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THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND, MAT 9, 1920
TRUCK DEALERS TO
;e valley tour
1
Ship-by-Truck Run Will Go as
Far as Eugene.
PROBABLE DATE IS MAY 18
lTactfcai Track Demonstration to
Be Feature of Shlp-by-Truck-
' i Good Roads Week.
'.'.'A- ship by truck demonstration tour
from Portland up the Willamette val
ley as far as Eugene will be a feature
ot ship by truck-good roads week
here. May 17 to 22. Full details of
the tour have not been arranged, but
they will be completed by Monday
many spectacular elements, their
chief value lay in the scientific re
sults adduced.
The most thrilling test from the
spectators' standpoint was the truck
Jump. A two-ton truck weighing
6400 pounds and carrying a load of
4400 pounds, making a total weight
of 10,800 pounds for the tires, got
under full headway on an asphalt
runway. While running at top speed
it mounted a sharp incline 18 inches
high set in its path and made an 18
foot jump through the air before it
struck the asphalt. At the take-off
the truck was registering 20 miles
an hour.' The truck was equipped on
the rear with eight-inch Nobby cord
pneumatic truck tires, .and on the
front with aix-inch tires of the same
sort.
The truck made the Jump eight
times and the experiments came to
an end without the slightest damage
to the tires. When the tests had
been concluded members of the com
pany's technical staff dissected the
tires in a search for evidences of
damage but none were found. .
In a similar series of tests made by
the International Motor company a
few weeks ago equally good results
were obtained on nobby cord pneu
matics. The noteworthy feature of
this series was that the tires on the
trucks were a set, every one of which
had already traveled more than 25.000
miles. They all went through she
jumps without injury. .
Another highly spectacular . per-
MOUSSES
MOTORS
ARE NOW POSSIBLE
Possibilities of Distilling Good
Engine Spirit Found.
HORSE POWER IS SAME
Raw Material for Fuel Has Been
Xeed of Industry and May
Xow Be Locaetd.
Thirsty souls ar.d economists who
have been wondering what will be
come of all the molasses which for
merly went into the manufacture of
rum, remarks a writer in the current
number of American Motorist, will be
the making of alcohol for fuel uses
profitable.
And now comes prohibition provid
ing molasses and alcohol in quanti
ties practically as unlimited as the
former supplies of that delectable
dainty of the grog shop rum.
In Britain where gasoline is much
more expensive than it is here, the
question of finding a substitute fuel
has recently received renewed, atten
tion. A committee has been appoint
ed which, after exhaustive tests of
the subject, is convinced that alcohol
as motor fuel has great possibilities
and that the by-products of the sugar
industry and many other substances
yielding sugar, starch or cellulose
will be utilized in this fashion.
Sore to Come to It
According to the British committee
appointed to investigate the merits of
"power alcohol," the fundamental at
traction of alcohol lies in the fact
that its chief sources are found in the
vegetable world. In consequence the
raw materials for the manufacture of
power alcohol are being continuously
renewed and are susceptible of great
expansion without encroachment on
the food supply.
Rather interesting experiments
were made with alcohol derived from
the flowers of the mahua trees grow
ing in the Hast Indies. It is said that
the sun-dried flowers of this tree con
tain something like 60 per cent of
fermentable sugar and that they can
be collected and delivered to the fac-
HOW THEY GET THESE EIGHTY-FIVE-FOOT PILING AROUND .THE SNAKY TURNS IN THE SKYLINE BOULEVARD AND CORNELL
- ROAD IS A MYSTERY.
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THIS 34-TO- MIXTBER AXD TRAILER BRING THREE OF THESE HUGE STICKS A DAY DOWX THB SKYLINE AND CORNELL ROADS TO
THE MUNICIPAL TERMINAL, A DISTANCES OK 11 MILES.
The turns could never be made but for the fact that the trailer itself is steered by the man standing on the log. Steering is done by means of
an iron "Johnson bar," and it's a real trick to operate it. The run of 11 miles is made by this outfit in the remarkable time of one hour and 40
minutes, three round trips being made daily. Tie truck and trailer equipment was sold to the owners, Wimme & Baldwin, by the Chessman-Stater
Motor company, Winther truck distributors, and the hauling is done for the Skyline Logging & Piling company. Since this equipment went on the
'job. value of stumpage where these piles come from has increased 100 per cent, as before the truck came to the. rescue there was no way to get the
.'logs out. " ' -
be
night, at which time they will
'presented for approval at a meeting of
the Dealers' Motor Car association of
Oregon.
This much, however, was definitely
decided at a meeting of truck dealers
at the Benson hotel Thursday noon:
The tour will leave Portland either
the morning of Monday, May 17, or
Tuesday, May 18. The latter date is
probable so that the start of the run
may be made at the same time as the
Portland Ad club's northwest caravan
shoves off from Portland for Stock
ton, Cal.
