The Oregon Daily Journal from Portland, Oregon • Page 93

is bound to increase rapidly in size, ca EASTERN BRANCH LOCAL TIRE CO. been employed in the manufacture of tires. It is expected that other products of this nature can shortly be turned ut at the eastern fatcory for use at 1h company's other factory units, as well for possible sale to the trade direct. CONSTRUCTION THREE AMERICAN ACES AND THEIR CHIEF sSs-. f0r vJJLv i 1 i f' -1 jfssi ill i pacity ana importance.

The present output of the Portland plant indicates that the value of Its manufactured product for the current year will be considerably above one million dollars. To have watched tne development of an Industry of this na ture in our district has been an example our' business -men. One of the crlnclDal developers of tne factory here hecS been E. R. Anderson.

manager. Mr. Anderson was xormeny connected -xwith the engineering and claim departments of one of the railroads operating out of Portland, but be came interested in the tire construction several years ago, finally resigning his railroad work' in order that he might undertake supervision of the then com paratively small factory in wtucn tne tire was being perfected. IMPROVEMENTS IK MAKtlFACTtJBE The interesting of capital in his insti tution was one of the first things undertaken by Mr. Anderson, Subsequently entirely new processes for manufacture were necessary, for the reason that the Lambert tire was such a pronounced departure from the ordinary pneumatic types.

Hand labor was employed in nearly all processes in connection -with earlier makes of tires, but largely through the Ingenuity of the company's manager, tire-moulds, winding machines, vulcanising equipment, were worked out and installed, until the present tire requires possibly less than 10 per cent the hand labor employed on the earlier makes. It Is understood that Mr. Anderson's services were recently sought by a firm the state of Washington, where his organizing abilities had been recognized. That ne preferred to remain witn tne Institution which he has helped to develop to its present producing stage indicates that the local management is an appreciative one, and that he will remain the present work until more of his plans have been placed In operation. The Stretchless Belt feature or tne Lambert patents will quite likely be the next product to be shaped up lor manufacture.

Rather expensive hydraulic in is the Tire cannot be OF MI. HOOD LOOP TO BE URGEDAT ONCE Association Representing Four Counties Interested to Bring Matter Before Commission. ABOUT MILLION REQUIRED One Reason for Pressing Matter Is Multnomah, Though Getting No Return, Pays Heavily. Immediately after the adjournment or the- legislature, when it can be ascer tamed just how much the state road fund will amount to this year, the Mount Hood loop highway project will he brought before the state highway commission and Its early construction urged. This will be done by the recently organized association representing the four counties directly Interested In the project.

Multnomah, Hood Klver, Wasco and Clackamas. A strong argument to be brought forward In behalf of giving priority to the proposed im I rovement in that Multnomah county receives no direct return from state highway funds although it contributes approximately 40 per cent. Cost About Million To make the improvement It is roughly estimated that the sum of at least one million dollars will be re quired. About 37 miles of the road lies in the national forest reserve. To build a 20 foot road will cost.

It Is estimated, $600,000. The forest service has an appropriation of $250,000 which is to be matched with, a like appropriation from the state. This will leave about half a million to be raised by the state or counties to build outside of the forest reserve. In addition to financing the county end of the project it will be necessary to make some arrangement to bring the federal allotment into immediate use. Under the existing condition its availability is spread over a period of four years.

Forest SerTlee Interested With the exception of entirely new construction around the eastern base of Mount Hood, about 30 miles, the improvement will consist in the realignment and regrading of the old Barlow or Wemme road, title to which will be donated by its present owner, George W. Joseph. In addition to the local interest 'in opening up what is regarded as one of the most scenic roads in Oregon for the commercial benefit to be derived therefrom, the U. S. forest service is said to be greatly interested and willing to cooperate to the full extent of its ability.

