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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (June 10, 1917)
ROAD BOND VICTORY TO BE CELEBRATED Dealers' Motor Car Associa tion Is Considering Three , Plans for Event. DANCE TO BE SATURDAY Decision May Be Made Tomorrow as . to Participation In Nation-Wide Gathering to Be Held In Chicago Soon. Plana re being1 formed hy members or the Dealers Motor Car Association embracing- all of the automobile deal ers in this territory, and by the direc tors ot the Oregon State Motor Aeso- elation, made up of automobile owners over the state, to celebrate the pas saee of the $4,000,000 road bond issue. which is calculated to "pull Oregon out of the mud" and place it alongside the progressive states of the Union in the matter of road construction. At the regular monthly business meeting of the Dealers' Motor Car As sociation at the Hotel Portland tomor row night the Portland dealers will discuss plans for & proposed "honk honk" tour in celebration of the big crood roads victory. Three plans have been suggested. One Is to join with the citizens of Astoria and seaside in a big celebration at the seashore. The Portland deal era last year made a run to Seaside and conducted a bathing girls' parade and other feature stunts which . will probably be repeated again this year. providing- the same run is made. Dealers' II un Suggested. Another plan' suggested is to stage a dealers' run from Portland to the Cali fornia state line and return with a rangementa to check in at each of the principal cities and towns along- the route and perhaps tabulate scores on an efficiency basis. The third route proposed would carry the dealers over the Columbia River Highway to The Dalles, then south to Bend and home by the way of the MacKenzle Pass road to Eugene. M. O. Wilklns, president of the deal era' association, received word last week from the organizers of the Na tional Automobile Dealers' Association, inviting the Portland association to tend a representative to Chicago, where officials of automobile dealers' asso ciations from various states and cities of the country will gather in the near future to discuss plans of mutual in terest. The dealers will probably de cide at tomorrow night's meeting whether or not they will co-operate with this proposed Nation-wide asso ciation. Invitations to Be Mailed. IT. E. "Watkina, president of the Ore gon State Motor Association, announced last week that invitations will be mailed out soon to the association members urging them to attend an other of the association's popular in formal dances to be held at the asso ciation, clubhouse on the banks of the Sandy River next Saturday night. Thia dance is intended to celebrate the successful termination of the recent good roads campaign and it is expected that members of the State Highway Commission, other public officials charged with duties in connection with the coming highway programme and eocd roads enthusiasts generally will participate In the big event. Now that Oregon trails are to be made Into good roads, assuring this state of lte share of tourist travel and the benefits to be derived therefrom the directors of the Oregon State Motor Association are doing their utmost to wards having all the highways proper ly signboarded. The work of getting out trip maps Is already under way, but- owing to the unseasonable weather the logging of the roads has been Impossible and it of no less than 261.800 miles, a distance of more than ten times around the world. This record was made on a Bingle set of Hyatt bearings, the entire distance having been traveled without any replacement or adjustment of the bearings. So far as known, no other car in the world has traveled so great a distance. TRUCKS TO MOVE FOOD CROPS Motors W1H Be of Vast Importance In War Time. "When the immense war crops are ready to be moved the motor truck will again demonstrate its supremacy over other hauling methods," says A. S. Robinson, of the Pacific KisselKar branch. "It's not only a question of raising f I 4 II 1 v Photo by Davles. It. J. McRell, Who Last Week Became Co-partner of C. I. Boss Id Automobile Italians. 