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About Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980 | View Entire Issue (April 16, 1921)
lhe Capita Journal, Salem. Oregon. Saturday, April i6( 1S21 Automobile, Truck, Tractor and Highway News of Condition of Brakes Vital For Safety; Important Rules For Handling Car Highway South Of Salem Good Drivers Report One of the most common mis- action causes rapid, wear of the takes in driving is the "riding" dutch thrust bearing and clutch Raffael DeGuire, who has beenof the clutch, which a majority of : slipping. " the ' c Jg w()rn ......,,. ,r fna urn r p n near in- nnaraiuri iiiuuift-- " - this week making arrangements to locate there permanently. How to Apply Brakes. 9. Do you apply your brakes properly when "on the road"? a. When coming to a stop on a stralght-away, shut off the gaso line throttle and leave the clutch engaged until Just before you come to a atop; this method of stopping Is especially advisable In wet weather because It lessens the tendency of the car to skid. It also helps to distribute the brak ing power equally, and assists the action of the brakes. Do not shut off the Ignition un til after you have stopped ; It may be nocessary to make a quick start. Kind out the idling spued main tained by your car when the gaso line throttle Is closed, then never (except In emergency cases) try to use your brakes when the clutch Is engaged and the car Is traveling slower than the Idling speed. b. In going down an ordinary hill, leave the clutch engaged and clone the gasoline throttle. This the engine and also makes it unnecessary to use the brakea It If sometimes desirable to turn off the Ignition switch; this farther cools the engine and "I 'I ; to the braking power. c. In going .iown steep bills or when descending ordinary hills with a heavy load, put the gears In Intermediate or low speed at the top of the hill and leave the clutch engaged. Shut off the gas oline throttle and, If desirable, turn off the Ignition switch. d. In ordinary driving do not use the brains oflencr than nec essary; regulate the speed of the car an much as possible by use of the throttle. If the car is equip led with a foot throttle use It In preference to the hand htrottle. This leaves the hands freer to op erate the gears and the steering wheel. e. In making an emergency stop, leave the clutch engaged. apply the fool brake and pull t lie hand brake; but do not "lock the wheels." Keep the wheels rolling otherwise there is danger that the car might slide or skid. (Copyright, 1920. National Safety Council, 16S N. Michigan ave nue, Chicago.) Undertakers Add Motor Hearse to Their Equipment The finest hearse oil the Pacific Vick Bros. Add Paige Car to Line To their already full line of au tomotive vehicles Vick Bros,, have added the .l'algc car, and L. M. I'urvine goes to honor of lhe first purchaser from the uewiupon. line. Mr. I'urvine last week bounght a Glenbrook, model 6-4Z.! The (ilenbrook is sufficiently well proportioned, so sturdy and graceful as to be refined and dig nified. The widespread popularity so rapidly won, and so surely main tained, is a fitting tribute to the filenbrook's artistic merit and me chanical value. The graceful straight line body Is Indicative of superlative worth throughout the car. Abundant room, characteristic Increasing traffic has Impressed itself so firmly upon the minds of the people of the United States, In the form of accidents, that the National Safety council was or ganised to watch over and protect those who each day risk the dan gers of traffic congestion and op eration. So great Is that body of per sons that the task Is universal. After exhaustive study of condi tions, the National Safety council has compiled rules, the study of which will benefit each and every automobile driver and pedestrian. Sets May Be Obtained. Complete sets of 12 safety bul letins and 12 safety lessons for automobile drivers, which are copyrighted by the National Safe ty council, 168 N. Michigan ave nue, Chicago, may be obtained from the council at prices ranging from 15 cent for single copies to S conU a set In large quantities. lesson No. 1 deals with auto mobile brakes and braking. It is aa ioi.ow , helps cool 1, The brakes should be tested ' each day. Hefore going half a block from the garage make a service test by throwing out the mtch and applying lhe brakes. If possible, select a dry spot for making this service test. Under no circumstances should the car he taken farther If the brakes are not operating properly. Drive back to the garage and see that the faults are. corrected before driving out again. 