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Poor Roads Are Weak Link in
industrial Chain.
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ILLINOIS PROJECT LARGE
THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND, DECEMBER 8, 1918.
TRANSPORTATIOrJ JOB
UP TO MOTOR TRUCK
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Construction of 700 Mile of High
way Will Give Employment
to Returned Soldiers.
"Now that the wax U orer. the United
States has one of the greatest prob
lems to face a problem that calls for
the herculean task of not only feeding
at least three-fourths of the world's
population, but producing; most of the
many Tarietles of supplies, materials
and equipment necessary to Immedi
ately build up the millions of acres, of
land as well as the thousands of towns
which were destroyed and despoiled
during the world war," says O. A. Kis
sel, president of the Kissel Motor Car
Company.
"This puts Uncle Sam up against one
of the biggest lobs he has ever tackled,
bigger even than that of winning the
war because it is much easier to de
stroy than to replace, and it must be
the business of the people of the United
Etates from now on to help build up the
devastated countries 'over there. This
means that the Industries of every state
must operate on a 100 per cent effi
ciency basis in producing supplies, ma
terials and equipment.
"There is no question as to the pro
ductive ability of the United States.
That was proven during the war, and
without a doubt. If necessary, the coun
try's prodjetion facilities can even be
doubled. But that is not the problem
that confronts the country. The rail
roads will probably continue to be com
mandeered by the Government, and
leaving it up to other means of trans
portation to take csre of the delivery
of supplies for home consumption, and
that puts it squarely up to the motor
truck.
Each State Has Task. .
"There Is no doubt but that the
transportation of the goods produced
by the industries of each state will
have to be transported by the trans
portation equipment of each state. In
other words, it will be up to each state
to transport its own goods.
"There is no doubt about It. From
the day America entered the world war
transportation became the greatest of
problems for not only the Government.
but the Industrial and business world.
It has proven a good lesson to us. It
has shown that poor roads are a weak
link In the industrial chain which we,
as a Nation of business men, must have
either shut our eyes to or cid not realise
how weak it waa It is true that we
did not have enough motor trucks, but
If we had had more good roads this lack
of trucks would have been made up
and would have given us the same re
sults as if we had had more motor
trucks in operation.
"The highways' transport committee
worked night and day to get the people
to realise the necessity of starting ru
ral motor express routes. The greatest
obstacle they were up against waa poor
road a That Is the reason why there
are not It and 20 times the number of
rural motor express routes today. The
lack of good roads caused a lack of
enthusiasm on the part of shippers and
motor truck owners. The cost of op
erating motor trucks over them was
prohibitive.
Big Bona Ism Voted.
"Apparently this situation was) fore
seen by the voters of the state of Illi
nois at the last election when they went
over the top with a $0. 000.009 state
road bond issue, to be constructed after
the war by the hundreds of thousands
of returning soldiers.
This offering America's returning
heroes Immediate employment In the
kind of work they have been doing
abroad Is not only a patriotic move
ment, but one that assures the people
of Illinois good as well as speedy work
manship, for these men will bring to
bear hard experience and expert crafts
manship. And It Is my opinion that
every state should follow this example,
not only to give its returning soldiers
profitable work, but to supply each
state with the right number of Im
proved highways to enable Its Indus
tries to deliver Its products.
"Consider this Illinois bond Issue
means that during 1S1J there will be
between TOO and too miles of addi
tional good roads built, and by good
roads is meant paved highways.' If
every state in the Union had a similar
Issue this would mean IS, (00 miles of
new paved highway. Imagine the sav
ing In time and depreciation on the
motor trucks such a system of high
ways would make possible!
"Let's get this work started. Let us
make It a National movement by every
dealer, owner and manufacturer get
ting behind lt Let's make it possible
to keep our transportation equipment
up to our production equipment. Let
each state so perfect Its highways and
byways that It can deliver the goods
and supplies which the Nation expects
of It without loss of time or prohibitive
transportation expense."
