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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (March 23, 1924)
6 TIIE OREGON. STATESMAN. SALfcM, OREGON SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 23, 1924 Trvincr tn MnlrA on Demand .i -.w.i; inroads Automobile Plants Are Setting a Paster Psce; February rruuuciign u rer veni ureaier man a ieaj Ago - DETROIT, 1 March 3 While Produtclon in February, which was ISjreatef than that of the same month year ago, furnished ample "proof that automobile plants are moving aUnear 'capacity, automo bile plants:-are forced to speed up .their chedules In order to make inroads. on the great demand. Wil-lys-Ovesland '.'announces - another ,new production record with Febru ary shipments of 22,138 Willys rKnlght and Overland cars, an aver age of more than a thousand cars a day f or .the -22 working days Of the month,- i , ; 1 - Paige-Jewett, which started out with the intention , of producing v 7500 cars In March, way compelled vto -Increase the schedule, owing to the Influx of, orders., Chevrolet ;WIU turn, but 65,000 cars in March as against the high February mark rand : Buick will speed up . produc tion in an effort to turn out 2 5.- 000 cars.'; Chrysler which aet a schedule of 2000 cars for March, ' expects-to tarn out at leant 2500 before the end of the month. " Ford which 'produced 167,141 car In February,; will Tglve these ii figures a decided boost In an effort i to-avoid at least In part the pre dicament; it- was placed " In. last spring, when 'to ore than 200,000 'orders were .cancelled, . owing to Inability of dealers to make deliv ery.' Other manufacturers are bending 'every effort' 'to 'placesur- . plus stocks In dealers hands" and concentrating' ."them ' at strategic - points to 'facilitate quick delivery but the- heavy current-demand Is such that It has greatly hampered thla move.. . . - General ' Motors ' schedule ; for the month wag jumped to approxi mately 1 0 0.0 0 C cars. . In February this organization sold more 'than 80,000 cars and trucks compared with 60,96 , in January and 55, 427 in February 192$. vv t , . u-'TjirectorS' of ' the Paige-Detroit Motor Car company; at a meeting . thla week ratified the" underwrlt Jng'of antesue'of 13,000.000 ia serial gold bonds.' This additional , capital .will be used by Ihe motor car company to take care of the ' large vplume of business which the eompanyisdQlng.at the present time. Tha company did a volume of 144,8,703. la im, with .a net j prpfit before, taxes of $2,028,858, J which will equal-approximately 15 times the interest charges on fln ranclng to be dote. - It Is reported that the company's schedule calls for a volume- of business in excess pf $40,000,000 tor the first six months of 192.4 There already has been brda4 Inquiry about these Jadtes-t It Is expected for thfa-rea-(son that they will -be heavily over ' subscribed.- ''?y"f":'f!', ; ' ' f -One and possibly two industries -from Detroit will likely be trans--' t erred to, Toledo' according to President John. N, Willys of, the 1 Willys-Overland company, -.i r. This move tsTartot President Willys' -plans lor development' of the'JOO ( acres he "controls along the right of way of the Toledo and Western Railroad which he purchased with the Wabash last week for $7,000, 000. . TRIP IlEVKALH GOIJ) AXD FUR Important Commercial Powtibllitles Developed by Third Asiatic Expedition Fur Trailer Already Following leader's. Example by Using Dodge Brotliers Motor Cars iWhile science toys with the 25 dinosaur eggs brought back from the Interior of Mongolia by the Third Asiatic Expedition, and wonders about their relationship to the dinosaur skeletons now and then unearthed in America, indus trial leaders are giving deep and serious thought to the commercial phase of the expedition's many remarkable discoveries. Numerous important mineral deposits were found, according to Roy Chapman Andrews, leader of the expedition, and it is only a matter of time until modern trans portation makes it accessible. The plains are also inhabited by millions of fur bearing animals, and fur traders are already hot on the trail followed by the Andrews .party in Its search for fossllsi Mr. Andrews demonstrated that it was not necessary to rely on the plodding camel in order to penetrate the rich interior. His three Dodge Brothers motor cars did what the fur traders and oth ers interested, in the commercial development of Mongolia bad con sidered impossible. The fur trad ers 'promptly bought up -his three Dodge i Brothers cars, proved to their satisfaction that it was In thercar to- do' it and not luck and, are now operating, three of the same sturdy American cars In pursuit of the fortunes that roam aimlessly on the ' plains. Trips that formerly required months are now made in days. 