The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current, November 21, 1920, SECTION SIX, Image 83

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Newspaper Page TextTHE SUNDAY, OREGONIAX, PORTLAND, NOVEMBER 21, 1920 i Go nhie Lowest IPViced. n. World me You have this opportunity TODAY. It never hap pened before may never happen again. There is every- indication that this NEW LOW PRICE can not last. Buy now before the price advances. Think of it a Velie Six with cord tires all 'round at. Heipe is "a SIX,, with cord tires at me price off a FOUR We have searched all records and fail to find another cord tire eouioned six-cvlinder price is as low as the Velie Six at $1385. Make your own comparisons. You will be astonished at the remarlcable VHf 5?r valuta crivn (er AnA ram Amkav k& Vslia knJ ur- 1 : i And remember the Velie bond protects you on this low price.' The cut of the Velie Six to $1385, with a guarantee of cash rebate should the car go lower, is the sensation of the car market. The announcement has brought a flood of demand. Experienced F. O. B. Moline. ILL And here's the bond. Note that it protects you against decrease BUT NOT INCREASE. if SS 'Of ' ""' r ? JZ., W iff ru z&S - ml motorists see in this price situation an astounding opportunity but only a temporary opportunity. "The Velie Six with cord tires all around at the' price of a Four! It is the chance of a lifetime that must be grasped before it van ishes all too soon. The very volume of orders wil make the car difficult to get. Here is an extraordinary Six Value. The same car that sold at $1583 a few weeks ago, and even then with fabric tires - A Clean Saving of $300 -The new low price and full cord tire equipment means an actual cash saving of nearly $300 money in the pocket, to purchasers who : act today. You cannot realise to the full what you get for $1385 until you see the car. Here, is the power of the silent, velvety, responsive motor that won the Dyas gold cup that outstripped higher priced cars at Pikes Peak that has the enthusiastic testimony of hundreds of owners to its amazing fuel economy. Here is the Velie construction all through the standard that has kept Velie cars on the road for ten years with the world's low upkeep record on service above 100,000 miles. Genuine Leather Upholstery Here is the beautiful Velie body long, roomy, the very latest creation of the famous Velie body builders with deep -plaited genuine leather upholstery restful seats every feature of equip ment and refinement that you find on high-priced, cars. u " All for $1385. If you would be. among those who have the satis, faction of owning this car of envied distinction the car of Velie values get in touch with us today. You can drive out with yourj Velie now give yourself and your family all these advantages at a price that means the most profitable investment in a car; that ever came your way. . ' Liberal Time Payments Can Be Arranged D. G. Warren Motor Car Co. VELIE CARS CAN BE OBTAINED OF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VELIE DEALERS: Open Evenings and Sanday West 23d St., near Washington Phone Main 780 E. J. ALLES ALTO CO, Vuronvfr, Wlnh. COPKbAM) AUTO CO, St. Hrlrna, Or. Dl'BY ; CAHv BAKKR, Or. ,J. C. HKJVRY. RnfcrDfi Or. HITTSOI MOTORS, Mrdford, Or. J. K. IRBY, Arlington, Or. I.OSI.I Ac 5CHLOTTMAX, HIllntMtro. Or. M. J. MADDOX, Wheeler. Or. MARSHFIP1LD A I'TO CO., !lnr.ihfl-ld. Or. . FRAK JIILLtR,' Aurora. Or. MTHl'IST MOTOR CAR CO., Afitoria, Or. PIO.t'KUR. GARAGE CO., Bend. Or. RALSTON MOTOR CO, Albany, Or. R1LKV fc MEIER, CorvalllN. Or. SALKH VKME CO Snlem. Or. WATKINS & MITCHELL, McMinnvllle, Or. A VELIE DEALER'S SELLING AGREEMENT IS VALUABLE. SOME GOOD TERRITORY OPEN. INQUIRE ABOUT IT. 4 , r "Vdl Six Model 34 MOTOR TRUCK ESSENTIAL BUS1XKSS OF COrNTRV AL ItKUIV DEPENDENT V PON IT. Sudden Ixs of Trucks Would Mean Ticup ill Business ot All Kinds. BY K. C. ATWELL, (Manager Portland Branch Mack Interna tional Motor Truck Corporation.) At a time when the long-standing national need for more and better highways is being substantially met by legislative appropriations in the hundred - million - dollar figures, it seems appropriate to ask the ques tion: "What has made this huge ex penditure possible and in what terms will the dividends from the invest ment be