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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 15, 1926)
OTR OREGON STATESMAN, SALEM. OREGON SUNDAY-MORNING.; AUGUST. 15. 192ft ! 1 1 il OTEKITJOD ISPEIUBG ME V ." ' ' ' .' ' ... ... . . .Advance Reports From Star Company. Borne-Jut by ; Early Car Showing ft Advance Information coming from 'the automobile factories in Jtte Wst say that the two-tone p4lnt;job Is to be the prevailing stylft, for 1927. This' statement has been borne oat by the early show in pa 'of the Star cars, which , rficea tljr ..airlred here, from the .Star factory in 'Oakland in a num bs?., at s". beautifal color combina tion on all models.'' JVhlte the Star factory has not made any radical changes In efcas si or; body tries, they have con " fined the improvements, to equip menC and appearance. The Star still maintains its high level of chassis perfection and has kept its reputation for smooth powerful performance and economical main tenance. - jTwo new roadster models which have been added to th line.', and the new six-cylinder sport road ster comes with a rumble., seat that is comfort supreme. It has alio a n umber of . practical acces sories along with its two-tone com 'fpH scheme. It is. , "going over bit" according to the Saleia Auto m&blJe company, localstar deal er 1 JThe newf QOrrCylinder util ity Toadster, with it's large "storage space on the rear deck -is attract ing many queries. It was design ed', primarily for traveling men who have to carry sample cases and luggage with them. -iA; report Just received from Po mona, California, by the Salem deajers states that a Star-car has achieved another - creditable- vie l9tt by climbing Mt. Baldy In high gear. R. P. Yeager, Joe Martin . and H. H. Clarkson. have., sworn to this feat before a notary pub llCv The car was sealed in high gear by taking the lower gear shift lever out of the car entirely. Cjide- IJodnett, who drove the ca& saysi'I could fhave gone up -farther into Ice fiouse Canyon if the road had not' been under re- -palr." . This was an easy test com pared with ,tha. high, gear climb ' into. Big Bear Valley recently from both sides of the range. Jl. T. JLove, the Jeweler. 335 RtaV St. ' Itlgh quality ; jewelry, silverware and diamonds. The golff standard of values. Once a buyer always a customer. () " "mltb 4V Watkttfs tor tire serT Ice.at a lower cost: Vulcanizing and Tretreadlntv tube, repairing. . It you-have. tire. trouble Just-call 44. Corner Court and High Sts. .() BStiridary Cockf ighters l: re -Kept oi) the Jump "BELFAST. Ulster police and Free, State guards give cock-fighters a merry time along the boun dary between the ' two portions of Ireland. Mains are usually set for very 'early hours in the morning and the pits are located in whichever state-seems to be free, of police control. But the officers of the two1 states are coper a ting and keep(In inch J close touch by tele phone .that: fight promoters are kept dodging across, the; boundry with their, birds.' r : A AkLTHEQUALlTIE LUXURY m A CAEjt OF MODERATE PRICE W.a- v. s Tic new Oldamobflc Landau brings, at , moderate cot to those accustomed to owb ' ing'the best, the qualities of luxury thry. pir4''. I . . .. . : - ' It pecUdFiaber Body poae9e exception ally smart lines, distinctive color harmonica ; and luxurious appointments. It Is mounted - ' vpoQthc stsndard Oldstnobile chassis, tried. . . aad try over months and. milev and now, embodying new features of Known -value . and hnprovementa of demonstrated worth. Here' truly Js car built for the man who could pay more priced for the man who shouldn't. X2ut to know it . come ia ... see It . . , orive it I - . CAPITOL MOTORS INC. XiO North High Street 4 sum he of m RUuSHien Many Motorists J Are