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Autos, Society Clubs, General Nets
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SEVENTY-SECOND YEAR
SALEM, OREGON, SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 3, 1922
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Figures Covering .'Use of
Cars in Oregon Given
Out by Kozer
; Tbe increase In license fees re-
. celred by the motor Tehlcle df
. .vision of the secretary of state's
.office up to and including No-
; vember 30, as compared with the
same period In 1921, amounted
."to nearly one million dollars, ac
. cording to flam A. Koser, secre
tary of state. . 1 .
-, This year , th registrations
were 137,816 motor vehicles, 3,-
203 motorcycles, 541 dealers, 12,'
115 chauffeurs and 23,952 oper
ators, and the fees received from
these sources aggregated $3,326,
110.31. For the same period in
1921 the registrations were 1 1ST,
169 motor vehicles, 3153 motor
cycles, 516 dealers, 8056 chant
fours and 41,999 operators, "while
' the fees. amounted' to 12,331.
I KnMmh-PMIwwlnilt
During the month of Novem
ber proportionate increases '.were
shown. , Registrations for the
month were; 187 2 motor vehicles.
35 motorcycles, five dealers, 260
chauffeurs, and 1749 operators,
and fees. amounted to $16,559.19.
During the same month in 1921
werer registered 1155 motor ve
hicles, 41 motorcycles, one deal
er, 865 chauffeurs and 1847 op
erators, from which the fees to
taled 18756.75. This increase in
fees Secretary Kozer attributes to
the fact that in November 1922
more than 700 more motor ve
hicles were registered than In No
vember, 1921, and also the fact
that the schedule of license fees
is higher for 1922 than for the
previous year.
' - Transfers Numerous
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS OF
INTEREST TO AUTO OWNERS
' (By LEE EYERLY)
(Q) What is a good nonfreez
ing solution for winter use in car
radiators, and is it harmful to the
car? C. L.
(A) The most common nonfreez
ing solution is a mixture of alco
hol and water, the colder the
weather the greater the propor
tion of alcohol. For this country
about one part alcohol to two
parts water will be about right.
However, there are a number ot
different solutions on the market,
most common of which is put up
by the Standard Oil company. All
have a more or less harmful ef
fect on the rubber hose connec
tions, necessitating' renewing the
same in the spring.
(Q) It seems to me I hear of
far fewer springs being broken
nowadays than even three years
"In addition to the foregoing
transactions for the month of No
vember there were 1807 transfers
of automobiles and 21 transfers
of motorcycles, 93 duplicate mo
tor vehicle license plate's were, is
sued, and 378 duplicate opera
tors' licenses, on account of the
latter being lost, mutilated or increased to 63,325,
stolen," said Mr. Kozer.
"The fojegoingv figures indicate
that the demand, of the people tor
automobiles has hot been less for
the year 1922 than for the year
1921.' Going back over a period
of years, we find that in the year
1917 there was a total ot 48,632
(motor vehicles registered. Dur
ing the year 1918 this number
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Ship
Of
Columbia
Bikes
Just in
Also velocipedes,' auto coasters, electric trains and many
other 'mechanical devices for adding to the happiness of
the small and large.
LLOYD
E.RA1SDEN
387 Conrt Street g 1 , 7
Phone 1687
ago. Is it duo to the better qual
ity of spring steel, or to the gen
erally better) roads, or to the
more general use ot shock ab
sorbers installed? C. L.
(A It is true that here In this
country we-do not break as many
springs as we did three years
ago, but we have far better roads
now than we did then. This main-
things easy in driving, whether in
a crowd or out ot a crowd. Fast
driving between short city blocks,
followed by a sudden jamming on
ot the brakes, gains little time
and is expensive, both in the wear
and tear on the tires, the burning
out of the brake lining and in
jury to the brakes and other me
chanical pans or the car. Never
put more pressure on the brakes
than, is absolutely necessary to
stop at the point you wish.
"In going down hill, take your
foat off the accelerator, and the
motor Bet at a safe pace will hold
the car back. If the grade ia very
' ,:r ; 7.7.. i8teen second or first
turers are putting out a better "ibrade may before
spring than formerly which ac-j8 , , . ,A
counts somewhat tor the lack: of , .Lndfr fn circumstances is it
. advisable to throw the clutch out
SPTere sms to be very llte ih- actuT living down .hill.
abatem'ntTf any. in l!1
in eastern Oregon, according to
STAR
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JANUARY
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Marion Automobile Com
pany to Receive Shipment
of Beauty Models
or 15,000
more than during the year 1917.
In 1919 the total number of mo
tor vehicles registered was 83.- the Ufe o the whole car by ab-
332. Bugnuy over zu.uuu more nrhln iflltg and iars that other
man tor tne yeaivis
W. II. Burtis. representative pi
Marshall Wells company. J
I fall to see where shock 8fl-
sorbers have anything to do wih
the prolonged life of a spring, bit
can heartily recommend a gcd
absorber as it not only enhances
the riding qualities but lengthens
In 1920
there was a total of 103,790 mo
tor vehicles registered, or 20,448
more than for the year 1919. In
1921 there was a total ot 118,
615 motor vehicles registered.
which was 14,825 more than for
the year 1920. We find that up
to November 30, 1922, that there
were 15,201 more vehicles licens
ed in Oregon than for the. entire
year 1921.