expressed?" It seems ap propriate further to consider what is the basic idea behind this expenditure who pays for these highways, for what purpose are they built, and who benefits by them? Two classes of motor vehicles uso our highways, the motor truck and the passenger car. About 6 per cent of the people in the United States own passenger cars, yet through the medium of the motor truck every person in the country is directly bene fited by the money that is spent for building highways. As a matter of fact, if the 7,000,000 people who own passenger cars were the only ones to derivo benefit from the road, our government would scarcely be justi ficd in spending for this purpose money which comes from the entire 115.000,000. But since practically every article that i9 consumed or used by everyone in this country makes some part of its journey from producer to consumer in motor trucks, the entire population receives a direct return in the form of lower living costs, from the improvement in trans portation which motor trucks and good roads make possible. Adequate transportation is essential to general welfare and prosperity, and as conditions exist in the United States today, adequate transportation is impossible, without the use of the motor truck. For example, suppose every motor truck in the country was suddenly put out of use. It would cause a parlaysis of the railroads through inability to clear terminals It would mean the cessation of prac tically all building operations through lack of materials; it would stop prac tically all passenger automobile op eration as almost all gasoline and oi is transported to retail filling sta tions in motor trucks: it would tie up retail business in large cities to near ly a standstill and countless other situations equally serious would re suit. It is a fact that the average person does not realize how dependent he is upon motor transportation. Uood roads must be built if th country is to profit to the largest ex tent by the economic advantages of the motor truck, and if we are to have good roads then road financing must be placed on a sound economic: basis. It is quite natural that th task of collecting and disbursing funds for supplying good roads shoul be undertaken by the government i behalf of the people, since it is a na tional proposition and since there is r,o other agency large enough to nan die the problem efficiently. It is business arrangement, pure and stm pie the original investment come from the people of the country as whole, while the upkeeo and main tenance of the roads is paid for by the vehicles that use them In accord ance' with the amount of road wear each causes The latter is, of course, a just arrangement under any condi tions, yet the former, the investment on the part of the entire population of the country, is only justified through the use of the motor truck which gives each investor a return on his investment. In fict it is only through the increasing use of motor trucks that an enlarged road building programme has been justified and consequently been made possible. Aluminum Pistons. Thousands of cars of today are fitted with aluminum pistons and in many of them the fitting of these parts is incorrect, causing the owner to form the opinion that aluminum is unsatisfactory as a piston material. This is an erroneous idea, as alumi- um pistons when properly fitted give much better results than Iron ones. One of the common troubles with aluminum pistons is a slapping which occurs when the engine is first start ed and continues until it is warmed up. To cure this some owners em ploy a heavier oil. but the trouble with this plan is that the heavy lubri cant is not of the body' that gives satisfactory results after the engine has warmed up thoroughly. Here's a -Real Gas Eater. Here's an item for the motor car owner who squeezes 20 or more miles from every gallon of gasoline. .The giant dirigible airship, R38, which is nearing completion for the United States navy, is a runabout whose gas oline bill amounts to just short of S50 an hour. The big ballon, which will be flown across the Atlantic in the early spring, is to carry 32 tons of fuel, and still have 13 tons lift available for freight and passengers. It s cruising radius is 6000 miles at a speed of 60 miles an hour. The ma chine will consume 130 