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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 27, 1924)
IT SSM WAR TAX REPEAL Over 8,600 Owners Sign . A, A, A, Petition at Na tional Auto Show Over 00 motorists visiting the New York National -Automobile Show signed a petition asking con gress to repeal the five per cent a Nation-wide campaign s to have the excise war tax on motorists removed. The expressions of visitors to the show as they signed the peti tion indicated that there is an aroused public sentiment among the motor vehicle owners of the country against the further con tinuance of a tax which motorists have been paying patiently for the past five years. One automobile owner front 'Ohio recalled that he bad the misfortune of having his motor freeze up and that when he purchased the repair parts neces sary to recondition his car he was compelled to pay five per centrto the Federal Government in addi- tires, accessories and repair parts. He called attention to the fact that the war tax on rail transportation very properly had . been repealed and he saw no just reason why highway transportation should be discriminated against by the re tention of this tax five years after the war was over and in view of the statement of Secretary of the Treasury Mellon that taxes can now be reduced. In connection with the cam paign the American Automobile Association is making through its clubs and membership, urgent re quests are being made of congress by the association on behalf of the 14,000,000 motorists for relief NEW OLDSMOBILE DEALER FOR MARION AND POLK COUNTIES A. A. A. has announced his inten tion of throwing all the resources of the famous old "Three A's" in to the fight in behalf of lessor tax ation. "I feel that the motorists are being discriminated against in the continuance of this excise tax," said Mr. Henry, "'and while being whole-heartedly in favor of tax reduction as exemplified by the Mellon plan, we feel that the motorists, already taxed in innum erable ways by state and national authorities, re now entitled to some measure of specific relief at the hands of Congress. We are now taxed in almost every way that it is possible to devise." It's a case of real love if he cap get the same thrill when he buys her now, fur coat and all. XKW MAXACiKIl F. ,V. Pettyjohn Announces Sales and Distribution of Popular Car By J. H.'MADBN Sales Manager for " The F. W. Pettyjohn Company In announcing the sales' and distribution for Marion and Polk counties of the Oldsmobile, we are confident that we are offering the buying public a line that will not only prove itself a wonderfully economical car to opperate at a price within the reach of average persons, but an automobile that .will compare in construction and finish with cars sold at a much higher price. The new Oldsmobile Six was driven from New York to Los An geles in 12 days, a distance of 3574 miles, through rain, snow, mud, , rock-srewn passes and washed out roads', in high gear, being the first car in America to cross the continent in high gear. This was a regular stock car with standard gear ration, all gears except high were removed from the transmission. All closed cars are equipped with Fisher bodies, heaters, dome light in the cab, plush or leather upholstery. Fred Kirkwood. iormer Olds mobile dealer, announces that he will continue to handle only the, Hudson and Essex cars. As far as is known no new deal er for the Gardner car has been appointed since the F. W. Petty john company discontinued the line. war , excise tax , on tires, rep-air parts, accessories, tires and trucks. The petition was kept at the booth, of the American Automobile As sociation in ihe gallery at the shew,, and despite the fact that the booth was not readily access ible, thousands of motorists from Maine .to Florida and from Calif ornia to New York expressed their dissatisfaction with the 1918 war automobile taxes which are still maintained in 1924. The Amer ican Automobile, I Association, rep resenting the 14,000,000 motor ists of the Nation, is celebrating the 22nd year of its existence by launching its 364 affiliated, clubs tion to the cost of the repair parts. He termed this tax unique in the annals of taxation, where his own government imposed a tax on his misfortune. ' Another motorist from Indiana in announcing that he was glad of the opportunity to sign the Amer ican Automobile Association peti tion for the repeal of the war ex cise tax on motor vehicles, stated that he operated a fleet of motor trucks engaged in transportation of freight. In addition to all the other taxes he paid on his trucks and cars he was compelled to pay this war excise tax to the Federal Government on his new trucks. from this tax. Major Roy F. Britton of St. Louis, president of the Automobile club of Missouri and chairman of the Legislative Board of the A. A. A. is in Wash ington personally directing the legislative campaign. Major Brit ton presented the cause of organ ized motorists of the Nation repre sented by the A. A. A. before the Ways and Means Committee of the House, on Thursday, January 17. The legislative situation in the National Capitol is