One for- Every Six
"Based oa a opulation of 800,
000, this means one motor ve
hicle for, every six of ; our popu
lation, and if we take into con
sideration, the motorcycles,swhlch
makes our total - registration to
this time 136,460, we find' that
we have Cmotbf vehicle for
slightly less, than every six per
sons in the state. This brings
Oregon well up with those states
where the- motor vehicle Is used
to a greater extent in the com
mercial and social life of the peo
ple." , v : i
RIMS
and Rim Parts for all Cart
' Pre Expert Advlca.
IRA JORGKX8EH
- ISO South High Street
Chassis Price
F.O.B. Salem
jommerciai
$545
The
Qreatest
Car Value hi
America
Designed especially
foe commercial purposes
Nowyoo tn get m low priced commercial car
desicned to tfvVyoa the long ecooomical serv
ice you hav a right to expect.
The Ovwland U tbe only chassis that provide
commercial car serviceability with passenger
car riafcngT cuuifort. Tbe famow Overland
Tripia Spring make for easy riding and
protect fragile loads,
The Overland is the only commercial car with
a removable rear axle shafts The axle has
been designed ta stand the strain of heavy
loads.
Tbe Overland ia- the. only light commercial
car which consistently maintains such a high
gasoline mileage. It ia unequaJed In economy.
And the chassis price of $4S0 makes it actually
the lowest priced standard 3-epeed transmission-type
commercial car you can buy.
Let us show you why.
COMMERCIAL
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HIGH. STREET AT. TRADE
wise would be transmitted to the
body proper.
(Q) I have been urged to buy one
of the so-called "dry batteries"
for my car. Will they stand up as
well as the wet batteries, and
operate as surely? Do they suffer
through freezing?
(A) Will answer by letter.
Q) Why do some motors pump
oil when the piston clearance af d
ring fit is perfect? J. M. j
(A) They dont unless you are
carrying your oil level way too
high. I
(Q) What causes them; to leik
compression past the rings whpn
all kinds of rings have been tried
and carefully fitted? The leaks
do not seem to affect the power,
but they can be heard when driv
ing the car. J. M.
(A) Should say that a leak
whicn could ba heard with the
engine pulling Is : a .Tery serious
one and shows that the rings are
not well fitted. This would also
account for the excessive, oil
pumping. Possibly your cylinders
are worn out of round or have
bad scores In them.
(Q) I have been told that tap
ing my springs will make the car
ride harder. Is this true? What
are the advantages to taping?
J. M.
(A) The reason we have the
laminated spring is to make it
more flexible and to be flexible
they must slide freely over each
lamination or leaf. We cannot
too highly recommend taping
springs as It not only keeps the
dirt and grit out from between
the leaves but keeps the oil. or
other lubricant ? in, allowing a
freer motion and less friction be
tween the leaves. Binding the
springs with tape also acts as a
rebound snubber which improves
the riding qualities considerably.
of control. It is not good driv
ing, either,, to shut off the spark
completely. It is a Safe practice
to have the motor running in
order to have power on tap In
case of emergency.
There is no question at all
that brakes are extremely impor
ttan for the purpose for which
they are built but simply because
they are efficient, reliable, and
the easy way to drive is no reason
for their abuse abuse which re
sults in damage to other parts
of the car as well."
Japanese Theatres Adopt
New York Safety Rules
TOKIO.. Dec 1. New York
safety regulations are to be adop
ted for Japanese theaters and
moving picture halls. Under thfr
new regulations no moving pic
ture hall will be built in Tokio
that-does not provide ample exit
accommodations, with straight
stairways, aisles broad and un
encumbered, exit doors opening
outwards to prevent possible Jams
and with projection boxes abso
lutely fireproof.
"Bretheren," said the preacher.
'let us pry for a five-dollar col
lection." They prayed. The
plates Were passed and the con
trlbutions counted.
"Oh, Lord," said the preacher,
"we thank . Thee for two dollars
and forty-eight cents."
BIKES
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George Hannum of Oakland
Company Declares Need
less Money is Spent
The greatest fault with Ameri
can drivers . today is that they
drive with their brakes, according
to George H. Hannum, president
and- general manager ot the Oak
land Motor Car company Pontiac,
Mich.
"It may be dud io the fact that
life in America is speeded up to
a dizzying page," explains Mr.
Hannum, "that our great cities
are congested with automobile
traffic; and that the brakes are
actually built so mechanically
sound that even' in spite of the
abuse they are subjected to they
stand up under the strain.
"Every time you hear a traffic
officer's whistle in a large city,
you almost immediately, hear a
crunching of brakes and scraping
of dry tires on the pavement.
"And even in long cross-country
drives, where hilly country is
encountered,, some drivefts con
stantly Jam on their brakes when
slowing down, instead ot allowing
their cars to slow down before
the brakes are applied. Every
tire' mark on the pavement costs
some automobifist money, sooner
or later.