TRUCES WILL- CARRT TJ. 8. MAIL
Transports to Spruce Woods Will Do
Other Government Work. ,
JTa-n that tfee fleet of S5 trucks
sed In the Epruce Division's work near
Portland would be pressed Into the
mall service by the Government, prob
ably In carrying parcels post matter.
was brought to Portland last week by
Harry Beard, Coast factory represents
tlve of the Standard Truck Company,
who makes his headquarters In Los
Angelea Mr. Heard arrived In Port
land on the Rose City Wednesday.
"I understand the big fleet of Stand
ards, which has been operating In the
spruce woods, will go Into the mall
service." said Mr. Beard. "We expect
them to give just, as good service in
that work as they did In getting out
airplane material lor uncle Sam.
CHICAGO TSES CURVED CURBS
Following: our usual custom we are offering; in con
nection with this sale Dependable Merchandise at
prices that are startlingly low. On this account we
reserve the right to limit the quantity purchased by
each customer.
This Sale is being conducted simultaneously in our
four stores.
This list represents only a fraction of our large stock,
all of which is priced far below the market.
We are closing the greatest year in our history and
thank you for your patronage.
Construction Designed to Make Cor
ner Turning Easier for Cars.
Chicago Is experimenting with what
may have a vital bearing on future
sidewalk-curb construction. Instead of
squaring off the Intersection of a
street and avenue, the curb is cut off
by a deep curve which permits cars
making turns to do so without throt
tling down to a walk or turning in a
wide are to avoid the Jutting curb
corner.
It permits the turning car to keep
close to the curb during the turn and
to remain on the right-hand side of
the road during the entire process.
Etneo Introduced on racing cars five
years ago wire wheels never had a
greater vogue In this country than they
have at present. Statistics compiled by
the National Motor Car Vehicle Cor
poration, of Indianapolis show that one
out of every three cars shipped from the
factory Is so equipped, although there
is an additional charge for the sub
stitution of wire for wood.
' Sale
Price
ACCELERATORS Foot throttles) for Ford cars S
ANTI-DRAFT SHIELDS Fits between windshield and top of car.... 'J&
ANTI-DRAFT SHIELDS With special fasteners
AMMETERS For testing dry batteries -so
AMMETERS Fits on dash of car and registers charelna- or discharg
ing of battery, flush type 1.63
AMMETERS -Projecting type. . i 1-45
BATTERIES "RED SEAL" DRY CELLS
BATTERIES Flashlight, 2-celL small or large. ..... ......... ....... .33
BATTE RIES--Flashllgb t, J-celL regular . A
BATTERIES Flashlight. 2-celL flat JS3
BATTERIES Flashlight. S-celL flat ; -3
BUMPERS Highest standard and best quality. Two-Inch nickel
plated channel bar and malleable iron fittings, adjustable. In sev
eral styles to fit practically every car. Complete.................. a.43
BUMPERS Same with full "Diamond" bar..... 7.00
BUMPERS For Ford cars. .......... s.15
BUMPERS Special for Dodge cars. . 7.80
BUMPERS Channel Bar Bumper with special 2-plece adjustable fit
tin ga 7.5
BUSHINGS No. 2713 for Ford (spindle body), bronze..- J3
. BUSHINGS No. 2714 for Ford (spindle arm), bronze .05
CLOCKS 8 -day Phlnney-Walker, stem wind and set; handsome dial;
flush type. B.BO
" CLOCKS Ditto; projecting. O.0O
CLOCKS Ditto; Ford rim wind, 8-day 7.50
CLOCKS "Frisco"; a durable 1-day clock, flush type &A5
'CLOCKS "Frisco"; projecting type. 3.48 '
COTTER KEYS Assorted, 100 In box; the self-spreading kind....... Jl
CARBON REMOTER Johnson's. pint. Jta
CARBON REMOVER Johnson's, pints. . , ' JDS
CELLULOID In sheets 20 Inches wide, per foot.. ....... ...... .43
CELLULOID WTNDOWS-2-For Ford cars, 1917-1918. each . M
CELLULOID WINDOWS For Ford cars, 1912-1916, each.... .53
N. B. These windows are fitted with snaps and can be attached
in a moment.