2. Automobile brakes have a definite relation to safety. Im portant points are: a. See that a good type of brake lining Is selerted. b. Make s'!re that hrako lining is properly Installed. c. Keep the brakes in good op erating condition. d. Make frequent tests for pro per brake adjustment. . Apply brakes properly whon "on the road." Brake Linings Are Important. 3 There are many types of brake lining on the market. Do not use linings that are too soft or ton thick; such linings easily be come matted and necessitate al most constant adjustment. Oood linings are woven with plenty of asbestos; some also have fine cop per wire woven In. 4. Only an experienced me chanic should Install brake lin ings. He should ho sure the lining Is properly stretched to avoid I 1. 1 1 T-1 . . -I J I. .. , . IT coast has arr veil In Sa em The properly countersunk; otherwise u ,,, . 1 the metal of the rivets will score ..,,' 'Li , . ... HaM demountable rims are furnished as the brake drum and the brakes ,H 'el, L, ., IT u n"unh standard equipment, with 32x4 may not hold pr rly. ... . """"' tires 5. To keep the brakes In good "" """ "" ever '"'" Placed .... upon the market, condition: ... ., . .v m u.ii.i vn n a mi Horsepower working ina nop ne.u .u-.uiremw ,,,, h o.cMsivelv dependence during the past few Is kept constantly on the clutch excessively mouths, has returned to Salem j and accepted a podtion in the With favorable climatic condi- ld3 Mobile Garase on Con"ner- tions on Blosaom Day the Pacific ,cial street- highway between here and Jef ferson will be the center of at- whlle In the disc uiuiviu m OJi, me extra heat tJ to thin the oil and permit ml bing. Drivers should keep off aj clutch, except when it. 8 to b i-J rated. traction for hundreds of visitors Lulay Brothers, loggers and lumbermen operating east of Sub limity, have purchased from the ",c leiniory IOrMarion Aul0 Co. a big 3 hi -W several miles south of Salem. Uxhi... tr.,,.1, which thev are sue- Since the improvements made in the uflpaved section of the road a few days ago it is in excellent condition, and the natural scen- cessfully making use ot in nur ing logs and lumber. rinrsA nrnerpss is being made ery In the Marlon county hills , of Dayton lane Dy Cum- L , , M t I I , . t , . II.' tl T l ,1 t I, . . I . .-. . 1 i . , south of town and the hundreds of acres of fruit art in .inn Sr Tjt Point, contractors. bloom ,.ii u- ..iroadv hean assemb- make It a pleasant drive. This d a half mile of the pav,ng strip of country has been the )ppn ,a,d The work of pav-. subject of much favorable com- . as0 progres8inR on .he ment for several days and It will ' Mewhere and. West i l - - 1 1 i i u.. c J tm i uau " "- in. iu mi i to &nti y ity nunuttj it i me v. i 1 1! . imi uu ucijciiuvuc unpaved roads which have been in bad condition .r.iw mnnths are fast U- Last Sunday those who made , on lmproVements with the the trip from Salem to Jefferson , 0Tspring weather, and southern points through this i oncoming oi sp b I strip of country found the road roao -1 . strikingly and iiidivldualy In ap-.ilned wUn vehicles and people flAnler 1 el IS LltV pearance to satisfy those who de-land the only unpleasant feature smartness" in line; but so of the excursion were the road .. I mindl HOW .. hogs and the speeders. Finances Gasoline Gossip To Save Robert H. Hassler, president of I the Massler shock absorber man'i j facto,. ns orgameation, telle the I following as his best dealer story. I The other day he was talkin with some friends about dealer enthus- The addition to the 12th street "l "e to tn,nK m lne garage owned by Colwell Bros. Is (about our dealer out In that little of all Paige models, Is a striking! progressing rapidly. They ex- ! 