Muskogee Times-Democrat from Muskogee, Oklahoma • Page 14

PILOT Goes to Distributing and Places Orders for Future Delivery. W. Johnson of tho Muftkojroe 1 "6tor company returned from this with Sirs. Johnson, nf- 'being; in the ranch offices ot both nnd the Pilot where Mr. stated today that hnn Ordered now for delivery far into the and that he.

had no trouble 1 at either brsnrh to place for all (he cam he wished, all shipments being assured and no -shortage of any model being anticipated by cither the Haynes or Pilot JHOpte. The Kantian City branchoa the supply Jitatlona of thews two -cars for the aouthweat nnd orders griaccd and nhipmenta guaranteed from theae, branches arc absolute nanurance that ttie ears will be received. The Muskogee Motor company now has on hand about twenty-five new cars In a models, and with the assurance that future orders from 7 ths factory will be handled Mr. Is In a position to take the best "of care of his trade. A car load of sixes In five passenger models Mints received this week, and three cars rdeHvered.

A Haynes chummy jVroadnter was delivered to O. B. and a Pilot'chummy and a Haynes seven passenger were delivered to J. ghepnard. COST OF MATERIALS FORCES HUDSON ADVANCE 9.

H. Hoffmann announces today an Increase in the of Hudsons. Mr. Hoffmann static that he has not been Informed what the advance will be. having merely been advised by the factory that a higher price would he necessary.

The Hudson factories, Mr. FORD GROWS AMBITIOUS AND ATTEMPTS TO BREAK WAY INTO ARISTOCRATS surely was an ambitious Ford," remarked a passer-by on West Okmulgee Friday afternoon, when a Ford touring car, driven by Ed Odom, came tearing across the nldewafc In front of the Btude- baker agency and crashed Into the large plate-glaas window before Odom could get the machine under control. "I suppose It was trying to get In there to associate with all those good-looking Studcboker The Ford standing at the curbing in front of the agency. Odom started to leave, thinking he was In reverse. When' he pushed in his clutch the machine took the 18-Inch curbing without noticing It and na poked Its nose through the glass In leas than a second.

"Maybe It was ambitious to associate with the Studebakers, that caused it to do that," someone an- sweredi "but If it was, it came nearer realising It than some -cars could name if they were placed- under similar circumstances." Yes, the little Ford'rambled right along, and no doubt about It. Hoffman states, have been forced to Advance their prices on account of the exhaustion of the supply of old materials which woro bought at the former prices. So long as the supply of materials bought before tho war caused the price of such goods to advance so rapidly was used up the Hudson people retained their old prices, only advancing them when they were forced to do so. Mr. Hoffmann expects early next week carload of five-passenger touring cam and roadsters, all six-cylinder models.

He now has a Super-Six Sedan on the floor, but other than this his stock-of' Super-Sixes is low. Have you a room to rent, a cow for sale, or do you need a good, reliable cook? Then, if you do, phone a Want Ad to the Times-Democrat Want Ad Department. Phone bit? Want Ad phone of Muskogee. 'The Most BeantifoJ Car ta Arnerica" STRATFORD, $1330 The lowest priced electrically equipped our in the world $635.60 FULL STOCK OF PARTS Lindhard Motor Car Company DISTRIBUTORS 418 West Okmulgee Ave. 1 U-BOATS MET Factory's Envoy Expects to Meet Flock of Submersnbles Disappointed at Non-Appearance.

Twenty-five thousand miles on the high seas without a U-boat scare Is almost as much a novelty today as submarine battles were at the beginning of the-war. A Detroit man completed such a trip a short time ago, however, and is now under way in a journey that will probably take him'an even greater dintance. Whether'the "novelty" of placid business excursions In war time will be shattered on this occasion remains to be seen. "The only excitement 1 saw' during the entire year abroad," he curred one night several months, off the count of We came Ui sight of-what was believed to be'a German raider. All lights were or- dored out and considerable commotion resulted among the passengers.

Nothing developed, however." Chins Quiet, Too, The same man was In China just prior to the recent revolution. The fact that he succeeded In taking several photographs within the walls of the forbidden city, where cameras are not tolerated, indicates that there was little suspicion of the impending outbreak even as late as May 15. Guards did not seem at numerous as he had seen th'em on previous occasions, ho said. Much Interest was centered on the session of parliament nt that time, becaune of the debate on China's proposed entry In the wnr. Rumors of possible outbreaks in India were discounted by the Detroit man, who troops and civilians everywhere arc loyal to the British cause and that no excellent system of colonization Is being operated to great advantage.

The streets of Bombay were crowded constantly with soldiers, indicating that recruiting was proceeding at a lively pace. Thought U. a. Neutral. The traveler who relates these wartime impressions is IS.

