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Newspaper Page Text( "NTRDFOT) TAir; TRTRTTNT!. TOTOFrom. 'OTtYGmz. rCTTKY. nTTOTtTTR" Tfi. 'TOSS. t MORE POWER, MORE ROOM, MORE , REFINEMENTS IN 1939 CHRYSLERS -T'ffl,l Tht 1939 Chryriw Royal, 4-door tedan. This ear hu whelbM P H of 119 inches and 100 horsepower. Tha gearshift is placed on tht Tj a'J wm stearin, wheel column in this and ill Chryslers . Increased horsepower, thor oughly modern appearance, an en tirely new transmission, a steering column gear-shift, added roominess and a large number of refinements that contribute to performance, safety, comfort, handling ease and readability feature the Chrysler line for 1939. Chrysler again offers three lines, the Royal, the Imperial and the Custom Imperial, with a total of 13 body styles. The Royal, on a wheelbase of 119 inches, and the Imperial, of 125 f inches, come in four body styles, namely, four-door sedan, two-door sedan or brougham, coupe and vio . toria coupe, the latter seating four persons. The Custom Imperial has a wheelbase of 144 inches and is built in five-passenger sedan, seven-passenger sedan and sedan-limousine body styles. In addition to the stand ard Royal, Chrysler has introduced a "Royal Windsor"' on the same chassis, with two-tone upholstery, refinements in trim and various items of extra equipment. The Royal is available also to those requiring an exceptionally commodious car in a seven-passenger sedan and sedan limousine on a 136-inch chassis. The standard Imperial line is supple mented by the "New Yorker , an improved version of the popular 19H8 "New York Special", and the "Sara toga", a car designed especially for men and upholstered in leather and Bedford Cord. No convertible models are listed in the 1939 Chrysler line. HORSEPOWER IS INCREASED Horsepower of the Royal has been raised to 100 by means of an increase in compression ratio from i 6.2 to 6.5 and an improvement in manifolding and carburetion. Bore snd stroke remain the same as last year, by AH, with a piston dis placement of 241.5 cubic inches. This engine not only gives addi tional horsepower but delivers it with more smoothness and flexi bility than ever before. An entirely new eight-cylinder engine of 130 horsepower is used in all cars built on the imperial and Custom Imperial chasses. This engine has a bore of 3l inches and stroke of A'i inches with a piston displace ment of 323.5. Dimensionally this engine is the same as that installed in the very large and heavy 1933 Custom Imperials, but the compres sion has been increased to 6.8 to 1 and the valve design improved to produce more power and a smoother performance. The new engine has been equipped with a full-length v water jacket, a water distributing tube and a new five-bladed fan, in ( suring an efficient operating tem perature under all conditions. Exhaustive tests conducted by Chrysler Corporation engineers dur ing the summer established that both the Royal and Imperial engines produce increased top speeds, greatly f improved accplrration and a marked derrase in furl consumption. This holds true both in conventional MANY CHANGES IN NEW 1939 BUICK Bulck nteTs the 1PW ason with th full momentum of an outstand ing buiiness year for 1938 and four new elEht-cvIinder cnra styled m an entirely new and striking beauty, according to R. A. Skinner of Skin ner's garage, loral Bulck dealer. The four models are respectively the Series 40 Special, on 120-inch wheelbase: Scrle 60 Century, with a heelbae of 126 lnrhs: tjcrtea 80 Roadmaster with 133-mrh whI base and 5rles ftO Limited, w:th MO mches. An innovation which contributes v the striking appran-e c-f the ' cn tnd which also hsa important engineering advantages is the adop L The 1939 Chrysler Imperial. The wheelbase U 125 Inches and the 8 - 130 horsepower. The "New Yorker" and "Saratoga" are built on drive and overdrive. One of the most important ad vances in the 1939 line is the intro duction of an improved type of transmission, known as the "Cruise and Climb". In general