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1922 Auto Fiesta Will Be Re
plete With Surprises.
EVENT ONE WEEK AWAY
Slate Day. Old Timers' Day mid
Society .llit Among Special
Features Planned.
HY H. V. LYMAN.
Special enu-rtainment features
which will make each day at the 13th
annual automobile show distinctive
:.i)d of unusual interest to automobile
men and the general public alike are
uromised, according to the tentative
how programme which wu worked
out by the board of directors at ses
sions held during- the past week. The
annual show, which promises to bo
on a par with any like event ever held
In Portland, will occur January 2 to
28, inclusive. In the municipal audi
torium. The Automobile Dealers' as
sociation of Portland, compr'sin&r In
its membership all of the leading;
automobile dealers and distributors
of the city. Is again in charge, and
the board of directors of the dealers'
association Is in direct control of the
t Ig event.
Far more than merely a display of
automobiles Is promised 'for the bl-
show this year, and one visit to the
event will not exhaust It for the spec
tator by long odds. The event will
be on such a big scale and so man)
different features are planned that a
visit each day will find little repe
tition, and many automobile fans ara
expected to take in the big event
every day.
Monday will be opening day. ac
cording to the programme, and Mon
day afternoon and evening large
crowds are expected to visit the show
and set their first glimpse of the new
cars and of the handsome Interior of
the auditorium, as it will be decorated
for the fiesta. Monday evening th
members of the Automobile Dealers
association will be hosts to guests
.expected to number several thousand.
large number of invitations, ac
companied by special guest admission
cards, have been sent out by dealers
lo their friends and others Interested
In their particular makes of cars, and
during Mondcy evening these special
guests will be welcomed by the auto
mobile men and will be personally
- conducted through the various booths.
Wednesday Bis; Day.
Wednesday will be a particularly
big day for automobile dealers and
all others associated with the auto
mobile industry. A state-wide meet
ing of automobile dealers has been
called for that day and several hun
dred men, Including dealers from alt
parts of Oregon, are expected to be
In attendanoe. Dealer problems and
prospects for the comins year will
ke discussed. On Wednesday evening
will occur a big banquet for the auto
mobile dealers, at which the dealers
from outside of Portland will bo the
guests of the local dealers. In view
of these plans Wednesday has been
designated as. "State day." and spe
cial efforts will be made to enter
tain all visitors from outside the city
whether engaged in the automobile
business or not.
In this connection It Is announced
that the railroads will have rates of
fare and one-half round trip, effective
for those coming to Portland for the
ho. The rates will be in force
January 20 to 26. with the return
limit set at February 1. When buy
ing the ticket the visitor to the show
should tell his ticket agent that he Is
coming to the automobile show at
- Portland and the agent will give him
a one-way ticket and a certificate.
Upon arrival at the automobile show
In Portland the visitor should tun.
over his certificate to a validating
clerk who will be on duty at the
automobile show, and secure a return
ticket at half price from him at that
time. While thousands from points
in Oregon, particularly on the Pacific
highway, are expected to motor to
Portland for the show, large num
bers are also expected to come on
the trains, particularly from eastern
Oregon. The fact that the Columbia
river highway is still blocked west
of Cascade locks makes it Impos
sible for motorists in the central anc
eastern portions of the state to come
by automobile and the fare and one
half rate will be a distinct boon ts
them in coming to the show.
Oiil-Tlmrrs' Day Plunnrd.
Thursday will be known as "Old
Timers' day" at the show and wl'.l
be one of the biggest days of the
entire week. Many of the outside
v'sitors who have been in the auto
mobile business ten years or so are
expected to remain over to enjoy the
blunts planned for this day. The pro
gramme will be under the direction of
Portland members of the Old Timers'
club, a national organisation com
posed of men who have been in the
automobile business for ten yeara or
longer. A. s. Robinson and IL M.
Covey are In charge and will be as
sisted by the other Old Timers of the
industry In Portland. A, parade at
boon Thursday, with all the old auto
mobile relics of the city In line, and
j banquet for Old Timers in the eve
jiinx are among the features planned.
1 Friday evening will be society eve
ning at the show and a festive occa
sion, in line with similar society eve--nlngs
of the past, is looked forward
-to. On Saturday evening, the closing
:3nlght of the show, an unusually llve
ly occasion is promised, with a num--ber
of stunts in the nature of a sur
, prise to those present. It is also
'possible that a dance may be arranged
for that evening, with the cars on
jthe floor moved to provide the neces
sary space.
