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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (July 28, 1929)
isyi'fianirrsra jfcKjGtt&&$Zid5J "s j&Z&tJM&im&rm. PACCFOUR CUFFED ill DRIVES TO EAST "Irons" Do Not Handicap Los Angeles Salesman I with Plymouth Car Complete Laboratory Put In By Graham - Paige T1 " I i i. .i i ' , i. -i i--n-'.,T , -..i - J- " r ;1 jnV-' U'r . - ; I & v, -rA - fllr 1 4,. A 1 i 'J ''.h(A t lit f !1 til -I 'a id i 3 ' t..- Ik ii V- "S: f,! Seldom has a handcuffed "prls-i oner, being awaited by the ehiet of police of Detroit, received such. a gala welcome as w tendered Harry C. smith, lormerly ot ios Angeles, on; Ms arrival there In; a stock Plymouth roadster. Aft-; er the police chief had released Smith from his "irons." the Ply mouth driver was escorted in hon or to the local Plymouth factory where he was appointed to fac tory sales position. Smith's arrival was the termin ation of a dramatic cross-conn try trip in which, chained to the wheel of hi$ car, the California averaged In running time 58 miles per hour between Los Angeles and Detroit. Check of his gas tank, which had; been "filled with Rtchfield at the start and re fuelled In Salt Lake City and Omaha, also with Richfield at the latter points, showed his fuel averaged 20 Va miles per gallon. Ho added, he stated, no oil to the crankcae- of Richluhe with which he started. An unusual feature of the feat vu the fact that the key to the hancuffs, which were applied in Lo Angeles by Police Captain Griffin, was air-mailed by "West era Air Express to the Detroit police chief.; HI HOURS SET AS : The world's record automotive non-etop endurance run of 440 hours and 30 minutes established by a Roosevelt strateM-eight on the Indianapolis Speedwav is equi valent, as far as ..time .is con cerned, to an average of slightly more than one hour and 12 min utes driving; each day durlnc an entire year..; ror a year 'round average, an hour and 12 minutes a day Is slightly better than the driving of an everyday automobile owner. The record-breaking Roosevelt test, therefore, offers conclusive proof, not only of the advantages of the straight-eight type of en gine, but of the' stamina and de pendability, of the Roosevelt car itself, according to Thomas E. Jarrard,. general sales director of the Marmon Motor Car company. PRODUCES VERSATILE PLA'T AMES, I4 (AP) Perhaps its a topato. but it may be a pomato Byron C. Dale of Iowa State Col lege, who developed a hybrid by grafting an Irish staple potato plant with a root of a tomato plant, is not sure. Dale says the hybrid jproduces tomatoes above the ground and full sized pota toes beneath. B 11 IL ' IE CIKIALILR1 OstETE 'PJus the righiv Qidleiigiiig&riety at our Color Show Come see the beauty and variety which Essex offers at no extra cost In eyer other way open to proof Essex has proved its right to dare. It chal lenges the performance, the style, the luxurious comfort of any car at any price. No other gives you back so v much for every dollar you put in. A big, adult-size "Six". Fine to look at. Roomy and com-' fortable. A SUPER-SIX xnotor challenging up to 70 miles an hour. Hydraulic shock absorbers, 4- Your present car will solxts SMITH GARAGE ROBBIES AUTOJIOTIVE SHOP Dallas . ',-.:': I Aj -V'VV? ir r&$ vff nm a 4 n " , I .ly.-,....:.fl,irri t. .. To aid Graham -Paige engineer in carrying out the three Graham brothers pledge te Imfll ears cesMtamtly better, ee of the aaoat pletely equipped engineering laboratories tm the automotive Industry has beast placed im eei slce) at the Detroit Blaat. Oao- of it pectacnlar deTicea la the atrdborama (shown at the right), by which a mpldly xaovias; smtt at be made to appear M tt raaatag atawly. m tnac ita act Km may be stnueq below xere. Dr. Wilbur Is First to Ride Horse to Lake Since Secretary Ray Lyman Wilbur rode the first horse ovef the new trail to the water edg? of Crater lake, the horse has found a place in Crater Lake Na tional park. I i This new trail. 8,000 feet la length, zig-zagglng from the rlnt tp the water edge. Is especially construcfe dfor saddle-horses, and sufficiently wide to be per fectly safe for hikers along thf trail to leave plenty of room for saddle-horses to pass. f Horses are to be had in nam! bers sufficient to accommodate all who prefer to ride rather than walk from the rim to the water edge, and the numbers who make this trip daily return to the to of the rim enthusiastic over th4 accessibility to the turquoise pools in which is reflected th gray lava rim. Many side-trips on horse back from the rim of Crater lake have added interest to the vacationist and opened beauty spots that here4 tofore were1-unknown to visitor in Crater Lake National park. HEAVIER TRAFFIC HSHDEli Increasing traffic on streets! and highways of America offers a unique challenge to automobile manufacturers who are seeking to adapt their cars to the multiple complexities of modern transnort4 ation. according to the Bonesteela' Add up 'extras' no extra probably coyer the entire first' payment The H. M. C Purchase Plan offers ths lowest terms available on the balance ; Corner Chemeketa and High Independence M.B.FIXSEXa snrartoa )3 u detail, la the