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THE OREGON. SUNDAY- JOURNAL. --PORTL AND, , SUNDAY MORNING. , APRIL 21. 1918. AESTHETIC VALUE OLDSMOBILES ARE SHIPPED ON FLAT CARS OF TREES ALONG THIS YEAR FOUND MORE THAH EVER Automobile Shows This Spring Prove There Is Every Reason For Optimism Over Future. EFFICIENCY IS AT PREMIUM HIGHWAYS SEEN Trees Often Afford Protection to Pavements and Also for Trav Blers Using Road. CAN BE MADE PRODUCTIVE - .14.-: MAIOCARS f"' -' "II null I i'...u,nni,.ti,.w- . ,....,- g,r- M-ini- I-'. ..,.. .m hijmii i r l.IiiiriiiiiuuHil'il-l-j!r-"- 11 i rim eSdX&tfi Transportation Feature Is Prov ; ing One of Greatest Problems That Industry Has to Face. carload tarpaulin covered Oldsmobiles leaving the factosy at Lansing. America is at war for the first time 1 at nee the motor car proved Itself a prac tical vehicle, but the automobile la too Important and essential a factor in our dally life to be garaged for a single minute in these days of uncertainty and . stress., This is the verdict of the 1918 auto mobile shows, according- to E. E. Van Deraal, local distributor for the Oak land Motor Car company, manufactur er of the Oakland "Sensible Six." "There are many reasons to be op timistic over the future of the automo bile Industry," he said. "The demand - for the efficient, economical car Is greater than ever, with the unusual times putting a premium on manpower and precious hours. This was conclu sively, proved by the attendance at the automobile shows held In New York, Washington. Philadelphia, Cleveland, .Milwaukee, Detroit and Chicago this month and by the large number of or ders for immediate deliveries that were booked at these large distributing cen ters. "And not only are there thousands of prospective purchasers with money to buy cars, but the oil wells of the , country are furnishing the gasoline with which to run them. All petroleum output records were shattered last year, when the production totaled 341,800,000 barrels, an Increase of 14 per cent over the yield for 1916, and there Is no prob ability of a gasoline shortage, for the surface reserve of crude oil at the first of the new year was estimated at 153, . 000,000 barrels. "The automobile manufacturer and dealer, in fact, have only one serious problem to solve. That Is the problem of deliveries, made more acute than ever before by the freight congestion on the railroads, the shortage of cars, the priority orders of the government and the paralyzing blizzards of December- and January. The manufacturer can build the cars and the dealer can sell them if they can be brought to the ; point of distribution. 'Present transportation problems have put the wonderful resourcefulness of the Automobile industry to the acid test, but the resourcefulness of the automo- bile Industry has yet to crack under the most severe strain. Hardly a day passes in the Oakland plant but a new . and novel means of moving automobiles is devised and deliveries are being made in the face of the worst obstacles. There is a train of three box and v 17 flat cars , running between "Kansas .City, Ornate, Minneapolis and Pontlac, Mich. The equipment was leased from a wild west show while the circus Is Idle In winter quarters. Another train of 80 flat cars, double-decked to double their carrying capacity, is operating . continually between the factory at Pon tlae and ChlcRgo. the Oaklands being unloaded, at Klsdon, 12 miles outside - of the city, to avoid the congestion and delay In the stain freight yards. "On the first of the year, a train of 80 new automobile cars, built in Chicago Shops for the Northern Pacific railroads, started on their maiden trip with a cargo of 250 Oaklands, consigned to Reattle, Spokane. Portland and other distributing points of the Faclflc Northwest. MOTOR CAR PEOPLE DONG T B SHARE Secretary Baker Permits Names of Those Having Contracts Made Public. The 'action of Secretary of War Baker in permitting military contracts to be made known is accompanlel by the pub lication in Motor Age of the following lists of companies which are working on government passenger-car, truck and motorcycle requirements. The .list is issued by' It L. Horning, chairman of the automobile products section of the council of. national defense and repre sents only . those contracts which have come through Mr. Homing's office for approval. No publicity is given to trac tor contracts, which includes tanks, or to the amount or size of contracts. Making Tracks Dodge Brothers - Detroit Packard Motor Co Detroit Hudson Motor Car Co Detroit Oarford Motor Truck Co Lima, Ohio international Motor Truck Co... , New Tork Kelly-Springfield Motor Truck Co. Springfield, Ohio Locomobile Co Bridgeport, Conn. Pierce-Arrow Motor Co.. Buffalo, N. T. Standard Motor Truck Co Detroit United States Motor Truck Co Cincinnati, Ohio Velle Motor Corporation. .. . Moline, 111. Bethlehem Motors Corporation.... Allentown, Pa. Gramm-Bernstein Motor Truck Co. Lima, Ohio Indiana Truck Corporation. Mar Ion, Ind. Helden Motor Truck Co .. Rochester, N. Y. Service