The - motorist should take
BETTER
USED CARS
We believe we have the
best values in used cars in
the city and our customers
will tell you the same.
Our Terms Arc
Easiest in the City
1920 Ford Touring .
5 wire wheels and other ac
cessories. In very good
e $3o0
Definite information given 'the
Marion Automobile company con.
cernlng the coming of the new
Star automobiles by Mr. Foster
of tbe Star factory, leads tiiem" to
believe that they will have the
first shipment ot the Star cars
about January 1.
The plan of the Star company
is to start the distribution in the
larger cities and work toward the
smaller ones. Los Angeles re-
celTed their first cars for dlstrl- j
bunion about November 1; Se-;
altle on November 16, and en
December 15 Tortland dlstrbu
tors wilt have a full lino -to show
to the public. The sales for thin
new light car have been the most
reraarVable in automobile history.
In both Los Angeles and Seattle
over 100 cars were sold from the
floor during the first opening
day. for future deliveries.
Local dealers feel that there is
no doubt as to the success of the
new car as it Is built ot standard
units of the type, such aa Con
tinental Red Seal motor. Tlmken
axles autolight ignition and start
ing system standard gear shift,
disc clutch, rear gas tank with
vacuum system and numerous
other, features which are going to
make it one of the most popular
cars oa the market.
Good morning, ladies, have you
arranged for a fall costume of
crispelllndl or duvapelllae materi
al They are the latest and U
we girls are ordering them. Ex
change. . - . , i
Democrats are la lock this fjlL
They have carried Poland in the
recent elections.
GRUNERT
AUTO -TOPS
256 State St
1917 Maxwell Roadster
A long way from being a
wreck : $150
1920 Patterson 7-Pass.
Wire wheels. 7-W Cont mot
or. B & B clutch, -etc.' $560
1921 HupmobOe Touring'
Demonstrator, like brand
new - $890
Ford Truck, 1 ton
JmnboZjton;
Maxwell 1 V ton
Overland Touring
And many other mighty
good bargains.
See These Before
You Buy
O.B.GINGRICH
MOTOR CO.
371 COURT STREET
J
There Is No
for Quality
Sistitute:
LIGHT-SIX
.SEDAN
$1795
EQUIPMENT
Fear doors that awing wide
open. Heater. Bight-day
dock. Thief -proof trana
fniaaiaci lack. Cowl ventila
tor. Sidccoachlanpa-Raai
visor and winriihirM cleaner.
Inside locks on three doors
and ootslde lock on right
hand front door. Dora
light. Mohair Ja phiah
When yoa bny a bourne you snake man that the foundatJacW the waDs and
tiMrocarecaoatnictMfccpcTaws Bay a motor caYjatte team way'
The sturtly body of the Studebeker Llgbt-&x Sedan ia an admirable ex
ample of substantial body-buildinc- Ititconttrocbsdof theftarrt tnateriala
and with a high degree of craftsman thip to gjvc year of tatiifactory r tea
rwrTVyifrywiariitWrnrytomfaprice.
Eight "tout sh pnirm, from fix to roof. Insure permanent trencth and
rigidity. Tbe four wide-openint door re a real cooreoience in getting ia
and out. Broad window provide clear vision ia every direction.
Seats are ofgeneroaa paoportloBa wkh deep erxing to laating com-,
fort. Tbe upholstery U of axhair velvet plnhw durable aa It U atlx active.
The heater will give warmth and comfort c cold day,
The Lizbt-Six has p. jved it reliability on the Wgbway ot the world. '
The ample power, quietness and remarkable flexibility of it motor are a
ource of continuous satisfaction. It is easy to handle in traffic Constant,
gear shifting is wmecessary because it throttlea down to a walsir pace in
high gear. Vibration, which is so annoying ia dosed cars, is virtually
cliniin&ted. '
The low price U due to complete pojmnfacture by Stmiclwkfr in one of the
most modern and complete automobile plants in. the world. Middlemen's -profits
are eKminated and the savings are passed on to the buyer.
The name Studebaker stands for comfort, quality and durability. ,
MODELS AND PRICE8 f. b. Salasc
LIGHT -SIX SPECIAISIX BIO- IX
SOH.F. SOH.r. t&U.K
Touring $1190 Touring $1525 Touring $2040
... it- 3r -1495
Coupe Readier (4-Pass.) ... 1525 P
(2-Pms.I 150 Coupe (4 Pa.) 2105 Coapa (5 P.) 283$
St-Atn 1795 Sedan 2375 Sedan 2850
UonSkid Cord Tit. Pront mod Rtmt, Standard Equipment
Terms fo dim t ywit ooxtranimrtcm
MARION AUTOMOBILE COi
235 S. Commercial St. (Jpen Day and Night
THIS IS A STUDEBAKER YEAR
The Much Talked oi
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World's Foremost Fine Gar
. IS HERE
"THE LINCOLN"
See It On Our Salesroom-Floor
Phone
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