The Galveston Daily News from Galveston, Texas • Page 13

THE GALVSSTON DAILY NEWS, SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 1925. JWBNTY-FIVM Likeness to Ford Seen in SelfcExpansion Programs Carried Out by Chrysler Announcement that the volume of are exceeding- 1120.000,000 per year emphasizes the amazing growth of the organization headed by Walter P. Chryaler. Within four years, under Mr. Chrysler's leadership, it has grown to be one of the Urgent 'American industrial concerns.

The strides it has made, and its known plans for the future, have resulted in recent weeks in numerous comparisons of the careers of the automotive Industry's two foremost men--Henry Ford and Mr. Chrysler himself. For a dozen years the identity of the latter was largely submerged in his work. Within the Industry It- lelf he was widely known as a master of production--second only to Mr. Ford in the magnitude of his operations.

But to the world at large until few years ago he was almost an unknown quantity. Then with startling suddenness And speed his name began to a.ssume a large importance. To the public it setmed the beginning of a very successful and Intensely interesting career. Actually It was the culmination before the public eye of a long period of preparation behind the scenes of a score of gigantic manufacturing operations. Like Henry Ford.

Chrysler had humble beginnings. His first work that of an engine wiper In a Western railroad roundhouse In the little town of Ellis, Kan. Like Mr. Ford he was, and is, highly Individual, highly national and always interesting. The two names began to ink themselves together.

Quick to utilize comparisons. those In the industry who know both men' began to parallel the careers of Ford and Chrysler. With bluntnnss comparable to that of Mr. Ford. Walter Chrysler of this question in few short sentences.

"Henry Ford," he said the other day, "Is pre-eminent. He pro-cmpto particular field beyond hope of rivalry. Only one roan In a generation ca.ii huiu tu coiivi iiutt3 au much to the economic well being of the I am perfectly conscious that comparison of my career with his Is a compliment and of value--but I cherish no delusions. He alone and always will." Men In touch i the tnotlve industry still marvel at the the Chrysler made In the following ion to he public. r.cforc Its Introduction any were a skeptical.

It the opinion ot most of the best Informed men that a new car could be produced and i Tnojor because of conditions existing in the Industry. Yet the "Chrysler was accepted by the motoring public as no car had ever accepted before in ltd. first In that year It attained a both In of cars produced am! In In dollars that exceeded thosn of any other car vcr CLOSED CAR AWARD IS ALSO GIVEN CLASS HONOR IN YOSEMITE ECONOMY RUN. By winning the closed car chain- gilonshtp n.nd class award In the re- vent Camp Curry economy run. the Oakland Rlx him mldotl one tnoro to Its long record of connecu- Rlve victories In America's outsland- Dng economy events.

In i Important contest, open (to stock cars of any slue, or maki. strictly stock Oakland landau (ecdan not only captured these hut aluo took second place (In tho cro-nd sweepstakes--only one a rca.r. exceeding Oakland's high score. Oakland made an average of 22.88 Imllcs per gallon of gmGilnu over Pthe 360-rallc. course, i Includes pome of tho crudes nnd trying on rneiflc coast- Tho car i Its load of tpassengcrs i 3.N47 pounds.

rOnly onu i of i i und 4 Vi pinta of rwatcr wore needed for the trip. Xo I mechanical a had to be made during the course of the race. Tho car made an average of 4.1.88 ton mllca per gallon. The run. as usual, wns conducted runder A.

A. A. supervision and a careful Inspection nf all models -was made to a certain a every was a stock car. Four victories, two I closer! car sweepsmken victories and six class championships plnco Oakland In a class by Itsolf for economical operation. These, victories were won In the Curry yosMnttr runs In 1922.

1923. 1324 and nnd 1h" San Diego to Ml nnd runs in 1922 and 1923. I MILE OF CONCRETE ROAD REPRESENTS MORE THAN TWO ACRES OF PAVEMENT While the cost of concrete roadways varies i the. Incnllty nnd pavement design, nn average of J30.000 a mile Is given for nn i a seven inches i Peveral a a i either I price not bo unreasonable, rtc.pe.nd- upon the. a i In which paving Is done, according to i by i a Cement Association.

