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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 been repealed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
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Buy a
Nearly New
Ford
Save Money
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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
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Open
Sundays
and
Evenings
90 DAYS' SERVICE ON NEARLY
NEW FORDS
Ferry and
Commercial
Opposite
Marion Hotel
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Mail
Our Guarantee
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90 Stores in the West
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Corner Court and High Streets.
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Phone 796.
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i CMH)1) IJKKATIIIXG
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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.
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him hannv. x ' . . 1
Lloyd E. Ramsden
387 Court St.
Salem, Oregon.
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