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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (June 21, 1925)
( RT TKn A Y- MORNING. JUNE 21, 1925 THE OREGON STATESMAN, SALEM, OIIEGON takes too little. A happy medium must be struck between-these two the rate of about f 0 times a sec chief engineer . of the Champlort Spark Plug Co. 'lAbout perfect combustion is ' vital to create the necessary power and to assure that no unburned gases waste through the exhaust. Accidents Exact Great Life Toll Injuring Twelve Million Yearly; Forty Ante Deaths Recorded ond. .: , - "Conducting a full charge of properly mixed gas vapor throdgh the Inlet valve into each combus tion chamber, firing it and expel then repeating that ' process 40 tiems a: second, indicates the nec Ung it . through the exhaust, and e'ssity for perfect spark plug per formance," points out O. C. Rohde extremes. The man who gets the greatest amount o.f ' enjoyment out of his trip I is the man wno takes the least am'ount of i equip ment yet, has J everything that will be neededj- The less you iThe linen mills will mean for tunes to Salem people.? The wise investor knows this, and Invests accordingly. have to handle and unpack, . the better you will get along. t 'Compactness and lightness are the true secrets of motor camping t.ino " rin livht Lnrrvinfir! onlv the T1 t f ' t 1 r J . a, . . j. , . . . . I . . . , i ; " " 5 " 1 equipment that will be needed, Where Your Dollars Have More Cents and you will eliminate worry, win return hardened and fit, and can truthfully say that you hare had WeVe Your Men a real vacation. In every sense of the word. , SPARK TEST IS SEVERE en c U a o I r ' ' ft a. Here are two pictures mat tell eloquently the story of a problem of great concern to society. A railroad crossing a fast mo tor car a fa8tertraln the race and the smash-up with its tragic ending: ' . ; -A street iCorner in -a crowded city the reckless turn-; the ap proaching trucka quick swerve into the street pillar of the ele vated road and another life sacri ficed. c i ; i' :, What price speed? The exper ience' of obe insurance company should be an effective deterrent to any automobile - driver who feele the urge to "step tin It" 1 During the year 1924, death claims were submitted . to one company for payment in 2,184 Instances where the fatality was directly due to automobile acci- J 1 ;&VSten J There's Much To Do Before You Say ' ' i "Let's Go" dents. This, was an average i of six killed' each day by automo biles. The figures for the entire country, insu red? and uninsured persons show that forty persons in the United States I dle each day as the result of such mishaps. Other accidents, most of them avoidable; exact' a tremendous toll ' in human life, the statistics reveal, it still being true that they cause : one death in I each eleven or twelve. Congested traffic con ditions are hot alone, responsible cither," many of the fatalities oc curring in ; the j supposedly safe and .secure haven of the home. ' Not only do accidents of all kinds; cause' more than 87.000 deaths annually, but they injure or disable twelve million persons each year.i'or at the amazing rate of twenty per minute. In 1924, there were 125,290 deaths among the 15,000,000 holders of indus trial policies. Of these, 8,179, or about 6 1-2 per cent, were acci dental., , . ' . ' . ' ; " Seven hundred and sixty-six of the fatalities" were the results of burns and scalds, chiefly acci dents within the home. Nine hundred and seventy-two -others were drowned . victims ' in many instances of vacation or 'outing tragedies. Railroad mishaps with fatal terminations totalled 677. jj "The ' same' statistics r disclose that about 5,000 persons are kill ed and 50,000 injured each year in fires. ' But the automobile, carelessly handled, continues to be the greatest "threat" and it is with a view to eliminating the hazards involved that autorities continue to study the problem. ' The man who goes wrong on a; motor camping trip is usually the fellow who took too much tor granted and started out on , the trip unprepared. One fine day he decided to go, throws a few articles of equip ment into the car, ties the' rest onto : the running board or - top and is on his way with little thought of what will actually be needed. - Without a doubt, more auto vacations have f been rujned through the lack of proper pre paration and inexperience . than from any other cause. Trips that were Intended to bring rest and recreation, : brought hard work and discontent -all due to the lack