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THE EUGENE GUAED
Monday Evening, Fetrnur l6
BE FEATURE OF STAR
The nrwpst Stnr creation, ilie
noss Coupe, all upholstered in Kraj
Ppauisli leather tlirowclioiit. will he
the lnuin feature of the I,anc Auto
company display at the automohili
how. Tills nill be flnnkeil with threo
other lute Htar models, eueh enuippeil
with all of the famous Star features
Kenneth Allies, who has jnnt re
turned from a visit to the fuetnij
at Oakland, California, brings bai-V
Blowing aceounls of Star activity, and
Ih eNpeciully enlhuiiiHlic over the
new coupe. DcHcriliinu It ho says
"It is equipped with four wheel
locomotive typo brakes, full balloon
tires, 'JUxiM't, which operate with
only 24 pounds pressure, thereby in
suring the soft cushioning so essen
tial to easy riding and long car life.
Hampers, nickeled radiator, latest
type lock-on motometer, one piece
windshield, and ventilators both above
the windshield and in the cowl.
Luggage Space Ample
"Approximately 111 cubic feet of
luggage spaco is provided in the rear
compartment, and the lid Is sufficient
ly large to permit the lifting out o(
packages from the corners without
the necessity of unloading the car to
get at that particular package. The
doors are very wide, thus permitting
easiest access to the car, even though
tho owner be a bit portly, l'lenty
of leg room is provided.
"Thn crowning glory of tho car,
however, is the wonderful, powerful
Million dollar motor.' Tho Star car
today, with Its noted motor, can out
pull any other four-cylinder motor
built that 1b an established, crystal
lised fact. Jt has been found to bu
true whenever tho test has been
made.
Ablos Visile Faotory
"I wos at tho Oakland factory last
week, and they were almost too busy
to make a record of The Lane Auto
company's' carload orders which I
handed over to tho sales department.
These are to insure us of a stock of
care for Lane county. Every indica
tion points to a record year In sales,
and with the notable features the
Htar boasts today, the record for
satisfied customers will also be
broken."
"Business seems good all along the
line for Star cars, from here to Oak
land," said Mr. Abies. "The Star is
everywhere in evidence, and Is getting
more and more popular every day.1
New Star Coupe in Lane Auto Company Display
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The nowest creation of the popular Star line has all refinements and vantage points of finest enclosed
models. It Is already causing a sensation wherever It Is being shown, and It is expected to be one of the
drawing cards of the Eugene show.
ATEUGEKl
A service station In every sense of
tho word is that maintained by the
Kugene Service Station at the corner
of Ninth avenue east and Pearl street.
"Our 'super-service' Includes every
thing for automobiles, from air and
wuter to complote new sets of tires,
a tank full of gna or a new crank
case full of oil," says T. L. Ohlsen,
manager. "Our facilities nro ado-
quuto, and are instantly available for
tho smallest or largest job. '
Tho Eugeno service, stu'ion is re
garded all up and down tho toast as
one of the most attractive feen along
the route. It occupies tho vantage
point of being on the 1'aclflc highway,
and now across the street, matching
it in architectural beauty, ia being
constructed tho new Eugene hotel.
The service of the station is div
ided up into competent departments,
each in charge of an expert. Tho
selling of gasuline and other supplies
is under tho direction of Ted Jewell,
an experienced automotivo supply
man, and J. W. Calloway, an expert
tire man, is in charge of tho shop.
Complete equipment for repairinz all
nskes of tires and tubes ii carried
end ia readily available, Tho atti-
Hon also carries one of the largest
stocks of pneumatic and hard rubber
tires in Lone county. Lulled States,
Kelly Springfield and lriraatune tires
are carried in full lines. A complete
stock of tubes is also ottered.
At the giant pumpi easily nvnilnhle
tor tl.e passing molomt three stand
ard brands of gns, (ieuerul, Union and
Associated nro dispensed into empty
tankl, tileu Ohlsen is iu charge of
tti's work a largo part of the time,
"Tho term 'service ttailon' run be
truthfully applied to our orgnnira
tlon," saya Mr. Ohlsen, "for we offer
real service at all times. This Is
a definite part of tho automotive bus
iness, and is highly specialized. Wo
Lave studied tins part of the trade,
and are prepared to offer the best In
tiio lino."
Tire Building a Real
Art in C. T. C. Plant
(Continued from page five)
crow of men, barring six whom it was
necessary to let go, with which It op
ened up two years ago, and that with
this same crew it has built up its
volume from fifty tires per day to
four hundred tires and five hundred
tubes per day is a striking example
of efflcienry,
"It Is such efficiency that carried
this company through tho tiro price
war that closed tho doors of approx
imately 15U tire factories in the I'ni
ted Slates during tho past twenty
months.
