THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND, SEPTEMBER 4, 1921
MR: AND MBS. PORTLAND MOTORIST, MEET THE VERY LATEST ARRIVAL; THE WILLS SAINTE
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DETROIT, Mich, Sept. S. Th au
tomobile Industry continues to dem
onstrate that It is the leader in the
march back to normal, 4h past week
Witnessing: no let-up In production.
Discussing a statement j from the
Automobile chamber of commerce,
which place passenger car and truck
production for the second quarter of
1921 as 87 per cent of that for a
similar period of 1920, the record pro
duction year, one authority points out
that making allowance for elimina
tion of the export business in 1921,
production for the period of this year
was practically equal to that of a
year ago, which he, adds "is not true
of any other large Industry."
Hupmobile is credited with having
- delivered in the first seven months of
this year more than 80 per cent as
many cars as in a like period one year
go.
Many Makers Near Normal.
Dodge Brothers is credited with
midsummer production of S00 cars
day, or practically 100 per cent cap
acity; the Studebaker corporation,
with a production in April. May and
June of 89 per cent greater than
year ago. Demand for the Packard
car has doubled since July 1, it is said,
while the Cadillao is turning out Its
normal allotment of 80 cars daily.
The Hudson company has produced
and sold upward of 3000 cars in July
and has orders for a greater number
in August. Paige-Detroit is making
and selling approximately 1000 cars
a month. The Nash company Is turn
ing out about 130 cars daily. The
Ford company is far behind on orders.
although 4000 cars are being pro
duced daily. The Buick company at
Flint Is mak'ng 600 cars daily, while
the Chevrolet has been forced to run
nights and Sundays to supply the de-
man a lor us produce
Activities of these plants furnish
convincing evidence that any manu
facturer with a good product properly
priced can even in these times find
a market for his cars.
Not only are present conditions bet
ter than had been hoped for, but indl
cations continue to develop and mul
tiply to forecast a reasonably active
fall and winter in the automobile in
dustry la Detroit and other centers of
automotive manufacture. Reports
xrom lactones and sales organiza
tions continue optimistic
Farts Baalnesa Good.
Not the least hopeful among the
more recent statements are those
from the parts and accessories manu
facturers. When the shutdown in
production came, many motor car
makers were caught with large stocks
of parts on hand and the parts mak
ers were the first to feel the depres
sion. All during the summer months
. when the motor car companies were
using up the material on hand, the
parts makers stood idle. Now, they
are showing signs of activity, some
reporting more orders than they can
cars for the winter market
and new models are responsible for
this activity to a large extent. The
Fisher Body company reports its pro
duction capacity entirely covered by
orders for closed bodies, and other
body manufacturers in Detroit, Lans
ing and Cleveland report equally good
prospects.
With these conditions prevailing
the automotive industry is doing a
fair share toward the returning of
all industrial conditions toward nor
mal. With parts manufacturers again
active, they will soon be entering the
market for more raw material.
Those familiar with the truck sit
uation Bee signs of Improvement. This
branch of the motor business suffered
to a certain extent by the reimporta
tion of motor trucks chipped to Eu
rope during the war, but it is said
that this supply will soon be absorbed,
while the quickening of the general
business pulse has already begun to
increase tne demand for' heavy duty
Fnrchaal-K Power Evident.
Students of the business early in
the summer never failed to lament
the apparent lack of purchasing
power in the country. This power.
they now declare, is now everywhere
in evidence. The response which
followed general price reductions has
not cieoj out. as many manufactur
ers expected, but appears to be of a
stable, lasting character. It is be
cause most manufacturers expected
me stimulus to flare up and then
cie flown that many are now be
lnd with deliveries they underes
timated the demand and are frankly
surprise- to see it continue.
That this purchasing power will
continue, la indicated, students de
clare, by agricultural conditions. The
-couth reports prosperity; agricultural
business in the west and middle west
la reported exceeding expectations.
while the increasing momentum of
manufacture in the east promise, a
return of buying power in that ter
ritory.
The buying power of the farmer is
already reflected in the hub of the
auto industry. President Harry M.
Jewett of the Paige-Detroit Motor
Car company reports that fully 70
per cent of the orders now coming
in are irom tne rural districts. Pre
viously me great majority of new
business came from the city buyers.