of proper preparation. " , The itinerary of a vacation tour shquld be : planned weeks before thet trip is begun. Definite plans should be formulated and many UPKEEP COSTS OF RADIO KIDE8FJ Expense of Batteries Should Not Be Lost Sight of in ! r Purchasing r Conservation of Energy Necessary MaJntainance ' Cost" Declared Of greater Import than First Appearance, range, selectivity, volume and tone quality are the five cardinal features usually in vestigated by buyers of radio: re ceivers. These are the general qualities most frequently emphasi sed in advertising and most force-lf fully stressed in selling. They ar important, so far as the ultimate enjoyment which may be derived from the purchase is 'concerned,, but the cautious buyer gives the matter of upkeep cost as' much consideration as any one of these factors. - 'Milli-ampers , of "B" battery current' i the measure by which the upkeep cost of a receiver should :be fudged. Tubes and, bat teries are practically the only ex penses' involved in keeping a good radio receiver in operation. The "B" battery current is most sig nificant because indirectly It in volves tube renewal as well as battery costs. But how many re ceivers are bought with a definite knowledge of haw much they cost to run? . ; ? ' So little attention "has been given ta this basis of judging the relative value of recofwinar kotn that most owners ' aire astounded to. learn of the wide variations in upkeep cost ecountered with dif ferent makes - and types of re ceivers. Some, equipped with high grade batteries of adeauate capacity, cost but two- or three cents an hour to run; others, giv ing no greater volume . or range and powered with inadequate apd unsuitable "B" batteries may cost as high as twenty cents an hour to keep them going. t V w V In deciding between two receiv ing sets, and their associated bat tery equipment a ' matter of 5 or $10" difference in first cost Is of insignificant importance, as -compared with a savine of eleht een cents an hour in maintainance cost. As a matter of fact, there . are receivers in the 7 same "price class and of equally attractive ap pearance, which differs two to one fn B" battery current drain and may differ in a, ration of ten to one in "E" battery malntainanre because often through a limited battery compartment " space "they require theTuseof batteriej . of insufficient 'capacity. Therefore wen deciding upon the respective merits of a number of receiving sets it is "desirable to know both the actual current drain in milll ampersi and what size of "B" bat tery will furnish that amount of current most economically. There is no reason why even a multi tube set should cost more than two or, three cents ah hour for the "B" batteries and at that price, radio is the most inexpensive form of entertainment and education. The number of tubes which a set has is sometimes used as a criterion fn judging; the ' upkeep cost bf a receivjeril -As a matter bf fact, this is no guide what ever for some three tube; sets are so designed so that they draw more current than other Well designed j six tube sets, just as there are some ; heavy and wasteful four j cylinder automobile which travel only nine miles per gallon of gaso- ! line and, on the other hand, some well I designed six cylinder cars , which make 23 miles to a gallon. 1 For instance!, one ihigK"' grade three tube set ; tested at the Eveready " Laboratories at Long Island City used zut T milli-am pers of plate current; another, having the same number of tubes. used 18; yet the wasteful, receiver was in no way superior to the economical one; One six tube super-heterodyne receiver draws but 13 milli-ampers, while a well known make of five tube tuned tuned radio frequency receiver put a load of 26; milli-ampers on its overworked "B batteries. A still greater surprise was occasion ed by a home made super-heterodyne of very wasteful design which deflected the-needle of the mllli-amtneter in its Opiate battery lead, until it recorded 90 milli- amperes! Probably fJ its owner never considered i his upkeep ;cost until he found' it . necessary to renew his "B" batteries every few weeks. A few design changes so reduce the plate current that "B" batteries are now good for four months with this' set. GAS TRUCKS GUARDED 1 FROM DANGER OF FIRE CHANCE OP FIRE I LESSENED ' B CROUXDIXG CHAIN r Volatile Gas Irescnts Problem; Many 1'i-ocautions Taken ; For Safety " Salem is still the hop center of the world, for f quality hops, and for the - "marketing , from first hands; Help the Slogan man, if you can. 