TJ In regard to new cars the show this
'year will be as interesting as ever.
.jsnd some unusually snappy Jobs ari
--lready being put in shape by local
-dealers. Among the models which
"...111 vlvan thAtr vtrv firm Khnw.
ing next week are the Mitchell and
-the Velie. Both of these companies
-have brought out new models which
'promise to command unusual interest.
Perhaps the outstanding note of
the show this year will be the matter
of value. Price reductions already
...made since the first of the year and
T, bile, generally speaking, to the point
; where it is cheaper, considering the
- material involved, than ever before
in the history of the Industry. From
'-the standpoint of the prospective
buyer of automobiles) the show this
year will be of more real value than
ny other show ever held in Portland.
;and automobile values truly aston
ishing In nature will be offered.
The decision of the Portland Motor
.Car company to enter the show wai
welcomed last week. This well-known
firm secured four spaces on the main
floor and four on the lower floor,
'as a result of slight shifting of spaces
.' held by several other firms, and will
... show a tum line or iacaara and isasn
automobiles.
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Municipal auditorium, where sjrreat Portland automobile show will take place
inclusive, and officers and directors of the Automobile Dealers' association of Portland, which la la charge. The
association officials arc as follows! 1 A. II. II r own, president. 2 A. C. Stevens, vice-president. 8 C. 1 Boss.
4 H. W. Roberts. G C. W. Onsslii, 6 Harry llnya. 7 Charles . Irwin. W. H. DeLny. a H. M. covey.
I'he last seven arc ellrcctors.
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NEW CAlt IIAS FOUR-CYLINDER
AlR-COOIiED MOTOR.
Volume Production to Start Early
in 1823, Says Announcement
Krom New York.
NEW YORK. Jan. U. A $1000 car
Is to be put on the market by the
Franklin Automobile company, Syra
cuse, it was announced today by H. H.
Franklin at a meeting of eastern
Franklin dealers. A chassis of the
new car was exhibited privately on
this occasion.
The car has a four-cylinder, air
cooled engine, weighs 1800 pounds
and Is of five-passenger'sixe.
Production will commence early in
1923, the actual date depending upon
completion of patterns, tools and the
securing of machinery. Quantity de
liveries are In prospect by April. 1923,
at which time output will be nearing
the 100-car-per-day mark.
The new car was developed in 191S
and 1919. and was to have been pro
duced in 1920 but was postponed
when business depression hit the
country. Franklin officials anticipate
that the new car will come on the
market at a time when general con
ditions will be most favorable for
volume aale.
The outstanding features of the
car. aside from its low price, will be
its easy riding and handling, road
ability, gasoline and tire economy
and the air-cooling system. It will
be a "world-wide utility car," Mr.
Franklin states.
Besides the $1000 touring car, a
sedan is also to be produced, price
of which, although not yet fixed, will
be equally low.
Merchandising of the $1000 ear will
extend to world markets and will
mean considerable expansion of deal
erships in this country, the meeting
disclosed.
EFFICIENCY GAUGE INVENTED
Portland Man Has Device to SIiow
Any Loss of Motor Power.
Invention of a gasoline motor
"efficiency gauge." by a Portland
man, Fred J. Ivoehler of 428 Eleventh
street, has been announced by the
Aseoclated Industries of Oregon. The
object of the device is to show any,
loss of efficiency by an automobile
or truck motor over its average per
formance. The gauge, it is stated,
may be installed upon any car, with
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an indicator on the dash alongside
the other instruments.
There is no means at present of
showing approximately but quickly
any decrease in motor efficiency
through improper carburetor adjust
ment, sticky valves, improper pack
ing, leaky rings or other loss of com
pression, and the device la designed
to fill this need, says the report from
the Associated Industries. The device
functions on the vacuum in the man
ifold, and is arranged to transform
the maximum and minimum impulses
of the motor into average impulses,
the strength of which are shown on
the dash indicator. After a driver
has become accustomed to the posi-
tlon of the indicator when the motor
NEW BUILDING FOR MASON TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY UNDER
CONSTRUCTION.
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TWO-STORY STRUCTURE TO HOUSE LARGE WHOLESALE TIRE
CONCERN.