COVERALLS The price of one-piece suits has advanced very much.
We, however, have bought heavily at old prices, hence our abil
ity to sell so low.
COVERALLS "BLACK BEAR. a heavy khaki suit
COVERALLS U. a UNIONALLS," heavy and durable... ...........
COVERALLS "GOLDEN WEST." medium weight khaki .
COVERALLS "SPECIAL," khaki, for the car owner.....
COIL POINTS ( K-W) for Ford cars, per pair .........
COIL POINTS Ditto, per set of 4 pair
COIL UNITS Genuine K-W, each.
CEMENT Best quality patching, hi pints...................... ... . .
CEMENT Best quality vulcanizing, 14 pints. . ........... ... .
RADIATOR CEMENT Johnson's. ......
RADIATOR CEMENT (Eureka (guaranteed)
CHAIRS Folding, with art leather seat and steel frame, each........
CHAIRS Folding-door seats.
CHAMOIS 14x18, best grade domestic .
CHAMOIS 13x23, best grade domestic. .............. . .......... ...
CHAMOIS lSxM. best grade domestic .....................
CHAMOIS 31x36. full skin, best obtainable
FAN BELTS Vulcanized fabric, for Ford cars
FAN BELTS Vulcanized fabric, for Chevrolet cars
FAN BELTS Vulcanized fabric, for Maxwell cars. .......... ........ .
FAN BELTS Vulcanized fabric, for Dodge cars
FAN BELTS Laminated leather, for Ford cars
FAN BELTS Laminated leather, for Maxwell .ears. ...................
FAN BELTS Laminated leather, for Dodge cars.....................
FAN BELTS Laminated leather, for Chevrolet cars
FAN BELTS Oak tan. oil treated, for Ford cars
FAN BELTS Oak tan, oil treated, for Maxwell cars
We carry a firll line of belting in flat and V-shaped, at low prices.
FLASHLIGHTS Our stock of these is complete.
FLASHLIGHTS I -cell, nickel case, with bulb, small
FLASHLIGHTS 2 -cell, nickel case, with bulb, regular. . . .
FLASHLIGHTS 2-cell, nickel, large lens, with bulb
FLASHLIGHTS 8-cell, nickel, large lens, with bulb '......
FLASHLIGHTS 3 -cell, nickel, flat, vest pocket and bulb
FLASHLIGHTS 2-cell. fiber case, with bulb, regular
FLASHLIGHTS S-celU fiber case, with bulb, regular.......
FLASHLIGHTS 2-cell. fiber, miners' lens, with bulb. ..-...... .
FLASHLIGHTS S-cell. fiber, miners' lens, with bulb
N. B. This Is a most acceptable Christmas gift.
GAUGES Schraeder air gauges, for testing air pressure tn tire, hi
leather case. ,
GAUGES-Ditto, Pro t ex. In art leather cases
GAUGES (Oil), for showing level In crank case on Ford cars; cast
brass with drain cock.
CRADEMETERS-Show su-ade at a glance
GOGGLES A very acceptable Christmas gift. We have them in all
kinds specially priced from.... .2Se to
GLOVES Felt back, leather palm, fleece lined.........
GLOVES Two-finger, all leather, fleece lined
GLOVES Full horsehlde with folding leather cuff; a splendid
gauntlet. ,
GLOVES Pigskin. In light and dark tan; very durable
GLOVES Short Gloves; best grade leather
GREASE AND OIL GUNS--We offer the "Laco" combination gun, with
seamless barrel and two e pouts; steel, brass plated
HORNS The popular hand horn. "Excell"; guaranteed fully.........
HORNS Buell exhaust whistles, single tone...
HORNS Burll exhaust whistles, three-tone
HYDROMETERS These useful instruments are Indispensable to the
man with a storage battery. Tests the specific gravity and shows
whether properly charged..
