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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (July 29, 1928)
THE OREGON STATESMAN, SALEM, OREGON, SUNDAY MORNING, JULY 29, 1928 15 HUES fit LOB vniwoiiES Motorist Lives in "Tire Para dise" With Mileage In creased Four-Fold ; With August vacation days Jutt around the corner, the local mo torist finds himself In a car own er's paradise so far Ms tires -are concerned. Tire costaper-tnfle are today lower than ever before ' In the history of the rubber Industry. According to Walter Zosel, dlstrlb- lor nero 01 seioerunr Aii-TrMd tires, local car owners now pay about one-eighth what the "old timer" of 1914 paid for every tire mile. "The recent average cut. of 12 per cent in the cost of Selberling All-Tread tires knocked the bot tom out of all previous low rec ords of tire prices in the history of the rubber Industry. Mr. Zosel edclared. "The local motorist to day can buy a Selberling All Treads for less than half what he would have had to pay in 1914 for a similar high quality tire, and at the same time, he can expect four times the mileage. In the old days when a car ownergot ignore than 5,000 miles from . ah.be, he ran out into the streetslo fdjtt his neighbors. Now he doesn't begin to stick out his chest until his tires nave carried him 20 to 25 thousand miles. declared. "The local motorist to tionwide Tire Protection Plan, mileage costs have been still fur ther reduced. Five thousand deal era, on every highway and by-way within the borders of the -country, have bet that every SelberUag tre will carry its' owner through a full year of every sort of usage without so much as a rim cut. They're betting their time and la bor, because, in the event of any road accident blow out, stone bruise or any other road hazard ney stand ready to repair Seiber- ine tire at nnrp snil urltKn...! - - v. w uv kUVU I charge. In the event that the ac cident is beyond repair, any. one of them, whether he's a hundred " 1 uiuuaduu nines, pr (OUT llOUSand milen frnm thn mninr St's home tnu-n xnlll eitr.nl., v,l . - f ..... uuf 1 1 1 111 with a new tire at one-twelfth the original cost, if the aceident' oc curs during the first month of use. at two-twelfths if during the sec ond month, etc." New Marmon 68 Five Passenger Sedan rs i t ' v Xr' Hit 1 wJ V, ' S' f i 3 HKHFQ CLOSES DELIVERY Br UOISE And Automobile Men Recall Pointers of 1 896. forVib neer MotorisJ&J Because of the growling .'need of speed, the Chicago Tribune." has sold ite last delivery horses used n the dnwntnwn clmoli "It was deemed no longer safe to use them because of the crush of traffic," said a sales report. Detroit automobile men noted with interest the passing of 'the last horse from the one great stables of the Chicago newspaper. And Mr. Howard Sneatheri, direct or of commercial car and tracks sales for Dodge Brothers,- Inc., sot down a scrap book and turned to a list of "DontV given In America's first automotive maga zine of August 1, 1896. less than a year after the publication began. "Don't let your engine puff in passing frightened horses," said the 32 year old suggestion. "Shut off the admission of gas and they will Immediately stop their prancing and dart past, giv in? you a chance to let in the gae in time to prevent your engine from coming to a stop. "Don't use a gong on your au tomobile. People hearing them will take them for trolley cars. A vi brating bell should be used." "Of course there are still plen- "- of horses about," he said. x nere are reany iar more in ser vice than people suppose. But every fay their numbers are de Tasing for commercial purposes, "lany orders coming In for Gra ham Brothers trucks and commer- ; ti cars mention the fact that the t: w buy replaces horse drawn T :ck3. It's a simple case of econ- : iv. efficiency and 192S demands for speed." WW1 LICENSES DISCLOSE The trend of the motor vehicle industry is still upward, according to the Oregon' registration figures for the current year. Notwith standing the registrations for June were slightly lower than for the same month in the last several years, the total for the first six months of the year show thefpg istration of 212.474 passenger cars and trucks, against 208.469 for the first six months of 1927, or a gain of 4,014 over tht,ieriod In 1927. TiqUit;, The receipts from motor vehicle transactions from January 1 to June SO, 1118, aggregated SC 291.417.42, an increase of $369. 203.79 over the earn period in 1927. The total receipt from thli source for 1927 amounted to 91. 627,840.93, being orer ,1500.00 more than the total receipts dur Uons it can be safely estimated Ins 1911. From all present lndlca V: r t :: ,. . f J a ' AK a r fr . i Jt V V - - Va t. AtW m mm w T SHCMS that between $6,900,000 and $7. 