By building spurs from the main loop to connect with Dufur and Wapi-nitia the importance of the original project has been broadened, making.it Three American aces with Major General William L. Kenly, chief of the Major James Meisner, General Kenly, Captain Edward V. Rickenbaeher of the 94th squadron. nor injurdd by glass, tacks, crushed rock or other, particles which ruin the ari filled tubes. The holes noticeable in the picture affords the resilency so BEGINS MARKETING TIRESNATIONALLY Real Puncture-Proof Tires Are in Demand From Florida to Alaska.

HAS NO COMPETITION Portland Industry Already Has Factory Unit Operating in Eastern Rubber Center. During the past few months the local plant of the Lambert Tire Rubber Company has been gradually increasing its output until it is now turning out approximately 30 tires per day. By March 1st it is expected that this will be increased to 50 tires. Much attention is now being given to the preparation of special moulds which expedite manufacture by -eliminating, much of the work which it has heretofore been necessary to do by hand. From the floor-space now employed under present methods it is figured that the output of the little factory can be further increased to too tires per day.

A steady output of 100 tires per day represents an industry of considerable magnitude. Business men have under consideration a number of plana which should permit of further expansion of this institution as soon as it begins to show signs of outgrowing Its present facilities. Manufacturing plants of this nature are beginning to be recognized by Portland as a necessity in order that our local labor can be kept steadily employed in as wide a range of enterprises as possible. WILL BUILD AT EVEKETT In addition to its large factory unit recently put in operation at Aaron, unto, another factory site is available at Ever ett. through donation by the Chamber of Commerce of that city.

Plans for the building to be constructed at that point have been ordered prepared and construction work will start early this spring, according to present plans. This Kverett plant will also be equipped to build the, company's Trublpruf tires, and in addition may likely start the manufacture of its leatherless harness on a considerable scale. This latter prod' uct has not yet been manufactured in marketable Quantities, although the Port land factory has turned out a number of tugs and similar parts. Judge Shelter, a director of the Port land company, who resides in Kverett, was in this city several days ago for consultation with other members of the Board. It was learned from him that approximately $50,000 is to be set aside for building and equipping the Washington- factory unit.

Much Interest Is taken by his fellow townsmen in the new enterprise. They are confident It will in a short time grow to be one of their principal Industries. COVEEISO LARGE TERRITORY It is also interesting to learn the thoroughness with which the Pacific Northwest states have already been covered by a network of agencies and salesmen preparing for the increase in output of the new Portland tire. M. Garrett, of Spokane, who has been connected with the company for some time, is at the head of this selling organization, which is working in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Utah, introducing the tires in as many districts as possible in order that the people may become fa miliar with its puncture-proof and other features, stability, and in this way provide a steady market for the output.

Mr, Garrett is a type of the "live wires" with which our Portland Industry is surrounding itself, and which is one of the explanations for its success. Already these tires are In. use in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Oklahoma, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio, New York, Alabama, Florida in fact, in practically every district from coast to coast. During the present week a single order was received from San Francisco for 600 tires. OF MA5UFACTUSE The construction and method of manufacture of this new make of auto tire is interesting.

The most noticeable thing Is the double row of holes extending at right angles through the tfre around its These air chambers are separated from each other by rubber piers, and each row of holes is pressed in toward the center of the tire by a I ft' f' ttM 1 5 vf 5 'wSSv-' 3 for its of in on to comfortable riding. OF NEW PORTLAND PUNTJRODUCING Lambert Tire Rubber Co. Begins Operation at Its $225,000 Akron Factory. TIRES ARE "TRUBLPRUF" Inventor Hency M. Lambert, of Portland, Personally Sugervising Eastern Work.

Recent wires received from Henry M. Lambert, Portland inventor of the Lambert Trublpruf Auto Tire, indicate that he has already, "succeeded in placing his new factory-unit at Akron on producing Dur ing the past two or three months Mr. Lambert has been devoting his entire time at this factory, personally seeing that the new equipment nec essary for the production of, his tires was properly installed. The fact (hat he' h.as in this short time begun to turn out his products is a source of no little satisfaction to his busi ness associates in this city. is which punctured necessary So irwlll be recalled that last fall Mr.