principle this transmission is similar to the over drive previously used in Chrysler cars but it is vastly more valuable to the average driver in that it cuts in at speeds of from 23 to 28 miles an hour, instead of above 40. ACCELERATION 18 BETTER It is further improved by an entirely new solenoid device which causes overdrive to cut out and con ventional high gear to cut in when the driver pushes the accelerator to the floor. This feature gives the car a pick-up that is impossible in the lower gear ratio of overdrive and is invaluable in overtaking cars on hills or at a smart traffic speed. When pressure on the pedal is released, the overdrive again cuts in. This transmission is standard on the Custom Imperials and extra equip ment at slight added cost on the Royal and Imperial. The long life and satisfactory operation of engines used in the 1939 Chryslers is assured by a new and exclusive superfmishing process to which all of their moving parts are subjected. This process, developed by Chrysler's production research engineers, under the direction of David A. Wallace, president of the Chrysler Division, results in a sur face finish whose variation from per fection is less than two one-mil-lionths of an inch when required for the proper functioning of the part. By means of hard abrasives, slow operating speeds on cold metal, light abrasive pressure and a multiplicity of motions, superlinishing treats the surface right down to base metal and all remaining scratches are below this base metal line. When moving parts with these perfect surfaces are kept properly lubricated, there can never be any metal-to-metal con tacts and wear is thus virtually eliminated if remaining free from dust and dirt. NEW TYPE OF SPEEDOMETER A new type of safety speedome ter will contribute to driving safety. The indicator is illuminated when the instrument lights are on. From a standstill to 30 miles an hour the legal speed in most city driving the light shows green. From 30 to 50 miles it is amber and at 50 it changes to a brilliant red. Thus the driver is constantly reminded of the speed at which he is traveling and warned when he reaches a dangerous pace. The gear-shift lever has been taken off the floor and moved to the steering column on all 1939 Chryslers. In its new position not only is it more conveniently located right under the driver's hand, but the shifting operation Is much easier, being accomplished by a mere flick of the wriat. There is nothing new to learn, as the various shifts are madp exactly as before, except in a vertical tion of "cat-walk cooling" employed extensively on European racing cars. With this construction the grilles are set low. In rakish contour, In the cat-walk section between hood and fender. This not only results In better streamlining while empha firing the low lines of the car. but also provides a narrower hood with consequent improved vision and bet ter cooling, because sir la admitted under greater preaaure. An entirely new frame design brings the Series 40 and 60 ears two Inches lower st the r"ar while main taining a Tat flonr wlthoct a tunnel. This lowers the center of grav.ty of the car, increasing nubility, while at the same time contributing to the Ions, low lines. For those who wish to even further emphasTe the rakish streamline nf FtI'S 40 and 60 cars, stream board may he had In place of running board These are narrow trim mips and their use gives added r-y effect. Another new option of the four door touring sedan on both the J ST .... "" cy Under engine develop! this tame chtuii. instead of a horizontal plane. The hand brake has been moved to the left side of the driver under the dash, leaving the front compartment with a level and unobstructed floor that makes it possible for three persons to ride on the front seat in comfort. Constant-speed electric wind shield wipers are a feature that will be greatly appreciated. These wipers are entirely independent of engine action and thus are free from the vagaries of the vacuum type. The design