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-1 AUTOMOBILE TOr . SECTION . BAILY FORTY-SECOND YEAR NO. 75. SALEM, OREGON, SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1919. PRICE TWO CENTS ON T8AIX3 AST) NWS stands rm cent OlMAl SECTION econstruction and Publicity It might be reconstruction and it might be construction, but any way the auto mobile and cycle industry is in high gear. One mighty good way to keep it in high gear is to give publicity to every move that is made along reconstruction lines. There 'is absolutely no reason why Salem cannot be the most enterprising wide-awake, inland city in- the northwest. Its wide streets and paved highways have already been wide ly advertised and with the increasing payroll every year along with prospective in creases to follow, insure the Salem resident of good times and property increases. Now, here is an appeal to the automobile dealers for more publicity. We have a man, in this office that has spent several years on newspaper staffs and would like very much to help in this publicity movement in this way: Any one of you local dealers would like to have a gasoline mileage test, endurance tour or some other demonstration of your merchandise and also have it published properly. Now this man will be glad to go on just such a ride. As every one knows such tests create contests, and contests create publicity and that's what Salem needs. Don't wait for some one else to do it but do it now yourself. The services of this man are free and arrange ments can be made at this office. Le is an ft. . 71 Battery for Your Car Fi -A T and It will give "punch" and "pep" to your start ing system. The space saving "Unit Seal" con struction gives extra plate surface hence greater capacity per unit of weightand volume. Thismeans built-in durability and power. Let us show you your 'Extf?" Bat tery and explain its special features, For battery testing, filling or expert battery advice come to our "ExfoC" Service Station Thlsservlce Isfree to all battery users. Repairs, the prompt and satisfactory kind, on any make of battery at the right price. R. D. BARTON 171 South Commercial Street HELPFUL HINTS FOB TRACTOR OWNERS Ito sure tfi keen nil in crank case cloiin n it (1 free from sediment. (Mean out the distributor or magneto !it Irat everv ItO dnvs. lisiny Kofl cloth and removing any carbon, dust or dirt that uiav have accumulated. Merely follow instructions rognrd ni care of mtiL'ncto. Don't trv to re build it to suit your ideas, ' lit1 Mure Your Hmn'k nluys lire clean before "fussing" with tlie magneto. Don t allow wiring to become wet or oil soaked. Wat eli your valve stems lest they bee'oiiic "sticky" and thus prevent valves seating properly. If spark plugs are ehuuged bo sure they are of proper length to reach into ylinilers. Don't "put off" repairing or ad justing worn parts. In case of trouble examine trie com pression, mixture and spark, before tearing down ' tno tractor. Think first, then use tho wrench if necessary. Don t get rattled around a tractor. Never make an adjustment unless you know " Why. " Don t rnee the motor it u 'hard on wearing parts in erauU case and cylinders. He snrn von have nlentv of fuel, oil and water, .before going in the field. It prevents needless delays. Don't Bilvanen the snark or throw open the carburetor lever too quickly; this is also nara on a motor. Don't forget grease cups. Clrcaso is Tires The name "REPUBLIC" on an automobile tire really stands for some thing, and that something is HONEST VALUE. The Carpenter when he buys a saw, and it is stamped "Henry Diston & Sons", never questions the quality of that saw, for the name "Diston" stands for quality. The man that buys a hat and it is stamped "John B. Stetson" never ques tions the quality, why? For he knows that this hat will keep its shape and will give him the very best of service "STETSON" means quality. We could go on down the line comparing in this way goods that the NAME stands for the highest type of quality and is never questioned. The name "REPUBLIC" on a tire stands for quality just as much as "Diston" "Stetson" or any other honest-made article stamped with the mak ers name stands for quality. . "REPUBLIC" means quality and the Republic Rubber Co , have instruct ed us to maintain their good name and we are in a position to do so. Associate "PRODIUM PROCESS" with "REPUBLIC" for no other tire is made, or can be made under this process for it is patented. Your