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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 5, 1919)
9 day of his connection when the num ber of employes approximated 100, and when the pneumatic tire industry was In its Infancy. He recounted the pleasant associations with Mr. Fire SOUGHT BY DRIVERS stone which be had had and humorously mentioned some of his duties as sales manager when a consignment of pneu matic tires would be available for him to sell. Dan Goodenberger. who has also been with the company a good many years, talked of the growth of the organiza tion, and presented Mr. Firestone wiin a jeweled scarf pin. Mr. Firestone in reply spoke of the happy associations and fine spirit which had always per meated the organisation and of his ap preciation at being honored by this cel ebration of his 60th anniversary. He did not refer to what the Firestone company had accomplished in a mate rial way, but confined his remarks to reminiscences of his experiences. After the speakinr several films were shown on the screen. These included the old homestead picture taken during the progress of the foremen and man Pilots Who Block Highways Automobile Makers Have Job Are Criticised. Requiring Months. ACCIDENT OFTEN RESULT PROSPERITY ERA FORESEEN laws to PrfTcnt Stopping of Car 5n Road, Thus Halting Traffic, Advocated by Westerners. Restocking With Materials and Parts, Refinancing and Making Contracts Part of Work. agers picnic to Air. r iresione a oia home last Summer, ana the first THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, JANUARY 5, 1919. MOTOR LEGismra READJUSTIM POSER IN FACTORIE authentic pictures showing the surren der of the German fleet. ROAD EQUIPMENT PURCHASED legislation making it an infraction of the law to stop an automobile on the state highways and compelling driv ers to pull off to the side of the road proper when they have occasion to halt their machines Is being urged by motorists in Orron and other Western stairs who in tulee in extensive tours and who daily face the mtnace oc- Tractor and Trailer Will Work on Hlamatb Highways. KLAMATH FALLS. Or.. Jan. 4. (Spe cial.) The purchase of a new four-ton Wlnther tractor and a five-son trailer for county road work purposes has WASHINGTON. Jan. 4 Reports re ceived here show that automobile man ufacturrrs are bendinsr every energy to readjustment of their affairs for production of their regular lines as speedily as possible. This Involves re stocking with materials and parts, re arrangement and retooling of machin ery, the refinancing of car and parts LIBERTY SPEEDSTER, NEW AUTO ROW ARRIVAL, MAKES HIT WITH OREGON MOTORISTS. J. 'Ji,' yvnt 1 "v. ( At . ??'-"'u"" v.'"- &?fi . : c riX' - itT 3 ! f 4 L. . ...... ..... ' . .: 'vo v ; I ...... ' r ... . . . - 1 , ST on le JrieJ. a ISI Model Wbirk lias Wn lastaat Favar la Portlaad Is the Liberty Speedster, a Keve Product of the Liberty Fac tory mm V hies la llnt rlbated Mere Ky W. M. WalllDsrord. The Car llaa a tiaapay aad Bnsiaessllke Appearance. XV. C. Mea(aaery. Mlrams far the alllarora tompaay. I at the himl . ca.lonel by thoughtless or selfish pilots 1, lo. kin :r the road. At the recent better motoring laws Hire ting In yarrimenlo, w hich was at t.niicd by moioruts from ail sections f California, many good measures tr advocated, but several that miuht have been suggested were overlooked. Amns these was the one outlined above. Anyone who has toured knows that the average driver, when he feels a lire aro fl.it on him. stops lh.in and there to chance it- Also, one can find two cars etoppetl alongnide each other. their owners di-UKing everything from the lata war to next year's price of air planes, forgetful of the fact that others r- entitled to that same section of h.Sh way. Tires I'haaaea aa Rue. It would be Just as ea.y. say those mho are more thoughtful, for these aarne motoriitts to pull off to one sid anl do Ihetr g!?ipinit or ttrc.changtng I ul so lone as no law covers the mat trr the selfish onrs will continue to "lies" It and let the other fellow shift fur hlmvelf. "llanlly a day goes by but an in stance tf this rlfiMi and thoughtle condition is rncounu-red.' said 1L C lUurant. one of ta advocating a law IP cover' the Mtuation. Mr. Durant, whore duties as vice-president of the Clievrolet -Motor Company of Califor Sia take him all over the West. Is noted as one of the most careful and skillful drivers In the country, but time after time, he has been forced to exert all his expertnevs to avoid collision, the situation being brought about by the Stationary machine of some 'road hog. II air Ire! Mapa Hera Kahber. "Thousands of dollars' worth of rub ter are burned up each year because of hurried stops occasioned by thought- lissly blockaded roads," said Mr. lu lanL "Lots of times I have swung around a 'blind' curve well within the l-'gal speed limit and swooped down on some motorist changing a tire risht on the fair highway. Wlih a machine coming from the other direction due to meet mc Just where 1 would be forced to turn out for the car