of the 1939 Chryslers is a development of the Airflow principle so successfully pioneered by this company. The front end cannot be described in terms of any previous conception of automobile design. For about half its depth, the rounded nose of the radiator shell is set off by horizontal vents protected by chrome bars. This gives way to a cascade of vertical chrome bars projecting several inches from the front of the shell proper and filling in the space between the front fenders. A massive bumper, with ornamental protective grille surmounting it, completes a front end effect that is startlingly modern. Fenders have been newly de signed with a sweeping flow of line and an impression of rugged swift ness and thorough competence. Headlamps are built into the fenders and conform to their front end con tours. Windshields are of the modern V-type, 4 inches wider and 1 i inches higher than those used in the 1938 cars. This brings increased vision and contributes to safety. Rear-end lines are characterized by a majestic sweeping curve. The trunk has entirely disappeared from all models, in favor of a very large concealed luggage compartment, so there is nothing to mar the symme try 'of the rear panel. NEW ENAMEL FINISH USED A new synthetic enamel finish is now used on all Chrysler cars. This enamel is harder and more dur able and holds its color and lustre longer than any other paint ever offered by this company. Interiors have been refined and improved in many wayB. The instru ment panel is of entirely new and modernistic design, done in chrome and ivory plastic. On the extreme left the instruments are grouped in an ornamental dial. The body is 4 inches wider at the "A" post than it was last year so it Is possible to make the front seat one of the widest ever found in a motor car. The rear compartment floor is wide and level and additional leg room is provided by a foot rest in the back of the front seat. One of tire new safety features is a rotary type of door lock which prevents rattles by maintaining a constant tension. This can be locked from the inside by pressing a safety button in such a way that the door cannot be opened either from the inside or outside until the button is released. Series 40 and 80 and nn the two door touring sedan on BTles 40, 1s the sunshine turret top. This is rhe first production car In this country to be provide with the sunahlne roof which has been growing in popularity In Europe. The rumble seat ha b"fn ri plad by interior opra sats ,on both standard and convertible coupe models, giving inside seating paoe for all paaneera and more baggage room under the rear deck. BOSTON. Ort. 15 ( AP Trading In fine western grown wools in orig inal bags wna fairly active In Benton during the past week, and establish ed further advancea In prices. Canada puhlMier Paw VICTORIA, B C. Ort. 15 (CP) Charles Lyna Harris, publisher of the Inland Motorist, died today. Born In Chicago In 1876, Mr. Har ris came to Victoria In 1013. Shortly afterwards he started the IV. and Mo torist, pioneer f,uh;:c-tlon of 11 kind oo the Pacific coast. -dp L FOR 1939 SEASON 'There's no question about It. Lincoln-Zephyr is the style leader of the Industry." This Is the remark of George Gates, official of the C. E. Gates Auto com pany. Ford and Lincoln -Zephyr deal ers, upon his return to Medford from Portland where he attended a pre view of the 1939 line of Lincoln Zephyr cars. Dealers and newspaper men assembled for the first glimpse of the new, smarter, more stream lined models which promise to be come fhe talk of the industry. The local showing will be held before the first of the month, simultaneous with other public displays In Ore gon, Mr. Gates said. Bendlx hydraulic brakes become standard equipment of Lincoln Zephyr cars. Oeorge Gates announced upon his return here. Bodies will be smarter than ever with higher front of hood and vertical Instead of hor izontal radiator grill. Added steps have been taken to eliminate all mo tor noise and vibration through rub ber