car should be equipped with "REPUBLICS" for they do last lon ger. Our stock is complete. We carry all sizes. SalemAutomobileCo. FEW REASONS 1. ENGINE GOES 'BAD Tracing trouble symptoms to the ail ments they denote isn't always as easy as it sounds. This summary of motot depravities were prepared by experts of one of the big oil refining companies. You may find it worth preserving. The causes of poor operation re: Leakage of compression broken plugs. Faulty piston rings. Too much piston clearance. Vo of oil of too light a body. Valves not seating. Leaky priming cocks. Leaky gaskets. Broken piston ring lock pin. Faulty ignition grounded wires. The motor knocks because: Ignition is advanced too far. Compression is too high. Spark plugs are defective. Premature ignition occurs sue to in candescent carbon or projecting thread. Cylinders are carbonized. Piston head is too thin. There is too much piston eTenrr.nce. Hearings have too much slae,k. l'iston or piston rings strike ridge In cylinder. Fuel mixturo is out of adjustment. Flywheel bolts are loose. Knginc is overheated from lack of water or oil and retarded spark. The overheating of an engine is caused by: Ignition is being timed ton Into. Valves not set; ting properly. Radiator or water pipes being fouled. Water pump being out of order. Fun belt slipping. Muffler beiny fouled. Lubrication being Insufficient or poor. ' - .2 liaditor being too small for motor. Hrnkes dragging. Motor bring new and not thoroughly "run in." Carburetor being out of adjustment. Valves being out of time. (live the right of wnv to vehicles nn- proivehing crossing from your right. BICYCLES RESUMING POPULARITY OF OLD Low Upkeep Expense Explains Growth In Favor, Savs Harry W. Scott F. G. Delano Distributors Republic Tires and Chevorlet Cars A. L Eotf chuiper than repairs and the time re quired to replace parts. Uon't run tractor over ditches and rough places full spied; a little slowing down may save a break. Be suro your spark plugs are tight and not cracked. When tnking off nny gears be sure to luark them so they can be replaced in exactly the same position. Remember that it is the empty tank like the unloaded gun that is most dangerous. It is impossible to explode gasoline liquid, but a tank which is empty will be full of air mived with a certain amount of gasoline vapor, which is very explosive and will plow the tank into fragments if ignited. Short circuits cause trouble. Inspect your wires occasionally. It water is changed on a hot motor allow the motor to cool down some what before putting in fresh water. A hot soda solution occasionally will remove nil dirt, oil or grease that may accumulate in the cooling system. Imperfect mixture causes a dark brown smoke, and too much lubrica tion cause., a liht gray smoke at the exhaust. Kitlicr indicates waste. Hissing is sometimes caused by loose or broken spark plugs. Other causes may lie a loose valve cap or defective piston ring. Knocking generally indicates a loose connecting rod. Tighten it up. A ""knocker" always causes trouble. He sure your rcivcisc lever is in neu tral before cranking your motor. Never "suppose" anything around a tractor, lie positive that every bear ing is properly oiled, that all bolls are tight, that water circulates freely. Don't fill gasoline tank with en gine running. Don t run the tractor at its extreme high speed at any tims during the first week you bavs it. Don't put oil in the lubricator with out first examining the fine wire strain er and making sure that it is free from dirt end lint. Don't allow the clutch to engage sud dcnly. Don't prime the carburetor too much in warm weather. Don't attempt to shift gears without first disengaging the clutch. Don't attempt to shift gears until the tractor comes to a full stop. Don't neglect to keep radiator filled with water. Don't leave water in the radiator when engine is not running in freezing weather. . Don't let the fan Belt become loose so that the fan will not travel its speed. Don t attempt to start tb engine with the spark advanced. Don't fail to lubricate the motor or neglect to lubricate all other Part. .Usually there is a strainer at the base of the carburetor, or at some point in the pipe line.. This strainer or trap frequently becomes elogged to soeh an xtcnt that the carburetor does not obtain sufficient flow of gasoline. Be fore changing the adjustment of the carburetor it is advisable to determine whether there are any obstructions