Motor Truck Co. ..Wabash, Ind. National Motor Car. and Vehicle Corporation Indianapolis, Ind. Premier Motor Corp.. Indianapolis, Ind. Federal Motor Truck Co. Detroit Paige-Detroit Motor Corp. ..... .Detroit Commerce Motor Car Co ..Detroit General Motors Co, Pontiac, Mich. Nash Motors Co Kenasha, Wis. Republic Motor Truck Co.. Alma, Mich United Motors Co... Grand Rapids, Mich. White Co.. Cleveland, Ohio Sterling Motor Truck Co. Milwaukee, Wis. Mitchell Motor Co . Racine, Wis. Kissel Motor Co... Hartford, Wis. Making Passenger Cars Cadillac Motor Co Detroit Dodge Brothers .5 ly. i-V; . .Detroit ' Making Motorcycles v Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Hendee Manufacturing Co ....... Springfield, Mass. Road Work Planned To Assist Farmers 2Tew York Commission Proposes Im provements When Workers Are Not Seeded In Agricultural Pursuits. The state commissioner of highways of New York has taken cognizance of the labor situation, especially as regards conflicts between the requirements of the farmers and the road builders. In the following letter recently sent to the town supervisors throughout the state: "The question of labor to perform properly the town highway work In this state and the possibility of so arrang ing the work m each town that it will interfere in the smallest degree possible with the farming operations in that town are matters which deserve the most serious consideration at this time by all town highway officials. "In the employment of that class of labor which if not at work on town highways would naturally turn to the farms, every effort ' should be made so to plan the work that this labor may be utilized on the farms when most needed. "It is highly desirable that our farm production be pushed to the highest point, but it must always be borne in mind that the products of the farm must be transported to market over these, same roads, and if they are in bad con dition at marketing time much of the benefits of increased production are nul lified. "No general directions can be given by the state highway department which will cover all conditions. The matter seems to resolve itself into a local propo sition and all town officials are urged to give this matter their earneut con sideration and to plan the town high way work so as to maxe avauanie au possible farm labor at the times when it is most needed on the farms, but-not allowing the road work to be neglected to a degree which will prove & serious handicap when it comes to moving the increased amount of farm products which it is hoped will be raised during the coming season." : 'iv ELGIN CO. ELECTS RIEMAN PRESIDENT Board of Directors Promote Gen eral Manager Factory Is Expanding. Various States Have Adopted , Special Laws or Established Supervision of Shade Trees. t "Such resourceful means of shipping cars is a guarantee to the Oakland dealer that he will have "Sensible Sixes" to sell and assures the prospective Oak land buyer that he will have his auto mobile to; use with a minimum of delay." Some Commutator "Dope" Grease should not used for the lubri cation of the commutator; cylinder oil is the prcjper lubricant, and it should be sparingly used. This applies to all commutators or ignition. C. S. Rieman, founder of the Elgin Motor Car corporation, Chicago, who has been vice president and general manager since its organization, has been elected president of the company, ac cording to an, announcement received by J. S. Moltzner, local Elgin distribu tor. With the presidency he also re tains his title of general manager. Elec tion of Mr. Rieman to his new post as head of the Elgin company took place recently it a meeting of the board of directors. 3U the same meeting, F. L. Brown, whom Mr. Rieman succeeds as president, was elected chairman of the board of directors. Mr. Rieman has actively directed the various departments of the business since its organization and his elevation to the presidency is a well deserved tribute to his tireless energy and lead ership in bringing the company to its present success. The aesthetic value of shade and or namental trees along highways cannot be overestimated. There is also a finan cial aspect. Beauty of scenery attracts tourists and visitors more than any other one thing and that means an In flux of money and settlers. A great deal of attention -is now being given In the older states to Uus adornment Of the highways and laws regulating the plant ing and care of 4reea and shrubbery are being passed. The advantage of trees on the road side may be briefly summarised as fol lows: Their shade is a great protection to the traveling public from rain and wind, as well as to the road itself. It retards the drying out of macadam roads and so prevent their rapid wear ing out. The shade of trees retards materially the growth of underbrush, and thereby reduces the cost of clean ing up the roadside. Again, many trees have considerable value as producers of food ; such are nut trees and com mon orchard trees. Are Some Objections On the other hand, there are some