"This same effort lias emabllslied
C'TO tires In all of the nine western
states, the 1'hilippine Inlands and in
Jiipuu, and wheu 1 saw a ten tliousnuil
dollar order of tires slnrt for Chicago
and another nearly half its large for
St. Isolds, It mode me realise that our
Oregon factory is fust becoming s
national institution. It is gratifying
to have such an Industry iu Oregnn,"
Means of Removing
Rusted Screw Told
To remove a runted prrew fioin
metal ptirta. put a little oil on Uic
crew. Heat a lou iron Hire over
an alcohol burner or other heater to
fid bent and bold the wire on tlie
'Tew head for a minute or two. Lot
Ibe arrw rool, ml'lin more: nil If ail
hnn evaporated. When r id, the ttrreiv
tmnilly cu lie runmved .with enn.
ll ft ntill ref unes to ImiBfti, heat
aguio mid appl' more oil.
JAUNT TO FLORENCE IS ADVENTURE
Lane County City by Sea Is Charming Summer ReBort, Set In
Rich Agricultural Country
Klorcnceby-the-Sea ia becoming
more and more important nn a Rum
mer reanrt,- and uow thnt there if
every prospect that the harbor may
bo worked on so that it will become
an Important shipping port, the trip
to this little city it attracting a lot
of interest. Undoubtedly it will be
tho voyage chosen by many auto trav
elers next bu miner, and since this is n
link of the Now York, Florance high
way, ninny drivers from the east may
also follow it out to the end.
The first part of the trip is via
NotI, ami follows a famous old stage
route. This old stage routo Is one
of the oldest roads in Oregon. M'hon.
ono .observes that it winds nJong
rocky cliffs, now down almost to the
bod of the river, now daNhlng up
steep pitches of hills, through heavy
brush or into heavy timber, tho ex
pense of a good road through this
section is apparent. 'The grade lit
present is narrow, and iu inany plnces
can scarce bo called a grnde at all.
To put down a good wad would
tnke monev. lots nf it. nnd'w'iei tt"
road is built it will have to be built
right or it will bu u poor it.vcsiiiic.si.
Hut the country deserves a good road,
oven though it will be expensive.
Leaving the Vildent-Hiunlnw junc
tion at a speedometer rending of HH
miles, the road follows the SJuslaw
milo after mile, seldom getting nut'of
sight of it. At 40.!2 a bridge is
crossed, and from here on for unite
a distance the route hangs along huge
cliffs. The road along here. is. cut
out of the solid rock in many places,
and the car rolls along over a natural
pavement Joggles along, would be a
moro apt term, for the "pavement"
has never been smoothed down.
Soenery Is Unrivalled
In Tiicturesiueiicss and genuine
nnturnl beauty this stretch of the trip
is without rlvnl in the county. The
river is often several hundred feet
below, and the roeks go straight up
for other hundreds of feet. On the
other side of the stream, range after
rnnge of mountains stretch away
timbered heavily in places, the bare
rock jutting out in spots, and at this
time of year the maple leaves are
just beginning to bud.
The famous Tilden rocks are en
countered at 40.8. Hero is two plnces
1 the enr goes through what might be
j termed natural tunnels. The rock
juts out over the road and several
j feet beyond it. Ages and ages ngo
I the pound of the nurf day after day.
j wore, into the rock, and now, in nd-
uiuou iu lonmug a roan way, inert
Ih ample spnee to camp under the
shelter of the roof many, many feet
thick. One xpnt has been used for
just thin purpose, and somo oik; bus
labeled on the rock, "Tilden Hotel.'"
The formation of them- roeks would
no doubt reveal much to a geologist,
for layer after layer, each a page of
the book of time, nre presented ; to
view. Shells and curious patterns
are abundant all along the cliffs.
At 50. the rond leaves the eliffs
for a time, nnd rolls along the brushy
bank of the Hiusluw. At fiO.7, a new
sawmill is erected and a sign erected
on a stump invites the pnNsing mo
torist to "Watch us grow.'
A bridge is crossed at fi'J, and the
road to Kwisshome turns to the right.
A left turn is made fur the nhortetit
route to Florence
The town of Mapleton, which is
three miles past the junction where
(he hill road is encountered, is located
on the Hiuslaw, nnd is quite a lumber
and fishitiR center. Tart of Its out
put is shipped out by barge, and part
comes to Kugene over the railroad.