being carefully watched by Major Britton with the assistance of Ernest N. Smith, general manager of the A. A. A. President Thos. P. Henry of the The resignation of Martini Tut tie as vice president and sales manager of the Motor List Com pany of Des Moines. Iowa and De troit, Michigan, is announced. Carl G. Thornburg. formerly production manager, succeeds him as general manager. R. L. Polk and company, dir ectory publishers, recently acquir ed a controlling interest in the Mo tor list company, with the idea of expanding it to keep pace with the tremendous increases in auto mobile registration which this company endeavors to record and tabulate. When the Motor List company was first organized, back in 1906. the annual production of cars and trucks was about 34,000 vehicles. This company was the first to undertake the compilation of lists and statistics relative thereto on a national scale. The task has grown by leaps and bounds with the 1923 total pro duction running over 4,000,000 vehicles and the total ears in use approximately 1 4,:(M),O80. , The statistical records prepared by this company, showing distri bution by makes, by counties, and in other forms; are used by prac tically all the leading automobile and tire manufacturers in estab lishing quotas. The production department of Motor List company, employing 20O people, will continue at Des Moines, but the sales and execu tive offices are now located at Detroit. "Protection" may mean tarftf; and then it may mean that you won't be raided without warning. Rudolph Valentino's book of poems is selling well. This is the first .sign of spring. Cis That CaniHardly Be Told from New v3 Buy a Nearly New Ford Save Money . '. '- " ' -ft i. Extras All of this extra equip went goes on every near ly new "Ford thut you buy from us. LOOK Extra Equipment that is necessary to make an automobile and a saving besides Speedometer $17.50 Dash Light 1.90 Bumper ; . 14.50 Spot Light .... . ... I:.! 5.50 Automatic Rainswipe .... 5.50 Extra Tire and Tube 11.00 1924 License 15.00 Equipment Price of hew Ford Touring. $70.90 $479.20 Total $550.10 Our Price $450.00 BO Days Service On all Nearly New Fords We have some cheaper Fords in tourings and light delivery. Good Shape. $30 Up. USED GAR Open Sundays and Evenings 90 DAYS' SERVICE ON NEARLY NEW FORDS Ferry and Commercial Opposite Marion Hotel JTfci, t ' 1 Steel Tow Line Hy carrying a steel tow line in your car you have the ad vantage of being ready for any emergency. ' 20-f t. length with springs, $4.85 17-ft. length .$3.75 20-ft. length Tow Rope. . .$1.85 1-1 Brake Lining "Neverburn"is a high quality, wear-resisting asbestos, inter woven with copper wire. Sizes for all makes of cats priced from 25c to 95c per foot. Special Ford Sets, $1.35 ie mum count Experience teaches us that a thorough, sys- J T-lri n cr marts of . temaiic inspetviuii wi w 0 r an automobile will detect minor faults, which, if remedied immediately, may' save future bills. Thousands of dollars are saved each year by motorists who have acquired the habit of "Regular Inspections Please remember that every "Western Auto" store is at your disposal. The salesmen will gladly assist you in selecting the proper "little things" which may save "big repair bills." Tim Lock tame A protection for that spare tire from thieves. Made of heavy steel cable covered with genuine leather. 36-ihch, regular weight . . . .85c jc iwr.li Airhra heavy ....$145 uviwvw, y A. .... 1 Western Giant Spark Plugs ; we recommend "Western G-nt--you will And they glw greater economy ud mora aervice the price Is only 80c each- " " Sat of 4 plugs with extra core, $3-20, Set of 6 plugs with 2 oxtra eoro. $4.80. ? should mjpan more than just an nthir tirn tfi vou the reDutation ! and reliability of "Western Auto" stores is your roarantre of the quality of "Western Giant- Cords. Note the "sure non-slud treau ae sign." "X" Radiator Liquid Why continue with a leaky radiator? A can of will stop ordinary leaks and will 7ft . V prevent scale and rust. Two sizes I Uwand IJ I iww "Stop-I-eak" Iladiator Cement, per can.. 65c 'Radi-No-Lcak." per can . ; .45c 46-956 Sf A License Frames 60c Set off the license plates and add to their appearance. Per set Front License Bracket -Oc Bulldog License Clamps 25c Driver's Certificate Frames 40c Fan Belts Carry an extra belt we have them in all alses. 35c to 90c. accord -Inx to size. Bulb Chests The law says "burned -out bulbs Is no excuse." 6-hulb capacity chests only 60c. WE8TEKN GIANT 30x34 $12.65 32x34 150 31x4 18.85 32x4 20.65 33x4 21.30 34x44 28.15 35x5 34.30 Ak far Trtom M Other Sicca) Westers Special f OA 30x3i CORDIS5" Fully Guaranteed WRENCHES for everj' purpose ratchet wrenches, Still sons, Crescents, Type "S" wrenches, end wrenches and many of the special socket and speed wrenches which are so necessary to quick work around a car. Wrench Sets. 85c to $7.50. Combination Pliers, 20c to $1.40. Leader Hand Drill, $2.90. Tool Boxes. $2.55 to $335. Jyt-atop" Piston Rings, each 45c. De Luxa Pistons, per set. $f4.75. for Fords only. Regular Ford Pistons, complete, each $1.70. Little Sioux Valve Grinders. $3.20. . , XL AW1 JUAV Lubrication . extends1 the life of ' your car. Grease Guns 45c to $2.50 Oil Gauges 30c to $2.65 Fine Parts Oil Can with handy spout. 