and remove same from line. Tractor owners say that when the ground is soft and in good condition, oil tractors will run nice and cool us ing kerosene, but when the ground is hard and the tractor pulls stubbornly, the use of gasoline keeps the tractor from getting too lot. The added expense in the cost of run ning automobiles, is one reason for the large increase in the sale of bicycles and motorcycles, says Harry W. Scott, local Hnrley-Davidson dealer. "Many business men, besides the many hundreds who work in the stores, shops, mills and on the farm, find that it is practically impossible to do with out a bicycle, as the maintenance ex pense is so low. It means s big saving to the man who rides a bicycle. It is also a great help iu building up one's health, due to the exercise out iu the open air, ,. ,. "Tho lack of proper exercise in tho great American nation was brought out forcibly iu the' draft for the ary," says Mr. Scott. "It was found that more than a reasonable percentage of young men were not iu as fit a physical condi tion as might have been expeereu be tween tho years of 20 and 30. hiding a bicycle would have eliminated a lnrge portion of the ailments with which most of tho deficient were afflicted. " Health, strength and weight" arc bound to follow consistuut bicycle rid ing. Muscles will harden, color will conic to the cheeks, legs, buck, arms and brain t.m better for it. "For the clerk in the oft ice who is sick and tired of running for trollevs, as an alternative to walking several miles to his work every davj to the nmn who is forced to eat a cold lunch, every day at his factory or a hot meal i;t his own home, the bicycle iB a godsend. Without it they are sacrificing their opportunity to give their bodies uud minds the necessary daily exercise so essential in' keeping fit." Hurry W. Scott reports the sale of n Cleveland motorcycle to Abe Moyor of .Mursmriekl, Ungon. Only On ONLY one completely new after-the-wtr ear ftas beeiumnounced sine thessigntng of the armistice. That is the Hew Elgin Six, embodying 38 distinct Im provements and refinements, developed by Elgin Designing, Engineering and ExecutiveiStaffs while that Elgin factories wers making war trucks. The New Elgin Six Is unmatched for Comfort, Dura bility, Beauty and Economy of fuel. With more power, latest body design, handsome finish and fine upholstery, it is a year and a half ahead of the times and positively the best motor tar value on the market today. Coma in and see it. An inspection is well worth your time. No Elgin buyer has ever regretted his choke. Ask ton f'Inside Information,'! Sent on request. NewEMitSix i '. eefv 'A-'-' .ii-"--" .-....-, ri..-j-M,-- -""-'Vr SI393 f.iii. frefwy LEE U GILBERT Wholesale Distrtmttor, Salem, Oregon Phone 30 1, 106 8. Commercial St. Mr. and. Mis. V. 0. Delano, A. I. Koff. Mr. nud Mrs. Lewis Mishler, Allen llros. C. J. Sh reeve and son, Lewis Frohmader n nd Mr. mill Mrs. KrucHt ltowen went to I'ortlund Suiidav and drove back eleven ij;;';' ; Chevrolet cars for the Salem Automo bile eoinpnnv. Five other cars bad just been brought from rortlnud a few days before and seven moro wero driven, down Friday. ---rTTTVttVTV -"--I xt y ( -A K --ia. (l . : Model 490 Touring Cor $857.20 Automobile Values Are Easily Judged By The Second Hand Market Used light cars are always in demand and find ready sale at a fair value in proportion to their cost. Used heavy and high priced cars automatically carry a heavy de preciation, and you Mr. Buyer of a high-priced heavy car must stand this depreciation when you want to dispose of your car or turn it in on' a new one. It is a common occurrence for a Chevrolet owner to sell his car, after using it one or two seasons, for within a few dollars of what he paid for it, and they are always in demand: To satisfy yourself that we know what we are talking about, just drop in to some used car sales room and note the big heavy hand gome cars that you can buy for a song, and then price some standard light car and you will get our meaning. Note this fact You can buy a Chevrolet for the amount of the depreciation you would have to take on the ordinary big car the first season. And if you wish to dispose of your Chevrolet after running it hard for one or two, even three seasons, you can get the big end of what you paid for it. SALEM AUTOMOBILE CO. F. G. DELANO A. I. EOFF DISTRIBUTORS CHEVROLET CARS AND REPUBLIC TIRES 151 North High StreetPhone 97 4--- retet