forceful arguments against roadside trees, but they do not have universal application, being local. They retard the drying out of the roads In the spring and falling leaves and twigs clog drain age ditches. They are also an element of danger when planted at curves or sharp corners by interfering with the sight line, leading to collisions. Legislation by many states to encour- Highway Engineers Pass Resolutions The regular quarterly meeting of the Northwest Society of Highway Engi neers held at Seattle last .week passed a number of resolutions looking to the advancement of the highway engineer. One resolution provided for the in vestigation of salaries paid highway-engineers in comparison with other pro fessional men. Another one Indorsed rigid and careful inspection of public work and commended the organization Of the National Inspectors' association. The support of the society was pledged to -the support of all activities pertain ing to the prompt and successful issue of the war. ' The secretary was Instructed to pur chase a 8100 Liberty bond. About 75 road builders from the states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Mon tana attended the meeting. The next session will be held at Portland July 13 age the propagation and protection of Under the management of Mr. RIe- trees on the roadside contains some or man, the Elgin corporation nas maao ji oi uio iouowing provisions : ; phenomenal records in growth and fl- The creation ef a commission to have nancial strength. Starting manufactur- control of shade trees on the public ing operations just two years ago, the nignways. 'mis commission may be a Elgin company has been built up to a local one appointed by the governing point where it now has one of the finest body of cities, towns, townships or coun- automobile factories in the country, with ties, as is the case In Pennsylvania, a production capacity of 100 cars per California and New Jersey. In these day, or $30,000,000 worth of automobiles states such appointment is optional with a year. The company s second year I ne imnonues. in Massachusetts and hnd increases over the first of 1074 New Hampshire this work Is placed In per cent in sales and 2000 per cent in the. hands of tree wardens, who are ' MsetS. . l cwwu m mo -xormer Bia.ce ana appoint- The Elgin company started operations ea in tne- latter, in Maryland this au- . in a small rented frame building. Soon tnonty is piacea m an already existing thereafter a factory site was purchased commission. and construction work has been going State Owns Trees oi Highway j on almost continuously since that time. In Massachusetts money is raised by : Today the company owns 8Vi acres of taxation for tree planting, but in New ground, located on the Belt railroad, ana Jersey the cost is assessed against ad- . the buildings contain 200,000 square feet jacent property, of floor space. . The latest factory addl- Shade trees within the limits of the tion to be completed Is 2V4 blocks long, highway are -declared state property of modern brick and steel construction. land are protected from damage by.prl- A conveyor assembly system nas Deenjvate parties and corporations, such, for Installed and with the other modern instance, as the placing of advertising equipment and systems in use at the signs on them of the mutilation of them Elgin factory. It Is said to oe one or ,tne Dy telephone, telegraph or electric corn finest automobile plants of its size in panies. the country. In New' Hampshire the road author!- From the first the company has con- ties are required to cut annually from centrated upon a moderate priced six- I within the limits of the highway; trees cylinder model, and the Elgin Six has and bushes that cause damage to the established some enviable records for highway or that are objectionable from endurance, economy and power. a material or artistic standpoint. The brush must be burned within 80 days Noisy Gears cutting. When it is desired to' overcome the! niuvate ueanty of Highways notee of badly worn gears, it must be n aiaryiana the existing state board understood that the replacement of one of forestry has been given control which of the gears will not do the trick. Only In other states has been given to a by replacing both members can it be special commission. In actual practice hoped to quiet the noise. TODAY eesaooniai Earg aarnis WHILE THEY LAST 1917 CHALMERS, 6 cyl.r 7-pass., equipped with nbw tires, including spare. Bumper. Completely over hauled and in brand new condi tion. Best buy in city. 1917 SAXON, 6 cyl., 5-pass., equipped with oversize tires, runs and. looks like a new car. Must be seen to be appreciated. 