Following the hill road, the crest
of the range is reached after the
' three mile climb. In low gear, and
from the summit, ranges of moun
tains stretch away on either side lor
miles and miles. The country through
here is heavily wooded, and the brush
Is very thick.
At (U.4. Mel-cod Creek bridge is
crossed. Tim road along here is but
dirt, in fair condition, however. At
M3.4, an old resident waved to the
passing "flivver" and. forgetting the
modern machine rolling - along the
road, it would be easy to picture the
old pioneers themselves, for the ven
erable gentleman, dresspd in a pic
turesque outfit, wore bis bair denvn
to his nil old era. .
Condon creek is crossed at 07 and
another little stream flows at 00.7.
A little ways farther the Portage is
reached. Here a deserted store, built
on the banks of what might be
terinncd an arm of the Siuslaw, pro
claims that once upon a (lint barges
and boats came up this cqual-lilje
Hi ream to the store to ' trade.
Floionce 78 Miles from Here
Florence itself is reached at a
reading of 78 miles from Kugene.
Here a sign greets the travelers
"City of .Florence Speed limit 35
miles per hour, penalty for violation
$1200." But the sign is almost washed
away, and It has been some time since
the good hearted Florentines have
arrested anyone for speeding.
That the city once bad great
dreams, ambitions and aspirations is
at once evident. The town is plotted
out far beyond the present residential
district, and fire hydrant plugs arc
spen several hundred yards away
from any dwellings. The streets ore
wide, and planked. The boast of
Florence is its paved street, a short
stretch of asphalt, with concrete
curbing, which extends up from the
wharf to the main street.
-Across the river hero the famous
sand banks stretch away, flanking
the river from Glcnada to the ocean.
These great banks of sand glisten
ind spnrkle in the bright sun, and
no smooth and white they do look
that a longing to roi.m around
amongst them is at once manifest.
Curiosly enough, the natives say that
they change theih shape every few
days, and in a spot where a big hill
wits the day before, a hollow may be
seen the next. .
Florence lies back up the river
about two miles, from the ocean, but j
it is possible to drive within a short '
distance of the bench Inte in the1
afternoon when the tide is out. A life j
saving station that is interesting in-!
deed to the land-locked motorist, is
located on the point overlooking the '
broad Pacific.
To fully enjoy the trip, and to taste ;
the real romance of the sea, the
traveler should stop for a chat with j
old "Charlie." who nine yeni-H ago '
:piit the mast to "settle down." Al-'i
though past eighty the old "Salt" is
still hale and hearty, and he makes,
a comfortable living drying salmon;
and selling it to his neighbors. Char- j
lie's 'process has never been dupttcnt-
ed, aud by bis method the big fish '
are made to taste sweet and tender, J
with a pungent tasty flavor thnt calls i
for more. Old Charlie lias many a!
tale to tell of bis younger days, and
one could spend a day or so, just
listening to word pictures of foreign
lands, feeling the thrill with him of i
a storm at sea battering at. an old
schooner, or shuddering at the de-;
scription of the brutality of some old
cranky skipper. 1
A motorist making this trip next
VMM? s Jjomst Priced
Closed Car
wttb Doors Front and Rear
summer should also plan to spend
a day or two just roaming around the
historic old town, Kverywhere it
shows signs of hopes for the future
kindled by the hope for agood
road. Within the last few years the
country around Florence has been
exploited as excellent for farming,
and now is fast becoming" a berry
center of the county. Great luscious
strawberries are grown from May
until the snow sets in, and buckle
berries and blue berries grow abund
antly in the nearby woods. Corn,
grains and other produce also thrive,
and the country is fast becoming
famous for its cattle and dairy pro
ducts. Florence is very proud of Its ad
vantages as an outing resort. Its
homes are located just enough inland
to protect the dwellers from the brisk
winds of the ocean, and the beach is
but a short hike away. Then inland
a short distance there are lakes, ex
cellent in scenic grandeur, and a ser
ies of paradises for hunters. Silt
coos lake, one of the most noted out
ing spots in Oregon, is but 15 miles
away, and the road to this spot iB
qurte fair. The road on into Gardner,
about 30 miles away, is passable, and
this country also abounds in lakes,
and rugged mountain scenery.
Sea Food Abundant
The start on the return trip was
made at four o'clock in the afternoon,
after the tonneau of the car was
loaded with chojee crabs from the salt
water. Excellent salmon and clams
ore also obtainable here, if one Js a
lover of sea food. The dash up the
mountains was made just before
dusk, and the balance of the trip is
wild enough in the day time, but at
night the thrills of the road are in
tensified, and the beauty of the
stream, when the moon and stars are
shining, is inspiring indeed.