Enter ing' Contest to Pick New. , . Gasoline Slogan The name contest campaign be ing held by the General Petroleum Corporation is being entered Into by hundreds of local motorists re ports W. R. Speck, distributor of General Petroleum Corporation products in Salem. The new gaspllne was placed on the market by - local independent dealers on August 1 and was de veloped for hydroplanes, for; use in; the international hydroplane races held jxt Newport, on , May 30. Hydroplanes using this new fuel, won all races" entered, one of "them shattering all previous world records. It is a name for this new pro duct that the corporation is of fering $1000 in cash for and Mr. Speck., hopes.. A hat . the winning, name will be selected by some lo calmotorist, j , - The local independent, dealers handling, this . product staged a parade. tnrough the streets of Sa lem, during the week. Each deal er drove a car-with a large sign, "The new General Gas Is Here," on each side. Fry's Drag Store, ZS0 N-Com'l, the pioneer. store. Everything for everybody in the drug supply line, with standard goods and ' quality ervice always. () Vtbbert ft Tod d - Electric 8tore. Higb, at. Ferry - Star ' Everything electrical. - Good service, and. low prices are bringing, an, increasing trade to this store. , ' () WHAT'S yoirit PET: GLOOM? Of all sad wp.rd of tongue or pen. The saddeat are these: "It's flat again." Cappers Weekly. And with the verse we haste to class: 'flreat Jumpin' cats, were onta gas!" Youngstown Tele gram. But sadder still are those who say: "Darn it, I had the right of way." Cleveland Plain Dealer. Such guys belong, one sternly mentions, Where the roads were paved with good intentions. Newark Advocite. Of all sad words your joy to mar: "Some sap ' has stolen your new car." N. W. Poultry Journal, And of all the dumbells none can beat. The one who drives from the back seat. Journal. And gee, how I can rant and swear When wifey says: "They've swiped our spare." Telegram. And oh. It gives us quite a pain To read: "Gasoline Goes Up Again." Macon Telegraph. Bonesteele Motor Co., 474 S. Com'l., has the Dodge automobile tor you. All steel body. Lasts a lifetime. Ask Dodge owners.- They will tell you. ( .H. F. Woodry & Son, 271 N. Com'l Stv f arniture store Bar gains In. furniture of all kinds. Agent far LMig, ranges, best made. Alo. auctioneers () IIUUIIlJl.ilUlil'IMIinil! LANDAU $1375 ' Deliver la trao. dual air ciema . lag, oil filter, bar- ' . mooic balancer. tWo-WST coobac, : larger L-faead e giae aad naajr uuwleatun maaatratcd May be oar eatteO. aVA.C if d i red i , Telephone. 125 i t - ,.t-i-V-r--.-Si- Lightning Hits IT , mmMmm fr' J:- For-the second-time wltnat a montn lightning striises among tbe oil tanks at Warren, Pa. This unusual photo shows the firemen attempting to getUhe second conflagration under control as it threat ens to spread throughout tbe whole oil field. i SAVIXG- EFFECTED BY IT LONG- LIFE The fact, that Daco is furnished on ali Chevrolet models at no ex tra cost to the purchaser is a sav ing in itself, but Duco also saves the cost of reveral annual paint ings, a necessity with ordinary paint, varnish or enamel. Satisfy your sweet tooth with those good Whitman's candies. We have the exclusive right of sale to this line in Salem. Crown Drug Store, 33 2 State. () Bystander: "Come with mo Mr. Auteist, you can get damages, you "iad the right of way." Wrecked -Autoist: "Hoavens man I got all the' damages I waat. Get me some i "pairs." At Shipley's the ladies of Salem have satisfied themselves that they can get the finest. spring and sum mer frocks, coats and dresses ever shown in this city. () CERTIFICATE IS S.PE WAY TO SAVE MONEY Chevrolet six per cet purrhrse certificates are always worth 100 cents on the-dollar for t'ney are not subject to market fluctua tions. They can also be surrend ered for refund, or transferred jn an, emergency. '(SW ' f Opposite City Hall t WarrenVPaL OlY Wells x . yt w-.i.4i!