1 a world's supply of vegetables, wheat, corn, etc., hut in transporting the food to market in the quickest and most re liable way. "Then is when speed, reliability and 24-hour, day-ln and day-out work ing capacity of the motor truck will prove one of the greatest factors In deciding the world war. "The "unprecedented conditions of to day call for an uninterrupted delivery of foodstuffs from the farmers to the railroads and ships. Motor trucks are the only dependable means of accom plishing this, helping Uncle Sam's great food-raising army to keep on the high est efficiency basis. CO-PARTNER ADMITTED R. J. M'llELI, TAKES IXTO FIRM OF C. I. BOSS. Man Prominent In Antomoblle Circles Attain Position by Dill Kent Work. R. J. McRell, one of the best-known automobile men In this field, who up to four years ago was a dealer at Eugene and who for the past four years has been territory manager for C. L Boss, dealer in Hudson and Maxwell cars, has been taken into the concern of C. I Boss Automobile Company as a co-partner. Mr. McRell has numerous friends throughout the Northwest and has done much toward bringing the Hudson and Maxwell lines up to their present sales standing. The Maxwell and Hudson sales in Portland alone from December 1 to May were 132 cars. Mr. McRell has attained his present position Dy aiiigent worn and loyalty to his friends in square dealings. He will continue to handle the manage ment in the territory. The new firm name will be C, 1 Boss Automobile Company. EASTERN OREGON AND WEST SIOR ROADS FIRST TO RK t'EIVK PAVEMENT UN DER .0O0.KH BOND ISSUE. Members of the State Highway Commission, in session In Port land last week, decided that the first ten miles of pavement to be laid under the terms of the 6, 000,000 road bond issue shall be placed on the road from Pendle ton east over the route leading toward Walla Walla and that the next ten miles shall be laid on what Is known as the Rex-Tlgard portion of the West Side highway leading from Portland to New berg and McMinnvllle. These provisions were adopted by the Commissioners upon the condition that the County Courts In the respective counties imme diately prepare the grade for re ceiving hard-surfacing. CIRCUS TO HELP ARMY APPEALS TO BE MADE TO CROWDS FOR RECRUITS FOR SERVICE. may be that the printing of the offi cial trip maps of the association will have to be put off until next year. However, arrangements are being made with a California firm to supply members of this association with trip maps, which. Judging from samples re ceived, are very good. There are already quite a number of autoists arriving In the city from east ern and southern points and in a few weeks this class of travel will be in full swing. The office of the Oregon State Mo tor Association 1b a busy spot during the touring season, road information being furnished not only to members of the association but to all non-resi dent autoists. Activities at the Club House have In creased wonderfully of late and there have been reservations made for nearly every night during the next two weeks for dinner dances composed of 20 to 40 couples. BEARIXGS BEAR STRATV WEXJi Hyatt Rollers Stand TTp Under Mile age of 2 61,800.' The "Hyatt Roller," now making an endurance run twice across the conti nent under the auspices of the Hyatt Roller Bearing Company for the pur pose of demonstrating the wearing qualities of Hyatt bearings in automo- bi.es, has a most interesting history. In 1915 it was the winner In a contest. the like of which has not been held either before or since, a contest which established the world's long-distance record for motor cars. The contest was instituted primarily for the purpose of obtaining data on motor cars which had traveled the farthest distances on a single set o Hyatt bearings, but when the data was investigated it was found that a world's record hsd been discovered. The mileage records submitted were ko astonishing as to amaze even the Judges. The oia vmite ttiuck, now known as the "Hyatt Holler," was the winner in the contest, Jt bad a record Floats Are Destined to Inspire Wit nesses With Patriotism and to Increase Enlistments. The circus, which has long been the Inspiration of youth to feats of trength and daring, this year will turn its efforts to obtaining recruits for Uncle Sam's Army and Navy. With the thought of bending every effort toward some form of practical patriotism, Frank P. Spellman, presi dent of the United States Circus Cor poration, owners of the new motorized circus, has offered to aid the Govern ment to recruit able-bodied men for the Army and Navy from the vast crowds hat gather at the performances. He has proposed to the War Department that a recruiting office be opened at the showgrounds. It was the plan of President Spell- man in building up his oircus to put on the road something that would be of practical value In the way of pa triotic service, as well as something that would be attractive. With this end in view, elnborate uSsSSaflss Belt's off or ViTTiVon -fan race motor overheats can't run ear- Lonff delay! Vexation! Trouble! Buy new belt grease ruins it. 80 days later; Slip ! Whizz ! Same old story but never again I'm Using a Crowe Mechanical Fan Belt Now They grip the pulley fently and will net slip. Made of sole-leather blocks inserted in a steel chain. 