'owa town' la Mr' n-"Shler- ,l feature of the five passenger body ; pect to occupy the room for u 1 sems that he was a real booster. The seats, leather upholstered, are; W()rk shop. The room now used I "He ('came the talk the Ht" broad and roomy- just low fur repairing will be occupied for : tle ,,JW"- anviiy3 1"ostinS our f" enongh for restful ease, and tilted u rtaieS department and sto.age anglea that give the maximum oti duct, and folks began to consider him as an institution. He was It. I.. Cochrun, Coodyear Tire j real flMmn' and na'urally Pro" Co. representative with head- uuced result8' u , . , , ., "One time the village council quarters In Salem for some time, .... - ,h was ueuaLiu RMura m wi streets should be repaired. There were many bad places In the pave ment, and there could be no doubt about the need of such work. "Vel it vmilH mean hip-hpr luxes, proverbial among Paige owners, is! . .. ' ..Tt i and assessments. And this point .... .v.. .u!01 lermory in uregoi. soum . . . ' , ' . , ! of Eugene, including Coob Bay steering wheel and convenient lo , and Klamath Fas Mr and atlon of control, and indrumanU. Roseburg Like all Palgi models, the Olen-I luxury. They are made over soft springy hair and long-lived resili ml springs. Mounted ni me rear, neneatn;,la8 ,)(!en transferred to Doug.aa the frame, is a 17-gallon gasoline; (.niinty ,,nrt will locate in Uosen tank ft supply sufficient to last',Mlrg perIIlanenty. He succeeds1 through a hard day's run or on aJeni H Smith of lhat citv wno New Light-Six only the NEW LlGHT-SlX gives you this exclusive feature PERFECT and efficient combustion is obtained in the NeW i Light Six by the ingenious arrangement of the intake manifold and INTERNAL HOT SPOT an exclusive Studebaker inven tionconceived by Studebaker engineers. Vou can have the advantage of this motor's wonderful gaso line economy and the satisfaction of its smoothness of operation only by owning a Studebaker Light-Six. The remarkably low price of this car is due to quantity pro duction, low overhead, small profit per car, and the fact that it is completely manufactured by Studebaker in the newest and most modern automobile plant in the world. The elimination of middle men makes but one manufacturing profit necessary. See this remarkable car compare it with any other light weight automobile on the market and you will be convinced of the great value it represents. Touring Car $1750 Landau-Roadster 1990 Sedan 2490 Cord Tire Equipped. F. 0. B. Salem. MARION AUTOMOBILE CO. 235 South Commercial St. Phone 3S2 cross country tour. (Ilenbrook ease of operation, i ,,, is soon to embark in the garage brook body Is remarkable for Its I lasting finish It Is a fine example of the best modern die work. Ac etylene welding of all joints makes the body practically a solid, seam less steel Bhell. Mullet side lamps and outside door handles add a finishing touch In the appointments of the car. Wheels are of the artillery type, each with twelve heavy spokes of the best, most carefully selected and well seasoned wood. Kelsey Once In two months remove the rear wheels and wash the brake linings In kerosene. This removes all oil and grease which If pres nt take the "hlte" out of the brakes Never oil brake lining. b Brakes squeal when they are (lated or when Improperly adjust ed. Squealing ran often be stop ped by removing wheels and roughening the brake lining with file. Continental Red Seal motor ami finished In a two tone jrrccn with beautiful grey upholstering. This car incorporates all the latest fea tures In hearses Its removable Dlsteel wheels may be had as optional equipment at slightly ad ded cost. Insure Atrainst Car Seizure. Decisions of the federal courts that automobiles rarrylng liquor canvas flour rack Is u great time or drugs could be seized and sold. saver anil makes it possible to use It as a first call ear It Is also eq which for a time threatened thf contract sales business of the mo- c. If brake lining Is worn downl""' ,n Ino ",Knl to the rivets, sink the rivets still farther or bava the brakes re llned. d. Wipe off and oil ths brake mechanism every 500 miles, or at least once a month . Make regular, systematic brake inspect ion a habit. The loss loss of a cutler pin might lead to serious accident. When a lock Washer Is removed, don't put It back, use a new one. C. More accidents result from faulty adjustment or application Of brakes than from any other cause. Adjustment Vital to Safety. 