-'j ,:.-'V. 1 ''r- wm ' w-"1 , ! v 1 f , I, PRICES REDUCED Oil Harley-Davidsdn Announces New Models and Pnce Cut at Sam4 Tinpe ' ! MILWAUKEE, Aug. 14. Stan- i ' dardizatinn of an jimisUaily active market bot'i at h4me 4nd abroad enables the Haley f Davidson Super Yung & Eckeriin s s EBS - ... ... . s r i Jbr Ecdnofyical Transportation J$ew Chevrolet agliiti electrifies the world u'- i i x xm w r-' increasing Now in the greatest year in Chevrolet Wsiy-Hiwlding cars in tremendous volume to meet an ' ever-increasing worldwide, demand I Chev rolet continues its successful policy of increasing Chevro let values! j j Now Chevrolet adds jto the . performance, beauty and completeness of equipment that have been winning the world to Chevrolet I by developing the smooth est Chevrolet in Chevrolet i history, by enhancing its , . smart appearance and by adding features which in crease the economy and sat is faction of Chevrolet pur chase and ownership!: - A triumph of engineering science today's Chevrolet is the only low-priced car ever to offer every quality of , smoodricar performance. . Forty tS'fifty miles axk hoar as long as you Uke'Wkhemt ' the slightest sense of forcing or fatigue! Remarkable smoothness at every jspeedi ' Newton Chevrolet : Twice in Month au jmm.i..i.m . , na, 3 ' n s 4 J . W.,1,ift.. Motor company to reduce1 prices for the 192 7 season on all twin models and sidecars. Retaining that which has proven so depend able in the past and adding those features which make for higher efficency and added comfort, the 1927 Harley-Davidson motorcycle leaves nothing to be desired in Comfortable, dependable and econ omical personal transportation. The personality of the new mod els remains identical with its brothers of the past few years. Structurally, little or no change has been made. The single.unit ig nition system now in use on the 1927 models is perfected beyond the wildest dreams of ignition ex- Into our grease rack, wash ing department, gas and oil station or complete tire re pair department for super ior service and better satisfaction. Station High nnd Ferry Streets ERVICE si s Colors i 1 "9csSj ",J X Chevrolet tluesf Acceleration that is a de light in traffic! Power that conquers hills - r such are the almost" revo-1 lutionary qualities, attained by a superior method of mounting the motor on the chassis and by a new cam shaft with scientifically de termined quieting curves. . Come in! 'Arrange for a demonstration! Admire the brilliant beauty of the-new and striking Iuco colors on every model! Mark, the , greater convenience of the centralized throttle and spark" control! Note that all en closed models with their bodies by 'Fisher now carry an approved stop light as standard equipment and have a front door pocket. Then take the wheel and you will quickly learn that, today's Chevrolet with its new- smoothness, new fea tures and new colors, is a car thatonly .Chevrolet -could build-r-a value that only Chevrolet could offer. , , CoJ "V- i Telephone ,1000 perts.f It; can be exposed rto" the rain continuously and can , even be submerged in water without af fecting its efficencyu in any man ner. "A. hot 'fat ipark: from the generator 'ignition unit la assured at all times. Another improvement of considerable Importance is the elimination of the headlight-connection plug. This does away with flickering - lights even on the roughest -kind of roads. The now type sprockets with patented angl teeth, overcome all chain whip and. lash, resulting in longer chain life and leas chain WM1WI mink i ttJrwA w ci.Nrrafw-. jreviijci -vr , iTi k i m. - -wr w l - -.vH4: Tits.. , 3tools and Chairs Reduced i Camp Stools Well made hardwood stools with strong duck seats. Will support very heavy person. Without back CQ Special at ......... QuU With back 70 Special at -. I Z.C With steel hinges, 70 without back; sale price! aCC Slth steel hinges, QQ with back sale price. . UwC Lazy-Back Chairs An unusually comfortable folding chair. Supports back In relaxed position. Steel- braced frame with heavy can vas seat, and back. 0 1 7 C Reduced to yfcif) ) StSv Prices Reduced Efficient, safe and- durable. Cooks as well as your stove at home. This splendid two burner folding camp stove should be part of every camp ing outfit. Small, without $5.50, Re- CA AO duced to ......... fiHU Medium, with windbreak Reg. $7.85. Re- Q nn duced to . $QiZu Handy Stove Legs Gets your stove oft the ground and makes cooking more convenient. 4 7tZ Reduced to $ I U ' Simplex Grid Made of heavy steel wire, size 13x21. Electrically welded and reinforced with strong corner pins. Regularly O O j 90c. Reduced to DOC - Vacuum Jars and Bottles at Lower Prices All-Purpose Food Jar An extra wide mouth X-gallon jar for foods or liquids Keeps contents hot or cold. Regu larly $3.75. Re- 01) On duced to 0-0u Vacuum Bottles : Each With 4 Extra Drinking . I Cups . -5 Pint size Reg. Al Mf $1.85. Reduced to.. Olifl Pint sire, nickel, corrugated -Reg. $2.40. Reduced 01 Of) to p lidU Quart size Reg. $2.85.' Reduced to $2.25 Quart size, nickel corrugated Reg. $3.60. Re- & Qf duced to ..$s03 Vacuum Food Jars ' Wide mouth for solid foods as well as liquids. : Pint size Reg. . t MM $3.10. Reduced : to.. CtttT Quart size Reg. Mfi $4.30. Reduced to..ggt4U i X ' 'Emergency Units Extra Oil; Gas and' V Water Avoid grief and long- bikes with this handy ' Sati red0 gasoUne. blue for oil TTIVT BalurdaVrtiirht Salem storetorner Courts and illisli jKtil 9 1 TELEPHONE 796 . X adjustment.. The motor is sub-i stantially the same as heretofore with the exception of the introduc tion of ventilated Inlet' housing caps which admit a free circula tion of . air around ' inlet valve springs thus preventing, springp overheating and losing.-their tem per. Price reductions of from five to fifteen dollars, on the twin rood els and . $30 on' .the commercial van are announced. ",V "-' '! Harry Scott, local Harley-Davidson dealer reports that, unusual interest is being shown- in the new. models now on his floor, by the During these two week, "Western Autoffers the Highest quality campins ch vi" article from our regular stock a t erctly re duced price. You -really ahould not overlooic this chance to complete your outfit vrith- equip ment that will contribute, much to tho.jreater. enjoyment of s your fplay time." Many, oitier articles not shown here also offered at striking reductions. ' ' ": " Weather-proof ; Poncho Mattress Refreshing sleep adds seat to your trip get one of these mat tresses. Conveniently carried on running board. Covered on one side with water-proof. Pantasote it is 48x76 inched when open: rolls to only 12x48. . tQ 4C Reduced to SO I 3 : n Popular Auto Tents at Big Savings The Standard Auto Tent, light in weight and compact-1 Just the. thing for touring; hunting or beach parties. Pull 7x7 size, with convenient side door- Plenty of head room 3-foot back wall. Top extends well down, over side of a-" to. making car part of your dressing room. Complete with ' poles and stakes. 8-oz. white duck reg- Q7 Oft ularly $8.85 now only v I lUO - 10-oz. khaki duck Olll QQ reg, $12.S0. This sale IUiuOc An Outstanding . Cot Value The most popular style j of camp cot made. Heavyr wood frame with, strong, flexible canvas cover which, gives with the. body and Is verv restful, will support up to MOO lbs. 6 feet: 2 Inches long when open; folds to' 3 feet. Camp Soods Sale price ..