000.000 will be turned into the treasury from motor vehicle reg istrations and other fees Incident thereto by the end of 1928. Since the advent of the half year fee on July 1st, unusual ac tivity has been experienced in the motor division of the office. This Is doubtless due to the greater Im petus being enjoyed by the motor vehicle industry this season as well as from the fact that many owners of new motor vehicles, an ticipating the mid-year reduction in the license fee provided by law, deferred the purchase of new cars until this lime. Also, that many motor vehicle owners living In the more remote sections of the state, by reason of local conditions, did not put their cars into commission earlier. . That man who was arrested and fined for running past a stop sign in The Dalles deserves a place in the hall, of fame. .. Certainly he was a man In a "million. The Dalles Optimist.- Pontiac Extends Sphere; Ex tensive Factory to be Lo cated at Regina Pontiac, Mich. July 28. Concrete evidence of the growing Import ance of the American automobile outside the domestic market waa seen here by officials of the Oak land Motor Car company upon re ceipt of advice that construction is now under way for a new Cana dlan factory in which Pontiac six es will be assembled. Located at Regina. Saskatche wan, where 38 acres of city pro perty have been taken over by the General Motors of Canada for the project, the new unit will meet the Increasing demand for Pon tiac cars in the Western part of the Dominion. Construction is be ing rushed so that production my get under way by December 1. Thoroughly modern equipment and mass production methods comparable to the arrangement In the new Oakland and Pontiac fac tories will be incorporated is the new unit it was stated. Daily pro duction will reach 150 cars and employment is estimated at 800 workers, according to information received here. The Regina factory will be more comprehensive than the average assembly plant. In addition to as sembling cars it also will be used for body building, trimming and painting operations. Construction of the plant at Regina is in accordance with the policy of General Motors to locate factories In tire center of distri bution areas and to employ prac tically all local labor so that pay rolls and local purchases may be shared by the territories that pro vide volume of sales. The new unit will be Regina's largest industrial development in point of output, floor space and number of workers employed. Ar chitect's plans allow for expan sion in the event still larger sales gains make further increase in volume necessary. That the growing favor of the Pontiac Six should necessitate building the new unit was inter preted here as a tribute to the stamina of the car In view of the severe driving conditions obtain ing in Western Canada. BUK OKE: ONE FREE S4LE ISBEXT WEEK Western Auto Supply Com pany Makes Second An nual Special Offer Western Auto Supply com pany's second annual most talked of sale, the "Buy one and get o.ne free" offer will be In effect at all Western Auto stores during the week of July 29th. according to local manager of the company. "This sale was so well receive by automobile owners last year that we have decided to make it an annual event" says Mr. Clark. "The real purpose of this sale is to acquaint new arrivals in this community with the many advan tages of buying at Western Auto. We want every car owner to know the values that brought motoriets flocking to our stores last year for over six million purchases. "With each purchase of one of these sale items, the buyer will be given an extra one without cost. This is not a special lot of goods purchased for a sale but Is our standard Quality taken froi our regular stocks. "We feel that it is more than worth the loss we are taking ii v this unparallelled offer to ac quaint new customers with the every day values offered at West ern Auto and to Introduce to thentVl the many products sold by our company. Future sales will more than repay us and every buyer will tell a friend of his wonderful purchase. "Many articles such as step plates, sponges, polish and clean er are usually purchased in pairs and we know from last year's ex perience that it makes a decided-' hit with the motoriet when he' finds that by purchasing one art!-' cle Western Auto makes him a present of another without cost,- Other articles such as Springeei," dust cloths and brake lining are In regular demand and an additional supply without cost Is fclcomed.