G. Wlllems, foreign district representative for Dodge Brothers. He declares that the world generally believed the United States would remain neutral at all costs, and for that reason received the news of the declaration of war with much surprise. Mr. Wlllems has traveled approximately 125,000 miles by land and sea sVnco November 1914.

On the whole he visited probably twenty different countries on his latest trip and in almost every instnnco found that excellent Brothers dealers, who have 'already introduced this car on a large scale in all parts of tho world. CAR OF TIRES RECEIVED. The already complete stock of IT. S. tires in the stockrooms of the John Lumbard Tiro and Supply company was today by the arrival of a new carload.

The new shipment Is In all sixes. SOLD. Tho Fast-Oswalt Motor company sold the first Dodge Brothers conver tlble coupe ever brought to Muskogee to Mrs. H. E.

Ketcham. It is a beau tlful car, well designed, well finished and suited for use the year round. Get that paying habit of using the Times-Democrat Want Ads. Phone Ads. For Sale One 5-passenger 1917 Model Ford, $275.00.

This car Ui a rrn'. bargain. OVERLAND Motor Car Co. 423 W. Okmulgee.

Phone 2288. VARIETY OF ROADS TRAVELED ON TRIP TO OKLAHOMA CITY J. C. Fast and Harry Fast of the Fast-Oswalt Motor company have Just' returned from a trip overland to Oklahoma City In a Dodge touring car. On the trip over they went the south route by the way of Okmulgee, Henryetta and Okemah, and then west along the Fort Smith and Western railway.

This route has some very good roads, but there was much dust and in many places the roads were being worked and In bad condition. Many culverts were put in and the roads were badly torn up west ot Heriryetta, through Oketnah to Ciatle. An entirely new road IS being built from Meeker to Harraa, according to Mr. Fast. On the return 1 trip a different route was taken, the party going by the' new Ozark trail, which is a flrst-cUM road, free from dust, from Oklahoma.

City to Sapulpa, where they left the trail. The remainder of the trip was made by coining south to Beggs east'to Muskogee by the way of Bald Hill. The road between the latter points. Mr. Fast says.

Is In good condition. Mr. Fast reports the Oklahoma City fair a great success despite the unfavorable season in tho western part of the state. The fireworks and the livestock exhibits were especially good he reports. The trip was made on an average of 23 1-2 miles to the gallon of -gasoline.

MIDGEfSELECTS A MAXWELL AUTO Shortest Man in World Buys Car From Tallest Spoils First Driving Lesson. The smallest man In the world owns a Maxwell car. Not only does lie own It but he drives tho famous motor vehicle. Llttlo Roberts is the man claiming the honor. He is Just thirty Inches tall.

Lord Roberts purchased a Maxwell after careful Inspection of automobiles suitable to his size. He bought the car of the retail branch of tho Motor Sales corporation at Albany. N. Y. While smallest man world was buying'the car the sale was being made by the tallest salesman In service of the Maxwell company.

A. S. Gilchrist, who sold the car, stands six feet four and one- quarter Inches high. Deal Made Despite Sizes. It was an odd sight when Lord Roberts tilted, back his head to gaze up at the tall salesman.

Gilchrist found It difficult to look straight enough downward to see his rniall customer. The two opposltes hit It off well, and closed a deal. "When I walked Into the Maxwell salesroom 1 expected to have to look up to the salesman, but I did not stretching my nsck at an angle to sight more than sht feet," said Lord Roberts after making his purchase. Extensions on pedals and levers were necessary before the midget was able to drive his car. Cop Interferes With Lesson.

His first attempt at holding the wheel wasnU very encouraging. As he was going down the main thoroughfare, accompanied by a Maxwell salesman, the smallest man In the world was halted In his drive. A "cop" believed the salesman was allowing one of his children to "monkey" with, the steering wheel Satisfactory explanation was made and LorYl Roberts finished his first lesson. becoming familiar with the extension pedals and levers, Lord RobertM expects- challenge Ray McNamara, the Maxwell company road engineer, to an Inter-city road race. Detachable Machines to Co.

With Cars Show Up Well in strarJons in West. What has been a serious handicap to the former has-been Insufficiency of his power plant to take care of the peak load at times when tasks absolutely essential to success must be done. Such times come during plowing andjeed- ing, during harvest and; frequently, during haying and fall plowing season. Not only is the work particularly "heavy at-such times, but not infrequently the situation is aggravated by unfavorable weather conditions. The latter circumstance compels the farmer to perform his necessary operations when opportunity offers, and in a "majority of Instances his usual power equipment Is work within the tho 1 limits tho weather permits).