And not only does this return to
ward normal business increase the
passenger car output, but it also
makes certain the improvement in
commercial vehicle manufacture.
The movement of crops and mer
chandise ia dependent more and more
upon motor truck transportation, and
with increased commercial activitj
and in the returning of large crops
the truck manufacturers see the proof
.or tneir ort-repeated statement that
the truck industry is yet in its in
Expert of Aatos Doubles.
The export of automobiles from
the United States in 1920 was double
that of 1919, amounting to 142,508
passenger cars and 29,126 trucks,
which is four times the number ex
ported in 1918. They were shipped to
all parts of the world.
A. C. C. Gets Award.
The war department has awarded
the National Automobile Chamber of
Commerce a certificate of merit in
recognition of loyalty, energy and ef
ficiency In the performance of its
work in the world war. .
In cars that have roe headlights
fastened to the fenders, vibration
where the latter are even a little
loose ia excessive. In this case lamp
bulbs will suffer broken filaments
with annoying frequency.
DRIVE IX HIGHiWATr BCDIXG
APPEARS LJ3CELT.
Progress Made in Legislation.-by
Botb Senate and Ho-sa la
Counted Promising.
The following sum-nary showing
the present status of the federal
highway measaure, which Is. being
boosted by automobile organizations
throughout the country, has been re
celved here from the national auto
mobile chamber of commerce. New
York:
"The senate has passed a highway
bill confining .all federal expendi
tures to 7 per cent of the total mile
age In each state, and requiring that
60 per cent of the funds shall be ex
pended upon three-sevenths of the
per cent of mileage, which shall con
sist of the primary roads. of interstate
importance. A further proviso gives
stats highway commissioners the
right to exceed the 60 per cent where
they deem it desirable. Under no
conditions can more than 40 per cent
be expended on the state highways
which comprise the remaining 4 per
cent of the total 7.
"Under the provisions of the bill
175,000,000 Is appropriated for road
expenditures for this year, $25,000,000
of which becomes Immediately avail
able, the remainder available at the
end of six months. A sum of $5,000,-
000 is appropriated for construction
of roads and trails within forest
reservations.
'Drastic maintenance provisions, a
flexible formula of matched funds
for those states having 6 per cent
or more of their area In public lands.
more rigid requirements governing
types and surfaces of highways, a
clause that states must match federal
funds with funds from etate sources
or so controlled (with a two-year
exception to enable changes in laws)
and a paragraph directing the secre
tary of war to transfer surplus ma
terial available for highway use to
the department of agriculture, are
some of the other provisions which
make the measure as a whole a dis
tinct advance over existing statutes.
"The recent shipping board dis
closures, the vote, against the Norris
commission, a desire for economy,
which Is strongly opposed to all com
missions, and finally, the statement
that the reorganization commission 11
now working out plans for consoli
dation of all public works depart
ments, resulted in a sentiment which
brought about the defeat of Senator
Townsend's proposal for a federal
highway commission, despite the fact
that his particular plan had met with
general favor.
"Thus, while an organic highway
act has finally been prepared for en
trance upon the statutes, the form of
administration seems to remain un
settled as yet and not likely of deci
sion before the report of the reor
ganization commission has been" com
pleted.
-The bill now goes to conference.
as the house has agreed upon and
passed most of the provisions save
that relating to- appropriation!
Should the conferees accept this pro
vision from the senate, the way will
be clear for a nation-wide drive In
highway construction, particularly
so in those states which have had to
hold up contracts and plans pending
final decision of policy by congress."'
One of the carloads of handsome new ears Jnst received here by the Charles
F. Fngan company, which has been named distributor for Oregon and
southwest Washington-- Above Is shown the Wills Sainte Claire five
passenger touring model, while below Is a close-np of the distinctive
radiator design of the new car, with Mr. Fagan beside the car, wearing
a happy smile.
WATCH YOUR AUTO TOP
DRJTEB. SHOULD EE OAREFUX
OF CRACKIXG FABRIC
Side Curtains Should Be Dried and
Carefully Folded When
Putting Away.