For Uils mini i i i i i gets nearly two nnd a quarter ncres of pavement, a i i 2,000 cubic yards of mixed concrete. This cnlls for 3.400 barrels of Portland cement or seventeen carloads. It calls also for 1.110 cubic yards of sand, equal Ing i It llkrwlsi) for l.flOO cubic yards of crushed stone, which Is i carlondH. I i i i a to be poured .100.000 1 trr, which Is i i a car-I rrrto would then approximate 4,000 tons. Heforo the.

ccnic.nt could be delivered 400 pounds of a i would be required to blast the rock I which went I II. The fuel necrs- I a to burn rock would 340 tons nf" coal, or Its equivalent in nil or gas. i rnmcnt requirements commonly measured hy the hnrrel. II. Is a delivered In snrks holding a cubic foot nach.

And 13.600 Much sacks would bo required WALTER P. CHIIYSLEK. IIKNRY FORD. for the ceme.nt In the mile of road. Thirteen bales of cotton would be needed for these.

Into tho cement would bo nineteen tons of gypsum, which is necessary to regulate Its time of setting. Except for the great Improvements in methods of i i concrete roads developed i the. last fifteen years, converting this great mass of materials Into pavements at the rate needed Impossible. Where once road job considered klg. tracts ar- now Irt lop and twrnty-mlle Jjuflnfe 1924.

Illinois uloin Tito: than 1.200 miles of conctcta Idgl DRIVES 450 HUES HEBE IN BUICK ROADSTER IN THIETEEN-HOUR PERIOD T. Mlllnr Duvldirc of Durant. nephew of V. Itor in Galveston the pact week, driving In a 1925 sport model Dulck roadster, accompanied by a friend. T.

M. Urevhain. The I rip. he reixirtn. was most satisfactory and plrusntit and while he did not special mention of the time taken.

In chcckinff up It shown the drive, a distance of 4BO miles, was made in the rcinurkablc i i i of thirteen hours, leaving at 4:10 a. m. and urrlv- Intr In Culvc.fton at 10 o'clock that nlRht. five hours elapsed time. This speaks well fur driver, roads, and, last but most, the mm mm Motor Caravans Adopt Opex Finish Manufactured by Sherwin-Williams OVERLAND STANDARDS ARE DEEMED MOST POPULAR LADIES' MODEL.

A continued Increaae In the number of women drivers throughout the country is noted In the latest reports of Dealer organization, and dealers' sales nationally indicate that many of the new Overland standard sedans are going direct to women drivers, according to factory records. Probably no other model produced by Willys-Overland has so piqued the Interest of women drivers as hart the new Overiand five-passenger sedan; according to of the company, who report that the many advantages of this model is making It a popular means of transportation for the fair sex. Dealers' reports to the factory continually Indicate that ease of handling, riding comforts and roomy interior of the new Overland two-door model makes It a favorite lady's car. Factory specifications for the new Overland standard sedan provide for longer and narrower windows and the popular one-piece windshield, giving greater vision and better ventilation, a distinct advantage to the woman driver, as well as a longer gear shift lever, that eliminates all reaching In changing gears. Comfortable seats that "have just the right angle for easy driving comfort." as one Jady owner reported, and the heavy duty power plant make this model an ideal car for the woman who drives her own car.

Factory officials indicate that drivers of the fair sex have taken quickly to the additional advantages of the extra wide doors, which permit of carrying home heavy parcels from the shopping tour and eliminate the usual hindrances" in entering either the front or rear seat. This mcidcl. at the usually low price of $655 f. o. b.

Toledo, is also proving popular among women drivers because of roominess that accommodates five passengers as well as because of its exceptional 1 beauty and simplicity of design, Willys-Overland officials say. HED. WJIITB AND BL.VTK ESSBX AMD HOTJSOSf CAIIAVABT, I-AINTUU WITH OPKX FINISH. caravans are fast coming Into popular favor in commercial circles. Fleets of being- piloted through the country, every state and conveying mcasage.i about tho industry in conjunction with newspaper advertising.

While this modern method had been tried previously, it was never found very practical, for when automobiles were out On the road any length of time the paint finish soon became dull and shabby. In weather, sun rays, overflow of steam on the radiator, dust particles, all pierced the paint film ami spoiled the surface of the car-- ruining it for exhibition purposes. i and Improves In luster with use-The entrance of the lacuuer linlsh, I constantly maintaining: the appear- howi-ver. has acted us a. boon In nnce of a new car.