1917 CHALMERS roadster, equipped with the best of everything. Could not tell it from a new car. 1916 BUICK roadster, 6 cyl., equipped with five new tires, and the price is almost giving it away. 1917 HUPMOBILE, 95 per cent new, and you cannot duplicate this great buy. 1917 CHALMERS, 6 cyl., 5-pass., equipped with new tires, and is the same as a brand new car. TWENTY OTHER LATE MODEL HIGH-GRADI? MAKES To Select FromAll in First Class Mechanical Condition, and AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES AND ON EASY TERMS COME EARLY AND GET THE CHOICE USED CAR DEPARTMENT Open Evenings All This Week Western Broadway at Burnside mis nas worked out very well. The ooara nas maae a good ahowinar In re operation with Individuals and corpora tions, ine law against posting adver tising signs along highways is being carried out through the assistance of voluntary wardens. Signboard day" has been Instituted and on this day all uiumonea signs are torn down. The law has resulted In not only . a great improvement In the appearance of the trees and the roadside, but an awaken ing throughout the state to the value of beauty in public places. Plan Is to Build For War Time Use Minnesota Will Contract TTi.h ... With View to Fstnrei Roads Asxll. lary to Railway Service. The roads of Minnesota. like thou f other states, are havtnsr to carrv a n enormously increased traffic and ac cording to State Highway Commissioner Babcock a change will have to be made in the methods of construction and ma terials used. ! "Even when the full railroad rvw is restored." he said, "the motor bus lines will remain because many of them make much better time than do the trains where connections have to b made or where roundabout lines must be followed. "The heavy traffic roads constructed in the future will have a great military value. The present war has taught the necessity for good highways and the fact . that the railroads cannot be ex pected to take care of the abnormal con ditions that war brings about. All highways should be built with the mili tary value In mind because no person can foresee when or where war will start. The transportation problem of the United States would have been greatly simplified In the present wr If all highways had been constructed to take care of war traffic Little Goal Used By Auto Industry Although the automobile Industrr ranks near the top In magnitude amonr ; all the manufacturing Industries of the , nation. It is a very light user of coaL According to the report of the United States bureau of census for the year 1914. It ranked in forty-second place In, tonnage of coal consumed. Less than half a million tons were used In auto mobile and motor track plants In that year, while 81 other Industries used more than 1.000,000 tons each, six used i more than 3,000,000, and seven consumed more than 6,000,000 tons each. Steel works and rolling mills used j more than 80,000,000 tons "during that year, clay products companies more than ! 8,500,000. cement plants nearly . t.TSO.OOO. I and paper and . wood pulp " mills more 'than .850,000 tons. ' 1 WorlruckTbluij is the one that wears longest with lowest upkeep expense. And wearing qualities combined with low upkeep are not generally found in a low priced product. are designed and built to do economical hauling under adverse conditions, day-in and day-out. The price was established after the truck had proved itself. Examine the International engine. At the first opportunity ask some owner what he thinks of it. Look over the International internal gear drive rear axle. Note the sturdy appearance and simplicity of construction. These are the features that are selling International Motor .Trucks and causing owners to come back for more. The International Motor Truck is backed by a $70,000,000 Corporation with 76 years of manufacturing experience and a service organization with ninety direct Company branches and thousands of local distributors. Think what this means after you have become an owner. In the International line of motor trucks there are 7 models to choose from a size to meet almost every requirement, at prices ranging from $1450 to$2550 for the chassis (cash f. o. b. factory), with suitable bodies for every business. See the International Motor Truck at the showroom of our local dealer, HENNEMAN MOTOR TRUCK CO. Ninth and Couch Sta. Portland, Oregon Telephone or. write to the nearest Company branch listed below for full information. Economical transportation is the topic of the day. There is no obligation involved in getting the facts from some member of our organization. International Harvester Company of America 309-315 East Taylor St., (INCORPORATED) Spokane, Wash. Helena. Morgana. Eist 3552 B-2755 BRANCH HOUSES ALSO AT San Francisco, CaL Portland, Ore. Salt Lake City, Ut.h Los Angeles, Cal. a LIKE A MADE TO ORDER GIANT FOR THE ROUGH AND HEAVY YEAR 'ROUND WORK JN THIS SECTION OF THE COUNTRY SUCH AS HAULING LUM BER, LOGS. GRAIN, ETC., OVER ALL KINDS OF ROADS, THE 4 -WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK NEVER. FALTERS Therefore it is equal and ready for any emergency, any time any place and under any conditiona quality made invincible through the self-locking differential that make stalling practically impossible under the most adverse road and weather con ditions. ' , . ; Norttlbwest Auato Go. : F. W. Vogler, Pre: . C. M, Menzies, Mgr. BROADWAY AT COUCH . DISTRIBUTORS -T PORTLAND, OREGON