Lambert left Quietly for the East, re turning in a few weeks with the report that while gone he naa purcnasea a rac-torv site of some twenty acres of land upon which was constructed a factory equipped with all necessary machinery for the manufacture of the ordinary type of pneumatic tires, including rubber working machinery, etc This plant was appraised at approximately a quarter of a million of dollars, but it is understood that as a -result of his negotiations-supported by the ability of his company to take care of the entire purchase price in cash he was able to close the deal on a basis which was very satisfactory to himself and the stockholders of his insuiuuon. FACTORT FIKELY EQUIPPED The new plant is located at Akron, Ohio, known as the "rubber center of the world." and had been built and equipped with the best machinery that money could buy. The original owner becoming financially emtarrassed it became necessary to sell at receiver's sale, hence the opportunity for our local men to take it over on such satisfactory terms. With the main work room in the principal building having dimensions of 60 by 300 feet, ample space is provided to allow production on a pretty large scale. Three 150 II.

P. boilers are located in the engine room, with drying room above. Electric power is available at favorable rates. One extremely valuable feature of the new plant Is the fact that it Is already equipped with two rubber mills of considerable size. The calendar, with three 24 by 80 rolls, with motor power connection and two-speed gearing, is valued at $22,000 alone, while other machinery of a similar nature is included in the plant as taaen over.

TRACKAGE FACILITIES Trackage facilities, capable of holding 16 freight cars, have already been installed with connections on the Baltimore Ohio and Pennnylvania railroads. As a matter of fact, thore ts a total frontage on the right-of-way. of i' t. 1864 feet. On the opposite side of the factory) site is located the State canal, the water privileges from which have unusual value to a rubber working plant which uses such large quantities, of water each day.

Since the factory is located less than two blocks from tha brick boulevard and the street car lines. It can be readily appreciated that the location Is a splendid one, and is tributary to the best labor supplies. Just how long a period will elapse before this comparatively ew1 enterprise will be able to employ the full space and facilities of the large factory remains to be seen. Reports, indicate that it is already turning out approximately 60 tires per day, and that by March 1 it is expected the output will be increased to such an extent that it will be able to take care of all eastern tire orders. 4 RUBBER SHIPPED TO PORTLAHD The company's rubber mills, -taken over in connection with industry, were started several weeks ago.

As- a the Lambert Tire Rubber rubber matter of fact, rubber as compounded by chemist has for some time been arriving at the local Portland plant and has. as be of be i I. A Kims, the invention or Mr, bamoeri, arO'Shortly to be received from the makers in Chicago, for use in connection wiLR-Jls own tires, and as tne ractiiuejt for making them are Increased tt is figured that these rims may also be sup plied for tires of other makes. The rim or the soiit demountable type, ana can used on 30 by 3 tires. Other makes rims of this size being of the clincher type, the advsntages of the new rim can readily appreciated.

EXPERTS It Is understood that In getting his new factory started Mr. Lambert has taken' occasion to consult some of the best Jabber workers and experienced rubber chemists In tha country, and that before making changes in his plant and equipment he has had the beneiit or aUitftnce from experienced mechanical engineers and tire builders. His eastern plant being located at Akron, it will constanUy be in touch- with the experts in rubber manufacture who are naturally attracted to the rubber center from smaller plants and industries in other parts.of the United States. At the time the Portland company was In Its development and promotion nHKCi v.uyio niun. ut iiw i ui a viij, were attracted to It.

and essisted materially in the raising of funds to be used in perfecting th tire, for the purchase of materials and equipment, etc. since tires nave begun to ie produceu in quantities by the Portland plant the Coyles have been securing them In con-' sicieraDie numbers. ordering them shipped across the continent by express. sometimes in lots or 120 tires or more. SEW TOttK 8AiE8ROOM'OPEKED Coincident with the beginning of tire construction at the eastern plant, Coyle Bros, have found it necessary to secure larger display and sales rooms.