standing still It was up to me stop the best way I on hi to avert an arcident. You can imagine what would have happened if tne brakes had failed to hold. "It is Just aa easy t0 clianjre tires r swap yarns off the road proper, but tintil they are compellccto do wo by law a certain cuss of motorists will stop ncht on the highway for whatever they want to do. Let the legislature made a misdemeanor to blockade the roads and this condition will be materially pencilled. been authorized by the Klamath County Board. The combined cost of the two machines is $6000. It is de clared that with this new equipment the road work on the county highways next aeason can be expedited. WHITE TRUCK IS HONORED CROIX DE GCERRE AWARDED TO TRANSPORT UXITS. FIRESTONE HEAD HONORED -fflttE COMPANY PRESIDENT CI VEX BANQUET. IS Olorc Than COO Members of Akron Organisation Attend Fiftieth Anniversary Affair. Harvey S. Firestone, president of the Firestone Tire c Rubber Company, Akron. .. was tendered a complimen tary banquet. lecember 10. to celebrate his 4(H h anniversary. The hosts were tha foreman, department managers, factory managers and executives of the Akron organization. At a : 3 u between ) and vt sat down to dinner in the auditorium of the Firestone Clubhouse. Firestone Park. The Firestone orches tra provided the music A feature of the banquet was the cut ting of the gigantic birthday cake from which SO birthday candles burned, and which was brougkl Into the auditorium by two of Mr. Firestone's younger chil dren. J. W. Thomas, general superintend ent, filled the role of toastmaster. lie recounted some of bis early experiences with the company and with Mr. Fire atone, and traced the growth of the or ganization from his entrance to the present time. He said that if a good many men could sea the monument which would be erected to them after their death they would refuse to die. and that Mr. Firestone had deemed it belter to commence the building of his memorial in early Ufa, hence the Fire ptoae organization at the present day. I . A. G. Partridge, general sales man ager, who has been with the orgamsa- French Government Gives Recogni tion to Organizations CsIiiji Over 1000 Vehicles. A most signal honor has been con ferred on the White truck by the French government. The Croix de Guerre has been award ed the First and Second Groupement of the Great Headquarters Reserve No. I of the French army, each operatin 500 or more White trucks. Citations for dixtiuguixhed service accompanied th order, supplemented by a later cltatio to the entire Reserve Ko. 1 operating JiOQ White trucks. The word of thin great honor being conferred on the White w-aa received yesterday by U. A. L'rquhart. Pacific Coast manager of the White company. "This Is the first and only instance on record of motor transport formation In any army receiving this high honor. said Mr. I'rquhart In commenting on the awarding of the Croix de Guerre to the White.- "Naturally, every mem ber of the organisation Is extremely proud of the honor, as it proves again in a definitely conclusive manner the performance of the While. The White trucks in the service were all veterans, many having been in continuous war service since 1914.' MOON CAR WELL EQUIPPED c. II. S. COMPANY SHOWS NEW MODELS IX PORTLAND. Manufacturers Strive to Conform to Latest Ideas in Auto Construction. Near models of the Moon ear, on dis play by the C. H. 8. Company, ti North Twenty-third street, are being viewed with a good deal of interest by Port land motorists. "The smart. Indtvldnal appearance of the Moon car Immediately places it in he class of the custom-built car," reads an announcement of the company. "The beauty of Its long, symmetrical lines conforms with the best ideas of a well- built car. In interior finish, nphoisterv and cushion work, as well as In the exte rior, color and varnish, the car testifies to careful manufacture by men who trive for the niceties In motorcar con duction. Kvery detail of equipment and appointment is chosen on the basis of quality. "It la consistent with Moon history hat no car is put out which does not conform in every particular with the best and latest idea in automobile de ign and construction. But. more than that, the Moon is made for the man who ppreciates character in bis car. "Because of the upholstering and acl- ntifically designed seats, extra long prlncs and perfect chassis balance, the car is comfortable to ride in and easy to drive. "The car's mechanism Is completely standard, including Continental (Red Seal) motor, delco Ignition, multiple dry disc clutch. Timken axles. Spicer Joints. Fedders honeycomb radiator and Firestone rims. All these essential parts are considered the best units obtain able by the motor trade. "The cars are delivered to purchasers completely equipped. Including plate glass windows, bumper, spotlight, extra tire with cover, etc. These are consid ered as extra accessories on most cars." makers, making contracts with new distributors and dealers, getting out new trade literature and advertising matter