'There are no roads, - but that seems, to make little difference when one is using a Dodge Brothers car. . Thus the for trade already has been given a definite Impetus by the Andrews expedition's revela tions. Information regarding the geographical discoveries, such as mineral deposits, was turned over to the Mongolian government. How soon active development, of these resources will' begin, de pends largely on the condition of state affairs and the Interest of outside capital. - -! .The Importance with which the results of the expedition viewed by the press Is reflected in the countless editorials which fol lowed the travelers return. Typi cal of the comments is the follow ing, frpm the Dallas Journal: '"How many of us grubby folk know 1 that dinosaurs - laid , eggs? Who among us could estimate the Value bf dinosaur - eggs ? . . Geolo gists working In the. wilds of Moa golla coder the auspices of the American Museum of Natural His tory have discovered a whole nest- ful of dinosaur eggs, twenty-five of them, to- be specific, and they say that the value of the eggs i4 priceless. Their evaluation will not be 'challenged. For these eggs are big as moons,1 compared to those of the industrious hen of our own time, and they are past the possibility of deterioration, since they are fossilized and are, estimated to be 10,000,000 years! old. "Old . King Tut. it will appear, has no sort of monopoly on relics of antiquity. This lay of the an cient dinosaur antedates the pharaoh's time by ages and epochs. As an exhibit from a pri meval past it will stand in a class to Itself. The exhibit, is made even more impressive by the addi tion of tons of other fossil re mains which were found in the Asian desert. "That the discovery was due to the courage and determination of the men who comprised the scien tific expedition need note stated. But an interesting revelation is that it would not have been pos sible without the aid of that mod ern of . moderns, the automobile. Motor cars penetrated hundreds and hundreds of miles into regions that had never scented the odor of gasoline, following with ease the trails which had been made by caravans of camels. The lead er of the expedition, Mr. Roy Chapman Andrews, is quoted as having , said that all of Mongolia is accessible by motor car, and that a new field for commercial exploration and development nas teen opened. "From which It may be" seen that great possibilities may be hatched from dinosaur eggs. Commerce is a follower of the flag, we have been told. But it may also be said that it follows the explorer in the name of science." Important problem of who Bhall create the things we live with," Ravmond P. Ensign, dean of the. school of the Art Institute here. said in a recent lecture on Indus trial art. Machinery has definitly supplanted hand craft, which is not to be regretted, be said, be cause machinery brings beauty to thousands, but it Is important that the right artist be found to design the objects that surround the hdnjeV "Before the war most resigners came from Europe," Mr. Ensign continued. "Even today English, French and Italian influences dom inate -decorative art, and there is need for an authentic American art. The United States is sadly backward, however, in providing adequate training for designers in the industrial art field. In Eur- e ope virtually every city of any con- sequence has a splendidly equtpped industrial art school. There are only two in America. . a 'J While the present lack la dis tressing, we should be encouraged in-the fact that where Americans have applied themselves and . led the way, the results have been hlcblv Kratlrvlna.-T la th irt nf the American .Indian there is much that ' Is Intimately j related to our clviliatlon, ".but these" motifs must be intelligently handlednot mere-, ly extraneously applied without re gard for "the "architectural struc- ' tare of the obJectr-;i VJOK 1 BROTH KRS flEUi OVER. liAXll AFTER PKCULIAR DEMONSTRATION Yesterday Paul Davles, one of Vlck Brothers' new salesmen, was at Jefferson looking after a car sale and incidentally run n to a man in trouble with a car of old vintage. This gentleman and his family were touring from Califor nia and were anxious to get on to Portland, so Davles hooked on to their car with his Overland Tour ing, car and brought them in to Salem. The demonstration given of Overland power was sufficient to give this touriist the Overland fever and Davles took his order for a new Overland and delivered it to him Immediately. The old car towed in, together with its . cargo weighed 3500 pounds and was towed in all the way from Jefferson by this new Overland without even heating the motor. Davies believes strong er than ever that it pays to be courteous always. GIVES COURSE IN ! COMMUNITY WORK URBAN A, III., March 22. A course designed to train men and women as chamber of Commerce or trade organization secretaries, has Just been, Introduced in the college of commerce of the Uni versity of Illinois. It Is aa inno vation and believed to be the first tried in a large university. , Dean Charles M. Thompson bas taken personal charge of the class, which Is studying a course he pre pared following his observations of the actual workings of commer cial clubs and chambers of com merce. - Good Design Called Upon To Help Decorative Art CHICAGO, March 22. Taste In home decorations has undeniably Improved in the last qnarter-cen tury, "but there still remains the ,?