On January 15 thene more spacious quar ters were opened at 117Z lied ford Korough or Urooklyn. vThe rooms are lo-. cated In the very bent part of the auto- momie section or tne city, and win carry a run line or the Lambert Trublpruf Tires. MR. LAMBERT HOXORED The progress being made In starting quantity production of his tires In this eastern factory is being watched with no little interest by Mr.

Lambert's busi ness associates in Oregon, it will remembered that several months a so his genuis as an inventor was publicly recognized by a civic organisation or Portland in connection with the presentation to him of the medal and diploma awarded to htm by the Panama-Pactflo International Exposition at fcian Francisco as an- Inventor of special note, a compliment tendered to but few men in the entire West, and, It is believed, to no other man in the Pacific Northwest. It is expected that Mr. Lambert will return to Portland within the next few weeks for a short time In connection with starting construction on still another factory unit for his company to be built at Everett. Wash. Adv.

PRINCIPLE IS SIMPLE J. R. Bowie. Leading Shipbuilder, Talks of the Lambert Tire Says a Factory Mlgbt Be Built Up Here With a Pay. roll of UO.OOs a Week.

Portland Oregonlan. The address of J. It Bowleu, one of the leading. If the very foremost director of shipbuilding operations in the Pacific Northwest, made at the members' of Commerce, is indicative of the impression which this new tire making Industry Is- making upon our business men. The following extracts from Mr.

Howies' address show the careful analysis which Is being made of the situation Coast Becoming Bobber Center "As regards rubber, there Is not the slightest sense In the Northwest not hav- -Ing an Immense rubber factory. There 1 no place in the United Btates where rubber goods could be produced as cheaply as they are right here, chiefly because of the great efficiency of labor." "Now set your minds to thinking up some specific lines of manufacture. products- of wood and they are multi-tudinous. Another, rubber goods. Thero la sufficient consumption of automoblla tires in the Northwest alone to support a factory that will give you a payroll of $50,000 a week not a month, but ay weea ano no disadvantage in manufacturing." It is to Institutions such, as the Lambert tire factory that we of Portland must look in order to maintain the payrolls and the prosperity which have come to us In connection with the, shipbuilding Industry.

Progress made Ira plants of this nature means a permanent and stable Industry. Kut Knows Portland Tires While our own Portland-made tires" are In extensive use here, as well as In the majority of the states of the- Union, the principles employed under the Iam-bert patents are really understood by but few of us. The idea Is an lngenlus one, and, like all Important- developments, Is simple. The principle of tlwi Lambert stretchless belt is employed in the tire. A double row of holes extern! horizontally through the tire, in eac-H row the holes being separated from earn, other by walls of rubber.

Each row bound--to the center of the tire by the stretchless belt. The holes In the outer row are in staggered relation to thosd I Now in Operation In the Inner row. resulting In the autoi.t at all times riding "on on yielding, tensioned. corded bands. Tire Mileaue Remarkable Since the bands cannot stretch, an since the air between them is at atmospheric pressure only, it Is clear that ni puncture can effect them and no 'blow out occur.

Resiliency and other 'riding qualities apparently cannot be disUn gulshed from the ordinary pneumatic and since reports from users indicate that 20.000 miles or more Is not uncommon, the Portland tire seems bound demand even a wider hiarket than is riv coming, practically without sollcltatio- to the factory. To supply this deman i will require factories such as the large ones In the East, employing thousan of men, using millions of dollars won of materials and practically develop! a city byjts own efforts. It is these ci -velopmenta that the business men Portland are beginning to see, and it i to assist and hold such Institutions th, their efforts are now being directed. Paid -Adv. I I miss mi 8 Specialists In Art and All Commercial Glass Work Permit this local Portland plant to bid onrour glass work.