cold-room (shows at the lett), am eagfat or am entire ear can he tested at ta Dodge Trucks m a f i I mi i l U I ii --.ffaf b"10.na tkat ft the eyes for night fliers In the west are serviced by this type of Dodge Brothers truck. Dependable perform. nce is essential in maintaining this trail of lights that radiate for MUes across the country. The trucks are owned by the government and operated by the Department of Commerce. Motor Co., local Dodge Brothers dealer. "To meet the demands of pres ent day motoring, new stand adrs of performance and safety have been developed by engi neers," said Mr. Bonesteele. "Typical of this, is the fact that the New Dodge Brothers Six was built to specifications designed to cope with all conditions encoun tered in heavy traffic. In this model, engineering skill has pro duced , a car with: "Maximum flexibility and ac wheel brakes, radiator shutters and air cleaner are standard. yourself the $100 in that Essex provides at -cost. 0 ,9 Telephone 1000 i JOHNSON S AUTOMOTIVE GARAGE, Pedee . 2. F. JENSEN Monitor STLLAMIXA GARAGE THIIamlna ' irvXtfdohi 1 m r. An, yy . "v celeration In traffic or away from signal lights. . "A turning circle of small dia meter for easy parking. "Four wheel, hydraulic. Internal-expanding brakes that afford positive control. Convenient controls requiring the minimum of effort In driving. "Mono-Piece body free from an noying squeaks and ratios. "Fuel economy that provide! the greatest, mileage possible when the engine la Idling la traffic." A Wide Choice of Color AT NO EXTRA COST FRED LESTER Sheridan Hurry Trip Made East By Group In the colorful covered wagon dan. narftr nioncara on their way t California, regarded the last Up ot the trip. Salt Lake City to the sold Melds, as- a two-week jaunt. These pioneers would be amazed today if they could read of A. S. Patterson's most recent achievement. Driving Pontiae Big Six sedan. Patterson drove from his home city, Stockton, to Salt Lake City and return In 45 hours. Even a few years ago people would have regarded Pat terson's effort as an impossibili ty. Patterson's trip was not made for the purpose of breaking- rec ords, but to show that Salt Lake la a possibility for a weekend Jaunt fro mthe bay cities. A. few weeks ago, he demonstrated that the Grand Canyon was within a weekend travel range- The Pontiae party, comprising Patterson, Lloyd Fronfield, Stock ton manager for the, California Automobile association, Ralph C. Tardley and L. V. Patterson, left Stockton early Saturday morn ing. The route carried them over the Sierras, across the Nevada plains and through the great salt beds to the Utah metropolis and return 1576 miles in 48 hours. A steady pace was maintained, with time out for meals, sleep at Salt Lake, a trip about the city Itself, and ample time for photographs along the way. neer Before this 1027 FORD COUPS equip ped with tampers, TO new rubber, new Duco fin ish and In fine $285 condition tor 10M FORD COUPE. Motor and rear end reconditioned and smooth running as new. Loaded with extras. New Ducq finish and clean nnhol stery. Easily the beet bay at this price 77C In town 1023 OVERLAND TOUR. ING Glass enclosure, good rubber, fully equipped and a fine running car for $125 1024 STAR ROADSTER Just the car for driving to and frdSa work. Has 0 new rubber and In excellent condition for , $95 1929 HARLKY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE Everything In the way of extras. Just like new in every respect for $275 C M. A. C Tim Faym.Bt Plan BmaU Don fiymmt Low .Fln.no. Ckarg.a V1CK BROTHERS instaBt A II Never before has any car, however fine, received the cordial andinstantacceptance by the motoring public given the Chrysler-built De Soto Six. And this implicit public confidence in the ability of Chrysler Motors has not been misplaced. The De Soto Six from the start has proved to be a brilliant performer, a motor car with more sparkle, dash and stamina than any other six sell ing below $1000. ctvxn boot rrrus AMD UP AT VACTOKT 1UOB WRU YOU PAT IlDie Sot 'Qr Chrtslir U o t o r Product W Lw Anderson Inc 350 Marion St. ' Telephone 928 ASSOCIATE DEALERS J. W. Berkey Wallace Sumpter Woodbnrm, Ore. enm. Bargain aeckera -herc'a a rare opportunity to secure a low-priced used car at a big saving. For tkree dnvn onlv ws are ofTerinflr .all of tha cheaper cars in our stock at special clearance prices, we nave a Dig selection ot maices ana models, and we must sell them at once to make room for recent trade-ins. Buy now and get a, good used car at the lowest possible cost. Our 4 trices are so low that you cannot afford to overl ook this chance. Come in and select your bargain today. Exceptional Values fa "Good Win" Guaranteed Used Cart 1928 PONTIAC 4 DOOR SEDAN Complete equip mealQ Blue Duco finish and upholstery to matc. Perfect mechanically att ar "Good Will" recondi tioning and a beautiful car at an exceptionally price $750 1920 OAKLAND COUPE Fully equipped, new Duco finish. Tires like new. Thoroughly "Good Will" reconditioned at an exceptionally low price . . . $525 1927 Pontiae Sedan Late model, excellent condi tion throughout. Has had the lest of care. 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