and a clearing out of their I plants of finished and partly finished war products and materials to make room for civilian passenger car and truck stock and work. The indJStry cannot resume work where it was stopped. Just as the plants were filled with passenger car and truck parts and chesses in all stages of manufacture, from raw stock to completely assembled, upholstered t-nd painted cars, and required many months to get into production of va rious war articles, so reconversion means a great deal of physical effort to prepare for and get into pre-war production. The process will be greatly facili tated If there Is prompt settlement by tne uovernment under the war con tracts and procurement orders which have been and will be canceled, so that the manufacturers will have the neces sary money and credit to restock quick ly with materials and parts and thereby hold their workmen during the transi tion period, but II there is any consid erable interval of uncertainty and delay I in making settlements, complete, re sumption win oe greatly hindered. Because of its dependable performance throughout four years of war service Its low consumption of fuel in countries where gasolme had to be rig-idly conserved Its sturdy construction which required little attention to keep going at times and in places where drivers were inexperienced and field mechanics were scarce The White is the most widely used li22 ton truck in army service here and overseas. It has been adopted as the standard U.S. Army truck of this capacity. Now Produced for Industry As the urgency of government demands has decreased, we are now in a position to resume commercial delivery of the l1 2-ton model. Shipments can be made to all industries. THE WHITE COMPANY CLEVELAND PORTLAND BRANCH Park and Couch Sts. The man who has a wife and chil dren, who realizes that the health built up today is worth more than a few dol lars saved for the future, owes it to himself and to his family to get an lion over li tears, .poke of liio early j automobile, Sense Have Mttle Difficulty. Those companies whose war orders were for their regular models, such as some of the truck manufacturers, will have little. If any, difficulty in petting into production on orders for civilian use. except some unavoidable loss or time in securing delivery of certain engines, transmissions, axles, springs ana a lew other parts the manufactu rers of which were heavily engaged on war orders. Other truck makers who had larera contracts ror the standardized B truck or one or two models of their own trucks, wilt have more trouble getting into full production of their regular models and the sizes that were sus pended to make way for those needed lor military use. Greatest difficulty will be experi enced by those passenger car companies whicn endeavored patriotically to com ply with the request of the War In dustries Board to liquidate their stocks of parts and materials and get on a 100 per cent war basis by January 1, The facilities of a number were already fully absorbed in war work entirely apart from passenger -car production, while many others were fast approach ing that condition. Such plants were workine day and night shifts on a long list of Army and Navy materials which required special marhlnery and a readjustment of the whole plant. This list Includes air plane engines, tractors, tank parts, 75 m. m. and 155 m. m. shells. adaDters for shell fuses, gun carriages, naval gun mounts, gun recoil mechanisms, artil lery wheels, water carts and escort wagons, mine anchors depth bombs. airplane bombs, grenades, balloon winches, torpedo directors, submarine chasers, litters, handling trucks for sea planes, and so on. Farty Build for Army. There were in addition many thou-' sand motor trucks, ambulances, offi cers cars, trailers and electric indus trial trucks, orders for which ran into many millions of dollars. Nearly. 40 truck companies have built and deliv ered motor trucks for the Army and Navy, aggregating upward of 90,000, most or which have gone overseas. Automobile and truck companies that were engaged from 60 to 100 per cent f their capacity on war orders when the armistice was feigned, November 11 nclude Mitenell. Buick. Ford. General Motors Truck, International Motor. In- er-State, Locomobile. Nordyke & Mar- mon. Overland. Packard. Paige, Pierce, Koot Sc vandervoort (MoIIne), Simplex, tudebaker, Velie, White and a number of others. More than SO companies oldlng membership In the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce were t work on Government orders, the to tal value of which amounted to more than $1,000,000.000 equivalent to 80 per cent or the whole value of the output of motor vehicles by the industry in 1917. Increased efficiency and facilities and experience gained in war work, such as manufacture of airplane en gines and shells, requiring a high de gree of engineering skill and accurate machine work, will be of value to the Industry after the transition period and should result in Improvement of cars and trucks and increased