HUB CAPS For Fords, brass finish
"HUB CAPS rt Fords, nickel finish
LAMPS Dash and Speedometer Lamps. Our stock Is complete and
covers the wide range of choice. Each is complete with two candle-power
bulb and switch
LAMPS Ditto, without switch .'
LAMPS Dash and Trouble Lamps. This Is a combination dash lamp
with removable cord extension; very popular
LAMPS Bike Lamps. For electric lighting the boy's bicycle; fur
nished complete with battery, bracket, etc
LAMPS Ditto, with larger lens
SPOTLIGHTS We offer the "SILVER RAY," made in the same man
ner and of the same material as the "Silver Beam.'' We offer
this as the last word -in spotlighta Throws a powerful light
2000 feet. ,
SPOTLIGHTS "SILVER BEAM." No better than the "Silver Ray,"
but It costa us more. .
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TIRES
FORD, MAXWELL, CHEVROLET, DODGE, OAKLAND, BUICK.
METZ, GRANT, SCIilPFS-BOOTH and ALL SMALL CARS.
GREATEST TIRE BARGAINS WE
HAVE EVER OFFERED
Made by the 220.000.000 Republic Rubber Company., one of the old
est tire manufacturers In the United; States and the originators of
Non-Skid Tires.
PltODIUM" BLACK RUBBER, which la the toughest wearing tread
ever made. Will not cut up unjter rough usage. Fabric Is the best
and the non-skid design' is the most effective. .
Strictly new. freak stock. Erery Tiro la a "First that fcas bee
carefully Inspected and passed as perfect.
We hare parehased aa Immense quantity for "SPOT CASH from
large Eastern concern that was pressed for rands, hence oar ability
to offer tfceaa at a profit to ourselves, for a quick: sale, at
65c ON THE DOLLAR
30x3 2?V5?.... $12.75 !ATS
OWOl Staggard Nonlskld Clincher. d Af SAVING
0UXO72 RLar Price 924. SO 10.40 ,$ 8.35
OO-.Ol Btaggard Non-skid Straight Side. 410 ftZ SAVING
32X3 72 Rcsnai.r price 29.05 IS AJO $10.00
OO-fJl Plain Tread Straight Side. d I Z SAVING
OZXO2 Regnlar price S24.75 OlO.OO 8 8.10
7V(! Stnggard Tread Non-skid Q-D. M O Oft I)!1
OXO Regular price $73.20 0i4SJ S30.30
If the regular 6000-mfle guarantee Is desired, 10 per cent addi
tional must be paid at time of purchase. We will then liberally ad
just on that basis.
Out-of-town customers may order tires shipped subject to exami
nation before payment by express C O. D, if desired.
We will also Install them on your car without extra charge at
any of our stores.
Why buy half-soles, retreads, sew-overs or the numerous nonde
scripts that are offered from time to time, at supposedly "Reduced
Prices," when tires of the highest standard can be bought just as
cheaply?
This is bj greatest bay that we nave ever made la oar six years
as the "LARGEST TIRE DEALERS IN THE WEST."
WH HAVE 13,000 HIGH-GRADE TIRES OF AN AGGREGATE '
VALUE OF S250,OO0. .
CALL OR WRITE FOR DETAILED LIST JTJST OTJT.
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PATCHES Mohair or Pantasote. for reDalring small holes or leaks
in auto tops (cementlesa), per strip , 6
PEDAL PADS For Fords; made of rubber with metal clasps that T 4
fasten over pedals; per set of three
PISTON RINGS Lap Joint, best quality Preecott rings; all sizes up to
4-inch, per ring
AH sizes, 4-inch and up, per ring...........................'.....
PISTON RINGS Lap Joint Ford rings
PISTON itINGS Diagonal Ford rings.
