Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 27, 1918)
THE OREGON STATESMAN: BUXPAV. JAXUAItY 27. lOIS - - ' ' - i ; - HOW ABOUIVOUR TIRES? When a Motorist Buys a GOODRICH BLACK SAFETY TREAD TIRE "Best in the Long Run." He does not see the prize pack ages that go with it but he gets them just the same in excess mileage and low cost. We j carry only dependable tires. Bring your old cas ings, we ,can save yon money by our system of retreading. Our work is guaranteed for 2500 miles. We are equipped WHEN a motorist BUYS to care for anv IriTid of tire MWUUKILnUhCQ "pairs. Never eross a bridge till yon get to it it may not be there. Remember this in your tire trouble. Never take your tires to a tire repair shop UNLESS you are sure of a GUARANTEE, SERVICE and a dependable firm behind each repair. ,Yoa can always get SERVICE MILES ATISFACTION BRACKET!? &' GR A Y'S TIRE! HOSPITAL BENEFIT of 5J7I BENEFIT OF OU j tl ENORMOUS FACTOR ! IV 1 - r PUT t Goes t j V 11 r yjy-1 ' 1 'flgg ffi Phone 1400 279 N. Commercial Street jTATESF.WI CLASSIFIED ADS--ONE CENT A WORD MILLER THANKS B.V.0LC0n Appreciates Secretary Go ing Out of His Way to Pa Income Tax ,In reply to Secretary of State Ol- cott's request that be be allowed to tav his income tax. Milton A. Miller, collector of lnternl rerenue, informs Mr. Olcott tht tbi U the first In stance brought to his attention of a citizen going out of his way to pay a tax which he might legally anc justly avoid. "It is an example that might be emulated by other similarly situated to the cirect profit of the government in the prosecution of this gTeat war for world democracy," fays Mr. Miller. Miller's letter In part says: "I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of January 23, in which vou request a form for the purpose of submitting a return of your In come, with the intention of paying income tax thereon, despite the Tact that .the law specifically exempts so i"uch of your income as is derived from the state of Oregon. "Forms for reporting Incomes ia excess of $3,000 have not yet been received ; from Washington, but I have made a note to see that you are supplied as soon as they arrive, which should be within the next few days. "In passing, I cannot rrefraim from congratulating you upon your very laudable desire to help , the govern ment fn these stressful times by waiv ing the exemption to which your of ficial position entitles you ; and as the representative of Uncle Sam in these matters I shall be glad to ac cept your return and payment of tax and transmit it to the depart ment in due course, where final act ion must, - of course, bo taken. "It is apparent tnat mere is a widespread spirit of helpfulness throughout the country in the matter of seeing that there shall be no lag gards so far as the payment of in come tax Is concerned, but your of- mst .BLec ' - I J - 1 - CARLOAD OF THE WONDERFUL aldaecfl Sei smie sixes THE 1918 MODELS HAVE MANY NEW FEATURES LONGER ! WHEEL BASE, TIRE CARRIER IN THE REAR, LARGER RADIATOR, WEIGHT 2130 POUIiDS . . V PRICE F. 0. B. SALEM, $1115, INCLUDING WAR TAX LET US DEMONSTRATE THIS CAR vjr tease: H AL VORSEN & BURNS 245255 South Court St., Salem, Oregon. ' ' - Phone 959 Coot: V2 As Much mm WITH APO I TO 1-Z g yr AFTEP-fOUVe WAITED FOR EVtR.YONC. tLSE TO TAKE. THEIR VACATION ANP BEFORE- YOU'vt Gone, to rnn.ES you H AVE, A BkDVv-OUT -AND AT LAST IT YOUR TURN, A NO YOU LEAVE WITH TWO PAY TOUR JEANS li Hi - AND A LITTLE. LATER , PICK 0 A 10 PtNWt NAIL AND YC U f I L.E. - TH ; FAMILY 1JlTO THE, FLIvvER FOR A CAMPINOi TRlP a AND THN ON THE ADVICE. OP A PAL i'OU L0UI YOUR CAR CWITH GATES JoL Tin CS IT A GLOR-Yoy FEEUM'fl ru -or: Tpr--1 i Wc also handle the new FIRESTONE and FEDERAL Tires and Tubes. ! We have a few Pnlman. Tires on hand which we will sell 10 per cent off of list price. Here is a chance to save some INTERNATIONAL RUBBER SALES CO. money 177 South Commercial Phone 423 fer Is the first Instance that has been brought to my attention of a citizen going out of his war to pay iv tax which he might legally and justly aroid. It is an example that might be emulated by others slrall rly situated to the direet profit of the government in the prosecution of this great war. for world democ racy." Special Rates Granted for Automobile Exhibit PORTLAND. Jan. 26. Special rates will b granted by tlto railroads to the coming big Portland Automo bile, Truck ad Tractor Show, which will be held in the new city audttor- iam from February .7 to 13. inclu The var has emphasized the econ omic importance . of . the automobile as itcTer before. One of the main purposes of the automobile show will be to demonst rate the .many ways in which the passenger , automobile, the truck and the farm tractor can help business and industry and there by add to the war resources of the nation. - . . All the latest passenger car mo dels win be shown, but the truck and the farm tractor, particularly, will save a place of honor at the S THE MODERN FARMER REALIZES THAT THE TRACTOR IS THE ONLY ECONOMICAL AND PRACTICAL WAY TO 1IANDLE FARM WORKVEVERY FARM HAS NEED FOR A TRACTO THESE TRACTORS ' show. The 'farm "tractor has f added tremendously tc the agricultural ef ficiency of France and Great Britain.