20c Flake Graphite l-ou package 20c$ Vi-VO. can 45c Veedol Oil light, medium or heavy, 5 cat $5.50; I saL, flSw Yeedol Grease 1 lb, 30a; 6 lbs, 1iJS. Tomahawk Spring Lubricator, $1.15 Spring Oilers 25c Each Spring Eez K Plot We? 1 Pint $1.00. OILING SYSTEMS J for Ford Cars Yale Transmission Oiler, 75c w ,Yale Complete System, $3.50 1 Sure-f'eed Oiler ' S5 o Order by Mail Our Guarantee Protects You 90 Stores in the West Wei Ml Corner Court and High Streets. ppryiuo. Phone 796. 1L " i CMH)1) IJKKATIIIXG - ; Of all the organs of the body, the lungs and air passages arc most frequently attacked by di seases. Colds, bronchitis, and in fluenza, are so common Ihfl no one entirely escapes them, while pneu monia and tuberculosis kill thous ands of persons annually. Yet everyone can do niuch to avoid these diseases by taking reasona ble care of his breathing organs, and by securing an abundance of fresh air. In our ' civilization the art of rlow, regular, and; deep breathing seems to have beconi" a lost ar. The advantages of deep breathing were appreciated by the .early races whose existence depended upon their physical endurance. A certain Oriental deep breathing exercise is used to cultivate men tal poise. The first step in the control of the nervous system is deep breathing. Deep breathiBg calms mental agitation and tends to give the individual confidence. In deep breathing the whole lung is forced iittoi action and lhe cir culation of the blood in the ab domen is more efficiently main tained, thus eqriiilbiinK the circu lation throughout .J lie body. Breathing is an unconscious act. but much can be:don- to create habits of using the. whole lung. In ordinary breathing only about 10 per cent of the; lungs' contents is changed at each breath. Deep breathing exercises will prove valuable to'everyane but es pecially the Indoor worker will habit of taking h dozen deep1 hreatlis p fresh air UaUjr will do fiud this a good resource. The much to promote efficiency and good health. Hrcathing exercises should be slow, regular, deep and through the nose. Deep" breathing must be slow to be beneficial. Three breaths per" minute is a good rule. Remember that slow, regular, deep, ibreathing calms while rapid breathing agitates the nervous sys tem. Take a full breath very slowly through the nose, mouth being closed, hold the breath for a few seconds after which the air is ex haled very slowiy and fully through the mouth. The act of inspiration can be strengthened by gradually raising the arms to a horizontal position during in breathing, and letting the arms fall again during out-breathing. Correct posture is an essential of geod breathing. Stand erect with, heels six inches apart and toes directed straight forward. Imagine that you are pushing resisting object with your chest. Your body will then be in proper position, that is your chin wilM in. your chest arched forward, your neck perpendicular and well r.t retched, your arms hanging by their own, weight and 'about the middle or the hips. Fresh air and carefully regulat ed exercise should be kept strictly withPu bounds, and should be gov erned by the advice of the j physi cian. In addition to systematic breathing, exercises, walking, hill climbing, swimming, golf and ten nis axe interesting; and will do much to promote good breathing Dallas Firm Will Move to Salem Next Week In the near future, likely by February ir. Director Brothers will cease to do business in Dallas and will open Tip in Salem. Al ready they have leased the store room they will use. and as soon as they can get possession will put the place iu shape for the op ening. The lease secured by Director Director Brothers Is en'the orig inal location of the Peoples Cash Store on Commercial street in Sa lem, this being the- place where the Solofs began business. Some time ago the Peoples Cash store was taken over by M. G lick man of Portland, who is now giving up the original locations of the Peoples Cash store and siug only the corner, foremrly occupied by the Portland Cloak and Sunt com pany. This left the old Peoples Cash store room vacant, and it was snapped up by Director Brothers, who will proceed to close out their stock in Dallas and open with new and fresh goods in Salem. Direc tor Brothers hare been doing busi ness in Dallas, for the past two years, and speaking of their leav ing the local manager, S. Director, said to the Observer.: "In many ways we are sorry to leave Dallas. Not only have done a good business here, but we have in addition made many friends whom We hate to leave. Dallas is a mighty good business town, there is a fine opening for an up-and-going store here, but we be lieve that vts can do better in Sa lem, and for that reason are clos ing out our store here with the in tention of opening. Utero." Eolk County Observer. Don't spend what you sain by promised lower taxes yet. : p- -: . 1 ; . MumnmY rttr womu t awcreiV! Itiimt am arm now tmj mm.mihI mum A Bike for that boy will make; him hannv. x ' . . 1 Lloyd E. Ramsden 387 Court St. Salem, Oregon. ) 1 V