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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (May 7, 1922)
4- - . . ' ....... . .. - SECOND SECTlOll 0AGESiTO6i 'i-- - Autos, Society, Gabs, General Uecs - t ? nicf , Classified j r SEVENTY-SECOND YEAR SALEM; OREGON, SUNDAY MORNING; MAY 7i 1922 " PRICE: FIVE CENTS i..- AUTOMOBIL UeKS- AND TRACTORS MOTORCYCLES ACCESSORIES ES, TR BICYCLES V 1 BERRY C NEAR L! i . Oregon Growers Announce Market for Small Fruits of '1922 . Season -1 ! It Is announced that the Oregon Growers have already sold ali;or practically all ot their 1922 pack of gooseberries, -!- raspberries, strawberries and cherries. Jar t what this pack is to be. Is still a matter for conjecture, but the selling end of the association has found the demand good enough that it has already closed for this large part of the total canned product of the association. : ' Not Primarily Packers ' The GrowWs, however, are not primarily heavy packers. They put up a considerable quantity of canned goods as a saving proposi tion when the fruit is not in con dition to : ship, or there is too much for the Immediate market, or for various other local reasons. The corporation has not yet In vested heavily In expensive plants, though it is understood that this year may call for a heavier pro-1 ductlon of canned stuff than any previous year. The' corporation handles a vastly larger quantity of dried and fresh fruits: rr Anno 1 that we have taken on the local agency for - seib: CORP TIRES VThe Tire that will be known everywhere' 30x3 Non Skid Cords ..:.... w.r .......$12.50 30x3 V, Non Skid Fabrics.... $100 ; Mr. F. A. Seiberlinar, for 23 years, producer of Goodyear Tires; is the maker of this new tire. We nave implicit faith in Mr. Selberling's ability to produce a better tire and it is with confidence for Satisfactory service tha we offer this tire f to Sa- lerri;motorwt8Uv;': f''-'fy ' I. : Federal jTire Service r,. KV. t-. -ynft. ??". . - New Plant Disease is Found by Berry Growers Some of the loganberry experts are investigating a new plant dis ease that has been reported in the Willamette valley, according to the report from the Oregon Grow ers' association. It is not yet' fully or satisfac torily diagnosed, but it comes on the last year's canes that have been trained up on the wires. It is a rot or cellular affection at the crown of the plant, believed to bo due to an excess of water, and not to any insect pest. .The cane borer, that leads to a some what similar appearance of the plant itself, is easily detected; this blight or trouble shows no sign of the borer's presence. The new canes or sprouts are not af fected. . The attention of growers Is called to this plant condition, and suggestions that may lead 10 Its control are eagerly awaited. Any one who finds his vines so affected, and has a suggestion as to the cause and the remedy, will find a welcome in the loganberry business. - v i GASOLINE SEES T DIALED Revenues Since February 26, 1919, Aggregates Nearly Two Million Christian Calling Meet -to Be Held Here-Soon A "Christian Calling' 'Confer ence is to be held at the Salem Y.M.C.A. Saturday and - Sunday May 13 and 14. It is for the older boys of high school age or -even at little older; and is for all Marion COlinty. ,. V ?.".:: The program opens Saturday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, - as the Y building is al ways crowded on Saturdays by its regular patrons. A banquet is to be served for the visitors, Satur day evening at the ' Y.M.C.A. by the Mothers' club. The guests .and members are to meet at the Tf. Sunday morning, and go In body to the Presbyterian - church for regular services. In the afternoon they will meet again at the Y. The conference is under the auspices of, the Boys' wqrk department of the state Y.M.C.A. Sales fit gasoline in Oregon during the month of March showed an increase of 516,413.5 gallons over the February sales, according to a statement from Secretary of State Sam A. Koser based on. reports "turned . in to him -by the distributing compan ies. The march sales of distil late, due to spring farm work, shows an increase of almost 300 per cent over February. The total amount accruing to the state for the month of March under the provisions of the motor vehicle fuel taxes was $65,895.12 and of this amount $32,571.45 was under the original act of 1919, and $33,323.67 was under the act ot 1921. Receipts of the state during March, 1921, were $64,543.99. Total collections under the law of 1919 amount to $1,414,808. 