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8 THE OREGON STATESMAN, SALEM, OREGON, SUNDAY MORNING, JUNE 3, 1928 FACTORIES WILL IDlIIMfl More Help for Dealers' Ser vice Department Will be X Considered Buick Serves - Uncle Sam w Factory Berrlce managers of the members of the National Au tomobile Chamber of Commerce IU hold their annual meeting In Toronto at the King Edward Ho- "tel June 18-19. ! cj The program for the coming meeting, which la known as the J Factory Service Managers Forum, j la almost entirely made up of pa-j per a dealing with specific sugges-j tiona as to how the dealers canj give customerss better service and ; profit. "Most motorists do not expect more of the car factory than to build the best cars it knows how and to fill promptly its distribu tors' parts orders." says Charles D. Hastings, Chairman of the Au tomobile Chamber Service Com mittee in announcing the meet ing1. "Responsibility Jor service, they assume, attaches almost en tirely to the retailers. The fae tories4)owever, realize that their interest is bound up in both the dealer and the owner, and that a happy relationship between these two factors enchances the" good name of the product. For that reason they are as much con cerned over the dealers' success as a vendor of service as they are over their ability to sell cars. Hence, their desire to co-operate with the dealers in building up their service facilities." Speakers who have made a special stndy of these elements of factory-dealer co-operation will explain: How to establish repair prices in advance and sell service; how to merchandize parts; im portance of specialization in main tenance; how to make proper use of shop equipment; the human el ement in service; getting more out of service department printed matter, scientific brake testing and adjustment, and how to han dle export service. Charles I). Hastings, chairman of the board of Hupp Motor Gar orporation, will preside. Other speakers will include- h Bertram V r 1 This Buick is. the first ashore and the last aboard when Admiral Henry A. Wiley's flagship, the U. S. S.Texas," enters port. With car, in insert, is Frank S. Harvel, chief machinist's mate, who praises its performance warmly. FLINT, Mleh.. June 2. Yo-bo- company ho. and a seagoing Buick. "The subject of this salt water NIELS OFFERED Demand for Colors on Auto mobiles Continue to Grow Stronger The demand for color on auto mobiles continues to grow throughout the Pacific Coast and manufacturer hare, soma time ago, felt the clamoring cry and have answered it. ''Dodge Brothers have develop ed some very pleasing color com blnatiOBs," said Ernest Boo steele of the Bonesteele Motor (.company, Dodge Brothers sign. It sold,regardiess"?-frf-piati or appointments. Tod .nl I eelling angle has changed. J Along with . performance and - long . life the ear purchaser demands beau ty, style and comfort. .Dodge Brothers hare made ev ery effort possible to meet these Mv requirements and dealers ev erywhere are reporting sales which indicate that they were justified in their belief and effort." Along with the style and comfort. Dodge Brothers continue to build, a star dy and powerful ear that, will stand long, hard usage. . OREGON HIGHWAYS MODEL FOR OTHERS (Continued from page 5.) ditty is the official car of Ad miral Henrv A. Wiley, command er-in-chief of the Atlantic and Pac ifie fleets of the United States navy. First ashore when the an chor is dropped, and last aboard when the chain is hoisted is the Admiral's Buick sedan, a veteran of two years' service. When the fleet visited San Francisco recently, just before the start of its Hawaiian trip, the Ad miral's Buick became a familiar sight about the city. Before the engines of his flagship, the Texas, had fairly ceased throbbing, a lighter hove alongside, deck win ches whirred above, and the Buick slid overside to the waiting barge. Ten minutes later the car was speeding up Market street on an official call to the City hall. Frank S. Harvel, machinist's mate first class, who has long been Admiral Wiley's chauffeur, drove around to the Howard Automobile later in the day to pay his respects to R. F. Thompson, general manager of the big Pacif ic Coast Buick distributing organ ization. Harvel told Thompson he vas delighted with the perform ince of the Buick. "I have driven Admirals cars in 26 different countries." he said. Believe me. I know the grind they nave to stand. I take my bat off to this Buick. In nearly two years of constant service its record has been 100 per cent. It's a credit to the navy." ers tor Salem, "which have been well received. "In the Victory Six line the spe cial brougham and the new four passenger coupe have been pro duced in several different styles of outside dress. "The use of various shades of greens, blues and deep wine, have cent increase in the gasoline gal lonage. in is was tne first year that New Mexico- had had a five cent gas tax nd this increase mas deal- rather surprising to a great many were witnoul iounamn - the actual Increase in sales over 192S amounted tp $W6,I4.90. The effect of thU tax upon thej maintain a state road system con sisting of W42 miles, to construct 250 miles of secondary highways annually and to meet the state's . . ..." r. Imnrnve- road building program of New .re on a " In antici-iment oi i jo mno . . thir, highways. A a result of this law, .e deben- Mexico now has some of the best Mexico is astounding. pauon oi ine returns uwui tax nrovisions were made for the issuance of SI, 250, 000 in tures as a yearly , construction and maintenance fnnd for the state highway department This revenue,-together with that derived from motor vehicle license and porpertylery is being used roads In this part of the countrry Tourists, rather than avoiding the stata. on account of the highway gas tax. are making it a point to roa"te themselves by way of these to 4jproed highway. This is ue to the fact taat the actual cost of operating a car Is considerably less w!ien,drHing over good road The increasing number of n. torists inquiring regarding s aft parks which are usually located scenic points has caused the-fl gon State Motor association note all state parks on road ma;- Oregon octuple very favorab :, position- in the acquisition and Uv velopment of state park land? number of which have been d nated f the state by private inJ vidnals. I been handled by Dodge Brothers! was claimed that ia a fashion that has gone a long ways to make its sturdy -line of sixes popular.'