10,000 to 16.00Qmilesof satisf actory service Is not an unusual record., Operate noiselessly on regular flat pulleys;never break. Carry on foe mers-encies same as you carry ex tra tires. Put it on when old belt breaks you'll then have so other. For Sale by Leading Accessory Dealers Sizes for Ford cars. $1.00 each; for other cars priced on application. Ask your dealer or write tor Free descriptive circular. Mechanical Belt Co. 1204 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, Mo. o iiiMiiiiiiiiiftiniiiiiiiiiiiniTiiMMiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiniiMMiiiiiMiiiiiiiiBiiitiMiiiitiinitiiiinniiniiin ATTENTION AUTO OWNERS Since buying the Vulcanizing: and Tire Department of :' the Western Hdw. & Auto Supply Co., we have added greatly to our equipment. Your needs satisfactorily cared for the eame location. C M. HARRISON CO. Retreading and ' Silver-town Cord Work Our Specialty. 328 Pine Street, Near Broadway. Broadway 759, A 2016. floats, representing the allied coun tries now at war with Germany, have been made. These, with the magnifi cent float, "Old Glory," passing through the streets , on motor trucks are ex pected to arouse a patriotic fervor and Inspire many a young man to offer his services to his country. The new circus will start from Cin cinnati early in June, being trans ported from town to town on 100 Kelly-Springfield trucks and Troy trailers equipped with Firestone tires. CAR PUT TO SEVERE TEST Baby Grand Chevrolet Takes Dele gates to St. Paul Meeting. R. C. Durant and A. X. Plughoff. who are piloting the official trail blaz er for the San Francisco Ad Club's car avan en route to the National Con. vention of Advertising Clubs at St. Louis, are having a strenuous trip. According to telegrams received here by Regner & Fields, Chevrolet dealers in this city, the new Baby Grand model, which Durant and Plughoff are driv ing across the continent. Is being put to a most severe test. Durant and Plughoff had Intended using a new Chevrolet "Eight" on the trail-blazing tour, but at the last minute the ex press shipment of the new "Eight" failed to reach the Coast, and rather than disappoint the Ad Club members who were depending upon the Chevro let trail-blazer. President Norman De Vaux suggested that one of the new Baby Grand models be used. CAMP SITE FOR " MOTORISTS Hood River Will Provide Accommo dations for Transient Tourists. HOOD RIVER. Or., June 9. (Special.) Hoed River will have a free camp site for touring motorists. C. P. Rav lln and E. O. BlanChar, of the Hood River Commercial Club, have secured from Dr. T. L. Eliot, of Portland, a right of way to the park on the Indian Creek Gorge, given by him to the city In 1811. The camp site overlooks the wooded gorge of Indian Creek and the canyon of Hood River. A road will be built to the camp site, which will be equipped with city water, electric lights and a number of brick ovens for the convenience of mo toring travelers. WOMAN- OF 09 DRIVES. DODGE Mrs. Juliet Blakeley Original Mother of "Slothers' Day." ' Mrs. Juliet Calhoun Blakeley, 99 years old, of Albion, Mich., in whose honor . Mothers' day was inaugurated, recently recovered from an attack of pneumonia and celebrated her return to good health by taking several long ' saw 1 1 1 THI OSSI -. And You Will Understand Why The Put your foot into the rim of the spare tire of the new. Mitchell and with all your weight spring up and down. Repeat this operation with a car of any other make regardless of price and you will henceforth recognize the Mitchell as the easiest riding of all cars. This spring flexibility Is obtained with a distinctive type of cantilever spring, very long and correctly hung. The superiority of this Bate Spring is again demonstrated in the fact that in more than two years' service " not a Bate Cantilever Spring has broken. AS IN SPRINGS SO IN OTHER THINGS. EXCEPTIONALLY LONG WHEEL BASE. The long wheel base of the new Mitchell in either model makes these cars very roomy in both front seat and tonneau. . A BEAUTIFUL BODY. Mitchell bodies are now pure stream line from radiator cap to rear seat. The double cowl enhances the appearance, as does also the sloping windshield. The lasting luster of Mitchell finish is obtained by the use IS SO EASY RIDING of 22 coats of paint, heat fixed. The plaited upholstery Is of genuine leather.