Insulation. Lincoln-Zephyr feature the only unit body and frame construction found In the Industry, George Gates pointed out. This type of rigid con struction assures greater strength. New colors will be offered to Lincoln-Zephyr buyers for the coming yeiir with upholstery, head-lining, door panels and floor mats In colors to match If desired. An Innovation In body styling provides a skirt as part of the door which cover and protect the running boards, assuring dry, snfe steps Into the luxurious In teriors. ' T PACKARD FOR '39 A 1939 Packard was placed on dis play yesterday at the Perry L. Ash craft showroom. Many Improvements which Mr. Ashcraft says add comfort, driving ease, longer life, economy and beauty are listed in descriptions of the new cars. As In the preceding models there are the Six, the One Twenty, or Eight as It is also known, the Super Eight and the Twelve, occupying price groups In this same order from the so-called medium low price class, as represented by the six, to the tgh priced classification In the Industry, as represented by the twelve, "flag ship" of the Packard, fleet. The super eight, while retaining Its big 130 horsepower engine and luxurious refinements of Its predeces sor. Is a completely new car with which Packard hopes to broaden Its market In the fine car field through a considerably lower pricing thon that of the 193S super eight. . All of the 1939 models are char acteristically Packard in appearance, carrying, basically, the well known hood and radiator lines. Outstanding In a long Hat of mechanical Im provements, standard equipment on all four lines of cars, is a new sys tem of shifting gears. Speed changes are made with a smsll lever conven iently placed on the steering column Just under the steering wheel. Pack ard has given this system the name, "Handlshlft." A new simplified fourth speed, or overdrive, called "Econo-Drive," aut omatically actuated by simply de pressing and releasing the accelerator pedal, is available at low extra cost on the six, one-twenty and super et?ht. Chief advantage claimed for Econo -Drive Is that It reduces engine revolutions 27.8 percent, saving great ly In motor wear and Increasing fuel economy as much as 30 percent. OH economy is said to be improved to an even greater extent. Engineers explain that a button on the dash can make Econo-Drtve available for operation or lock It out of service. A newly developed con trol feature, they also point out, per mits changing Instantly to third speed gear for quick acceleration or hill climbing by simply depressing the accelerator pedal. Packard this year . Introduces a fifth shock absorber, something new to motor csrs, on the six, one-twenty and super eight. Its purpose is the suppression of sldewiae or transverse road shocks. The well known Ssfe-T-Plex sys tem of independently springing the front wheels Is continued on all four lines with a number of Important Improvements. Safe-T-Plex rear spring suspension is slso continued on the six, one-twenty and super eight. One of the Important Im provements found on these csra lies In the addition of what has been called a transverse shock eliminator Incorporated In the front suspension linkage. Thla ts said to further damp any road vibrations. DEALER PREDICTS Confidence that the automobile In dustry will experience a definite up swing in bunlnees during 1030 was expressed here today by Prank Humphrey of the BrittHumphrey Motor company, local De Soto dealers. Mr, Humphrey, who has Just re turned from a trip to Portland, where he previewed the new 1930 De Soto, suited that De Soto dealers Ore and Bullion Purchased WILD B ERG BROS. SMITLTINO ft REFINING CO. Other. 