$3.32 Flat-Bottom Canteens Extra heavy galvanized ' metal, covered with good quality blan-. ket material. 2 -gallon size M CC on sale at ....,..i)liuw S-gallon size " CI 70 on sale at V Canvas Water Bags Hang In sun or shade Tapora-. tlon keeps water cooL 2-gallon size reduced to : . . .... . . . . . $1.05 Special 2-gallon size, with pat-dented Tfastener for openlng.enlire top easy to clean or, CM A 7 fill, i Reduced to ...... Is I I' Khaki Tick Pillow Kapok silk floss filled, very com fortable and sanitary. : . Size 15x17 inches. Can . toe crowded Into very small space. , QJT Carry several. On sale I. .931; Folding Canvas Pail 'Jl camping essential. Opens aulckly waterproof duck with wire' frame." rope ! handle and wire strainer in nose. 0-quart size regularly '.. 98c $12& reduced to . . 4.' 3-ln-l Canteen Swinsfpoat Emerjeacy Unit ..'.L s - . - tkx " " : f urnes' s goiions. gas. 2 rgauons - water and 1 gallon oil in: handy swingspoiit 'cans. . Fastens ori. running board. Reg. f PJJ' J P" - I $80.. Reduced t0....sUtOU -fe . ' " .. - . - f . 1311 125 SfeCS Ul IV a ' , f jC peeplo 'who have not -heretofore j given consideration toith type' ot, ' transportation. ... !. 1 S WILL' WE Alt rXTIL ' ' 3 METAL BASE SHOWS Thft life' of Duco tintaftn a Chevrolet automobile Is rflnit hT that it. will, eve u 00. war t,.Ami. ' iA thf 'ineaL with ron 1J1IUU6.I . , stant rubbing and. polishing. A j conservative estimat a however, j woald place the life of Duco fiijisb. ' at sevorl years. . t ( Low: Prices tin Luggage Carrier Disappsarlnti Typs, as illui tratsd All steel, clamps running1. ' board folds down flush with ed:e. eliminating need of removing when not in. use. lAdJustable' to any height.! allowing easy, open ing, of doors when In se. Regular grade, &4 0 special; at ........... v I iw 1, Extra Quality larger CO Qfl size, special &t ....VtiuU h Folding Carry-All ; ' Outfit - Clamps ' on running board. Adjustable from. 10 to DO Inches. . standard Q1 Qfl weight, now only... adU EUtra, weight r re- . , POT 1C Ouced to .. A iHantly Tcnf i 'A good.: tent fs half j'our out fit, and one of theso m metto tents -embodies-about every convenience obtainable. Easily j pitched by one person no guy ropes and only one , jointed! pole. Has large front awning, screened window and cloth floor. - . t , f 10-oz. khaki, size COO fiR 7x9.8 on sale at C L L U tl 2door fDV S. shel- P Q 4 1 0 J? . ter duck. 8x11 at 0 1 103 Khaki shelter duck. size Hxllon ' CQQ 1 Q sale ai ........gOOi I J , Metal Tent Stake Practically unbreakable. Reg ularly i2c Re.t ' v - f 'duced to, each jC ' ? Jointed Tent Poles Strong, with, steel fer- AO J rules. Reduced to, ach fjrQ C Plan That Trip JVith aBIueBoc!: : This 12S edition ls tl e roost complete' touring guide printed.- Gives exact mileage and full directions - for: any - trij you wish to make.' Indicates danger spots points of ln terest tops, etc.; Complete with.. ?$-solor" - mtpt - and transparent- removable "map holders-.! Carries with It ona year's tnembershiD In the Auto Touring Club of Amer ica and $1000 accident insurance,- Xton't start a trip with out one.t s An nr Only kaJ........... .14,3 ' '-i Camp Aso" iri qualltSr steel head and K-Tr..T,,wtth father blade Shield. ' r flt An Reduced to ,lU Auto Spade uy with soUd pi nr handle-aale ,r(p.. 0 1 lU Detachable handls P4t"7r U-Prlca. ......01 ifO rood tastes twttef i "When one Is comfort able. .This table per mits you to sit and nJoy your food as you would at home, fctrong, risri.1 legs and frame. - Bmooth, clean top-. Folds compactly when net in use.anX ran be opened la a fewaeconds. Will not ti or sag "Ol '"l Reduced . to.v iJiwJ 1 v 1 , 1 ( 1 h- ,1 rr'' .r , - ' - ....