PISTON RINGS Compresso (never leak), two-piece rings, the best
made, and guaranteed -9
PLIERS 6-inch, combination, nickel-plated steel.. .28
PLIERS Cast iron, ditto, nickel-dipped, per pair. ......... .14
Ditto, black finish .23
PUMPS "Moon," 2-cylinder standard pump 1.48
PUMPS "Freeman," 2-cylinder, brass plated 1.06
PUMP3 "Protex," 2-cylinder, black steel barrels. ....... ..... ...... 1.73
PUMPS "Protex," 1-cyllnder, black steel barrels 1.31
PUMPS "Twombley" foot pump 3.15
PUMPS "Peerless" running board pump 3.20
PUMPS "Yankee" running board pump 3.43
PUMPS "Rose," single cylinder. The most effective'hand pump made,
and so guaranteed 2.50
- PUMP HOSE 18-inch lengths; best rubber covered, each .16
RADIATOR CAPS Made of hard rubber, for all model Fords JS3
RADIATOR HOSE We carry this in all lengths of best 8-ply fabrlo
and specially treated water and ollproof rubber at an average
saving to you of 40 per cent per foot.
FORD HOSE Outlet (upper), each ai
FORD HOSE Inlet (lower), each 00
RADIATOR CEMENT "Johnson's" popular brand JS7
RADIATOR CEMENT "Eureka," every can guaranteed .30
RADIATOR HOSE CLAMPS All sizes, best grade, each 07
RELINERS "Autocrat," cement coated, 4-ply duck
I -inch 1-81 4 -Inch 3.15
-H-lnch L14 4 -Inch ; 4.13
--Inch d-44
ROBES ALL-WOOL SHAWL ROBES, a most acceptable present on
account of the variety of uses. We bought a year ago before the
scarcity of wool. A wide ranpe of popular weaves and shades
"Dunkirk" S 7.00 "Queen" 0.20
"Rosemary" 8.60 "Princess" (de luxe) 16.63
ROBES PLUSH ROBES, Imitation animal skin, with dark plush
reverse side i is.s
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Splitdorf
Auburn
Auburn "Blazer,"
plug
8-gang
heavy stone
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Price.
TAIL LAMPS Complete with two-candle-power bulb A3
TAIL LAMPS Double-bulb tail lamps for Fords (magneto and dry
ceU) 1-23
TUNGSTEN AND NITROGEN LAMPS We have these In all sizes
and candle power, and our saving to you is never less than 20.
OIL TAIL LAMPS Exceptional value at 1.72
LOCKS K-W switch locks for Fords 3.10
Also full stock of Tale Locks, etc ....
LOCK WASHERS In cans containing assortment of 45........ 13
Also low prices on lock washers In bulk. '
HATS (Rubber), standard for Ford cars; of best Quality rubber with
fabric reinforcement. 1914 or earlier models .98
Ditto, 1915 and later models 1.1
MASTICS Peerless : .23
MASTICS Paragum outfit, contains mastic and cement; repairs
tubes or cuts in tires vv -83
MIRRORS Rear sight. We have these tn endless variety and at
prices never offered before:
2-ln. diminishing 6 .71 4x6-in. rectangular bev. plate.. 1.84
4x5-ln diminishing .88 4x6-ln. oval beveled plate 1.84
4x5-ln. round beveled plate. . . 1.33 5 -In. fender mirror plate... 2.20
BH-in ground lens plate 2.20
MOTOMETERS What could be a more acceptable gift than a Boyce
Motometer? We have them In all sizea
Large S10.OO Ford 2.75
Junior -00 Midget 3.00
OILS AND GREASES Tlolene Oil, a pur Eastern paraffin base oil
guaranteed to be unexcelled, i .
Ford Special, 1-gaHon cans ,02
Ford Special. 5-gallon cans 3.05
Medium 1 -gal Ion cans ,08
Medium B-gallon cans 4.33
Medium 31-gallon drums, per gallon................ .05
Medium &a-gallon drums, per gallon .63
N. R No extra charge for drum and spigot.
MONOGRAM GREASES We offer this popular brand In all the vari
ous consistencies In both transmission and cup greases at, lb .25
BLACK BEAR GREASES Has the greatest lubricating and wearing
qualities of any grease, but on account of purchasing in large
quantities we can offer this special at, per lb .22
OIL CAN HOLDERS With spring release 10
OILERS Coppered, with 3-inch spout - .22
PATCHES Khaki-back "Atlas" cement patches, packed 10 assorted
sizes In box -20
PATCHES Peerless Rubber Cementless Patches, packed 10 2-ln. in
box -20
PATCHES Lee Rubber Patches, to be used with cement, each .02
PATCHES Peerless Permanent Patch, a khaki-back cementless strip
to be cut as required. Small....... ................. .32
Ditto, large size -............ M
ROBE RAILS Black steel drop type rail
BPARK PLUGS J-M, soot proof
Long Henry (-lnch only).