30 and under the law of 1921 a tota of $569,575.12 has been re ceived bv the state, makinr n to-1 tal revenue of $1,984,383.42 Pettyjohn t0 Open coming to the state under tne operation of the motor fuel tax laws since February 26, 1919, when the first measure became ef fective. ' A total to date of $19,498167 collected under the act of 1921 has been returned to operators of farm tractors, motor boats, com mercial cleaning; establishments. etc., pursuant to a provision of the act authorizing refund of tax es bn those liquid fuels purchas ed., and used for .purposes other than in the operation of motor' vehicles upon the publich lgh- ways. ' had more than $20,000 of state fuads. When Mr. Ryan left tr. treasurer's office this bank bad $120,000 of state money. Mr. Hoff is not a banker. He has been criticised for depositing $150,000 in the State Bank of Portland, but this bank; was six times as large as Ryan's bank. The state's money in the State bank Is secured by $175,000 ?t bonds in the possession of Mr. Hoff. ' Mr. Ryan accepted at their face value, estates filed In the inheri tance tax department. Mr. Hoff examined every bit of property and insisted on the true value being given, with the result that in the past three years the state has received '$60,000 more in taxes than it would have re ceived had Mr. Hoff not adopted this policy. When Mr. Ryan left the treas urer's office in 1918, $1,000,000 of the accident funds were left on deposit by him in banks drawing 2 per cent interest. Mr. Hoff invested these funds in good bonds earning 6 per cent and realized on an increase in funds ot 92 per cent, 196 per cent In increased earnings, or ap proximately $71,000 -a year. The above facts are easily proved and they tell the story of Ryan and Hoff. Investigate, make the comparison, and use your own Judgment. JAMES W. CRAWFORD. Gardner automobiles. The new salesrooms are being entirely overhauled to better suit the needs of the new concern. The business will be operated under the firm name ot P. W. Pettyjohn & Co., and will make its official bow to the Salem public Wednes day. May 10. At this time Mr. Pettyjohn plans to have a com plete'display of Gardner and Jor dan cars for the inspection of Sa lem people. Gardner and Jordan cars are distributed over Oregon. Wash ington and Idaho by Mitchell, Lewis & Staver, one of (he oldest and most realiable concerns in the northwest. Mr. Pettyjohn has carried this same line of cars in Silverton dur ing hfa business experience there. He intends to continue his busi ness in Silverton as well as iu Salem. Farrar and Family Will Visit in San Francisco John Farrar and wife, his mother and his sisjer, Mrs. F. M. Chittenden, lett Saturday morn ing for a two weeks trip to San .Francisco. They will drive in a leisurely, enjoyable way, trying not to break any sped record, but just enjoy:ng the scenery. They will visit for a time in San Francisco, where they have a brother, Dee Farrar. wh left Sa- ; lem eight or ten years ago, after serving for several years In tb$ Salem postoffk. Mr, Farrar had planned this trip some time ago. but had deferred. It nnitl he ' should learn the outcome of the recent postmastershlp campaign. He wants to make the trip now while Postmasterj Huckesteln la available for command ot the S& lem office; , . M.IS and Rim Parts for all Can Free Expert Advice IRA JORGKXSEX ISO South High Street Auto Business Here F. W. Pettyjohn.' for the past three years a prominent automo bile dealer ot Silverton, has open ed a business location at 217 State street as Salem headquarters for the distribution of Jordan and THE BEST MATERIAL AND SKILLED WORKMANSHIP MAKE AUTO TOPS THAT ARE ' AUTO Tops for 5-Passenger Cars........ Tops for 7-Passenger Cars ... ... . Top for Roadsters TOPS .$20.00 and $25,00 $22.50 and $27.50 .$17.50 and $20.00 SEAT COVERS MADE TO ORDER Walter E; Grimerfc 256 State Street AUTO TRIMMER Opposite U. S. Bank Building Phone 793 Read he Classified Ads.! 4 ;;. ; ' l EDITORIALS OF THE PEOPLE rTpHE high degree of com. A fort built into the good Maxwell emphasizes afregh the value of this fine car : as a sound investment m ; .reiiaple transportation. if. 1 . - . ( V V . i , -.5 hh,mm tr Ihim: AJmaUf hriokxK motor oktetHm Jkor . r. pMM4r Wv' afK wU' toomf vht& Ofm omrm, beoodelotm cimtmd ourms opom omr mklo tmrttktu apaa with -' M3W umommff HjMu-mnttltf-1 P-f mn " " 1 V M Tomsini Cr, $891; HomdtHr. 9 MS; Coup 9 IMS; Sodma. $1443 GINGRICH MOTOR g TIR? CO. Oil ' VVUlii UM 1 uvuv vu . . i i A mwMhh Hoff Attack Answered The Capital Journal printed an attack on State Treasurer Hoff which is a, rehash ot a dead issue with which the voters of this city are familiar. No answer is need ed to that. The following are facts as shown by the public rec prds: , Disregarding the assertions of both Mr. Hoff, state treasurer, candidate for a second term, and Mr. Ryan, a former deputy treas urer, who la opposing Mr. Hoff for the Republican nomination. the facts in the case are over whelmlngly In favor of Mr. Hoff, as shown by the state's records. A comparison of the administra tions ot Hoff and Ryan is interest ing. - Mr. Ryan, in 19 IS, his last year in the office, kept in the active checking account, an -average daily' balance ot $348,000 to handle a business ot 118,000,000 The active account earns no in terest. Mr. Hoff, in 1921, his last year, kept in the active accoount. an average' 'daily balance ot $35,- 000 and handled a business of $69,000,000. The difference of $100,000 has been drawing inter est for the state under Mr. Hoff. Mr. Ryan maintained In the ac tive checking accpwrCT- drawing no interest, the snpfT.000,000 for approximate j&ionth. Mr. Hoft n"made every ef- ferot to keep this account at a minimum and averaged in his last year a daily active average bal ance of $3 CO 00 a. Mr. Ryan purchased bonds for the .state nd paid for them in advance, before delivery. In one instance Mr. Ryan gave the Lum bermen's Trust company $50,000 of state funds, taking only their receipt therefore. The bonds were delivered 17 days later. Mr.. Hoff has never paid a penny for bonds unless the bonds pur chased or ot greater value were in his possession. Mr. Ryan, while deputy treasur er, organized the Bank of Com merce at Oregon City, and became one Of its heaviest stockholders and president. He .maintained an average deposit of state, funds in this bank of $90,900. This bank was capitalized at $50,000. ). No other bank in Oregon .City ever Day- Prices-- Hn Franklin History Daring April, 1922, more cars were sold by the Franklin Automobile Company than in any previous April in its 20-year history. Following close upon this record, a new. high mark for a single day's business was estab lished Monday, May 1, when more new cars were put in the hands of owners by Franklin dealers throughout the country than during any previous one day. I Biggest April 1 I Biggest Single Lowest it it ' in ii n ii t in ii ! t ' ' r,. . .--' Franklin prices today are at the lowest level they have touched in 16 years, with the excep tion of a 4-month period in 1916. THE NEW PRICES Touring Car ...$2230 Demi-Sedan 2575 Coupe .... 2975 Demi-Coupe 2425 Sedan . $3175 Runabout . 2000 (All prices f. o. b. Salem) MARION AUTOMOBILE CO. Open day and night Salem, Oregon i . Phone 362 . .V - r ' i " '.hi-.-. ' " ,.. 1 I r-