742 MrfcM Sc.,Sfi Fma PUnV- South S Frtnrir throughout this section of the coun try are very enthuslaatle about pros pects for the coming year. "The general feeling expressed at the meeting." Mr. Humphrey said, "was that business, steadily on the upgrade for the past few months, will continue to get better. "The automobile dealers represent ed believed that people In general have more confidence in the future now and are more willing tb spend than at any time during the last 13 months. "The automobile buying trend that has been so marked during the past few years that of graduating to cars In the price class Just above the low est should be even greater this year. DeSoto, with Its beautiful 1939 car, soon to be announced, ts prepared to take full advantage of this grow ing market, "When prices of the new De Soto models are ' announced, American motorists will readily see what the Industry has accomplished this year in creating greater values than ever before. As a direct stimulus to new car sales, auto manufacturers have gone to unusual expense to provide greater 'eye' appeal and Important new engineering features for more comfort and luxury. "The 1939 De Soto offers an out standing example of this. The car is completely new from bumper to bumper and packed with a large number of unusual Improvements and features." Find Lost Ship ASTORIA, Ore., Oct. 15. (AP) A coast guard airplane pilot said today the missing Portland halibut schooner Enterprise, located yester day southwest of Cape Meara, was headed for Astoria. Clatsop land Sales ASTORIA. Ore., Oct. 15. (AP The county land agent said yester day Clatsop county land sales from January to October netted 654,901, returning $118,667 in assessed valu ation to the tax rolla and bringing totsl sales since 1933 to 6231,165. Too Late to Classify FOR SALE Hardle pressure car washer, I-beam with chain block drill press, sink, toilet. 6 steel lock ers, battery breakdown tester. Tun gar battery charger, light tester, h.p. electric motor, work benches and other miscellaneous garage equipment. Firestone Auto Supplj . FOR SALE A-l wood circulator. 141 S. Holly. MAN with new equipment wanta Job plowing or disking. Tel. 671-R-3. CUT PRICE BARGAINS BUHJDINO MATERIALS MUST REDUCE OUR STOCK Split-shakes, Smithing Coal. Doors. Windows. Sash. Insuiatlng Wall Boards, Paints, Varnish. Good dry lumber In 3x4. ahlplsp. timbers Roofings roll and shlnftlex. SUPPLY YOUR NEEDS NOW Save Money. PR EE Plans, Service. Long Term Finance. THE MRnwnn r.rtxjmvo i- At 3rd and Fl! Phone 629 WILL THE LADY who purchased the lace tablecloth Saturday at V.it Daughters of Nile Rummage Sale, please return same to Pantorlum, and receive refund, as it was th9 property of the Pantorlum. FOR RENT Sleeping rooms at 133 Almond; heat, telephone and bath. FOR SALE Terrier puppies, beau . tlfuUy marked: one. two and three dollars each. 741 McAndrewa roan. FOR SALE Cheap, large size baby bed. aprlnga and mattress. 1211 W. Main. HOME-COOKED FOODS AND CANDY Welfare Sale of S.D.A. Church, Tuesday, Oct. 18. at Central Market. '38 PLYMOUTH 4-door sedan; low mileage. A sacrifice by owner, 6096. Phono 1290-R. LOST Pair black oxfords at Junior high tennis court. Please return to 307 Haven before noon Sunday. FOR RENT 3 rooms suitable for light housekeeping, or will rent rooms separate. 16 Laurel. FARM PRODUCE, Merchandise and Fancywork, Welfare Sale. Tuesday. Oct. 18. All-day Auction Sale. 8 p. m. Next to Pantorlum on Holly. FOR RENT fi-room modern house. 10 acres pasture with or without adjoining 10 acres pears. Take first turn left after passing Fire patrol on Midwav' road, then first turn right, drive "3 mile to white house at end of road. FOR RENT Furnlahed house. 25 Quince. See Mrs. Trent, 128 '4 fl. Holly. GUARANTEED USED CARS AT FIRE SALE PRICES Check the prices below LESS 10 OFF to apply on Down Payment THE EASIEST TERMS IN TOWN 1936 Chevrolet Mater Sport Sedan $580 1936 Buick Special Trunk Sedan .$6 15 1935 Graham Light 8ix Sedan $125 1936 Ford Deluxe Trunk Sedan $525 1931 Oldimobile Deluxe Sedan ....$15 1937 Ohrygler Royal Trunk Sedan... $705 Ovrrrirlre. Ckan a, a pin MANY OTHERS PRICED ACCORDINGLY REMEMBER--DEDUCT 10 FROM THE ABOVE PRICES SEE THESE CARS AT KAHN MOTORS' LOT 25 SOUTH RIVERSIDE 1936 PLYMOUTH de luxe sedan: looks and runs like new. Must bo sold Sunday. Only 6495; tow bank terms. PIERCE - ALLEN MOTOR CO. Dodge & Plymouth Distributors. ENTER YOUR 4 or S-year-old child In Happy Hour Kindergarten lor pe-school work New month start ing Monday. 