Construction work was recently begun on the building: pictured above,
which will be occupied by the Portland branch of the Mason Tire & Rubber
company, Kent, O. The structure Is located at 110 North Klgluh street,
between Flanders and Gllsan streets and Is 50 by 100 feet, with, two stories.
The building; la being erected by James Muckle. and the tire company has
taken a five-year lease with the option at further extending- it at that time.
Charles W. Erts is the architect and builder. All modern conveniences for
handling; tires In large lots will be provided. (
The lower floor of the building will be occupied by offices and solid tire
equipment, while the second1 floor will be used entirely for storage and
display of Mason pneumatics.
The local factory branch handles the wholesale for Oregon. Washington,
Idaho and westrn Montana, and when In the new building will contin-uc to
do only jobbers' business, as at present. The new structure is expected to
be completed by March 1. at which time the company will move from its
present location at &2 North Broadway.
THE SUNDAY OREGOMAX. PORTLAXD, JANUARY 15,
during; the week of January S3 in 28,
is operating efficiently he can tell
any loss of power through a change
in the position of the indicator and
measure the loss by the amount of
alteration of position. The gauge, it
is claimed, would be particularly de
sirable for trucks, showing loss of
power by overloading and otherwise
improperly handling the truck.
The first one of the gauges to be
completed by the inventor is now in
use on a Dodge car, and is claimed
to operate with entire success.
In France, powerful motorcycles,
with side cars able to carry, if neces
sary, four policemen, are now part of
the equipment of all the Paris police
stations.
WORLD FACES
STABLE YEAR
Essentiality of Motor Vehicle
Held Proved.
CONDITIONS SUMMED UP
Future for Individual ManufaC'
turers Uncertain, But Not for
Industry as Whole.
NEW YORK. Jan. 14. Summariz
ins: conditions in the automobile field.
Automotive Industries says: "One of
the most anxious years in the history
c f the automotive industry came to a
close with conditions vastly more
stable than those which prevailed at
the beginning of 1921. The essen
tiality and the popularity of the mo
tor vehicle have been established be
yond question In a period of depres
sion. What the future holds lor in
dividual manufacturers and dealers is
uncertain, but there is no uncertainty
about the future of the Industry an a
whole."
It is expected that, so far as pas
senger cars are concerned, the first
quarter of 1923 will be materially
better than the corresponding period
of last year; the second quarter a
little better than in 1921; the third
not quite so good and the fourth con
siderably better. The truck market
will improve with general business
conditions.
Losses Written Off.
The most important achievement of
1921, next to the production and sale
of approximately 1,700.000 passenger
cars and trucks, has been the whit
tling down and balancing of Inven
tories, the writing off of losses and
the payment of debts. There have
been few failures of real importance.
Only a few companies of consequence
have been liquidated. Many have
been forced to recapitalise and re
organize, but most of them will pull
through.
One of the gratifying developments
of the year was the spirit of co-operation
shown by the different
branches of the industry in support
ing the structure as a whole. Mer
chandise creditors of motor-vehicle
makers have consistently maintained
a constructive policy. This has re
sulted in the gradual reduction of
past-due accounts and collections
from manufacturers now are virtually
on a current basis.
Releases on old commitments have
come through as steadily as the ve
hicle manufacturer's could use them,
and parts accessory manufacturers
have moved a large share of the ma
terials they had on hand January 1,
1921. There have been few defaults
in payments in comparison with the
volume of business. Nearly all ve
hicle companies which were solidly
established will survive the depres
sion.
Year Entered Confidently.
The industry has entered 1923 with
a reeling oi confidence which was
lacking 12 months ago. It knows in
general way what it can expect
and can trim Its sails accordingly.
With inventories down, buying in the
future will not be on the hand-to-mouth
basis which has prevailed for
more than a year, although there will
be no more piling up of huge supplies.
Passenger-car manufacturers " are
Confident that the coming year will
be at least as good as the one just
closed and truck makers expect a
steadily expanding volume of busi
ness, as the year advances. Even if
there is no expansion of vehicle pro
duction, parts manufacturers will
have a better year than In 1921, be
cause inventories have been reduced
to a point where it is necessary to
buy supplies for current needs.
MEW CANADIAN ROAD PLAN
(Continued From Klrwt Pay.
good hotels at both the former places.