'Many a motorist following a gasoline tank truck along the highway has noticed a dragging chain and thought to do the driver a kindness by telling his something had come loose and was hanging down. ! If hei slewed down long enough to listen to the drivers 1 explana tion he learned that the chain was there for a very definite and useful purpose - as a guard against static. Should the kindly motorist also happen to be a radio fan, the word static will have a familiar sound he will thing at once of the annoying and interupting stac cato snapping that drowns out the music of his favorite orchestra. 1 To the gasoline trade,; however, static has a more sinister .mean ing. It represents a danger that must be guarded with some degree of care, for gasoline is volatile and its vapor forms a bad combi nation with static when the latter is rampant. By the simple ex pedient, however, of allowing the chain to drag on the pavement a ground connection Is formed which minimizes the efect of the static. "Warnings -which are frequent ly" Issued against straining gaso line through chamois of flannel are because of the same reason," explains W. Til Spek, distributor for the General Petroleum corpo ration, at Salem, 'scj we have been very careful In the production and handling of General-Gasoline to maintain a quality that does not require . straining; Tthis Is an adi ditional safeguard to users of this gasoline and as modern; auto motive design and service station installation have removed practic ally every' hazad Hn 7 dispensing gasoline, static bow has very little chance to cause trouble to the motorist." ? . ; . , Columbia Dayton , icycles Bicycle repairing, chil dren's wheel goods. : Also we have : several good buys in second hand , bicycles " . Lloyd E; Ramsden 387 Court Street problems must be,' solved: How many are going on the trip? What is to be the aim of the trip? What, points' of interest are to he seen ? How many miles - can be comfortably f covered' in1 a day's drive, Wrh'atj Accomodations are to be had along the way? Where shall we camp each night? These are but, few of3 the problems that will need solutions before you start. . Vith a rofljd map, such as may be 'obtained through any good automobile club of "Western Auto't store, many of your tourinff problems "may -be worked out over your library table. This map, to gether with a list of auto camps, will help you in planning your stops each night. The average' amateur auto camper; tikes ; too much equip ment, and the oldrtlmer often" PLUGS rmfc'-iq OND IN 500 TIMCS A SKC MILE HACK" Tllnstratine the ! great advance ment made in ispark plug con- Otl ..v " A- - - " j - last two years,! the Champion. Spark Plug Co. yesterday isipued fjgueres showing that spark plugs in the ten leadincr cars in the 504)- mile race classic at Indianapolis Memorial Day firea some 5,uuo, 000 times,-under the tremendous Btress and strain of ,10O-mile-an-hour speeds, without once deliver ing" an j Inefficient weak or tauuy spark J ' Each t of the 80 spark? plugs used in the ten Heading cars de livered t' about 720,000 perfec Qti-o'in th iras mixture during the face., They .fired for an aVer- age of more than five hours at C3 mm e a u o o u a pS When1 Yon Need Ug We recharge, repair arid inspect ALL makes of batteries. If you need a new battery wa recom mend a Willard, because we know they can't be beat anywhere in the wide world. We'd like to tell you why. '.' Joe Williams "The Battery 3Ian? . ' 531 COURT STrtEEiT T r PIIOXE 108 Member Wllianl Battery Men of o o CD o n Where Your Dollars Have More Cents MULL'S FQR 30 DAYS Ford louring, painted, enamel gloss blacks.. ...$16.00 Seats cot down, Fords, Stars and small cars, Our $20 job......:.-,:,.z-. ....rx. . ... $15.00 Duco, Velvet or Egg Shell finish where j r undercovering is good XL.:. . . .........$50.00 Old paint removed and 10 coat job:...l...iI r..$75.00 t See us for Fender and Radiator work , A Quick Service and Reasonable Prices O. J. riull Auto Tire & Paint Co. t Rear of Fire Department " : Drive Through the Alley and Save Are You Hunting for - -i : rvm 1 the dark. V Don't f side streets. Don't ;rKyW- 'L watch for red mu VJtf' MN yellow signa " kill ' ! The sensible, business-like,.time-saving way to solve the tire question is to buy, a good tire at the'right place' from a reputablej established dealer. . ' , ' -. :,''.' , - ' ' ' ' - ... - ' . Here Are Few Examples of the Bargains We Are ' Offering in Genuine Goodyear Tires. r 2x3 clincher from 7.65 to S15.80 32x4 straight side cords $ 16.8a to $24.35 33x4 straight eide cords 17.75 to 25.15 - , i ' I ' ' ' I- DAY ANDZOSEL ' J ' Corner Commercial and Chemckcla 1 323C3 6&,W eoG2fca iXimS99 Smipn)3iico rTi " ( ' 1 ' - I. " ! 