Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (July 21, 1935)
MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUXE. BEDFORD, OREGON SUNDAY. JULY 21, 1933. PAGE FlVlfi iijjMfrTTmiW ininiiiiiininiMiif- - hibii nwiri 11 rail iMiiMMiiiiiii iiiii 11 1 iiiiiiBii, ininaMiniM.-- E TRAVEL BY AUTO WASHINGTON, D. C, July 20. Motor vacationing by Americans abroad shattered all records during the first six months of 1935, accord ing to the foreign travel division of the American Automobile association. "There Is every Indication," said Thos. P. Henry of Detroit, Mich president of the A.A.A., "that the tide of travel which Is taking hun dreds of thousands of Americans, thousands of automobiles and hun dreds of millions of touring dollars to Europe and other parts of the world will continue during the rest of the summer and autumn and that the total volume of travel will exceed the banner year of 1929." The foreign travel division of the A.A.A. which handles the major por tion of all the automobiles used by Americans for motoring In foreign countries had up to June 30 clear ed 55 per cent more cars than for the corresponding period In 1934 and five per cent more than for the en tire year of 1930. Warning that the steamship com panles are hard pressed to provide reservations for passengers and cars alike and urging advanced booking, Mr. Henry had this to say as to the underlying causes of the current exo dus: "There are two basic factors. First the urge for travel has assumed un precedented and world-wide propor tions. Second, people have apparently gotten used to economic conditions at home or have got tired or re strictions Imposed upon them by the depression hence the appeal of dis tant horizons. "Several other factors are playing a prominent part In the situation. Foreign governments, steamships, railroads and travel agencies of all kinds have done an Intensive Job of selling Americans on travel abroad. New mammoth ships and do luxe tours by rail and steamship are the order of the day. Motor travel, par ticularly in Europe, has been sim plified so that It Is as easy to travel from Paris to Constantinople as It Is to travel from Boston to Chi cago. Red tape is practically elimin ated since agreements worked out by our organizations with foreign gov ernments and affiliated foreign mot or clubs make It possible for the motorist to obtain all necessary doc uments for International travel be fore he steps on the gangway out ward bound. "Ocean rates are moderate com pared to what they were In 1B"9, while the rates for the transportation of cars have been stabilized at a reasonable figure, and the handling arrangements have become simplicity Itself. "Sensing the mass Trans -Atlantic travel underway. European railroad systems are offering special rates while the hotels under the moral suasion of governmental agencies are entering into agreements to keep tar iffs down. "The average American family has come to depend on the family auto- Tires Withstand Accidents That Demolish Cars What happens when racing motor cars traveling 100 miles an hour get out of control is shown by the accompanying pictures taken at the Indianapolis Speed way. They also demonstrate how helpless even the most expert drivers are under such conditions, particularly the illustration at the right, which shows Al Gordon, one of the world's best racing pilots, climbing over a concrete retaining wall. These racing cars weigh approximately f 3,000 pounds. When they hit a solid wali, two and one half feet high, at a speed of almost two miles a minute the impact is terrific. Inspection of these accidents brought out one fact of particular interest to the average motorist that was the At Gordon smashes keadon into concrete wall at 100 miles an hour. The tfres showed no evidence of damage. This ear hit tie speedway retaining wall at terrific speed, and bounced many yards off the track. The chassis was completely wrecked, yet the tires suffered no injury. to rr rsr 0. . fcM perfor f the chi formance of the tires. Though hassis were wrecked, the tires were found fully inflated and undamaged. Racing officials and