The top of a motor car should .be
in keeping, in appearance, with the
body. If the body is kept in nice,
shiny condition, the top should be the
same way, and vice-versa. Don't have
the body of the car shining like -a
new dime, and the top looking like
an old coat, with holes here ana
there for the rain to penetrate and
run down your neck. Take care of
your automobile top and keep your
side curtains trim and snappy looking.
The bad top is the old story neg
lect. No matter whether you have a
stock top or the best thing in special
designs, wipe . it off every now and
then and keep It clean. Wash with
castile soap and lukewarm water and
then dry with a chamois. If the top
la rubber or pantosote, give It a good
polish.
The worst thing a ear owner can
do is fold the top when it is wet
This decays the material, and if fold
ed any length of time, it will mold.
Keep your top up as much as pos
sible. Continually lifting the top up
and down will In time cause creases
and eracks in the fabric and a series
of small holes will be formed from
one Bide of the top to the other. A
top is not like a pair of trousers
it doesn't have to have a crease to
look snappy.
No matter what kind of a top cover
you have on your car, take care of
It. -then, folding the fabric, take
pains to see that each fold is smooth.
Dress it with top dressing every year
whether it looks, like it needs it or
not. Any kind of top dressing is
good, and can be found at any good
equipment or accessory store. The
dressing is applied with a paint
Drusn. on the outside of the top. On
mohair .tops apply the dressing on
each side, inside and out, and so treat
any other material that dressing
soaks through.
Curtains are-usually the most neg
lected part of the top protection.
They are thrown around like so much
trash .and then we wonder why they
do not fit -and look well when at
tached. Don't leave curtains out in
the sun and don't roll them up any
old way. Heat -and sunlight in too
great quantities turn . the Isinglass
yellow until It is difficult to see
through it. Wipe them well, and
when putting them away put sheets
of paper between the pieces of isin
glass, i
One thing a motorist must watch.
Closed
Car
Comfort
' No danger in traffic a clear vision in all directions. No flapping
curtains no drafts on your head. No heavy overcoats or gloves. As
much air from outside as you want and no more. As much warmth
from inside as you want and no more. All plate-glass windows and
" windshields open or close in a moment's time to any position you
" wish.
In rain, snow wind or storms; in summer heat or sun the Comfort
Car for Oregon is the Ford Sedan.
That tells you briefly why Ford closed car sales in Oregon have increased 1500 in 1920
over 1919. That explains why you see so many of them' everywhere now, on country roads,
mountain trips or city streets.
All the sturdy dependability and economy of the Ford chassis and all the beauty of an elec
tric, at a price you cannot resist. ,
Get your Ford Sedan now.
Chassis : $345.00'
Runabout (Regular) 370.00
Runabout (With Starter) 445.00
Touring (Regular) .' 415.00
The Prices Listed Above Are F. O. B. Detroit
Touring (With Starter and De
mountable Rims) $510.00
Coupe (With Starter) 695.00
Sedan (With Starter) 760.00
Truck (Pneumatic Tires) 495.00
For Sale by the Following Authorized City Dealers
Armenlrout-Wicke Motor Co.
Francis Motor Car Co.
Grand and Hawthorne Ave.
Palace Garage
Twelfth at Stark
82d and Foster Road
Wm. L. Hughson Co.
Broadway at Davis
Rushlight & Penney
East Third at Broadway
Talbot & Casey. Inc.
East Ankeny at Grand
Robinson-Smith Co.
Sixth and Madison
"EVERY OREGON DRIVER NEEDS A FORD SEDAN'
and that is parking under office
windows. Some careless soul might
flip a cigarette, a cigar or a lighted
match through the window and, with
your car underneath, the top will
suffer.
When cleaning the windshield or
the windows on a closed car. mix
half water and half kerosene, wash
the glass thoroughly with the solu
tion and then wipecarefully with a
dry cloth. Polish with ' paper. To
clean the windshield In rain, use a
rag wet with vinegar or rub with
tobacco or laundry soap. Best of all
is a rubber or automatic wiper.
Whistles When OH Is Xeeded.
Blown by suction from the intake
manifold, a whistle has been Invented
to warn a motorist that ths circula
tion of lubricating oil In hit car has
stopped.
Use common sense at all times and
you'll save trouble for yourself and
the other fallow.