-l- "Golf balls, driver's cushions, cigar lighters and flashlights are. listed among the accessories of- f ered." i There are over 400,000 words! in the new dictionary. Out of this big stock the golf player who nils-if ses a short putt ought to be able t ogjve adequate comment. Sioux , Falls Argus-Leader. CERTIFIED BUYS AT THE PLEDGE STORE a 1927 STUDEBAKER Commander Sedan 5 New Oversize Tires Trunk on Rear Com plete in every detail and in top condition $1275.00 1 926 STUDEBAKER Big Six Roadster Good Tires- New Paint and Fully Equipped $900.00 1 925 CHRYSLER 70 Roadster 5 New Tires Rumble Seat Bumpers Wings other accessories . $750,00 1 926 STUDEBAKER Duplex Roadster 5 Good Tires Mechanically A-1 $650.00 1926 OVERLAND Sedan Tires Practically New Good Condition -Mechanically $575.00 1924 FORD Tudor Sedan New Paint Good Rubber Motor runs fine $200.00 THESE CARS ARE RECONDITIONED AND CARRY OUR 30-DAY SERVICE GUARANTEE We Give Terms and Take Your Light Car in Trade WALLACE H. BONESTEELE Remember the Larmer Transfer and Storage has mov ing vans and good supply of blankets and pads for furni ture handlers. Have just completed our new three story concrete warehouse and are now well prepared to handle best o( furniture and pianos. Fuel Oil In Bulk - Any quantity delivered in your Tank See Us Before You Order J V ..." When ready call 930 and let us serve you. SALEM, OREGON J wfestsern Anato's' Save as You've Never Saved Before, during "West ern Auto9 J srreatest annual economy offering . . . Save on things every motorist constantly needs . . . Buy any of these articles at our Regular Low Price, and we will give you ANOTHER ABSO LUTELY FREE , . . I Every motorist can save during this great sale, the purpose of which is to acquaint new arrivals in this community with the many advantages of buying from "Western Auto" . . . Even though yon may not need all these articles now, the GREAT SAVINGS make it worth while to buy them now for future use. (Every article is from our regular stock, too, backed by our Iron-Clad Guarantee, and our CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT policy . . . the same high quaU I ity that brought motorists flocking to our stores last t year for over SIX MILLION purchases ... r i I Last Day, Saturday, August 4th ONLY ONE SALE 6F, EACH ITEM TO A CUSTOMER Folding Camp Stool Btty one for ...... QftC Gt Ob FREE I WW You mar rt SMurod that youll never find the equal of thla offer I We lose and win . . . ao lonf as it Introduce you to our splendid Camp Good Department . . . These stools have sturdy steel-braced frame with epeolally woven heavy duck seats. Fold conveniently and take little apace on ear. Limit on sole to a onotomor. 'Imperial Auto Polish or Lacquer Polish Bay onm bottU $4 00 for I Get Om BottU FREE I It'a worth the loss to us, to acquaint car owners with the merit of Imperial Polish, and future ale will repay us. Made for Duco, laoouer and for 'any paint or enamel finish. 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The cleaner that will make your car look like new. Limit o f on oat to customer. I J Focusing Flashlight Bay one for .... J 4 25 Get One FREE! I Poena yonr attention on thla . . . and aav tl.SS I Get two of these 11.25 guar anteed I -ceil focusing flashlight, com- Slate with fresh batteries and bulbs, for 1 price of one . . . Durable fibre Case, nickeled trimmings, powerful focusing reflector. Limit of on sal to u cwstomer, 5-J45 Extra Quality Wedge .Cushion Bay one for m . Got On. FREE! . . anu every motorist can use two I Most practical motoring cushion . . . also fm for camp and boa tin. Very com fortable for lady drivers, and small per sona. Durably made with fignred water proof covering . . . extra quality. Limit of on oal to a customer. Plates Klassy" Step Buy one for . . . . Get On. FREE! A pair for the price of one t Tou eave 60 on a pair of these splen did rubber centered aluminum step Slates. They are handsome and urabla, with kick-plate, mud craper and strap slots. Regular width, and attractive enough for the finest car. Limit of on ool to a customer. i Keep Kool' Do Luxe Kushion Buy one for Gat On FREE! Just what ever; $ 85 Timely savings, if there aver war ry Bead for hot-weather driving, and aay car owner an extra front one free for I Cool and tha other sanitary. 'hey keep clothe clean, and from sticking to seat. Heavy woven straw matting, well bound. Limit I of on ool to a customer. Handy . Clamp-On Electric Cigar Lighter H B5 Buy one for . ... . , .-m. I Get Ona FREE! these guaranteed -electric efgar Two of lighters, complete with long, self-winding cord that reach the rear seat, for the prtoe of one. Easily Installed without drilling. Help prevent forest fire, avoid burned finger and clothing . . . Split with your neighbor. Limit of on 00J to a customer. 90 Fine Cuba Wool Sponge Bay one for Gat On FREE! A splendid bargain at oar reen ter low price of 0o each ... These tough, fine textured Cube. 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Com plete with rivets. Two seta for the piica of ona Limit of on mal to a customer. 4 w. MNeTerburnM Wovenf Brake Lining- " A foot 1 r with ovary foot bought at regular retail .......-.IBci. 55c Bar half of what yon need, and w giv you the rest! Nevar- bnra Brake Uulng on your car mean lasting; economical brake efficiency ... and "Western Auto'" guarantee aaanrea year lasting; satisfaction. Limit of im foot wo a customer, . No Deviations From Article Shown in This Advertisement . " -' . " ' T World' Iaref retoiUrm of Into BupfUe . . . Bavinp (a motor of th West inc Hit . . . Complete itaes of fuamutssd Accessories, Tire. Oomp Ooods, Qolf Equipment and JtoMo.