Compare its prices and the quality of its workmanship with the best you have heretofore secured. Our facilities and equipment enable us to offer unusual service in the way of Glass-bending-. Beveline Sand Blasting and all kinds of Art Glass work. Placing your ordersfor glass work with this local plant, in addition to saving you money, at the same time permits you to see personally that you are getting what you are paying for, insures prompt delivery, and helps maintain a Portland enterprise. U.

S. air service. Left to right and Captain Douglas Campbell. Many Farmers Are Purchasing Sedans A census recently made by the man ager of an automobile factory making a popular car revealed the interesting fact that out df 1643 owners, 331, or about 20 per cent, were farmers and ranchmen. It was also shown that the demand for closed cars was increasing among the farmers, many, of the recent sales being Sedan cars.

Sandpaper Will Help It frequently happens that a split gear develops a tendency to slip on its shaft. As an emergency measure this may be remedied by wrapping sandpaper which has been doubled over the shaft, so that it acts as a shim between gear and shaft. Over 4000 Autos in Japan There are 4000 automobiles In Japan, according to T. Bryan Yamashita, business man and banker of that country, now here on business. The population is 45,000,000 and the small number of machines is attributed to the fact that the country has no good roads.

Easily pat on. Complies with the law in any State. Creates a powerful, penetrating distance light with splendid side illumination. 1 incn, $4.50. CO.

Portland. (Main 9392) i The three aviators were all members a commercial as well as a scenic route Into Centra' Oregon, bringing that section some 80 mllea nearer the western part of the state. The Mount Hood Roop Road association will be called together in a few days by Rufus C. Holman, president of the association, for the purpose of arranging a definite program to place before the state highway commission, looking to state aid and an early start in construction. NEW CAR OWNERS Temporary police permits were issued to the following new motor car owners in Portland last week, pending the arrival of the license plates from Salem.

The list was compiled "by M. O. Wilkins, publisher of the Automobile Record Wilbur P. Reid, 1355 East Stark, Buick. Fox A 271 Fifth.

Dodge. Archie E. Graham, 385 Eleventh, Dodge. F. Fisiier 795 Thurman, Ford truck.

H. C. Neely, 71 North Twentieth, Ford. E. K.

Grant, 2070 Hodge, Eord. Carl J. Neppach. 726 East Ash, Hup-mobile. H.

A. Elder, Alder hotel. Liberty. F. H.

Rausom, 283 Connell, MaxwelL T. B. Wiloox. 215 King, Mercer. R.

B. Foster. 164Cherry, Mitchell. A. I.

Skidmore. Halsey east. Moon. 1 I 1 I 1. Craeg.

744 Multnomah, Nash. Mrs. I. M. Lipman, 714 Wayne, Ordain obi le.

G. N-. Smith, 121 North Third, Overland G. N. Smith, 121 North Third, Overland G.

N. Smith, 121 North Third, Overland G. N. Smith, 121 North Third, Overland 'G. N.

Smith, 121 North Third, Overland R. J. Berning, Mount Angel, Alfred A. Kleiger, Mount Angel, Stude-baker. White.

4820 Stude-baker. J. D. Finnell, 450 East Sherman, Stude-baker. Thomas Viggaas, Portland, Stude-baker.

Vine Lodge Dairy, 475 Jefferson. Chev rolet delivery. The Rosenfeld Smith company, 281 Couch, Dodge delivery. Fox 271 Fifth, Dodge. Dr.

W. H. Lott, corner Tenth and Alder. Dodge. J.

G. Chatfield, 728 Belmont, Elgin; G. Harden, 1228 East Thirty-first north. Empire. Henry Schafer, Hillsdale, Ford.

Oregon Journal, Journal building, G. M. C. truck. W.

O. Erwin, 453 East Twenty-third north, Islington. W. W. Bassett, 1227 East Lincoln, Maxwell.

George A. Patterson, 110 Hazelfern, Moon. Mrs. Pearl Harper, 5614 Glisan, Saxon. Willis Ce company, Sandy and Seventeenth, Willys-Knight.