There probably will be about 20
trucks in the run, perhaps more, but
not more than one truck of any one
make.
Three Days to Euisene.
The tour will be made to Eugene,
and will take three days to reach
that city, stops each night being
made at principal towns en route.
The run to Eugene probably will be
over the main east side Pacific high
way, that returning by the west side
route. The return also probably will
take three days.
Other details, such as whether the
trucks will leave Portland loaded or
take on loads for demonstration at
local points en route, rules of the
tour and the like were not arranged
at the Thursday meeting..
This meeting was held In conjunc
tion with the Portland ship by truck
bureau conducted by the Firestone
Tire & Rubber company, the original
sponsor of the ship by truck move
ment which has grown to such pro
portions throughout the country.
The following truck men were
named at the meeting as a committee
to take full charge of the run and ar
range all details: F. V. W. Peters of
the Portland Motor Car company,
which handles Packard and Nash
trucks; E. L. Cramblitt of the Gary
Coast agency, Gary trucks; Gerald
Goodsell of the Palace Garage com
pany. Standard and Ford trucks: Mr.
Copland of the William L. Hughson
company. Federal and Ford . trucks,
and M. O. Wilkins president of the
dealers' Motor Car association of
Oregon, in an ex-officio capacity.
Similar Tonra Elsewhere.
Similar ship by truck tours will be
held in nearly every state as a part
of the ship by truck-good roads week
celebration. In Oregon the tour also
coincides nicely with the campaign
in favor of the good roads bond issue
and constitutional amendment in
creasing the road bond limitation
from 2 to 4 per cent of the state's as
sessed valuation.
Unless this amendment Is adopted
no more bonds can be issued by the
state for road purposes and good
road& work will have to cease.
As good roads are built through the
state, the radius of truck activity is
greatly increasing. Two years aero
such a ship by truck run as this would
have been impossible.
fIVIES STUDY TIRES
SLOW PICTURES SHOW WHAT
HAPPENS IX WEAK.
formance for movie fans was given
when a truck weighing with its load
15,800 pounds was set astride a rail
road track at such an angle that one
rear wheel and one front wheel were
in close contact with the steel rails.
When an attempt was made to extri
cate the truck from that position the
wheels spun around, the big "n,obs"
on the tread beating a tattoo against
the rails and causing so much fric
tion that a column of smoke floated
up.
When the truck finally bumped its
way off the track, it was found that
the tires had chewed ruts in the ties
at the points where the wheels had
spun around. But the tires bore no
marks of injury. This experiment was
regarded as a thorough test ol tne
tread strength of the tires.
MOTOR FIRES AIR CAXXON
America in Van of Military Aero
nautics, Declares Gen. Edwards.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 8 Develop
ment of a cannon-motor for high
powered battle cruisers of the air
for the ordnance department of the
United States army places America in
the van or military aeronautics and
revolutionizes aerial fighting, it was
announced at the recent aero show
here with the sanction of Major
General Clarence S. Edwards of the
ordnance department of the army.
The special 300-horsepower army
motor is built around a 38-miilimeter
cannon, which is housed in the crank
case of the motor. It fires an inch
and a half piercing shell, the cannon
muzzle projecting through the pro
peller base. It has- a 14-inch recoil.
For ground - strafing of '.-tanks,
breaking up of battle formations of
airplanes, and destruction of helium
dirigibles the shells will be loaded
with buckshot, according to John M.
Rogers, aeronautical engineer of New
Brunswick, N. J.
Interested to learn that automobiles,
trucks and tractors may be operated,
not with rum, nor even with molasses,
but with alcohol made from the lat
ter. Continuing, the writer sets forth:
American Motorist not long ago
called attention to the possibilities of
fered by the use of alcohol as fuel for
internal-combustion engines. A few
years ago the United States geological
survey, through its technological
branch, made a series of elaborate
tests of the relative value of gasoline
and alcohol as power producers. The
most important results of the investi
gation are contained in the evidence
that well designed internal-combuscion
motors using alcohol -or gasoline will
consume about an equal volume of fuel
per unit of power.
Horsepower About Same.
The averages for the minimum
consumption values give a like figure
of 8-10 of a pint per hour per break
horsepower from sasoline as well as
for alcohol. In this comparison it is
of decided interest that the thermal
value of alcohol is only 6-10 that of
gasoline a fact which explains the
persistence of the experimenters bet
ter than anything else.
Heretofore the obstacles in the way
of a universal adoption of alcohol as
motor fuel lay in. the difficulty ' of
finding a raw material that could be
secured sufficiently cheap to render
tory in the zone of growth at $7.50
per ton. One ton of these leaves pro
duces 90 gallons of alcohol.