drivers at Indian apolis cited this particular tire performance as a "concrete" demonstration of the value of speed contests in developing better auto motive equipment for general use. For many years, Firestone engineers have been designing and building tires that would withstand ever increasing speeds and punishment. That race drivers, who choose their tires with unusual care and buy them outright, appreciate these efforts is shown by the fact that practically all entrants in the Indianapolis and other important speed events for more than a decade have used Firestoncs exclusively. APPLEGATE LOOP DRIVE LIES ALONG STREAMS Today's motor journey for the jaded-with-clty-life family is the loop between Medford. Applegate, Murphy and Grants pass, with an added cut-off from Gold Hill to Jacksonville. The route was chosen be cause It Is indicated by the weatherman that the heat will not be so high today as during the week, and the line of march lies along water nearly all the way, rather than skirting Into the higher mountains. Drive to Ruch, and swing right, down the river to the town of Apple- gate, about five miles below Ruch. Here a bridge crosses the river, and only a few hundred feet upstream Is a fine swimming spot for the older kids, although It is not recommended for the tots, in that the water is deep, and the banks are steep and rocky. For those who like to dive, how ever, there Is not a better spot in mobile for transportation at home and there Is a natural and strong desire to use the tame means of transportation when vacntlonlng 1 village, and continue on downstream all of southern Oregon. Rock walls rise ail the way from five to fifteen feet straight away' from the river, and flat tops provide a perfect foot ing for the Jack-knife and swan dive experts. On the far side of the river la a gradually shelving beach, but this Is too smalt for picnlclng purposes. A grove nearby affords an ideal spot for this highly popular pastime, however. The bridge Is 17 miles from Medford, and 17 miles from Grants Pass. In continuing the Journey from Applegate. recross the- bridge to the abroad. Besides, the experience of thousands of A A A. motorists has demonstrated that from the stand point of cost, a party of three peo ple can actually effect economies by traveling in their own car. This Is aside from the freedom of movement and the flexibility of schedules that this method of transportation af fords. That It Is possible for the av erage family fortunate enouch to have a foreign travel budget Is in dicated by the fact that 80 per cent of the cars shipped abroad are In the small low priced class." into Murphy, or cross the bridge and do the same thing from that side, both roads being of about equal distance. So many delightful pastors scenes are encompassed In the drive that it would be futile to try to de scribe them. At Murphy a well-marked highway leads onto the Redwood highway, and then back Into Grants Pass. In returning from Grants Pass it Is a bit tiresome for most families to pursue the same old Pacific high way route home, so swing to the right onto the Old Stage road, im mediately south of the Gold Hill bridge. This route is actually shorter than the paved highway, but not so fast. Since speed Is not a primary fac tor in such a Jaunt, It makes a lovely drive, and can end up at Jack sonville, the Bnker service station on the Jacksonville highway, or at the end of North Central street. The whole trip is not over 70 miles and all the roads traversed are good, although not paved or oiled most 01 the distance. Auto Fatalities In State Showing Quarter Decrease Dropping sharply to a record low for any similar period in the past five years, traffic fatalities In the state of Oregon showed a decrease of 26 per cent during the first five months of 1935, accordng to Dr. E. B. McDanlel, president of the Oregon State Motor nssoclatlon. April and May. he pointed out, were banner months, having shown a reduction of 50 per cent against the same two months last year, in dicating that the "cumulative ef fect of snfety education started last September by the motor association is being felt." A fatality record for the first five months of each year since 1931, as obtained by Dr. McDanlel from the secretary of state's office, Is as follows: 1931 1932 ..Z. 1933 ; 1934 130 86 87 113 1935 84 Comparative figures for the first five months of 134 and 1935 are: 1934 1935 January ;.. 