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MTCDFORD MATL TRIBUNE. MTCDFORT), OREOON. SATURDAY. .TUNE 23. 1f)17
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The recent purchase of thirty-six
new motor cars, which now comprise
the six divisions of the tire-testing
fleet of the B. F. Goodrich Rubber
company, recalls the fact that during
J 915 and 101G at least forty-two oth
er cars have been wor nout in this
service.
The firBt cost of these cars is com
paratively email for the upkeep as
they bound over the roughest roads
of the United States day in and day
out far exceeds the original purchase
price. In thiB cost, of course, must
he figured the same items that the
motorist pays, for even tho these cars
are testing tires, this particular item
or upkeep fur exceeds that of the av
erage motor car used In continuous
service. In fact the tire cost to the
Goodrich company is much above that
of tho motorist, for many of the tires
are nover worn out.
During 1917 the Goodrich company
is using nearly twice as many cars as
they utilized in this service during the
two previous years and the result Is
that instead of confining the tests to
only certain parts of the country, the
entire United States is being covered
by six different fleets, with the bases
from which they operate scattered
among as many large cities where
road conditions vary so much.
Automobile Notes
Tills country today is prosperous.
It can be kept so notwithstanding the
war. It Is absolutely up to the people.
If they shall go on buying and selling
and producing, the nation will become
financially stronger notwithstanding
thjj war. But if we shall confuse
waste prevention with false economy.
If we become a nation of hoarders in
stead of a nation of sensible and pro
gressive business people from the
home to the largest corporation in the
land, then we will soon produce stag
nation. That would be the entering
wedge for German victory. There is
nothing we could do that would so
plenso our enemies or endanger our
national existence.
The National Automobile Dealers
association is now the name of a new
organization now being formed in the
United States, In which eventually all
local dealers' associations will be af
filiated. A general organization com
mittee was named during the recent
meeting for the discussion of the 5
per cent tax and this committee has
called for a delegate from each local
organization to attend a meeting
which will Be held in Chicago within
the next sixty days.
Allan T. Bedell, holder of World's
Twenty-four Hours Motorcycles rec
ord, succeeded in annexing a still blg
gor record, June 13, when, on a Good
rich Safety Tread equipped motorcy
cle, ho traveled from Los Angeles to
Now York in five days, seven hours,
forty-six minutes actual riding time.
Tire and several auto prices may
advance July 1st. Better get yours
now.
There have been 1175 Maxwell cars
delivered In Oregon since Aug. 10 and
there are now 108 more in transit to
the dealers In the state, making a to
tal of 1283 cars. A. W. Walker ranks
third in the sale of Maxwells, having
received 93 during this time. He Is
excelled only by the Portland and Sa
lem agents.
SEE CRATER LAKE
Now is Uie best time to prepare for
your trip to Crater l.ako in August
with the Oregon State Motor associa
tion. The wise tourist will get much
more enpoyment out of tbe trip If he
plans his schedule and selects his par
ty now.
Jt is not necessary to plan the little
details tho touring committee will
take care of them. Just prepare your
self by studying the maps, reading
about the country, and gaining some
knowledge of Its early hiBtory. The
more you read about the ivalloys, the
lakes of central Oregon, Crater Lake
itself, the Rogue and Umpqua valleys
the better you will enjoy seeing them.
It is so delightful to feel that you
know beforehand something of the
places to be visited. One always lets
ones' imagination play as it will. But
this is one country this Oregon
that does not disappoint you, no mat
ter how extreme your Imagination is.
A. L. Parkhurst has left for Crater
Lake to open' the lodge and prepare
for the summer tourists. lie will pay
particular attention to the automo
bile club party from Portland, and has
reserved dates for them. The night
stops along the road aro being ar
ranged by W. J. Clemens, chairman of
the committee. He is planning for
the party to make a stop between The
Dalles and Bend. There Is no suitable
hotel or roadside inn, and the dis
tance 175 miles is too great for
many, to make in one day, especially
as the Deschutes canyon Is so beauti
ful that It is worthy of study. Port
land Spectator.
INVALUABLE AID
"The Tracford auto attachment
points the only practical way to the
solution of the new cultivation de
manded by the present war condi
tions," said A. W. Walker, local agent
for the Trackford, who has received a
carload of these useful auto attachments.