gallons of gas- oline an hour and average a thid of a mile to the gallon. - SERVICE PLANT LUXURIOUS PLAN USED AT THE IIAGUE DESCRIBED BV VISITOR. Rear Axle Oil Leakage: The first step in determining the cause of oil leakage onto the brake bands Is to see whether or not the level of oil in the differential housin is correct. There need be no more oil than is necessary to give the ring a gear dip of about an inch. If, how ever, there is much more than this amount of lubricant, the excess will work Its way back to the brake bands and cause slipping. Sometimes, of course, the leakage is due to worn washers In the tube ends. William L. Hughson Co. BO X. Broadway at Davis St., Phone Broadway 32t Driveway Leading Into. Spacious Courtyard Runs Between Rows of Window Displays. "Conceive of an attractive apart ment house that has a handsome auto mobile showroom on the street floor and you will appreciate the setting in w-hich a most unusual service station s operated," said Th. van der Stempel of the firm of Naaml Venn Hamin of The Hague. Mr. -Van der Stempel is in America for several months studying automo- lve construction at the Mitchell mo tors plant in Racine, Wis., this being the line his firm sells in Holland.' "Our group of garages is so well arranged and practical in operation that I believe you good people in the United States will be interested in a brief description." continues Mr. Van der Stempel. ' Between' the very attractive show windows is a driveway that leads to a spacious paived courtyard. This is directly in the rear of the showrooms and comprises a remarkable arrange ment of more than 60 easily accessi ble fireproof garages, constructed of brick, each seperateck from its neigh bor by concrete walls. Every owner has his- individual key that unlocks a small compartment in front, from which is released a handle that very easily rolls. up. a fireproof steel shut ter giving full-width opening to the garage. Each garage contains two lockers, a specially made tire rack and a table. . Besides a skylight, each has eJectricity and is steam heated. 'There is a water faucet at every second garage door. The monthly rental of these garages is 40 gulders, equivalent to about 913 in United States gold, for which is guaranteed at least one washing of the car a week and twice when time permits. 'In the main building there are lounging rooms for customers, as well as several rooms for the comfort of chauffeurs. Above the showrooms are apartments. The cool and dark base ment of the main building is used for tire storage, unique racks being em ployed, over each of which is a small shelf for boxes of inner tubes that properly belong to the tires on that particular rack. "For those who do not have home garages, particularly residents of the medium and larger size cities In the United States, this community idea should appeal, as it gives car owners a sense of security in having their own individual fireproof garage, rather than storing their cars on a floor with many others, which prac tice so frequently leads; to damaged fenders and tires and other accidents caused by carelessness and where it is hard to fix the blame." Insulation Repair. When on the road it is found that wiring insulation is broken, with all its attendant troubles, the Injured in sulation may be quickly and easily repaired by using a small quantity of the tar which is to be found' on top of the battery. Melt the tar, and while it is hot spread it over the break in the insulation and cover the whole job with a piece of cloth. Of course, if electrician's tape is at hand this may be used to repair the break indeed, this is precisely the sort of service for which the tape is in tended. , Kitting Pitted Varies. The owner who does his own work on the car will find that valves which are pitted may be easily and quickly refitted by having a local garage 'or machine shop cut a new lace, the lat ter. being us-edi for this purpose. This is a matter of a scant five minutes' work, whereas grinding in until the face is clear may means hours of tir ing work. Of course, the newly cut valve will have to be ground to its seat, but this is not a formidable task. w RUBBER CONCERNS BUSY! AKRON" TITiE FACTORIES HAVE BIGGEST YEAR YET. R) nnimi iwr. ts vai ttp Look what your money will bay now! Money is worth twice