psoductlon of both. Thus, while the industry may suffer temporarily because of its pa triotic efforts to help win the war in the shortest possible time and with the s malic at sacrifice o lives, in .the, eu4 WHITE TRUCK both it and the general public will de rive benefits therefrom. The best thought is that there soon will be large production and full employment of la bor in all lines, with consequent pros perity In America for a period of years following the settlement of peace terms. HIGHWAY BUILDING IS URGED Sum of $75,000,000 Available for Work During Calendar Year. Resumption of highway construction under the Federal Aid aci, in iuh measure and as quickly as possible. was urged by tne secretary or Agri culture at a recent conference with editors of agricultural iournals. About 175.000.000 of unexpended balances of Federal and state appropriations for several years past and amounts avail able for the current fiscal year are available for road work during the calendar year. Next year there will be $20,000,000 additional from Federal appropriations and prooaoiy more xnan this amount from state sources, for co operative road work. Good roads are not only important, said Secretary Houston, but furnish worthy projects on which unemployed labor may be en gaged during the period of readjust ment, and it would be in the public in terest to make available larger ap propriations from the Federal Treasury to be used separately or in conjuiii; tion with state and local support. Both the President and the Secretary of War have written to the Secretary of Agriculture favoring the earliest Dossible resumption ot nignway worK. Senators favoring the earliest possible resumption of highway work. Senators Bankhead and snioot nave iniroaucea good roads bills within the last few days. The American Association of State Highway officials and the Ameri can Automobile Association have agreed to support a bill authorizing an Increased Federal appropriation ior an other five-year period to follow expira tion of the present Federal Aid Act appropriating $75,000,000 for the pur pose. The measure will call for cre ation of a Federal plan providing In general for two main highways in each state, one from east to west and he other from north to south, both connecting with corresponding roads in adjoining states. Canada and Mex ico both desire to make trunk highway connections with the United States. of mohair tops with which comparative ly few motorists are familiar. The process of rubbing boiled linseed oil into the material will render it water proof. Use Lighter Oil in Winter. Cold weather tends to thicken oil and grease. Motorists who are anixiouu to get best results with their cars then use a lighter, oil in the engine than in bum mer. Some even substitute cylinder oil for the heavy oil or grease ordi narily used in gearset or axle housing. Grease transmission case and gears, putting in fresh greases. Waterproofing Mohair Top. There Is a very simple remedy for leakage of water through the material TIRES TIRES TIRES Special Clearance Sale of All Tires and Tubes 30x3 Republic Non-Skid.$12.75 30x3 Vitalic Plain 13.00 30x3 Republic Plain 11.75 30x3 Standard foor 15.45 3Qx3tt Vitalic Non-Skid . . . 16.50 30x3tt Congress Non-Skid 13.75 30x3 Pullman Non-SkioU 15.25 30x3 Republic Non-Skid.. 16.25 30x3 Springfield Rib.... 18.50 30x3 Superbar .Non-Skid.. 15.25 30x3 Standard Four N.-S. 19.75 30x3 Fisk Non-Skid 1 9.75 32x3 Diamond Non-Skid.. 18.50 32x3 Congress Non-Skid 16.95 32x3 Republic Non-Skid- 19.25 32x3 Goodyear QD 21.25 32x3 Firestone 19.75 31x4 Vitalic Non-Skid... 25.25 31x4 Con press Non-Skid.. 24.25 31x4 J. & D. Rib 29.65 31x4 Standard Four 29.75 32x4 Congress Non-Skid.. 24.25 32x4 Firestone Non-Skid 28.75 32x4 Montford Non-Skid 23.40 32x4 Springfield N.-S.. . . 28.50 33x4 Savage Plain .$23.80 33x4 Vitalic Non-Skid... 26.50 33x4 Fisk Red Top 31.25 33x4 Republic Plain 22.50 33x4 Ajax Plain QD.... 24.50 33x4 Goodyear Plain QD 25.50 34x4 Firestone Non-Skid 29.75 34x4 Springfield 28.75 34x4 Savage Plain 24.80 34x4 Congress Non-Skid- 25.80 34x4 Fisk Plain 27.50 35x4 Firestone Non-Skid- 33.00 35x4 Lee Plain 25.50 34x4 Congress Non-Skid- 34.65 34x4 Springfield N.-S.... 38.50 35x4 Portage QD 40.00 35x4 Goodrich Plain 35.00 35x4 Congress QD 33.50 36x4 Congress 35.50 36x4 Springfield 36x4 Imperial ... 37x4 Springfield , 37x5 Congress .. 37x5 Imperial .., 37x5 Springfield . 38.50 34.00 47.50 37.50 36.00 53.50 TUBES 30x3 Gray .... $2.45 30x3 Red 2.75 30x3 Gray .... 3.25 30x3 Red 3.60 32x3 Gray .... 3.25 32x3 Red 3.75 TUBES 31x4 31x4 32x4 82x4 33x4 33x4 Gray ....$3.65 Red 4.00 Gray ... Red .... Gray ... Red .... 3.65 4.00 4.00 4.45 TUBES 34x4 34x4 Red 85x4 Gray .... 35x4 Red 36x4 Red 37x4 Gray .... Gray ....$1.45 4.73 4.45 4.75 4.85 4.75 LIBERTY BONDS TAKEN AT FACE VALUE WHERE FULL AMOUNT IS PURCHASED Mail orders promptly filled on anything listed subject to prior sale. Money refunded on any purchase returned intact in 10 days. PORTLAND TIRE CO. 331 Burnside St. Bet. Broadway and Sixth. Portland, Or.