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EVERY GUEST AT THE PORTLAND AUTO CAMP PARE GETS
ONE OF THESE' FOR HIS WINDSHIELD.
STICKERS RECE.VTLT FRI'TETJ FOR THE PARK BUREAU TO ADVEH
TISE 1935 FAIR.
Every motor party which stops at Portland's municipal auto park on
Albina avenue and Portland boulevard will leave the city advertising the
1925 Atlantic-Pacific Highways and Electrical exposition, according to a
plan Just put into effect by the park bureau. A quantity of stickers, about
20OO in number, similar to the above, were recently ordered by the park
bureau and) one of the stickers is now being pasted on the windshield of
Bverv car which enters the park by the attendant in charge. The sticker is
slightly larger than It appears above and is printed in colors, green, red and
black. The central rigure is tne roruann rose witn u letters "lsza" ana
the words "Atlantlc-Paclflo Highways Electrical exposition, Portland. Ore
gon," attractively arranged in the form of a triangle. It is not the intention
or expectation of the pam bureau that tne emoiem will be officially adopted.
However, this design was chosen In the absence of any official design, and
in the effort to "start something" along this line. This winter, in the
expectation of C P. Keyser of the park bureau, a definite insignia may be
worked out and a more attractive st'eker prepared, which will be placed on
every car which visits the camp grounds in 1922. When it is considered
that over 18,000 people have visited the park this year, from nearly every
stats in tne union, ana mac many more are expected next year, an idea
of the advertising value of such action s secured. The above deSign was
wor-Md out Cor Uu par Is bureau by. A. J. Mem of Ham den &, Co, printers.
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When Buying a Truck
These days the woods are full of par
entless trucks. Either the assembly '
plant or dealer is in financial straits
and, in some instances, both. The
trucks are offered at what may ap
pear to be alluring prices, but the wise
buyer will avoid them as he would
contagion. .
Plrst cost is hot the proper basis by
which to judge true truck value. Ul- '
timate cost, measured by the life of
the truck in years and miles, is what
should decide your choice.
We invite you to investigate the re
sponsibility of the manufacturers of
.MACK trucks and the dealers who
sell them. We urge you to inquire
into the merita of the truck as they
have been demonstrated by perform
ance in the hands of owners. We are " ,
positive, if you make an independent,
unbiased investigation, you will deter
mine the truth of our assertions.
When you buy a MACK
truck you get your
money's worth. Isn't
that your desire?
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Motor Truck Corporation
Tenth and Davis Streets
Broadway 691
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All That Money Can Buy
To be Master of the Highway is glory indeed, but this
well-earned distinction does not alone explain the
country-wide preference shown for Paige 6-66. models.
To start with, there is large economy in the initial price
Furthermore, many attested performances on track and
' hill have revealed a stamina that is a guarantee of long
life and freedom from repair bills.
All that a truly fine car should be, it is easily apparent
that the Paige 6-66 is by far the greatest dollar-for-dollar
value on the market today. Is it any wonder, then, that
discriminating buyers who could well afford to pay
$5,000 to $6,000, if they were convinced that supreme
quality compelled it, choose the Paige?
PAIGE-DETROIT MOTOR CAR CO-, DETROIT J Michigan
Hamutocturtr of Motor Cart and Motor Trucks
COOK & GILL CO., Inc.
Distributor
ELEVENTH AND BURNS1DE
v NEW PRICES ON PAIGE CARS
Open Cars
Glenbrook, 6-44, 5-Pass. Touring $1635
Lenox, 6-44, 3-Pass. Roadster - 1635
Ardmore, 6-44, 4-Pass. Sport Car 1925
Lakewood, 6-66, 7-Pass. Touring 2875
Larchmont II, 6-66, 5-Pasaenger 2975
Dayton-, 6-66, 3-Pass. Roadster - 3295
Closed Cars
Coupe, 6-44, 4-Paasenger - - - $2450
Sedan, 6-44, 5-Passenger ... 2570
Coupe, 6-66, 5-Passenger - - - 3755
Sedan, 6-66, 7-Paasenger - - - 3830
11-in.i.ln., 6-66, 7-Passenger - 4030
Ail Mess U at k. factory, Tom txtrm