Thus it- is Important that 'the possess a reserve power, some-, thing id tho nature of an emergency plant, -which can employed on the moment and which will enable. Aim to take advantage of every favorable minute. 8iich reserve power must be Instantly available, quick end efficient' in action and so constituted that it shall be unaffected by conditions which hamper horses or which Insurrn6tsnubls ObiStacles to other power units. Such a reserve power plant is provided In the farmer's light automobile end' tne hew detachable tractors which can be attached to the oar In a few minutes and which converts it Into a powerful and efficient tractor, capable of doing four horse work at time in all tillage Or harvesting operations and which can go Into tho fields and work when conditions are. such that neither horses nor standard tractors can be used.

The value of one of these a Smith Form-a-Tractor In an emergency was demonstrated- most conclusively at Frentont, during the week of the National Tractor demonstration. Oh Saturday and Sunday preceding the demonstration torrential raltjs Monday was a day of alternnte showers and snn- shins. The result upon which, the standard were to be demonstrated were impossible for the heavy machines and it was Wednesday of demonstration week before anything could be done In contradistinction to this the- Smith Form-a-Traotor went onto the fields on Tuesday and plowed without difficulty and without injury to the land. This performance was most favorably- commented on by the large crowds of farmers whv Witnessed the feat. Had conditions been any other adverse kind, sucb.

as ltliecta or' anything else, which rjDbs horses of their efficiency, the Tesult would have been the same. DODGE CLOSED OAR6. The firm, Fast-Oswalt Motor company, is carrying a complete stock ol Dodge Brothers closed cars, the convertible sedan and coupe arj well designed, well finished, weir upholstered, roomy and suited for use the year round. The varied uses to which they may bo put make an especial' appeal to women. For shopping, touring, for social functions they are always ready the whole year round.

Get' that paying habit of using the Times-Democrat Want Ads, Phone Ads. 1. The One Best Test the kind of tire repairing we do is the fact that our business has grown by leaps and bounds. We started into the tire repairing business about a year ago in a small way. Since that time our floor space has been doubled, by adding an addition to the building and could use still more room.

Service Has Been A Big Factor We maintain a service car which is at your service at any time. Bad tempers and soiled clothes which formerly resulted when a blow-out happened are now ancient history. All that is necessary is to step to the phone CALL 799 Our Service Car will be there in a "jiffy." When you come to the Fair bring your old Tires for us to repair Muskogee Tire Repair Company 231 N. Fourth St. 1 4 ,1 Service Above Par STORAGES- BATTERY And All Other Garage Service Above Par We believe in doing all for your car trial we would do for our own.

GIVE USA CHANCE. ANDERSON Automobile Co. Phone 4141 616 West Okmuhjee OKLAHOMA FREE STATE FATR KILL TWO BIRDS WITH By all means drive your car to Muskogee when you visit the big Free'State Fair. Drive into our garage and let our expert mechanics look over it and put it in fbe shape for winter driving. i We employ more high-skilled mechanics than any garage in Muskogee and your car is absolutely sure to get just thtf attentionTtTieeds at moTe reasonable- Rest Room for the Ladies This modern garage is the only one in Muskogee fitted up with a rest room for the ladies and we extend them a cordial invitation to use it.

Our building was built especially for storing cars after our own plans and it affords every convenience. There are no posts to interfere and we employ plenty of help to serve Make this your headquarters. 'gee Garage Phone J199 The Name Insures the Quality F. 0, B. Moline, Illinois.

Honesty Bigger, Better, More Power 8 Body Styles on the Models 28 Sir and a Larff-Mfl er, Lnxnrioos 7-Passenfer Six No other make of automobile offers such a range of body selection at such low prices. Our splendid bodies are surpassing in their finish and workmanship. Grace and style revealed in every line. And there is real comfort in the deep-tufted, genuine leather and curled hair upholstery. The Roomy, 5-Pauenger Touring Car The smart Touring Sedan, with reritovable plajeglass all-purpose two- passenger four-passenger Coupe to top the list, the improved and refined seven-passenger Model 27, direct descendant of the famous Velie Model 15.

Posh Button Starter The starting motor of the new Velie Six is operated by a push button located in the lower dash, conveniently reached by the right foot. No appreciable pressure is required, as the engagement is accomplished electrically. Four Big Names Behind One Automobile L. At the present time there is not another car on the American market which embodies so many STANDARD and HIGH PRICED features at a low price as the VELIE I Timken! Continental! Reniy! four of the biggest names in the history of American industries! And the reputation behind each of these riames is staked on the Velie automobile! The Velie'car would be an exceptional car if it excelled in these features alone. No other car at anywhere near the Velie price has them.

The world-wide reputation of four of the biggest manufacturers in the automobile world is staked on the QUALITY and PERFORMANCE of the VELIE! VELIE MOTOR CAR GO. W. C. TERRY, Sales Manager, Fonrth and Court Streets.