Tear iere: r-rr. 5: machinery Is required In connecUon with the belt, and now that the Income frpm the manufacture of tires is beginning to represent considerable money, it is natural that this money should be used in the development of the company's other products. Whether the belt making plant wilr be located at Portland, or at the new factory to be constructed at Everett, or in the larger plant at Akron, has apparently not yet been decided- by the management An effort is being made, however, to induce the company to begin this manufacture in Portland, this being the point at which the tire was developed, and it is also the headquarters of the industry it is felt that this result may be secured. In case the belt factory can be held at Portland, quite likely considerable of the Kverett space will be assigned to the manufacture of leatherless harness, also a product made under the Lambert patents, although citizens of Everett apparently wisH to have their plant primarily one for the manufacture of Trublpruf Ures. PORTLAND WILIi PROFIT From all of these activities Portland is bound to benefit, both directly and indirectly.

The direct employment of labor in plants with annual outputs representing millions of dollars will be the most tangible bAiefit. The headquarters of an institution with factory units in other districts should also mean considerable of an organization. The net earnings from these other plants coming to Portland for distribution to the stockholders as dividends will also add to the financial prefetige of this city, and will be directly reflected in bank clearings, etc. The stand taken by our Chamber of Commerce and business men in the way of cooperating with and assisting this institution during its development period has already proved to. be well founded, and the success experienced by this industry is encouraging our people to give tangible aid to other similar enterprises.

Adv. I'- MR. LAMBERT HONORED Portland Oregonlan. At a complimentary luncheon tendered him at the Benson hotel by some 300 business and professional men of the Northwest. Henry M.

Lambert, the Portland inventor of the Lambert Trublpruf auto tire, was recognized as one of the United States. A display of these tires at the stage of development which they had then reached was made at the Panama-Pa-, clfic International exposition at San Francisco. The new. principle In tire construction employed by Mr. Lambert aroused a great deal of interest and the management of the fair caused a special medal and diploma to be prepared for the inventor personally this in addition to giving the tire Itself the highest awards-granted any make of tire on exhibit at the exposition.

Distinction of this kind was given only to inventors of more than usual note and as far as is known. Mr. Lambert is the only man in tha Northwest so honored, Most Beautiful Lens in America. Adds 107' to appearance of your machine. The RITELITB Auto Lens 'sJtVt- rl 1 ft View oft he Plant of the Lambert Tire Rubber Company Akron, Ohio, Special introductory price, for a limited time only: Size 7H to 8 inch, to 9 inch, 9yk to 10 inch, to Express prepaid to any address in the United States.

PORTLAND ART GLASS Office: 110 Tenth Portland. (Phone Bdwy. 245) Factory: 543 Madison corded belt made In exactly the same manner as the Stretchless Belt, which is one of the features of Mr. Lambert's patents. i The result is that, while the autoist is riding on "air" at every point, this air is at atmospheric pressure only, and a puncture can have no effect upon it.

The same resiliency as found in the oral nary pneumatic type of tire is experi Tear enced with this puncture-proof tire.T'leading scientist and inventors of the COUPON7 Portland Art Glass Tenth Portland, Or. I would be interested in receiving further informal tion and prices on the following glass work:" COUPON Portland Art Glass 110 Tenth Portland, Or. Herewith $. t. for which please send to me prepaid pairs of your "Ritelite" Auto Lenses, size inch.

which our local company is producing. The same principle is employed as the tensioned cable or the musician's string the stretchless belt distributes the shock equally at all points around' the tire, while the air holes through the tire permit of small obstructions being "taken up" Into the tire in exactly the same manner as with the pneumatic. A real puncture-proof tire, and one not subject to blow-outs, rim-cuts, has been the goal toward which all tire manufacturing companies have been working since the auto was first perfected. Millions of dollars are expended annually by Hhese companies with the view of simply improving their present types. The ready success with which our Portland product is.

being received indicates that- we have a factory which Signed Address. Address.