- . i . - . In fact, farm tractors have helped so greatly to defeat the German sub marine campaign by making possible the cultivation of increased acreage for food production, that the French and British governments have placed huge orders In this country for st'U more of them. The United States government Is encouraging the use of tractors and trucks to offset the growing short age of manpower and horses and to Increase 'food production and busi ness efficiency. Added to this Is the fact that they are cheaper to operate than horses doing only, a suall part of the work. A large attendance from outside points Is expected dcln? the Auto mobile know week. ... special ar rangements are beiug made for the reception5 of. dealers and other vis ltors from outside of Portland. Stocker Hakes Successful Appeal to Pratum People f,li6W"nwi;r "V jtmw Msneas1 . Rev. Jacob Stocker of the Erangel- ical Association addressed a meeting at the rratura school house, Friday night In behalf of Armenian and Syrian relief. . The attendance was large in spite of the fact that another meeting was In progress at Pratum. The appeal for relief of the sufferers lesulted in $37 in cash subscriptions. Fratum la thrifty, wide awake com munity with two churches. The school children sang and gave a pantomime very creditably and thus helped toward the success of the meeting. The teachers and school I directors deserve commendable men tion for their hearty support of the meeting. A bathtub manufacturer In the east employing thousans of men sees fiis business wiped, out because building operations are ceasing in that part of the country. The mil lions who have wiped out bathtubs. -however, will Bay that it served him right. Ever wipe out a bathtub?- Exchange. u BEIM TIKES BITE & MUM YOU MUST HAVE ONE TO GET THE OTHER "Firestone" Are BETTER;. TOES and are Giving; REMARKABLE MILEAGE. ' r. -, A ' In the New Constructed FIRESTONE nothing has been over, looked and from ,000 to 8,000 Miles is being reported' by users all over the country. Come in and look at the sew Tire. t . ' ... SCOTT & PIPER DISTRIBUTORS 252-260 State Street Phone 451 . THE NDLSON TRACTOR SAVES MONEY ' The Nilson Senior does the work of twelve horses under normal conditions. Its feed bill is much less than the. cost of maintaining that number iof horses. The Nilson does not eat when idle and it works every day in the year. 4 5 ' ' The average horse works only 100 days out of the year. The horse has increased in price 143 per cent in thespast 10 years. .Today fhorses -consume nearly one-fifth of all farm output' " c ,1 " . " .;: it f "J .. THE SAMSON FACTOR Sturdy..Powerful--Reliable M - Samson Sieve-Grip Tractors will stand by you in the rush seasons. Their steeel construction, dustproof qualities, over-size bearings, and thorough lubrication insure constant service at LOW COST. f Jull 25 H. P. is developed for stationary work, aside from power for plowing, cultivatng, harrowing, ' hauling, etc. The usefulness of this size machine gives popularity to Samson Sieve-Grip Tractors Orders for Spring delivery are coming in rapidly Sieve Grips will help farmers increase farm prof its and INCREASE CROP PRODUCTION. Let one help you this season. PLACE TOUR ORDERS NOW FOR EARLY SPRING DELIVERIES 260 N. HIGH STREET special ; ON) Fisk Non-Skid Tires . New St4ck Ctutranteed. ' Old rrtees. Ox.l Grnj Xm-Kkll . .$12. TO aiO3 Ked Top Xon-Skkl l."SM lry Xon-Hkld lO.OO 30W liod Ton Non- : Skid . . ... ......... 10.1O XiiX M (irmr Xon-Skkl . 18.75 3StH Itod.Tup Xo- f Hkld . tSZJSM 'x t Kl" Too" XMi-kld IKZx i (iray Xon-Hk id . . . S I.OO lx lUvl Top Xon-frikM :. La rco Assortment All Slzcn. Standard 3Iakei (cs anl Tuben. Irices Kfibjort to 1iange With ot Not lee. CUmmIm Skipped C.O.UM Etc. Halcom lire Co. - .. Il!trlbtr for AUTOMOIULE THtE CO. IXC. R3 N. UroadwuTt lVntlatid,' Or. ,T1m Okletit and Urzrt.t Aoto Tire Jobbing lloue in the U-S. . " . . Call or Write. " Vulcanizing Retreading ' ' ' ' ' . - .. Rubber Boots Repaired Service 126 So. Commercial : V Phone 363 rvr. AMD AMMUNITION USED Don't fail to see our stock of used cars while in town. A good used car is a better bargain than a cheap new one. Ford A-l condition. ...:.. ... ....... .-. . . . . .$385.00 Ford Light -delivery. . ,.......- urto.wi Reo Electric lights and starter. ..... .. ..... ....! $37500 Overland Electric lights and starter.. .... . . . . ... .$350.00 Oakland A bargain , r.... $75000 Studebaker . . . ... ..... ,v. . ;.. . p . . iV. ..... . , . $1000.00 These care must be seen to bef appreciated. Oregon Motor Car Co; , Denby Trucks and Studebaker Cars ' SALEM, OREGON . Phone iSl a la: mm,