This open finish making popular and practical the i also saves washing--all that it uto caravan, for it does away with i needs is an occasional cleaning: with a cloth. These a properties of opcx muke ideal finish for machines to be used for demonstration purposes. The red. white and bine licet pictured recently left Seattle, Wash. Another started from Portland, to broadcast new prices.

Opex was selected for the surface finish the dilapidated appearing car. This new opcx pyroxlin finish has ull the advantages of paint, besides many additional ones, and none of its disadvantages. The durability of opex lacquer, a product of the Sherwin-Williams Company, has been proved to be ten times greater than that of ordinary palnt. It Is unaffected by rain, sun, so that the machines could travel Ice, steam, and is said to resist al- at all times and under any weather kali dust, road oil. tar and salt air.

conditions--being wear and -weather It stands up the lifetime of the car proof. OF REFLECTED ISIES LICENSES FOR TWENTY-NINE NEW AUTOS ISSUED IN WEEK. AC PLUGS DROVE RACE DRIVER TO VICTORY IN ALTOONA SPEED CLASSIC Peter DC Poalo, winner of this year's Indianapolis race, added more laurels to. his fame by winning- the at the Altoona Spced- On account of the approaching new quarter for registrations, -which starts July 1. only twenty-seven new automobiles were registered at the office of County Tax Collector W.

C. Lothrop during the week. Among: these were sixteen Fords, five Studebakers. two.each of Bulck. Xash.

Dodge, and Chevrolet and one each of Chrysler, Cadillac and Willys-Knight. Avenue 299291; Frank Terry, Webster, 299267. One new Chrysler automobile, for which the Gulf Motor Company Is local agent, was registered by- M. K. Ross.

3726 Avenue 299263. One new Cadillac. J. N. Stofer Cadillac Company, local agent, was registered by Mrs.

O. R. 2609 Avenue O. 299271. One new Willys-Knight, for which ihe T.

M. Dorsett Overland (and Willys-Knight) Company is local agent, was registered by Georpc Mu- scy. 2108 Market street. 299266. John Chrlstcnsen Co.

tmd Dow Co. of Galveston and the Whitney Company of Texas City are. agents for Ford automobiles, which were registered by the following persons: The following new Studebakers. ew C. Belluomini.

2718 Avonuc 299282; Shea. 299286: W. H. Drewa, 3410 Avenue P. 299279: Purdy Book Store, Galyeston.

299280: 'Charles W. Freltag; 3721 Avenue H. 299268; Mrs. J. S.

Vcdder. 2304 Avenue B. 299269; M. K. Naelp.

Galveston, T- L. Bradbury. Texas City. 299273: L. L.

Boddrkcr. -110 Twentieth street. 299261; William Doyle. Texas City. 299262; V.

which R. S. Carter Automobile field. League City, 299258; Louis June 13. I Company Galveston agent, were very exciting one! registered i the past week: be -termed a "driving they call It In horse racing.

because of the nma.U distance separating the i from the other contestants at the finish. The course record, was also broken. by the winner In averaging X14.9E miles per hour, which was slightly slower than the lap record of 132.32 miles per hour, made by him In the preliminary trials. "We are i proud of the fact i AC spark plugs were In winner's car," nays Albert Cham- of the AC Spark pion. president Plug Company.

He also says: "The greater speed shown on the tracks this year by DC Poalo. I believe, can be attributed to exhaustive preliminary tests of various accessories for the purpose of selecting those which proved most reliable, the Improved and. positive gear driven supercharger for increasing the Intake pressure of the mixed gas charge, and the use of balloon tires. which allows the drivers to a the turns with greater safety at higher speeds than heretofore possible." Hcnekel. Hitchcock, 299271; Ihe.

Galvcsum Tribune. Galvceton. 299275; John Hannc, 3417 Avenue" 299276; Mrs. O. L.

Lawsnn. 2012 i i street, 29S277; Captain C. M. Scrlmgeour. 1328 Avenue, 299278.

Now Nash automobiles, for which the Goodman Motor Company 1s Galveston agent, were registered by the. following persons: Mrs. Myrtha.Mc,- Laln. 3219 Avenue PV4, 299286; Mrs. Toun'g, Avenue K.

2992m. The following new Dodge cars. George K. Marshall, local agent, were registered: J. M.

Grayson. 80S Avenue E. 299283: H. H. Me Auley.