- There are no buttons and no pockets to collect dust. Easy to keep clean and elegant in appearance. REMARKABLE PERFORMANCE. The Mitchell six mo tor eliminates the desire for motors of more cylinders. It has vast power, with wide range on high gear, quick on the trigger, responsive to your wish; in short, it enables you to get full enjoyment out of your driving. The Mitchell control is simple, easy of operation and convenient. COMPLETE EQUIPMENT. Mitchell- features include things that cost you extra on other medium priced care; for instance, the power tire pump, the reversible headlights, the ball-bearing steering gear and tonneau lamp. In all there are 31 of these extras. , COME AND SEE THE MITCHELL. Judge for yourself If we are not correct .when we say the Mitchell Six is THE ONE CAR THAT OFFERS YOU EXCEPTIONAL VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY. n f.ra 'r mm Ml TCHELL, LEWIS- & STAVER CO. PORTLAND, OREGON EAST MORRISON AND EAST FIRST STS. 5-Paonena-rr 120-in. Wheel Base 40-n. p. Motor, 3V4xS 00-in. Cantilever Salna-s $1195 At Racine T-Peaaene-er 127-ln. heel Base 48-h. I. Motor. 3Vtx3 32-in. Cantilever Sprlua-a $1460. QiiiimmHiiimiiimiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiimiiMiiiiiiiimniiH motor trips In the Dodge Bros, motor car with which her son presented her. More than 20 years ago her son first celebrated Mothers' day for "Grandma," as she is affectionately known in Southern Michigan, and for many years the Albion Methodist Kplscopal Church has observed the Sunday nearest her birthday. May 13, In her honor, as she is the only person who has maintained continuous relations with the church since its founding. The efforts of the Albion Methodists to honor "Grandma" Blakeley have ex erted such a wide influence tht Moth ers day is now universally ooservea j "S nD j 43 More Miles put into our written 5000-mile guaran tee gives you 43 interest on your tire dollar when you buy Ajax. Ajax Tires defy the road. HUGHSON & MERTON Pacific Coast Distributors 329 Ankeny St. 15 mm- throughout the country on the second Sunday in May. Despite her years. Mrs. Blakeley Is an enthusiastic tourist. On one day In particular, with her son at the steering wheel and accompanied by several friends, she toured three counties and 12 townships, the speedometer regis tering almost 150 miles when the trip was completed. And when she reached home she Insisted on being allowed to assist. in the preparation of the even ing meal. Her touring activities, however, have not been confined to the rear seat, for she herself has driven her Todire Bros. car more than 60 miles, an enviable record for a woman of her age. Mrs. NTna L. Duryea. well known as a New York writer and author, has; been awarded a gold medal by Presi- dent Polncare of France for her work" in the hospltala in that eountry. . These "FORD" Delivery Bodies and 40 other styles READY to attach, to ship. ' . tfrM ,: -J- As above $12.50 for FORD Roadster. Write BARNETT BODY CO. E. Madison and E. First, Portland Or Phone E 891 AUTO REPAIRING Used cars and trucks for sale. C. & M. Oil Retainers for Ford cars in stalled. Storage day or month. Mills & Hepworth 389 Everett- Broadway 151 Phone Your Want Ads to THE OREGONIAN Main 7070 A 6095 THE UNIVERSAL CAR Wherever Ford cars have pioneered; Ford service has kept pace. It is the factor which strengthens the personal relation between Ford owners and the Company. To 'get the best possible service from your Ford car, bring it here when it needs attention and get the benefit of Ford supervision throughout. We use the genuine Ford parts and give you the benefit of the regular stand ard Ford prices. Touring-Car $360, Runabout $345, Sedan $645, Coupelet $505, Town Car $595 all F. O. B. Detroit. On display and for sale by authorized Ford agents, sales service, Portland, Or. FRANCIS MOTOR CAR EXCHANGE East 13th at Hawthorne PACIFIC KISSELKAR BRANCH 60 North Broadway PALACE GARAGE 22d and Kearney Sts. RUSHLIGHT, RANSOM & PENNEY Union Ave. at Wasco St. TALBOT & CASEY 754 East Morrison St, W. H. WALLINGFORD 526-28 Alder St Er El ( El El i