TTTE SUNDAY OREGONTAN, PORTLAND, -JANUARY 21, 1917.
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E. E. Cohen and H. L. Keats
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RANGE OF DISPLAY IS WIDE
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Complete Line of Oldsmobiles Ex
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Number of Cylinders of Future
Cars Is Topic of Discussion.
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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
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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
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O.VE OF SEVEN USED BY LOG CABIN BAKIXQ CO.
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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.
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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
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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
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It Won't Freeze
Your battery won't
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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
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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
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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.