Texas City. 299294. Two new for which the N. Stoft-r Cadillac Company Is local agent, wore registered by the following persons: V. C.

McBee. Texas City. 299288 W. T. Chlldress, Galvcston.

299272. New Bulcks, for which the Gulf Coast Buick Company is Gnlveston agent, were, registered by the following persons: Vincent Maceo. 1717 Schneider. 2610 Avenue 299261. G.

B. Serbs. 1202 Avenue D. 299264; F. W.

Ober, 1821 A PETER DE PAOLO, WINNER OF TWO SPEED CLASSICS, PROUD OWNER OF BUICK Word was received yesterday by the Galveston Euick dealers from P.uick officials that Fctcr De Paolo, winner of the 800-mile automobile race at Indianapolis on Memorial Pay. pnrch.lxei] Unl'-k far. He spent a day at the Bulc.k factory at just before Kompr to Altoona. to enter the 250-mile race on June 13. News reports show he came in the i in 'his.

race also. DC Paolo is the second famous racing driver to buy a Bulck car the past few weeks; Tommy Milton, ihe only driver ever to have won the Indianapolis race twice, purchasing two new i since hip day. It is an inicrostinp fact as shown by these purchases that these racing: drivers favor the valvo-ln-hearl typo of motor, such as has been made famous by Jiuick considering (hat they arc as familiar i a i construction as th'cy arc, the Buick Company may well feel complimented and gratified tfith these sales. Incidentally. It may be said that for the i consecutive year valvc-ln-hcad motors have won the J.

K. Carlson, 3714 Avenue: O. 290292: Indianapolis race, establishing i of K. J. Torgular.

2916 299293. Avenue V-. i certainty the I Anawlbplbr One Dollar AUTO TOP DRESSING AUTO TOP DRESSING YOU ON 00 IT YOURSELF EASILY AND PLEASANTLY IN LESS tHAN ONE HOUR $01.0 tff ALL' LEADING DEALERS Qsk Public acclaims this fte Finest Lowfticec! 7 frr Eeoitcmitml Trttupartttium Prices f. o. t.

Ft Roaditer Touring Coupe Coach Sedan Commercial Channis Express Truck ChanU nt, Mich. $525 525 715 735 825 425 550 Buiit on the new Chevrolet chassis with construction typical of the highest priced cars- powerful motor; a. new disc clutch, the easiest'acting you have ever handled; extra strong, rear axle with ban jo-type housing; long semi-elliptic springs --this car provides a remark( able combination of strength, power and comfort. But in addition it is a beautiful car. Its fine Fisher body meets your ideals of fine appearance and comfort.

It is finished in sage green DITO whose luster and color last for years. For such a coach to be priced BO low is truly an achievement in motor car manufacture. See this car todav at our showroom. J. N.

Stofer Cadillac Co. 206 Tremont St. Phone 696. Quality at Low Cost OJJCIAND COACH factory 9 M. A.

C. TtaM P.j Ftm SMI Yourfaouty deserves these fefltflTBS You owe them the greater satisfaction safety Oakland's advanced construction provides Isn't it only fair to your family to provide them with these features of car comfort, convenience and safety--features that you cannot possibly duplicate elsewhere at or near Oakland's price? Six-Cylinder EagiiM--so powerful and yet so well constructed that you can maintain extreme high speed for long periods--take steep hills on high--travel easily through the hardest going. Four-Wheel Brakes--that you can always depend upon for quick, sure, skidless stops. Bodies by Fisher, the world's master coach-craftsmen--Doeo Finish that always looks new--W Wlttdlhleld, full vision, weather-tight--Balloon Tires for easy riding. Automatic Spark, CeatrallMd Controls for greater safety and convenience in driving.

If words fail to convince you that you need every one of these features, a single ride in an Oakland Six will. Galvez Garage 23d and Ptf Phone 122 I I A I I A A I A Price Reduced The price reduction on the new Overland Six Standard Sedan has sent sales soaring! 38 h. p. engine 1123,4 inch wheelbase 2 Larger main bearing surface Pressure feed lubricating system Oil-tight universal joints Heavier crown fenders Windshield wiper Very latest finger-type spark and throttle levers, also horn button, mounted on steering Unusual room and comfort A full size Five Passenger Now value beyond comparison. Order early! from $985 to OVERIAND T.

M. Dorsett Overland Co. 314 Tremont St. Phone 32 I A I A.