Our late antagonists, the Germans,
long before the war, had developed a
system of industrial alcohol manu
facture under which --every farmer
could produce his own . motor fuel
The circumstance that our own soil
resources are so abundant may delay
similar development in the United
States. There is no doubt, however,
that alcohol for motor fuel purposes
looms more important and more prom
ising than ever.
Gravel Worse Than Mud.
Dust offers noticeable resistance to
the progress of the wheels of a
truck, mud is worse, and loose gravel
is worst of all. The economy and
efficiency of motor truck transpor
tation may easily depend on the char
acter of the road surface available.
The time to study this question is be
fore the installation of the motor
truck vehicles, so that the most ef
ficient type may be secured for the
condition in the particular case.
Rain Vision Windshield.
Touring
Roadster
Coupe
Sedan
it
How to
Judge this
new Mitchell
Style is not the Bole attrac
. tion in this new Mitchell.
Nor all the" costly details of
finish.
For the. chassis construc
tion has its appeal to the
mechanically inclined, and its
dependability to those who
like to take mechanics for
granted.
While no basic changes
have been made because
of the success of the recent
Mitchells nevertheless we
want to point out the numer
ous refinements and improve
ments that have been in
corporated. N
It is your distinct advan
tage to know this new Mit
chell before you make any
choice to know its beauty,
its responsive performance,
its roominess and comfort,
its sturdy construction and
its moderate price.
Then make comparisons,
if you wish. See if you can
find a like car at a like price.
To even approximate all that
Mitchell offers will cost you
much more, we think."
Orders should be placed
early, so as to insure early
delivery.
A eew' style Ibodiy
on an Improved chassis
T
HIS new Mitchell sets ft new
stride. And everyone who
knows our latest offering concedes
it.
Here is a great triumph of Mit
chell engineers and designers. Their
harmonious effort brings a matchless
car at a moderate price details of
style not found elsewhere, better
ment in materials, and above all, sin
cerity of purpose in construction.
Mitchell introduces to car design
a logical advancement.
All tendencies of recent years, as
you know, have been toward motive
lines. Yet many awkward lines re
mained. Someone had to conceive the final
step-to bring' the radiator into
harmony with other body lines. It
alone remained straight up-and-down.
,It has been Mitchell's opportunity
to introduce this inevitable feature
and the result must be seen to be
appreciated fully for it appeals
not only to . the eye, but to one's
sense of logical proportions of a
swift moving object, like an auto
mobile. Some will say that this is a minor
thing that it is npt radically dif
ferent. That is true. In this new Mitchell
we do not offer the freakish, nor
something to appeal to passing
fancy. What is offered is a basic
development, just like the slanting
of the windshield, just like the many,
other items which make today's cars
so different from those of five years
ago.
We want you to see this new car
and pass judgment. We want you
to observe its new lines. And to
examine its superb finish. Then we
know you'll agree that this new
Mitchell offers more for your,
money.
WE CAN MAKE IMMEDIATE DELIVERY
Our New Building Will Soon Be Ready
Our new building at Broadway and
Everett Is nearing completion.. We, will
move about May 15th. This building,
which is four stories In height and covers
more than a quarter of a block, will house
the Sales and Service Departments of our
Automobile and Truck- Business. Here we
will be better able to render car owners
that kind of service which builds lasting
good will between the buyer and seller.
Now. at Broadway and Oak
It Is a simple matter " to give any
touring car a clear vision windshield,
which Is not generally included tn
the equipment of the open car. r The
upper section of the windshield is
simply mounted on the top by means back to the center of the axle.
of brackets that hold the part out at 1
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upper half of the shield keeps off the
rain, while the lower half protects
the driver from the wind.
Oil Drain.
Users of Ford trucks of converted
jobs sometimes have trouble from the
grease in the rear axle flooding out
on the brakes. The different thrust
masters fixed to the axle housing will
not let the oil get back where it be
longs. The best way to conquer this
trouble is to cut two grooves, one in
each housing, to carry the lubricant
In certain parts of Siberia butter is
so plentiful that it is used to lubri
cate motor vehicles.
Factory Makes Exhausting Tests
of Product Under Vary
ing Conditions; -
Slow motion pictures of the type
that have amused movie devotees by
slowing down swiftly-moving bodies
to the point where every action may
be analyzed, have been utilised by
the United States Tire company for
a scientific study of just what hap
pens when a heavily-laden motor
truck climbs a curb, drops off an
elevation . or bumps over a railroad
track. i
This is-the first time this, very val
uable form of photography haa been
used by a tire company. The results
obtained were so successful that the
pictures were shown at a meeting of
the executive committee and the di
rectors. Among the questions the pic
tures will aid in solving are the ef
fects of heavy blows on highways,
trucks;, loads and tires.