420 So, Grape. Tel. 604 -R. FOR SALE 3 acres excellent gar den land; new hou.e, plenty of water for irrigation, with pump and engine; 1 mile from city limits in Medford. Also have 3 quartz mlr. Ing claims, about 20 acres In eac. In Yreka Co., Cal.. located on El liott creek on new road to Oregon Caves from Medford. Excellent for cabin sites. Will sell for $50 enVi each. Elledge Gardens, Rt. 2, Box 30. Medford. Phone 493-Y. MEDFORD BARGAIN HOUSE Another shipment, of No. 1 Red Ccdr Shingles. Get our prices. Roofing Paper, Building Paper, Roof Paint, Stain, Sheeting Paper at lee than mall-orde. prices. Heatroltis. New and Used Heater. Cook Stoves and Ranges at con siderably reduced prices. Another shipment of those Boots Shoes, Army Blinkets. Gloves. Rain coats. Slickers. Coats and Tin Pants Axes. Wedges, Sledges, Crosscut Saws. Tools and Implements at prices that mean savings to our customers. Bargain prices to reduce our large stock of barb wire, stock fencing and chicken netting. Paint, sll colors, at ai.Sft per gal km. Linseed Oil and Turpentine. Bed Springs, Mattresses, Cots and Cot Pads. 50 new Mattresses remain a 64.75 special, t Pipe, Pipe Pitt Ings. Cable. Belting, Pulleys and Sheave Boxings. Special heavy gauge Stovepipe and Elbows, 20c each. We cordially Invite Inspection anrt comparison of our merchandise ana prices. MEDFORD BAROAIN HOUSE 27-31 North Grape St. Phone 1063. AAapa Very suhstsntlal 3-bed-NHuU room ihoclf home; m v w w basement, fine shnde, paved street, excellent location, ea .rage; 6300 down, balance monthly. fl4 AAA 8 rooms and bath nnd SI uDD sleeping porch, fireplace. 1 double gnraRO, very good location, paved street, A 160 acres. 40 acres Si 0.000 7,roo, p w www modern bungalow, 2 barns, running stream. 2 miles to market. Take part, trade. THE REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE No. 7 N. Bartlett. GUARANTEED USED CARS 1936 CHRYSLER Sedan; low mileage; radio and heater. Special. . G45 1937 CHEV. Master Dehuxe Coupe. Lots of extras; 12.000 miles.. 095 1938 TERRAPLANE Coupe; motor overhauled .r45 1935 BUICK Special Sedan; now paint; overhauled &25 1930 HUDSON Sedan; fine shape.. 05 1036 CHEV. 112-ton Truck; new tires; overhauled 525 1938 O.M.C. Pickup; ifsed an demo.. 1300 miles 6700 SKINNER'S OARAGE Bulck. G.MC. Trucks. FOR RENT Small furnlMid house. In rear. Elderly adults. No dogs. 410 Hamilton. UNINCUMBERED lot near Interstate Ave., Portland, for ranln alto near stream. Box 1395. Tribune. FOR SALE OR TRADE 2 lots, cheap If taken st once. Good location. Phone 1277-R. Sunday, or write Box 1784, Tribune. fl!lllllllll(WUu Mlllllllll ...Haifa Boa ,h. con""" . dW"' ...iveol 01 pptec" : YD"" 1 vh mil mum 1 IIIWIIIIIIIII PRICES DRASTICALLY CUT on every item in this mammoth stock of Hardware, Paints, Homewares, Toys, Wheel Goods and Games. Buy now and bank the difference during this QUITTING BUSINESS HOW IN FULL SWING n Spring type CLOTHES PINS Per Dozen 4 $1.19 12x48 Folding IRONING BOARD Must Go at 79c 60o 4-ew Painted Handle BROOMS On Sale 39c r 15c Bamboo $1.00 No. 8 Polished LAWN CAST IRON , RAKES SKILLET Going Ae A Real ilA. Fast rw Buy at It? $1.50 Cone Type $1.00 Blue MOP & PAIL Enameled SET ROASTER Our Loss 4tx a ar- 90c a. 79c $2.00 Large Size $1.00 Inside Fine Quality Mortise Coco Door LOCK SETS MATS S',806 Don t Reduced $Tl 49 YouMMd To Only 11 Locks rm "FT """ Here Is a Steal Borne Heath.Milligan KALSOMINE Houe PAINT Today't Reg. Prloi . Formerly 10c lb. C Cold CILjC On Sale V $3.26 Gal. w Here are 14 reasons you should attend this Close-Out Sale, and remember, everything goes, nothing reserved. So ask for what you don't see, we guaran tee it will be a bargain. 230 U A n Vt Ant Medford E. Main SIUIV $1.26 No. 2 Willow CLOTHES BASKETS To Close Out at 79c $1.25 Upright Folding Clothes DRYING RACKS 33 Feet Line Space 79 96c Decorated Metal BREAD BOX Nothing But Bargaina 49c WW Ore.