! Mr. Boneeteele went on to say. Only a few ytars ago, the first consideration given by a buyer was mechanical quality. If a people. The Oregon State Motor asso ciation, in investigating this in crease in the tax from 3 to f cents per gallon, found that there had been considerable opposition from those who felt that there would be a reduction in gasoline sales under the previous year. It I wu claimed lust tourists would avoid going through New Mexico and would choose routes through other states where the gas tax was less. After practically a year of op eration under the new law which went into effect March 4, 1927. motor car were of a sturdy de- figures show that these surmise? Look for the Red Tag I the General Motors Works at Oshawa. ' The local arrangements forthe meeting are in the hands of the following committee?: C. E. Mc Tavish (General Motors) chair man; G. McPherson (Gotf red son); R. H. Parsons (Studebak er); H. J. Moore (Dnrant); D.'E. Proud foot ( Dodge Brothers) J. H. Hiekey (Chrysler -"ITg. Bruce WUlysjvrrfandj ; W. it GUlott LOural Motors) and A. Trans- Lewis. Tice-oresidMit nf the Commerce Credit company -d--at Arthur (Toronto , nHrtUgroldTorttio,l Commission). f Aw --. v service--, manager of .. 3Ws corporation; Cf M .icThvish. general parts and manage of General Motors Products of Canada. Ltd a s McArthur, superintendent garage department of the Toronto Trans portation Commission, and A. R. Sandt, of the Sales Section of the Ceneral Motors corporation. On Wednesday, j.ne 29. follow ing the meeting inspection trips win oe made to the bus mainte nance department of the Toronto i rauBportatlon Commission and Dodge dealers throughout the country are of the opinion that performance, apearance and qual ity are the chief requirements of the buying public when the pur chase of t new car is considered. These same dealers declare the Stanaard Six. the Victory Six and the Senior Six completely fill the bill. The Great Northern Railway, through a subsidiary, uses 195 motor buses. r II 11 11 IllVjlg. 11 JlraW a - . Ii 1 iMirrij L lit Cr- cx 2900 Departments -AND NOW AGAIN THE OREGON STATE TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT CHOOSES THE NEW 1928 HARELY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH . BALLOON TIRES More than 2900 state, county and municipal police depart ments have adapted the fast, dependable, economical Harley Davidson Motorcycles for patrol duty curbing speeders pur suit work emergency calls and controlling traffic. So it is natural for the State department to continue to use this famous motorcycle to help give us all better traffic pro tection. For the special safety ot the officers all machines are -equipped with Harley-Davidson Front wheel brakes and GOOD nrieAR BALLOON TIRES. As Harley-Davidson Dealers we maintain, ever-ready service and a complete stock of parts, also a complete stock of GOOD YEAR motorcycle balloon casings. I JiAot&txytfcles Come In and see u Harry W. Scott "THE CYCLE MAJP QUALITY Priced for Quick Action Due to the tremendous popularity of the Bigger and Better Chevrolet in this community we have on hand a large number of specially fine used cars which we want to move at once These cars have been thoroughly re conditioned by our expert mechanics, using special reconditioning tools and will provide thousands of. miles of dependable, satisfactory servjcerCome : in today while our selection is complete! DOUGLAS mcjvAI UHiGVROLET CO. 430 N. Commercial Street, Tel. 745 Associate Dealers: Dallaa Chevrolet Co., Dallas Ball Bros., Turner Goo. Dorr, Woodburn HaJlady's Garage, Monmouth, Win. rredeek, Mt. Angl AT LOW COST e. a USED GAR hy tlie Integrity oi the Dealer Your Buick dealer's- high business standing In his community his solid, long-established reputation for fair dealing- safeguard your used car investment when you bu from him. He offers you a wide choice of used cars including practically all makes and models, and covering practically all price classes. He will give you an honest description of any used car in stock. He wants you to be satis fied with the car you buy for he wants to keep you as a used or new car customer. Judge the used car you purchase by the in tegrity of the dealer who sells it to you. Go to the Buick dealer. You can rely upon his word. FLINT, MICHIGAN DIVISION OP GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION Vick Brothers Late 1927 Oakland Coupe, like new, equip ped with bumpers, spot light, cigar lighter, dash motometer, 90 new rubber and in A I condition - .......$825.00 1927 Oakland Sport Roadster, completely overhauled, 80 new rubber, fully equip ped and a fine car - ..-$750.00 1925 Overland Six Deluxe Sedan that has had the best of care and has every appear ance of a new car, well equipped, and a real buy $575-00 1 925 Ford Coupe overhauled, new Duco fin ish 95 new balloons, priced at...... - $265.00 1925 Ford Coupe in Al condition, 70 new rubber. Priced at $225.00 1 924 Tudor Sedan that has run but very little, 75 new rubber, best of equipment and a fine car for , - $195.00 fir 'T-- ' r"T r r-;'T ! mm 280 So. High St. The House That Service Built Phone 1841 OTTO J. WlliSON 388 North Commercial WHEN BETTER AUTOMOBILES ARE BUILT Telephone 220 buick Will duild them Is Santa Claims in the Tire Business? We lose a sale occasionally because of a long trade, and we always ask the buyer if his old tires were worth what he got for. them. Invariably he says, no. We ask you, what's the answer? Is Santa Claus in the tire business? Is the dealer merely practicing? Or did his big, tender overflowing heart just get the' best of him? No foolin' now -what's the answer? Is Christmas a continuous event, or is someone keeping the dough nut and selling the hole? We allow yon for your old tires only what they're worth. We charge yon for our fine new Goodyears only what they're worth. You get a square deal and so do we. And as long as we're in our right minds a:6odyll get anything different. V . Wo 294 N. COM. ST. 147 Sooth Commercial Salem, Ore. PHONE 66