1 - - - - i i " t - ... they r.eally cost you nothing. The saving of wear and tear and the trade-in value that you get when you are through with your car will more than offset the cost of this additional equipment. All the added satisfaction, enjoyment, comfort, safety and service that these supplies give you cost you nothing. f . Below we list only a few. There are: lines of Bumpers, Aloto meters, Spotlights and others' awaiting your inspection. Go to your "Western Auto? store today-. , ' ' - 'Western Aato" sees that yota equipment is installed properly. A good many article cere, installed free- for others there ts a slight charge. Specials f ork Tliis"' WeEi Wedge Cushions Gives satis fying com fort to the 'd r i v e r. A necessity. for , persons of ' small stat ure. Cushion is we ather proof. Made of heavy; rubberized ; material. Stuffed with cotton that does not pack hard or get lumpy. I The regular price is QPn $1.25. This Week, Special ... JOu Running Board Mats w o r t h- A while sav ing. This high grade black rubber in a4 p re vents slip ping When i-Ai out of the i5v BBS - f1 car also keeps the inside clean. Buy. during this week at our special price. Reg ular price is 35c. . 9Pf This Week Only, Each! - . - fcU L Cowl Ventilator Your car will be much more comfortable If equlpoed with a Cowl ventilator. IMenty of fresh .lr cotnen : throuRh the ventilator, forcing oat the air heated by the engine. A boon to those who ride In the front peat Ventilator la regrulated from driver's seat. For all cars ..........$4.65 and $5.45 Ford special model . ...)LS0 rei name- $4.35 "Corafy"Wind Wings Here is another accessory spe cially designed for comfort. l but it also "tones up" the car The Comfy wins is of crystal plate glass with sturdy black enamel brackets. You will' be surprised at the extra comfort and pleasure you get ridine- ' in a car equipped with wind wings. Per pair . . . i , ; . . . Nifty" Wind Wint Heavy bevel plate gass wltfc nickel-plated brackets. , Per Pair ...1.57.75 "AII-Aasl." Wings Double: hinge type brackets. The finest plate glass. ' Per pair ....... $125 Glare Shield ! A device that hangs "on, the windshield. protecting your eyes tf-om the blinding; sun audi glaring headlights. Price I .. 25o ! Head Visor Heavy green celluloid .. . .55c JWlth genuine leather bill..65o Courtesy 'Lamp t For.Your Running Boards Something new in the Interest of motoring safety. Thev come in pairs red for the. left side and green for the right. They make your car visible at road and street intersections. Made of brass, heavily nickel plated. Complete with bulbs pair per Pyralin Visors if Another safety accessory, for it truly breaks the glare, of the sun and approaching head , lights the brackets and fit tings are nickel plated and will fit open ;or closed- car. Price ..$5.25 : Other "Visors : " Cloth and Metal $1.85 to $3.45 li J"i 1 ... ii 1 ; Tonneau Shields Real comfort ? for those who ride tn the rear seat. Grace any car. for they are beautiful In appearance. Made of heavy double strength glass. A ton neau windshield and wings at the surprisingly low price of ... : . .:. . . .-, $16.85 Special Fancy Models 35.00 to $75.00 '. t Quoted on application. 5 " - SMSpoUita This Spot-Lite has a patented regulating bracket that pre- : vents .raising " the light too high when it points on the , road. . It abooiatety complies with all tho law regarding: , spotlishts. Its finish la bokod glossy enameL 2 sixe8 prlcvd I at $30 and $13X3. Other spotlights from ?2T5 to $70. Steerms.Wheel Covers An elastic rubber cover that glwnm apoatttape- easy grip. Two KbE?vto lit aU-cars. A3 and $lw45. , w75itVi iarf Keep Kool Kuihions J .1 I J V OQc A sanitary protection for the clothing. Extremely comfort - able-can be rolled up .md carried In door pockets when not In use. Price ......... t Ds Luxs Model $10 Safety Pedal Pads They avoid accidents because .they prevent the. foot from slipping off the pedal. Made of Jive black para rubber to ft' all makes of cars. Per pair 95o Ford Pedal Pads, ( 3 Be to Accelerator Pads. Each 2Sc 5 Liberty Lens Standard factory equipment on more than forty maxes of cars. They are legal in an states. Per pair 3X3 Othars 50c to $1.15 Help Prevent Forest, Fires ' More Than 125 Stores All Over the West -' . ' -mt J Salgra Store, Corner Court and Hish I -rr Help Prevent Forest Fires Y. t J (4, I