-ia. sunn v-'.wt. i; . - in Chevrolet-Motor Company la now the world's Urt teaaafMturer of qoality rars. IU rapid Hlse in sales has been possible only because of tto-lacwmparable -valne offered per dollar of costNcj'mattet what caV you own or tbllnk Of buying, call en' the nearest of oar. dealers and examine' the various passenger and com-' aaerclal models. f ' ' f,4t : " ev fltf-V- it-Jl tTml tH TOURING CAR $635 Delivered in Salem : j ' "i- 'for .Economical Transportation : If a m Jj as ! ai if.-, l d-i. i-f ' '".. -" gll!:yilTOLJS.irf SEE CHEVROLET FIRST HEVTuH-XHEYROlETCO. 227-231 North High St. ' .V ' ; f ?:Vaii 'Em to Salem Twelve U. S. Plants Produce More Than '4;;-:;';Vf,2r5(B0 Chevrolets Per Day Ttmto are iowl five 'TJol ted. Stale Kaaofae.' taring plants, seven asaonbly plaau and two Canadian -plants, giving .Chevrolet the largest production ' capacity In the. world . for nigh grade cars and making possible oar low prices. Chevrolet dealers f and service station in twelve locations In Portland territory for your -convenience. ' . r .i in .in. i. in in i IT'""" " " - - -- - " 1 1 1 11 " 1 ' Whatever Yeiir Gar iliili? i , ' - - :'-: " - t : " " ' " iltirwj s : in ib! li I IT W m WHETHER on the car or under the hood, wtiateyectaalce youii car inay be, you can make this your headquarfers, khow- ing that the merchandise is of the highest quality auid the sery--ice arid prices are pleasing. Twin Bar Bumpers A spring bar bumper offers the best protec tion against collision damage. Protect your car by equipping it with a pair of these snappy spring Steel nickel-plated bumpers. Priced at $13.30 and $16.50 Western Giant Cords Blv sturdy, lonf-weara card tlra bunt to , satisfy the buyer en every point el mileage, quality and price. Wizard Storage Battery i Yon can pay mora money foe a battery, but ) you can't buy a better one. The Wizard" is fully guaranteed for IS months. (Fords one year.) - We have a size lor your ear. 13.85 and Up Accordtnn to Car . A. Motor-Driven Horns Standard eqalpment en many of the better makes of cars. Has a aeep-throated tone thai clears tha way, $4M t $1-49 MotometeiLockinflr Can ' Know the'temperatuxe of your motor by ) equipplna- it with a rennine Boyee moto meter. A" lochia radiator csp will pro- aaci ib agamsx taert. Cooper Cutouts Feel the poise of the motor of your car by Installing a Cooper cutout tha-most positive -one obtainable. , Complete with pedaL Price $2.T5 te $4.10 8 10 11 Lok-wel Steering Wheel Tilts out bf the way to permit driver toenter or leave car without crowding under the wheel. Equipped with bigh-jrraae lock. Chevrolet, Maxwell. Overland. Star and Ford. (For other cars furnished on eieclal order.) Lofc-wd Wheel 513.75 Western Giant Spark Plugs wnere eise cm you una a plug that is guaranteed for two years at S5 cents ? 4 Ploas and Extra Core 12.35 6 Plugs and Extra Core 13.30 w Brake Lining for All Cars ine DraKes on your car are no bet ter than their lining. If the bands need reltnlng-. use Neverburn the dependable lining. 25c to 95c Foot Ford Set $1.35 Alemite Fittings Grease Cups If some of the fittings have been lost off of your car, replace them with equipment from "Western Auto." The prices are pleasing. Fan Belts An overheated engine will result from a wcrn fan belt It's a good Idea to carry an extra belt in the car in case oi emergency. 25c to $1.90 12 13 V 1 J 1 WW) 17 - ' , ii f i . 1 ..... T f .if, .I ..' ' CONNER COURTAND.HIGH.,, .SALEM. ORE.,, , 16 Pedal PaH for AD Cari , Allen safety pedal pads add greater comfort to driving. They keep your feet from slipping off of the pedals and absorb tha road vibra tions. 4 Per Pair $1.00 - Other Sets 38 So SOe Piston Rinsrs . one . step cat ring, one "Peerless' ring ana one : -ayl-Stop" ring, a : combination that is guaranteed to give satisfaction. ' Super Service Set, far eae pistes, $10 Gaskets - When Von overhaul wear ear. raw 9 -Dlace the old rukit .with a BOW one from Weetern Auto," r yre have ejtlader head saaaeta zor every car. 30c to $1.60 ' Radiator Hose . The radiator hose usually rots on the iniide and trouble follows befort any external de terioration is 'noticeable. , Better replace it with new eqnipmenL ' Ferd Iao....;...10 to 38 Other alsee . .25c te 85 per feet R. S, Pi Valves 90 per cent of all motor trouble. Is directly traced to the varves. t Rich .steel, valves are. accepted as standard products tbroogheut the world. For all makes of cars. ' Gear Shift Eensions--Ony-x Ball How handy are .these little - extensions that bring the gearshift ball within a few inches of the steering wheeL "And,hpw nest they look when equipped with aa Onyx knob.1 ' v Exteaateae $15 te $2.00 Onyx Shift Ball $1.90 14anm o 15 U.J) B""-r .T! g.