7. All drivers should keep the brakes adjusted properly. Brakes ahould not be too loose: loose brakes do not act quickly enough. Different adjustments are made tor different types of brakes a. On the shaft brake thsre Is a nut on the brake band which can be adjusted to make the brake aoltber too tight nor too lose. Brake rod can be turned either (o right or left to make it proper length for efficient use of brake. b. On axle or wheel drum brake Where equalizer Is ued apply the brakes when engine Is still. Ad- Just equalizer until It Is parallel with axle. C. On eiternal type of wheel 4rum brake tighten or looaen ad justing nut on brake band, and eguallte length of brake rods. d. On Internal type of wheel drum brake It is necessary to re move rear wheel Adjust cam plate and adjusting nuta. also equalise length of brake rods. t. After tbe brakes are adjust ed so they are neither too tight or too loose, they should be teat ed every 1.000 tullee. or at least once a month, to make sure that the braking power la equally di vided between the two rear wheels. Many ear skid, not only because of slippery streets, but also be cause of unequal division of brak laT power. Jack up rear wheels and apply brake far enough ao that It la just possible to tura owe wheal by hand Adjust brake a other wheel ao the same amount X energy m required to tan that j wheel by hand. nipped with driver's mirror on : tor car Industry, have been met by both sides The spot light in the Insurance companies. Now when rear win enable the driver to a car Is sold on the Insta'.'met.t plan In I.os Angeles, Cat , the deal er making the sale requires Insur- A fleet of 514 passenger auto- ance against fire, theft and rarry- moiuies is operated by the Hell Ing of drugs or liquor The rale telephone company, of I'ennsyl- of .premiums Is said to be very vanla for construction work. small. QHHPBiHBaasl, "assssssasBV i Basaaaaaafr X. W W X m 'autoni'.bi i e was tbe bone of contention. Many of the citizens had appeared before the eouncilto protest or argue in favor of the ordinance. "Then came the Hassler dealer. He stood up before tbe council and said: 'Gentlemen, there would be no need of fixing the strets at all if you'h have everybody get Hass ler shock absorbers on their cars!' "That is what I call real dealer enthusiasm," concluded Mr. Hassler. THIS IS A STUDRRAKKP Waiard Batteries Win They win on reputation when yot think of batteries you naturally think first of WUUrd. They win on quality. The most important battery improvements, including Threaded Rubber Insulation, originated with Wdlard. They win in doflara-and -cents as v. tag. No outlay fur replacement of insulation if you buy the Willard Threaded Rubber Batter' because Threaded Rubber Insulation outlasts the battery plate. The Wiflard Threaded Rubber Bat tery . . standard on 1 71 makes of car used for export on 2 other. Ask us about it. We're headquarter for WUIsrd Batteries and Wdlard Service, JTV) you know what"xibe"means when it comes DEOGE & BURRELL v ecicvuug a starting Dauery ror your CeYT i i.uuu rjieuti luiaus It means you arc getting a specialized prod uct backed up hy over a generation of specialized experience. It means you are getting the beat that the largest maker of storage batteries in the world can produce. It means you are getting the starting batten- right in every detail; construction, per formance, durability. Know the facts come in and examine the "jCxtfec" for your car. R. D. BARTON 171 SOUTH COMMERCIAL STREET PHONE 1107 SALEM, OREGON YEAR autoniotnls in the United Slates. 1 j ak. 3 238 N. High Street Willard Batteries THIS WEEK IS Stephens Salient Six Demonstration Week We will make special demonstrations from our salesrooms every day of this week. "Ride In The Sensational STEPHENS SIX" 20 miles to the gallon of gas. 1 000 miles to set of tires. One quart of oil every 1,000 miles. VICK BROS. Distributors of Stephens Salient c