Champion iiX," for Fords...
Champion "X." porcelains..
Champion, , regular
A-C Olco
Eveready ,
SWITCHES Connecticut, 1-gang ..
i-gang -56
4-gang
SPOTLIGHTS See "Lamps."
SHOCK ABSORBERS "Hassler," for Fords, per set
SPEEDOMETERS Regular Ford, "Stewart." complete
SPEEDOMETERS Cowl dash type, for Fords, complete..
SPEEDOMETERS Cables and shafts, complete, all lengths
SPEEDOMETERS Swivel joints
SPEEDOMETERS Chain, per foot
SPEEDOMETERS Lomer clutch
SPEEDOMETERS Upper clutch
FIBER PINION GEARS For Stewart speedometers, all sizes
SOAPSTONE (Talc), per. half pound tube VV',:
SPRING OILERS Per set of four, consists of metal plates and felt
nnrin to keen vour snrine-s nemetuallv oiled. Der set.,...
. SPRING SPREADERS "Tomahawk," very popular . . . 1.O0
STEERING WHEELS 18-inch, with hard ruDDer grip; corrugatea
for Fords
KEYS For Fords ;
TAPE Rubber Friction Tape, 1-oz. roll
2-oz. roll .00 8-oz. roll
TOOL BOXES 22x9x6, regular Ford box, with clasps and lock
TIRES (Bicycle) These tires are the best value we have ever
offered.
"Peerless Traction Tread".... $ 1.8 Per pair
Per pair 3.50 "Peerless de Luxe"
"American Beauty" 3.10 Per pair
N. B. The last two named are made or regular auto lire iaDnc,
and are absolutely unexcelled.
TIRE LOCK CHAINS Made of "American" chain, genuine leather
covered. 36-inch lao
42-lnch 1-25 48-inch 1.40
tit? R T.TKTK: CABLES Leather covered
36-inch 4 42-inch
TIRE TOOLS Flat tool steel with curved ends; a very useful tool; ea.
VALVE GRINDERS Ford Fords
VALVE GRINDERS "Lemco," for all cars
VALVE LIFTERS Scissor type, malleable
VALVE LIFTERS Mossberg, pressed steel
VALVE INSIDES "Schrader," packed five in a metal box, per box...
VALVES (Poppet) for Fords, each
VALVE TOOLS "Schrader," 4 in 1, each
VULCANIZERS "Marvel Junior," for Inner tubes
Patches for same, per dozen '
VULCANIZERS Marvel Steam, for tires or tubes
vrnANiZERS Model "A." steam, for tires or tubes
VASES (Flower) with white metal base 1.10
WASTE White cotton, Dest graae, per id
WIRE AND CABLE Green lamp cord, per foot
WIRE AND CABLE Black lamp cord, per foot
WIRE AND CABLE Single braided primary wire
WIRE AND CABLE Duplex braided primary wire
WIRE AND CABLE Single armored primary wire
WIRE AND CABLE Duplex armored primary wire
WIRE AND CABLE Secondary braided cable, hi-ten
WIRE AND CABLE Secondary rubber cable, hi-ten
WIRE AND CABLE Black duplex primary
WINDSHIELD "SWIPES" "Raln-a-way" cleans both sides
WINDSHIELD "Swipes," cleans one side only
WINDSHIELD "Clear Vision," cleans entire width of shield
WIRING ASSEMBLIES 5-wire, with metal of plain loam covering..
