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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (March 4, 1923)
StcOND SECTION 4 PAGES 1 TO 6 Autos, Society, Clubs, General llezs and Classified i i i i - h ii' ii i i i wi ii n,v w. SEVENTY-SECOND YEAR , ; SALEM, OREGON, SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 4, 1923, ' PRICE: FIVE CENTS - ' - ..i , , , , , ' ,i i , , . I, i ii ! ii in i ii i i. i in . AUTOMOBILES, URtlOKS roRS i i MOTORCYCLES BICYCLES ACCESSORIES AND - -.?. -... ... . I , a t; s h i - : V fc : V - v fc f-- ' K f ! -J t f t'- f 4 ; i I I r"' I: v.. I s 1 H . i' "H 5! n AND Columbia Tires, Supplies and Parts Now that spring is coming, save money and; build up your health (by riding ii Dayton. I Lloyd E. Ramsden 387 Court St. car builders have selected , Willard Batteries - ' ' ' ; J- Not ; because they, get Willard v Threaded Rubber j- Batteries for less money they don't. ! But because the men who, buy their cars do get more months of continuous service without trouble or expese,-'Wiilard "Wood is as good as the best, but Willard Rubber is still better. 1 m GiB CAR : is n in Telegram Brings News That Car Again Wins First Place in Race. - ' f '1 1 EH. Burre! 238 N. High Street, f Phone 203 Representing The 1S2.1 Gardner car ap:ain wins! So states a telegram just re- ciiived from the National Auto Import company of Mexico City Mexico. JoeV Yanez, piloting a Gardner special,: triumphed thi3 jweek, re taininR first 'place, during 'the en tire 1 02-mmpt'rare winning all prizes and defeating Pierce Ar row, Fiat,(Paie, Steyer, Hudson, Marmao and 10 other special rars. This n the latest of a string; ot victories roh by this Gardner special, piloted by Fred Harvey, notftl dirt track driver. This same car won five out of eight main events at the Texas State fair in Dallas last fall. Won a championship match race at the Cotton Palace' exhibit in Waco, Texas, the following week and the next week won a match race with Louis Disbrpw, driving a Fiat' on the Maxwellton mile dirt track at St. Louis. This Gardner special was pur chased outright by, the National Auto Import ; company of Mexico City for racing purposes after its very notable string of trium phs in the States last fall. F. W. Pettyjohn, Co., Gardner deal er, 279 N. Commercial St., Salem, Oregon. Oakland Company Ships Many Trainloads of Cars A trainload of Oakland . motor tears left the Oakland Motor Car 'company factory at Pontiac, I Mich., February bound for Ithe Oakland Motor company of iKim TO ii i' In n1 llilotnn Massactl II- .... .T .r. , " - . cars. ! Just as soon a:-, a release- is lol tained from the railroads an other train I load will be shipped, to the same point, according to W. It. Tracey, assistant pales manager, who states the conges tion to eastern points is ham pering deliveries. Four train loads of Oakland carai have been shipped to New Yiork City since December 1, two since tlie beginning of the year. "Theso shipments are being Blade derpite the:-jcerest snow bound weather the east has countered- in .gqtSSSi yars," isfatQSiiWrJlTracy, "due in great Measure To ithe fact that the dis tributors and dealers realize that snow-boundi weather docs not in any way decrease the number of motor car prospects rRimply puts over purchasing and delivery a little later in the spring. It is to prepare for the spring rush that rap. tern dealers are desirous f t' ' storking up." RIMS Do you love? Then you will be loved. Do yon hate? Then you will be hated. Are you Indiffer ent 1 14 most people? Then they will, not care much for you. The world is a big looking glass; it reflects you and your attitude. Capper's Weekly. 1 ....... Hlwi Pnrtj. for 1! Car Free Expert Advice 'lltA JfmrJKNSRV ISO South High Street Wichita. Kas. Tho Wichita, branch of the, Western Newspaper union was destroyed by. firs early tonjght. According to II. W. Al bright, local manager, the loss is between $200,000 and $250,000, RELIANCE AUTO -PAINTING CO. r 219 State St. Cor. Front St. Phono 9.37 ill STANDARD Guarantee Te Have. Just 1lec'ivel Our Fabric .$J.05 fortl .."5 Cords Size Fabric $ 30x3 $ G.75 14.3T, 32x3 11.50 . 1C.50 :Ux4 12.50- 17.95 32x4 12.95 18.95 38x4 13.75 19.75 34x4 15.00 23.00 32x4 19.50 24.50 33x4 20.50 25.50 34x4 2C.G0 35x4 31.80- 36x4 27.50 35.90 32x5 .... 31.00 35x5 .... 