Beautiful drives radiate in all direc
tions, the most popular of which is,
perhaps, that to Toby Creek canyon,
which crosses the creek eight miles
up and returns through Wilmer. The
views from the benches to which the
road ascends by a series of switch
backs 'are wide-sweeping panoramas
of great beauty and majesty. The road
to Horsethief glacier with its mysteri
ous lake of hanging glaciers and
great ice tunnel starts here, too, and
the first 20 miles of It, west of Wil
mer, may be made by motor. The rer
mainder is a pony trail.
For those who desire to spend some
time in exploring this interesting sec
tion. Camp Windermere, a short dis
tance from Athalmer station.' will be
found a delightful stopping place.
This Is a new resort, a departure from
the mammoth hotels system. Twenty
five rustic cabins have been built
asnong the pine trees along the shore
of laKe Windermere, and a com
modious, wide - verandahed clubhouse
on the benchland above is devoted to
dining and social purposes. Bathing
boating and golf are among the de
lights of this camp.
Snow-Crowned Rockies Tower.
The western end of the Banff-Windermere
link is passed at Sinclair
creek as the main road is followed
north to Golden, on the main trans
continental line of railway, from
which point cars can be shipped to
Lake Louise. Elk Park ranch is
passed and also Big and Little Ver
million creeks, then Spllllmachlne.
which mark the northern boundary
of the lake district, is reached. Every
mile affords views of magnificent
towering snow-crowned Rockies to
the east and massive Selkirks to the
west, with the silvery Columbia wind
ing through fertile meadows always
in the foreground. From a slight em
inence Just before reaching Splllima
chine, if the day be clear, one may get
a good view of Mount Sir Donald to
the west. This peak can be recog
nised by its sugar-loaf appearance, it
Is 50 miles away.
Golden, about 54 miles north of
Windermere, marks the end of motor
ing in that direction. Cars are
shipped to Lake Louise from this
point at an expense of J27.G0 freight
charges and from one to two days'
time. This delay may be used to ad
vantage in exploring charms of Lake
Louise inaccessible by motor. One of
these is climbing the trail of the
Lakes-in-the-Clouds, which stretches
off and up to the right as you face
the lake from the chateau.
Marvelous Panorama Apprarn.
It carries one around the edge of
blue Louise and on to the eerie green
of Mirror lake and up to Lake Agnes,
a dark little tarn cupped by jagged
peaks. Here a rustic tea house in
vites to rest and refreshment ere .be
ginning the descent, or before con
tinuing the trail to the top of Mount
St. Plran, from which a marvelous
panorama of peaks, glaciers, lakes
and valley unfold. To the left of the
chateau Lake Ixmise trails lead off
to the Saddleback and to Lake Morain
with its exquisite setting of ten peaks.
The latter is also accessible by motor
road.
The first motorcar to negotiate the
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Trouble
35 miles of motor road between Lake
Louise and aBnff did so in 1920. The
season of 1S21 saw a constant stream
of cars running between these two
famous mountain resorts.
Banff Is the starting point for many
delightfully thrilling motor rides
among the surrounding mountains,
one of the most popular being that to
Johnson canyon. This is 18 miles of
good summer road running Its entire
length between ranges of snow-topped
peaks.
Eighty miles of road. In splendid
condition during the summer season,
and all down grade, lie between Banff
and Calgary beyond the foothills.
After the swift ride tourists may look
back from the pralrre city and see
the mountains bulked like great
shadows against the western eky.
Fertile Wheatland Are Seen.
A return route to Spokane is over
the road which led off from Cran
brook. the first lap leading dun south
from Calgary 1 1 U miles to Mai-leod
through the fertile wheatlands of
southern Alberta, thence due west
through Pincher creek to Crow's Nest
under the shadow of the great snow
crowned dome of the same name.
John U. Mac.N'eille of New York
city, a pioneer in mountain motoring,
made a comprehensive tour of this
region in 19-0 and a detailed story of
his trip appeared In Motor Travel, lie
writes:
"The most inagilf icent road sec
tions are on the Crow's Nest pass
route, between Btairmore. Alta.. -7 1
miles west of . Pincher creek, and
Wardner, B. C-,42 miies west of Fcr
nie, and on thff, Banff route between
Seebe. Alta.. &2 miles west of Calgary
and Lake Louise, 35 miles west of
Banff, and on the Banff-Wtnderinere
motor road."