21 17 February 16 12 March 18 25 April 33 17 May 28 13 "Results at the start of the cam paign last fall were discouraging, as far as Immediately reducing- last year's hfgh rate of automobile acci dent deaths," McDanlel said. "The encouraging thing, however, was that the state as a whole took hold of the drive Immediately and started working to end highway accidents. "At the 'start of this year the cumulative effort of law enforce ment officers, the Judiciary and newspaper and organization pub licity took effect. The last two months have shown a 60 per cent decrease In deaths as compared wit ft 1934." Dr. McDanlel expressed apprecia tion to city, county and state offi cers who have campaigned for safer driving since the safety campaign started, as well as to Judges who have imposed stiff punishments on reckless drivers. He said that clubs and associations throughout the state have staged safe driving edu cation campaigns In almost every district. Tne state motor association head said that the "Let's Quit Killing" campaign would continue. Last year's automobile fatality record for the state was 310. If the present rate per month continues 202 Oregon residents will lose their lives In traffic accidents this year. New Vhone Tariff SALEM. July 20. (API The West Coast Telephone company today filed with the public utilities commission a new tariff reducing Its toll rate between Stafford and Oregon City and Stafford and Oswego from 10 to five cents. The new rate will become effective September 1. Urge Precautions Through Check Of Tires Before Trip reduced by a wide margin with th All-Wcathertrcncl. "Our place of business and most other tire dealers are glad to inspect tires of any manufacture, In order to determine If they are still safe. There Is no charge for this service and a few minutes dpvntpd to this of ; precaution may be the means of pre- of , ventiiii; an accident that would re- Increased driving on highways In ' this vicinity, especially over week- i ends, emphasises the necessity added precautions on the prrt motorists to avoid accidents, ac.'ord- j sult 1,1 serious property damage or ing to c. u. Furnas, local Good year 1 t--sl""i injury. tire dealer. "Carelessness Is the cause of moft accidents," snys Mr. Furnas, "and "Good tires are priced so reason ably that there Is little excuse for taking unnecessary risks for the many of the mishnps attributed to want of their protection," Mr. Furnas this cause could be avoided by tak-1 snltl- ing advantage of the protection af forded by good tires. "Blowouts, punctures, and skidding contribute to the alarming toll of deaths and Injuries on the highways. But good .sound tires, such as the Goodyear G-3 All-Weather reduce these hazards to the minimum. "Any tire of course can be punc tured, but tires with a good tread pattern still Intact are much less likely to be punctured than smooth, worn tires. Blowouts with good tires are extremely rare and skidding is Infant It're Victim THE DALLES. Ore.. July 20. (AP) Greta Wilklns, 14-months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wilklns of Condon, died In a hos pital hero last night as a result of injuries suffered In a fire which dc Htroycrt her parents' home yesterday afternoon. Mott street, in New York's China town. Is many miles from Mott ave nue in the Bronx. they've ALWAYS BUILT A GOOD CAR ' Jtyf f0FC0URSE!...BI XV 'vi HAVE YOU SEEN! k i 'J MfWHUPP? 