the gallon of gasoline and 272.9 miles to the quart of oil. This test makes the fuel operation cost of the Chevrolet "four-ninety" less tban 2 cents per mile. c o ylinder Grindfng xy-acetylene welding O xygen Cylinder Decarbonizing inks in frames straightened ' Automobile machine work New and oversize parts made to order Diagnosing mo tor-troubles - a spe cialty CjTrinding of hardened steel parts Ignition, starting, lighting, repairs L-'et us serve you and you will have L ess trouble with vour automobile Come in and see our shop and ur facilities and workmanship Automobile Owners, Dealers and Repairmen: You are cordially invited to call on' us and inspect our plant. You are welcome ' COOK & GILL CO., 409-411 Davis Street, Portland, Oregon Phone Broadway 26 GRANT-SIX THIS CAR REPRESENTS THE EVOLUTION of the six-cylinder motor. The Grant motor is the sort that pleases you in every per formance. This exclusively designed and built motor is a marvel of economy. Owners average 20 miles to the gallon of gasoline "some say 28 miles" and 900 to 1200 miles to the gallon of lubricating, oil. Many buyers who look at the Grant motor and ride in the Grant car Roadster leek no further. Touring Car $825, F.O.B. They know such $825, F.O.B. Detroit a motor must be- Detroit speak equally good chassis construction. But we have more than an uncommonly good motor in the Grant-Six, and therefore . welcome the close scrutiny of -those who are more exacting. Like the man who builds a good house from basement to attic, he wants you to see the cellar and note how thoroughly every thing is done and he is equally anxious to Observe the Other Good and Important Construction. Get a Copy of Grant-Six Specifications at the Show. MANLEY AUTO CO. Distributors Eleventh and Oak Sts. at Burnside Bdwy. 217 NRUCKSX Greater Pulling Power. Lower Upkeep.' Greater All Round Dependa bility., . :: That's the G. M. C. Story. Users Our Best Salesmen? "A TR UCK TO FIT YO UR B USINESS , 1, iy2, 2, Sy2 and 5-Ton Models Either Worm or Chain Drive. Columbia Carriage &' Auto Works Truck Headquarters 209-11 Front Street, Portland, Oregon Will STORAGE g BATTISY S aid TIUM BAM UtKTUU It Won't Freeze Your battery won't CiSJi treeze u it 13 Kept iuuy Wte charged And it will be kept fully charged if we help you care for it. Auto Electric -Equipment Co. Sixth and Burnside . ' Phone Broadway 1073 We are glad to test your battery at any time TRUCK SENSATION AT NEW YORK AUTO SHOW REPU'B DISPATCH Maximum Capacity 1500 lbs. See ' This Truck at the Portland Show COMPLETE AS SHOWN ABOVE f DELIVERED IN r PORTLAND J KJ GENTLEMEN ' Think Thim Over There have been more Republic trucks sold in Oregon during the past year than of any other make nearly double, in fact. Let us explain the reason at the show. Or, if you prefer, complete with express body, canopy top, side curtains, glass ' front, electric lights, horn, generator and battery '..m. $875 Other Sizes 8.4. S875 S1225 S1425 S1825 314 S2750 Roberts Motor Gar Co. Park and Flander Streets During, 1916 The Oregonian carried almost as much Automobile Advertising as all other Port land dailies combined.