"There is no question but the trac
tor manufacturers are up to the limit
of their production now, and while
new tractor and motor concerns are
being daily incorporated they have all
to go thru several years of field tests
and perfecting organization before
they will have any serious effect on
tractor shortage.
"This narrows the field to power
plants now available and when one
considers the Innumerable number of
Maxwell cars all over the country and
the fact that in a few hours a car can
be converted by the Trackford into a
practical farm tractor capable of
plowing four acres a day, cultivating
from twenty to twenty-flvo or pulling
five tons of freight along the high
way; It means that the government
has access to a potential tractor sup
ply fully capable of accomplishing all
new cultivation necessary.
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Used Car Bargains
1 Stoddard Dayton, fine connition.
3 E.M.F. Studebakers, good run
ning order.
1 Reo 1912.
1 Overland, 35-h.p., electric
starter.
1 Studebaker, 35-h.p., electric
starter.
1 Dodge Runabout, good condi
tion, $500.
If you arc looking for a used oar you cannot afford
miss spring these. Prices arc the lowest in the city
on used cars.
C. E. Gates Auto Co.
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BLACK SAFETY TREAD TIRES
HE strength and durability of Goodrich Black Safety
Tread Tires are ground into the roads of our nation
from Maine to California.
Six Fleets of Goodrich Test Cars, heavy cars and light
cars, daily write the truth about Goodrich Tires ori the worst
roads in six widely different regions of our country.
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Sand, rock and gravel, and every
'freak of climate are testing out
Goodrich Tires through millions of '
miles of roughing it.
)The answer of this nation-wide'
test of the-Test Car Fleets an
answer told in 300,000 tire miles
weekly is: "
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The ONE foundation ' of lasting;,
resilient fabric tires is the UNITi,
THE B. F.f GOODRICH
MOLD, UNBROKEN T CURE;
Goodrich has championed. alone
amongst tire makers.''
of Goodrich Black SnfetviTrmrlaJ I
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give I youf lasting . full
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Is Your Battery Ready
for a Long Trip?
How much of your plcpsurc in touring depends
upon your storage battery!
Press the button, and it spins your engine for
you. Turn a switch, and it lights your way through
strange country. Hour after hour it provides ig
nition for the motor.
Make sure that your battery is ready for the'
trip before you start.
Let us look it over for you.
Our battery experts will put it into first-class
condition, and practically insure you against bat
tery troubles during your trip. You won't have to
lay up your car, for we have a rental battery for
your use while we're working on yours.
And while you're here ask for your Willard'
Service Card. It entitles you to free testing at
any of the 950 Willard Service Stations.
The Electric Shop
Wo Miiko and Repair
AUTO TOPS
and To AU Kinds of
Auto Trimming
Dressing and dyeing old tops. Also
Furniture Upholstering and Mattross
Making.
W. H. BROWN.
142 North Front
J. R. Rochon
The
Automobile
Painter
Work Guaranteed
at Walker Auto Co.
There's a Time
for Everything
Now 11b the time to have your auto
fixed so you can use it to sleep In for
camping.
MITCHELL
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Puts the "ARM" in FARM
It Makes a Practical Three to Four Horse Tractor
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Farmers of the Rogue River Valley
The Resident has asked you to do two things: 1 Raise all the crops possible. 2 Help the Red Cross. Buy a TRACFORD from us,
cultivate more land and you are serving your country doubly. Plows up to 4 acres per day. Harrows up to 20 acres per day. Hauls up
to 5 tons on the road. No strain on car on and off in a few hours.
A Tractor for Orchard or Farm An Automobile for Business or Pleasure
ORCHARDISTS.
The TRACFOHD is the only practical attachment for the
close work and short turning required in orchards. Ask us why.
DEMONSTRATIONS
We will be glad to demonstrate at any time.
Our price is lower because, the TRACFOKI) is more simple, in
construction and because more TUACFOUDS have been sold than
nil other makes combined.
CAR LOAD JUST RECEIVED.
We have just received another carload of those famous
TKACFOKDS and can make immediate delivery. You owe it to
yourself to investigate this TRACFORD before purchasing. It's
the best on the market and a money saver for farm and orchard
work.
A. W. WALKER AUTO CO.
Agents for Jackson and Josephine Counties
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