The experiments took place at the
company's truck tire factory at Provi
dence. While the pictures contained
DEPARTURE
BEARINGS
A complete stock of
genuine, newTimkenj
Hyatt and New Depart- .
: urc Bearings.
PORTLAND BRANCH
24 North Broadway
Phone: Broadway 1799
Bearings
service
COMPANY
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Detroit
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The
Good
Sense
of This Sedan
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Only 200 Pounds Heavier Than the Touring Car. Hides on
Triplex Spring! with Comfort of Heavy Car
EVEN SUMMER EVENINGS sometimes are
cooll Dust sometimes blows r Tain. You drive
more more, chances with weather. And summer
clothes, especially women's ' clothes, soil easily.
Then zsn'f it good sense to buy a Sedan Now?
Instead of a collapsible top which you never lower,
the Overland Four-Door Sedan provides a thick
permanent top with greater coolness in hot sun.
Plate glass windows give you control of your com
fort but never cut off your vision. Triplex Springs
make touring easy. Light weight provides economy.
Touring, $985; Roadster, $985; Coupe, $1525; Sedan. $157$
Prices f. e. b. Toledo, subject to change vitboot Botlco
Willys-Overland Pacific Go.
Broadway at Davis St. Phone Broadway 3535
saaaasBoJ
Auto Parts and Supplies
Offered at Big Reduction by
David Hodes Co.
"Everything for the Motorist
111
North
Broadway
Near Glisan Street., Only 50 feet
from New Postoffice.
In order to attract you to our new home we will offer for a short time the following
goods at specially reduced prices:
Spot Lights
Kaufmann Silver Beam.
Regular price 17.60. cut price S5.95.
Other models at special prices.
Flower Vases
Extra fine glass, 85e to l.5.
Schrader Tire Air Gauges
Regular price $1.60. cut price St.25.
Tire Pumps
Black, einple-barrel, regular $2. cut price
Black, double-barrel, regular $2.75. cut price $1.65.
Jacks
For light and heavy cars. Regular prica 12.60. cut
price $!..
Spark Plugs
Retralar $1 value, cut to Sc
Guaranteed spark plu?a for Ford cars, regular 75c,
cut to 45c ,
Spark plua exhaust whistles, reg. $3.60. cut to S2.es.
Windshield Deflectors
Heavy plate glass, with fine nickel brackets, regu
lar price $16, cut to $11.03.
Auxiliary Cushions
Regular $3 value, cut to S1.33.
Extra well made cushion, regular $3.50. cut to S2-45.
Running Board Mats
Rubber, 8uc and up; Cocoa, $1.13.
Foot Pedal Sets "
Rubber sets for Ford cars 45c.
Switch Locks
Ford coil switch locks, reg. $3.50, cut price $1.45
Guaranteed high-grade Ford repair parts 25 per
cent off list price.
Storage Batteries
lulshtin?, Starting and I.lsrht! nc Ratterles at Great
ly It educed friceo.
. 4-volt Llrrhtin-r Battery" S13.frs
I 6-volt IjlKhtinj? Battery- $15.75
6-volt Starting and Liehtinc Battery $26. S5
12-volt Starting and Lighting Battery $34.5
These batteries are fully charged and ready for
Immediate irse.
Special Ford llsrhting and generating- system outfit
comprises generator, front and rear liKhts, battery
and all necessary wirinfr parts to make complete
at a special price of $17.95. If you own a Ford,
come in and investigate.
Vulcanizing Outfits
Specially priced at 75c.
Inner tire patches from 25c up.
Outer bouts, 45c and up.
Tubes
Good quality tubes at a special price of 91.03 for
ail sizes in stock.
Reliners
Regular value $4, our price $1.83.
Wrenches
Special eets of open end and S wrenches, 5 and 6 to
the set, $1.45, easily worth $3. Also open end and S
wrenches of every size at about regular cost.
A Bin Lot of Illcb-Crade Tools at Special Prices:
Hammers, J'liera, AVrrncnex, Lite.
Bumpers
regular $8,
Special Black Chandle Bar Bumper,
cut to S4.00.
Dodge. Buick. Chevrolet, Oakland, etc.
nickel-plated Chandle bar, regular
price $10, cut to $715.
Black and nickeled Diamond Steel Bar, regular
$12.50. cut to $n.45.
Chevrolet and Ford nickel-plated spring steel,
regular $12.50, cut to $8.5.
Black nickel-plated spring steel, regular $13, cut
to $11.95
All nickel spring steel bumpers, regular $18. cut
to $13.45.
For all cars
Clover Leaf
We carry the largest stock of highest quality Gears, Axles, Springs, etc., for almost
every make of auto or truck.
David Modle
G
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111 North Broadway