Value $4,567,407,000
The value of motor vehicles in the
I'nited States is placed officially at
$4,507,407,000 by the census bureau.
This is based on an estimated aver
age life of seven years.
QVERLAIUD. WILLYS.
Tielay in snipment'or new Willy
Knight and Overland models Liay
uirau that West and Sous, local deal
ers, wil! not be able to show new
mcuels at the Auto Display, but as
soon as the new cars (Mine everyone
n il be given ample oppotluuity to
look them over, says J. II. West,
manager. The new models were re
leased Iu aJunary, nnd tho factory
has not yet had time to get them
out to all dealers.
New six cylinder models, in both
the Willys-Knight aud OverlanI will
prove one of the sensations in motor
do ra, says Mr. West. Already the new
cars are attracting a gru.it deil of in
terest, and all the at: rue live features
of the four cylinder cars, with the ad
ditional power, are included iu the of
fering. Mr. West Experienced .
The "West and Son Motor company
was established in April, 1021, and at
this time the firm took over the sales
agency of the Willys-Knight and Over
land line. Mr. West is one of the
most experienced automobile men in
tbe country, for he drove the first
motor stage up the McKenzie high
way. Previous to this he was stage
driver over this noted route. He is
familiar with all the roads in this part
of the country, and has a large stock
of historic tales that nre of great
interest.
"People who travel nround nowa
days in smooth running motor cars,
on well built roads cannot realize
what the inhabitants of this country
had to contend with 20 years ago," he
"ys. "ln those d .rir"
ot hour. s0d- eD dov,,
sea. of mud." ' ""it ,t
Th.
venturous, and for , ,"?'!,
f fun, .ay, Mr- W,7' ""'". W
a real tani nf .i.. ' Il"r,
trip, for a runaway, 0"Tlu "1
on a side, hill road wouui 1 0 lu'
to a l nn..n.... . ul HesoH.....
day, th. WghV". X.,;
I. and fenr,i 111 i,l
curves. iniuui
Mr. Vit i .
growth, and dd 'A,
cars with great " A,
nrovomentH .. 11ny ii.
and mora ?.(lt''i liikt..
expected by the lncai ,J ' m
In improvements .1,, ' ....
Kmght and (he Overland ir.
naco with ml,. ' " "1 m.
M, West, "Ud "
teresting time when ' "
arrive." "iltli
Tho West ami Son. nr.. .
now includes basMeTTh, o
snlesmen, J. I). jjis, t.
mon, nnd a force of fr , V
shop under :. II. AnL '" ,b
Complete service for Overt., r'
Wi..ys.KniBh.cr8.n8e;r ;
repairing is carried on by the
Bio London Tunnel
One nf fhn e..l,An.nn .
fic congestion in London i the
stsruction of a tf,
der the Thames, stretching tWo ,
a half miles. It would deflect a i.
ninniirtt nf tntr. f " l,r"
area. """ "'C
Eugene Service Station
A Real Super - "Service for Auto Owners
Gas, Oil, Tires, Tire Repairs, Crank Case Service, Etc.,
United States, Kelly Springfield and Firestone Tires
One of the largest stocks in Lane County
GENERAL - UNION - ASSOCIATED GAS
Eugene Service Station
9th and Pearl
T. L. Ohlsen, Mgr.
ifie
Star of The Show!!
1925
SportTouring
1925 Star Sport Touring
Sales of this Model arc Multiplying Day by Day
There is literally a ruiih to buy this
Overland Coupe-Sedan, the most re
markable cloned car value ever offered.
Both seats adjunt forward and back
ward to accommodate tall and short
people. Rear scat and upholstery are
removable providing, when out, 60
cubic feet of loading space for trunks,
boxes, groceries, anything and every
thing! Scats and upholstery make
Into a full-length bed Inside the car
for camping trips. A' large trunk at
renr at small extra cost. All tho
benefits and comforts of a dosed car
with the big power and extrcmo
economy that only Overland gives I
See Also the Famous
OVERLANDSEDANTl5
West & Sons Motor Co.
9th and Pearl Sts
WILLYS. OVEULAND FINE MOTOR
ON DISPLAY
Eugene Auto Show, Feb. 17, 18, 19
Ash For a Ride
Behind One of the Million Dollar Motors
. Because '
Any New 1925 Star Will Outpull Any Other 1925
Four Built ! Make Us Prove It ! !
Lane Auto Company, Inc.
EUGENE
CARS
TWO PLANTS
STAR SERVICE SATTISFIES
COTTAGE GROVE
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