This part of the trail over the trans
continental highway allows one to
drive for days over good summer road
through wonderful scenery with high
mountain peaks often in eight. Leav
Ing Crow's Nest the road passes
Crow's Nest lake and then follow
the windings of Michel creek for nine
miles to Michel and on to Natal. Two
miles beyond it meets the Elk river
and turns south for a 40-mile stretch
along that stream, crossing it at llos-
mer, which nestles at the foot of the
1000-foot peak of the same name.
From this point the trail leads
through a veritable wonderland, pass
ing Mount Proctor (8000 feet). Trinity
(9870 feet), and Mount Fernle (5000
feet), where it again crosses the Elk
river and enters Fernle, the largest
town in southeastern British Colum
bia. Fernie is beautifully located, be
ing surrounded by no less than eight
great peaks ranging from 5000 to 9S70
feet in height.
I.lsard Range Paralleled.
Leaving Fernie our west-bound
cars pass through 20 miles of prodig
ious scenery. The trail parallels the
Lixard range until it reaches Morissey
after which It comes down to the river
level, crossing the river and entering
Elko which is situated on a high
plateau skirted on the south by the
Kootenai valley and by high moun
tains on the other three sides. Elk
canyon, a fine example of canyon
beauty, is within a few hundred yards
of the town, from which several foot
trails lead to points of particular
vantage.
Saying goodbye to Elko is also say
ing goodbye to Elk river, whose wind
ings the road follows many miles.
From Elko to Wardner. about -'5
miles, the way leads across Kootenai
New Top
New Paint
MAKE CAR
LOOK NEW
Let the Covey Motor Car Co.,
Washington at 21st, paint
your car and re-cover your
top at prices reduced to suit
the times.
WINTHER TRUCKS
A Better Trnrk llua Nut Ihten
Built to Kate.
P. H. BUCHHOLZ
State Distributor,
sn Waahinatun btrret.
1'hoDe Broatlwajr 4233.
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Sediment, water and dirt in fuel cause delays
and repair bills.The carburetor becomes clogged
wiui uiil wintu icsuiis in increased operation
costs and poor running motor.
There is a solution. The Stromberg Gasoline
Filter solves the problem. It cleans the gas
removes all dirt takes out water. Filters the
gas just before it enters the carburetor after it passes
vacuum tank. Reduces repair bills eliminates delays.
Attached to bottom of vacuum tank, carburetor or pas line.
No mechanical knowledge required connect it yourself.
A well made necessity that outlasts car and
pays for itself. Large screening area does not interfere
with gas flow.
Needle valve shuts off flow of gas when sedi
ment chamber is released for cleaning.
Prevents theft It locks the car.
Get one today from your dealer. Price is low
93.00 complete. State name and model of car.
Dealers write for territory and special sales plans.
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valley. The Kootenai river Is crossed
before entering Wardner where choice
of two routes is presented for reach
ing Cranbrook. One is by way of Bull
river and Fort Steele, the road
paralleling the river and ascending
to a considerable height thereby af
fording many fine views. The steeples,
which attain a height of 10,00, are
In plain sight.
The other and more direct route
from Wardner to Cranbrook is nine
miles shorter than the Bull river road
and follows the Kootenai river forelx
miles. Beautiful views are contin
ually unfolding and a superb view of
the Steeples fmm nrrnnn the rivor !
ANNOUNCEMENT
of the opening of the
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265-267 Salmon, Between Third and Fourth
with ample accommodations for DAY and NIGHT storage of cars.
One-half block from Courthouse
OUR RATES ARE VERY REASONABLE
New Location of
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Sz Bicycle Co.
209 Third Street, Between Taylor and Salmon
Across street from former location
Agents for Indian Motorcycle
Complete line of Motorcycle and Bicycle Supplies
New and Second-Hand Machines
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to be hail. After a gradual ascent t lie
trail plunges Into Isador canyon, also
known as Corkscrew road, because of
its twistlns, from which it cmei'ifes
onto St. Joseph's prairie :unl enters
Cranbroott. This bit of road measures
2! miles and runs the B:i"t of scenic .
variet ies.
Ketracing the trail from Cranbrook
to Spokane brlnKS the motor tourists
hack to within easy reach of Port
land, the run to this city Ileitis iikuIo
via the Inland Kmplre highway or
central Washington highway to Walla
Walla, thence to Pendleton and on to
Portland over the Columbia river
h I ir h way.
FRED J. WYATT, Manager
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