39.70 37x5 .... CC.65 36x6 .... rtlALCOFtl TIRE CO. Commercial & Court 8trecLs SAI.ttM ORE. (KsfJiblislieI 1017) Salem Rickenbacker Co. Elated 0ver; Factory News The phenominal growth of the PJckenbackrr automobile, corpor ation is reflected in news receiv ed by the local agency,, today. to the. effect that stocks have risen from $11 to $11.50. Stark-Hrickie and company, local managers report that they &re highly elated by the success which they have enjoyed in the past months, and it is certain that the news of the advance in prices of thet stocks will . oc-casioa-ito grief from those lucky perRpns of Salem who - bought hrfore the advance. 1 Ogdeusburg. All Catholic churches in Ogdenaburg are to be guarded by police and churcli officials.. The reason for station ing guards was not announced. Two Catholic churches In upstate New York recently were burned. Now that Babe Ruth has begun his-training at Hot Springs, af fairs in Europe will be crowded, off the first page. ' Merit Wins New Honors People have recognized in the new Overland a higher standard of automobile value. Longer lines, a higher hood, an all-steel body, Triplex Springs (Patented), a dependable, economical engine have earned for Over- land the greatest success of ixi history. : , Watch for Willys-Ovtrlaui Advertisemtmts im Ti Saturday Bvnimg Ptt and WJX Bait epiea Were they go i Buy our used cars and enjoy the difference ;: 1921 Oakland Good Itubber, New Motor, Paint Fair . $510.00 1920 Big Six Studebaker ? i Runs , like new, good bber, factory guarantee ; goe3 with car ' ' ! 1 $1200.00 1920 Mitchell New paint, good rubber, guaranteed condition ; $700.00 1920 Dort , Oversize tires, good aint, try this one $375.00 We have buyers for a Ford Coupe and Ford Truck ' What have you to trade Every day is bargain day at the Marion Auto Co. We give terms. See Ackerman Marion Automobile Company ; j Phone 362. 235 S. Commercial St. h : : : : ' l ft " i a r - f Mr j tf. ' Lhe an D -J : .1.1 Vri JlUlUL io Special -a New Gardner Sport Model In but few automobiles builtjtbday has a considerable number of other impor outstanding mechanical excellence been tant improvements, so vrell combined with true distinctive- Included in the "Radio Special", too. ness of appearance and equipment as m are all the other chassis and body the new Gardner Four "Radip Special. The "Radio Special" is finished in Gardner Limousine Blue, with black crown features that go to make up perfectly balanced value in the Gardner Four among them a more efficient braking . i i . i . i. . . r umOU,me .ue. w.. m . h jftr braking area: a fender, and blue Tuarc steel 50 per cent Hghter action. wheels, striped in gold. the heavier frame, with five cross- The engine that' drives the "Radio members: lower, deeper seats, set at an Special" is 'the same notably improved easier angle. 43 -horsepower motor found in al the latest Gardner Fours the Only four- The first showinst of the Gardner "Radio Special" is now being made. Let $52 5 flouring RoaJtttfSZS . Coup $795 Sedan S&6Q AU prtctt f. h. Tokdm VICK BROTHERS ' HIGH STREET -AT TRADE - ..! ' ,-":, - . ; i - " "r ' - - - " . ' t. i' 1 v , .--r . " ' r . : j' ' - . i drive an Overland and realize the difference tr cylinder motor with a. five-beating us demonstrate this "Guaranteed Car"; eranshajl, and one that; also empoaies guaranteed in writing jot one yew. -FEATURES OF "RADIO SPECIAL" EQUIPMENT- Nlckvl-plated radiator hU. Drum type head lamps, cowl lamps, fender mirror, trout bumper, tie rods, back curtain light frame- all nickel pUted. Moto-meter and bar radiator cap. Aluminum atep-platea on the running board. Uiimiau body moulding. . Trunk rails of .aluminum. Heavy double-texture duck top, tan color. Tuarc steel wheel. 12 x 4 cord tirea. anti-skid. withbeavy tourist tubes. Spare Ure and cover. Upholstery (including seat ends) of heavy brown Spanish leather; ; F. W.Pettyjohn Co. 279 N. COMMERCIAL ST. SALEM, OREGON PHONE 1260 M e he. use To the Fact That Quality Means E ver jrthing in Tire Bdying? How heavy, how thick or how big around, is not everything in tire mileage - ..... .. The thing is how tough is the cord and rubber from which they are made, plus size and thick L ness. McCLAREI CORD Is Quality Plus Let us explain these facts to ybu "JIM" p : yiii BILL" SMITH & WATKMS 125-147 North High TIRE SERVICE ANYWHERE ANYTIME Phone 44 z en 4. f I ; .Open "All the Time 1 1 iii ii 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 d 1 1 1 i n n i n d 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 o i in 1 1 1 n 1 1 1 1 1 n m 1 1 : i :