'TPHE moit samfyinjc thins in our huinri It the In A credibly deep-rooted knowkdse that "Huppi" hitt always been GOOD automobiles. Not so many people, however, ar familiar with the equally telling advantages of tha newer Hupmobiles. Do you realize, for example, that they are considerably lower in price than any ofthejtenuine stream-lined cars? That ihey are conceded to present the most highly refined and "finished" appearance among all cars ol this type? That their performance is amaiiflff, as it SHOULD he. with greater horsepower than any car of comparable weight end wlicelhase? That they embody practically every worthwhile feature ot the best cars, nd equally important advantages of their own? racts like these arc too important to ignore. No one who wants the most for his money ran atlord to decide without considering them. Look before you buy, of course! And don't overlook flupmobile. rs v c a w m or ti a ht ciai miv o v n' n e's p b ct $795 and vr, r. O B. ACTOS.Y. DETROIT J. B. MEEHAN Route 1, Box 1ft3. On DUplny at 31 South Front $1195 AND UP, F. O. B. FACTORY. DETKOrT THE BOTTOM IN PRICE iMaUUtt mm 11 H.muiiwiin.ieuniiM rmlfraM-?HrW-, Supply Special Opening J UB1LSE rJ sr5 4:yfAW A vP'Sv iTW Stents 1 When you look at Terraplane's mart, sweeping lines consider the extra size and roominess of Terraplane bodies get the thrilling smoothness of Terraplane performance it is hard to believe that fliis car is priced with the lowest. You can quickly prove that Terraplane gives you "top" performance. At any green light! On any hill! Over any stretch of road! And 36 official ENJOY A RIDE TODAY . . . AND ASK THE NEAREST DEALER TO EXPLAIN THE CONVENIENT HUDSON FINANCING PLAN I tnd w'v torgolttn whit rtpilr bills look llktl" A. A. A. records for speed, acceleration, hill climbing give you added proof. There are many other advantages you won't find in any other lowest price car. 'Bodies all of steel! Police-tested Hudson brakes! Amazing economy proved in nation-wide tests. The cool comfort of all-year ventilation, for summer driving. Chamois and Sponge Both for w 49c 300 ITEMS AT SPECIAL JUBILEE PRICES TRUNK RACK, Streamlined, sturdy $1.59 AUTO ASH TRAYS, suction cup 10 and up LOCKING OAS TANK CAP 67c ELECTRIC CIOAR LIGHTER 19 FIELD GLASSES, exceptional value 9S WAX and CLEANER (Free Polishing Cloth) 91 o JUVENILE AUTO SEATS 9Sr WET ME-WET, for cleaning glass 0 ACCELERATOR PEDAL, rests foot 49 TOP DRESSING, Firestone, dries quick 3Sc LUGGAGE RACKS, for running board 85c up WEDGE SEAT CUSHIONS, special I9 TOW ROPE, double strength manilla 39 FLOOR MATS, high quality 59 up TOUCH-UP ENAMEL and Steel Wool 57c FISHING TACKLE BOX. spill proof 87 HOLD-A-PAK CIGARETTE CASE 15c MICRO-CHROME AUTO HORN, loud blare .... S'.)p Make Driving More Enjoyable Seat Covers No-Mar SUN VISORS I KomUrrni f&? Dusting Mlt ff JR JM. Ik 79c ( 17c V i k Extra Special Jubilee TRADE-IN-SALE y Firestone Tires Lubrication and Oil Fill Your car rairfully hihrlcatPd with EXACTLY the right (tmde lubricant In txrry uork I m part. OH chaiiRPrt anrl rorrrrt crailt, fantPrn nil ufrl. (ThU price for rars or u art ca pacity Larger cars slightly Lubrication and Car Wash himEine! Firestone Hperlnllrd Liihrlcallon at o price like thin and rar ttnh. Mamifucturpr'n tri-Miitttteiiilntlonn tnr luhrlrmit and olU utile tly followed. "Knr new rar and rnrs you want to keep like new." and Safer With These Specials: Motor Tune-up Include, brake and headlight adjustment clenn, test and adjust apark plugs, ndjust gen rrutor (-huri;liig rate, clenn and nynrhrotile dKtrlhutor pl ti r check Ignition njstem $1.95 Brake Overhaul Suve alniot half not I M ronriiMil mill nn ord 1 linikf iiilii(rnrrit. He rt i'1 nil nhcplH, ilpiin hrnke di almost half not to be ordinary remove rum. accurately nf1Jiit and com pletely recondition our brak ing -lfni. Krgular $3.50 $1.95 EAKIN MOTOR CO. 103 South Riverside. Se the New Rudson Coorrfry Club Sedan-r24' Vhelbase -113 or 124 fl. P.-JJ80 f. o. b. DetrofL More inside body length by 51 1 to 7 inches than sedans costing 180 to 375 more y a mmm hbh. ma s. i mthrr) f Vn 1 q $1.95 i ' -wr- v I I iii nn . iui .inn ii w im I iiiiiLJi i.ii iv.ii mini I J rl'f'n'r'.'yf'I'H 1WWVJ f y.m , i,ii iii Knu ii i iii limn ili.it mtmry ip iipjiii ij iiiii iii iim'i'mwwwpi iwi'u pipuiiii . ihimkum' j.hi"1) i'.''i'.'W' i " 1,1, iiwn.n ni im nn 1 1 1 unin i irmt nm miinm , iiinii iintirmf m ill Hi ni'inn 1111 in n r r """,J " ' T mmmmmmmmmrm-mmmmmmrmnmmnmrvmrmm mwwhmwiwwmii imimii in ill mmw WHiWWWWMWiW.Hi' ' ' '." XIHhm-WI Phone 304