WHEELS Demountable sets for Ford cars, complete with extra rim,
nuts and bolts and wrench made by "Goodrich"
N. B. $7.00.allowance for your old wheels.
WRENCH SETS "Ronson" ,
WRENCH SETS "Mossberg" Ford Socket Wrench Set, No. 17
WRENCH SETS "Mossberg" Ford Socket Wrench Set, No. 30
WRENCH SETS No. 60 Ford Socket Wrench Sets....
WRENCH SETS No. CI Ford Socket Wrench Sets..............
H. B. These sets make most acceptable gifts.
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AUT0PARTS SUPPLY GO.
Portland
Spokane
82 Sixtn Street
Phone, Broadway 5508
TANKS HELP WIN VICTORY
wnvcTrns CREATE PA MO I'
RANKS OP GEKMAXS.
Smooth and Powerful Action of Mo
tor I One- of Features Con
tributing to Success.
It Is now -commonly conceded by
military experts tnat the tank was one
of the great decisive factors In win
ning ths great world war. It Is also
said that, had the British realized the
i. throua-h the German army
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at the first appearance of these great
lumbering monsters, a caiaawopue
might have ensued In the ranks of the
enemy.
In the opinion of engineers, the suc
cess of the BriUsh tanks Is due largely
to the type of motor selected to drive
It. This Is the sleeve-valve type. Tne
..(Inn of thla motor is SO BTOOOth. DOSl
tlve and powerful that the operator
may always be sure of his motor In the
tbicK 01 tne xignung.
ti. 1 . . t.nlra tf armor nlata
construction with the motor enclosed
form a sounding board to Internal
noise and the quietness of this motor
is another feature In Its favor.
One of these giant tanks, the Britan
nia, which recently made a tour of the
United States, was accompanied by a
Wlllys-Knlght car driven by a sleeve-
valve motor of the eight-cylinder type.
One improvement after another Is
being made in tank construction. Small
er tanks are said to be able to travel
faster than the Germans could get ont
of the way. and to manipulate as quick
ly as a man can dodge.
Recent experiences show their value
In crushing down barbed wire, machine
gun nests and even taking whole bat
teries of guns as was accomplished by
Sergeant Graham, who seated on the
turret of a two-man tank, called to a
battery of guns to surrender, which
they promptly dkL
But. regardless of other changes. It
Is evident that the British, after their
experience in actual operations on the
fighting front, are convinced that
much of the success of their tanks may
be attributed to the quiet, powerful
sleeve-valve motor.
NEW SPORT MODKL DUE HERE
Wallingfordt Salesroom Floor Re fin
ished for Display of Cars.
Among the new models expected to
arrive in Portland in the near future
is the four-passenger sport model
Liberty, which will be put on display
by the W. H. Walllngford Company.1
Either four or five persons can be ac
commodated in the car. The model is
said to be admirably suited for a fam
ily car and for business use.
The floor of the Walllngford sales
room at Sixteenth and Alder streets
has Just been reflnlshed for the dis
play of Liberty, Premier and Brisco
cars, which the company distributes.
Lost Motion In Springs.
Those inspecting the sprlnsw atten
tion should be given to the spring
hangers and other subsidiary parts.
Lost motion, usually side play, often
develops in the spring hangers and
shaackles. Not Infrequently the bolts
which pass through the spring eye will
be worn nearly through In the course
of a season's active running. Many cars
have no lubricating equipment for
these small parts and they wear out
rapidly under the stresses 01 travel.
BATES CTIPLES
Cast only As Much
Save Yon l$ to V2 On Your Tires
AND ARB
Pnnctnre-Proof for 3500 Miles
Ask about our Gates Quality Tubes.
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HAVEYOUOWNED
. AN ORPHANED TRUCK? y
BEEN UP AGAINST THIS REPLY AVE WILL
SEND TO THE FACTORY FOR IT.
REPUBLIC TRUCKS
. ARE NOT ORPHANED
WE INVITE INSPECTION OF OUR
ESTABLISHMENT
ROBERTS MOTOR CAR CO., Inc.
PARK AND EVERETT STS.
PORTLAND, OREGON