as much now at this sale. Cash buys as much tire value now as five years ago. Every tire brand new and fresh from leading American factories WHERE DOLLARS COUNT TWICE Recent Low Ebb Passed and for mal Production After First of Year Is Expected. AKROX, O., Nov. 20. Akron's larger rubber tire concerns are rounding: out the bissest and most successful year In their history despite the transitory slump in the tire business, as indi cated by sales reports of the Good year, Goodrich, Firestone and Miller companies, the 'Big Four of the tire industry, issued as of October 31. Goodyear surpasses all others with sales for the fiscal year ended Oc tober 31, aggregating over $205,000, 000, as compared to $167,000,000 last year. Firestone, with sales of $75, 000.000 two years ago and $91,000,000 last year, reports that its fiscal year just ended1 will show sales in excess of $103,000,000. The Miller Tire & Rubber company, its officers an nounce, has had greater sales during the last 10 months of the current year than du-rinsr the entire year of 1919. Last year's sales were $28.116,588., Sales so far this year are $27,440,743. The company expects its aggregate business up to January 1 to exceed $31,000,000. j The B. F Goodrich company, con- I forming to its policy of not announc ing sales by months or periods, al- though giving no definite, figures in dicates that its business so far this year is far in excess of its 1919 record of $143,000,000. These announcements, tire company officials state, should tend to offset unfortunate rumors spread broadcast that retrenchment in the tire industry has caused Akron to slip and that Akron's rubber companies are on the verge of shutdown. The low ebb of the tire slump has 'been passed, tire experts say, and business is picking up. Outlook for the future is far more optimistic than at any time dur Ingthe past two months, and all man ufacturers are laying plans to resume production on a normal basis soon after the first of the year. Special Tax Levies to Be Voted On. EUGENE, Or., Nov. 20. (Special.) Forty road districts of Lane county have filed legal notice in the office of County Clerk Bryson that special tax levies for road building purposes will be voted upon this fall, most ef the special elections having been called for November 27. The proposed levies are from 2 to 1 0 mills each. BRUTE STRENGTH tfllBHIIIBID Complete Lin l2-ton 22 -ton 32-ton 5- ton 6- ton 30x3 Tire - - $8.60 30x3 Tube - - $1.60 30x3 Tire - - 10.5S ' 30x3V6 Tube - - 1.90 32x3ft Tire - - 12.6S 32x3tt Tube - 2.1S 31x4 Tire - - 14.65 31x4 Tube - 2.55 32x4 Tire - - 16.85 32x4 Tube - - 2.65 33x4 Tire - - 17.70 ' 33x4 Tube - . 2.75 34x4 Tire - - 18.05 34x4 Tube - 2.85 34x44 Tire . - '- ' 24.O0 34x4V& Tube - - ,3.50 35x4'i Tire - - 25.10 35x4V4 Tube - - 3.55 A 11 sizes in stock. These prices indicate the tremendous all-round cut in prices for this Special Sale. Out-of-town orders must be accompanied by a cash deposit EAGLE TIRE CO. 122 North Broadway, Portland, Phone Broadway 1612 i AUTO ACCESSORIES AND PARTS MmmntnitmiiHumimimwiiimunmmmMmtmiiiitMtmimM ALLEN & HEBARD CO. 64-66 Broadway Phone Broadway 3223 , Wholesale and Retail AUTO ACCESSORIES "Everything for the Antoist" State Distributors Thrmoid Tires HER ADTO SPEKG CO.. Trucks Only Truck Built With 3 Final Drives Timken Worm , Internal Gear Double Reduction Notice to Sealers: Write, your territory may be open. ' ' " . W. G. Garbe, Inc. ' ,r Formerly Oregon Motor Car Co. . ' . , DISTRIBUTORS. BROADWAY AT BURNS IDE Phone Broadway 616 PORTLAND SEATTLE PENDLETON 1A 10,000 Springs Carried in Stock. Let Us Repair Your Springs Where You Get Service. . .15TH AND COUCH STREETS STORAGE BATTERIES AUTHORIZED SERVICE STATION M. D. BAKER CO. Distributors Tenth and Davis Streets ClssmM StorageRattekt Aii- o 3- SERVICE STATION I makes of fs&gxi -w r t. r, betvjeen CouchSDauis H . M 1 N I SBET.rljr. batteries charged or repaired Phone Broadway 546 Vr'lTri Recommended by a Million F ord Owners West Coast Distributors Corp. SllQ Clfc AJb S 0 I'll Gr 33 Stark SU phone Broadway 4364 AUTO DIRECTORY New Light Six. Mitchell. Seven-Passenger Jordan MITCHELL, LEWIS & STAYER CO. Broadway at Everett Franklin offers more of "what you actually need and want in an automobile. BRALY AUTO CO. Main 48S0, A 3881. 19th and Washington StaT