Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 34

SUNDAY JANUAUY, 0 k1 i pumiipfine THIS ANCIENT BVICK PROVES 1TS'STERLIG WORTH BY CARRYING FOUR PASSENZ gers across the. continent owr all sorts of roads and steep grades, arriving iri San Francisco withoQ causing the. owner a particle of trouble. The trip from New York with many side excursions to view scenic wonders brought the mileage up to 4,892 rnitesi This 1912 Buick was Smoking Autoists Forest Menace Start Fires With Lighted Stubs in cnuss IlIEil purchased in New York for f250 and brought $110 upon arrival here. nuvv ufiii COljjjGFOJ Beware of the lighted cigarette or EXPERT BUYS OUT HIS DOSS cigar tossed careleaely to the road side your speeding automobile.

1912 HI -''4 t.j4.. It Is-a habit that Is easily acquired. but one that quite often causes, real a waster. According to Charlie Hebrank. manager of Hebrank-Hunter-Pea cock Cemnanv.

Hunmohils rtunlem called upon te warn all motor car driver against the practice of throwing any ignited material out of their car to the shleof the roadway. Another cause ef forest fires 1, very naturally a smouldering camp blae which ia left after the camper have decided to leave the pot where they have spent the day or night. While these storle of forest fires are not entirely apropos at this time of the year, there are abundant rains to quench moat biases, still It I understood- thap a aterij drive I to be made in 1922 against those who are careless In the matter of leaving camp fire burning or who to ignited material to the wayside. "It 1 nevr too early to warn the practice of towing lighted clears or cigarette from Don Nehef, for nine years sales manager or I. Veitch agency, ha.

bought out Ve tch interests and'wlir run the business un-j vi. nn nam in the future. actual evidence that many of the disastrous forest tires raging throughout Southern California before the rains set. In, have been started by careless autoists who have tossed an ignited cigar cigarette Jfeher is one of the best known Ford The- Howard Automobile Company has been exhibiting during the rt week an example of the sturdi-nes and reliability of the Buick. An undent vehicle running with the k.i me smooth ness bo far as the motor 1s concerned has been creating much comment as It travels through San 1'Yancisco.

It is a touring- car modeti vintage of 3912, and after strenu- fius trip across the continent from salesman in i 10 me roanaiae witnout thinking of He went to wor ior 1913 and wa Called to the service in nt ir iHarhnrsed by the It Is shown in a statement hv government in lSl9 and returned to Veitch ana Became niicr Khr iii Installing an entirely new 'their car while pa suing through for- New York Ciy is sun going strong. In the parlance of the priie ring, it is a trifle disfigured, but still service eystem and declares he wiU Charlton, forest supervisor, following the receipt of letters from a clti-en of Los Angeles, that motorists who throw lighted cigars, cigarettes or smouldering pip ashes out of their automobiles have caused some very serious fires. i It is state achat the Automobile Club of Bouthern California has been be able to give adequate service 10 all VnrA Awnum in the ring. Some New Torkers who were de-nirous of wintering in Califomfarand eat regions," states Hebrank, "and Just now, while 'the-rainy season. Is with us.

together with the New Year, It might be a good 'Idea to make a resolution to be careful in this regard in 1922." not being possessed of an over-' abundance of money, decided to bay a used -car and take the Journey overland. This chariot only cost 250. Four passengers came across "the continent in it. and alt of the ramping and cooking paraphernalia for such a long trip also I DISTRIBUTOR IS AUTO III TAKES NEW POST "Our oar are on the way her from the factory and we expect them in plenty Of time for lh bl display." sayd Herbert D. Bell ot B1l Overland and WHiys-Knlght dealer her.

"Open arid closed model of both -Overland and WIHys-Knlght Cars wlU be displayed, and we hav several special Job going through the paint -shop, now, which will be ready In time. These car will hav special tops and will be painted in bright colors. 1 "The Overland line will; be represented by the touring oar, the road- ster; the coupe and the sedan. The Willys-Knight line will include the the sedan and the twe opeit models, the touring oar and the roadster. 'J-', "The Willys-Overland Company of Toledo, which manufactures the Overland and Willys-Knight cars.

Is going ahead rapidly and Is one of -the largext bttilders of automobiles In the country now. "By efficient -methods the factory ha been able toout down its over- head and operating costs and thus reduce the price of both car to th public before In the htet'ory of the automobile business have prices 'ranged as -low as they are now. There 1 little likelihood of price going much lower on car which have already dropped enor- mously. 'N "The Overland plant Is going ahead rapidly turning out cars -In quantity and shipping them almost as fast as they are built. "The Bhow this, year will mark the beginning of the buying year, and many announcement will be made.

Several of the larger nianu- facturers will have new models, but we do not expect an announcement of thla kind from the Overland company. a mm Tyb- IN Ni LOCATION "Tf wnw Hi in i i issussii i yuillll UL II John H. Morgan, who distributed Stanley Bteatn car In Oakland for a number of years, has moved hi salesroom to 901 O'Farrell street, San "We were, thoroughly 1 satisfied. 11 If fi i JVI (flf I 'VffJ' I ill it I "Was strapped on the running board, that there was quite a load on the var. The expense of the transcontinental journey was less than living "''In a big city, while the actual transportation cost was less than $200, as "the car disposed of in San for, til 0, bringing the cost of the car down to 1140.

Railroad fares for this 'family would have knocked a $500 bajk rots As high as a kite, while the Pullman and other incidental expense would have run up the bill few more hundred dollars, so that in addition to enjoying a regular out door Vacation, there. Was ft tremendous saving in money. t. The former owner, who- now has taken up his residence in California, states that he never had a more enjoyable trip. The old Buick stood the gait as well as a brand new motor car, and barring a few punctures thare wasn't' single bit of work dope on the caf.

After coming cross the-contlnent and visiting the Veitoh ha sold over 8000 cars since entering business One proposed feature of the riew service cleanliness, The fenders of the care be covered while me ehanlcs are at work on them. Neher ha built up an excellent sales organisation. William Morton, who was formerly In the Jewelry business with hi father; W. J. Garlbatdi, former exalted ruler of the Elks and now secretary ef Live Oak Lodge of Masons, and Al Alberg, shop superintendent, are all well known, in business circles here.

L. Savin gnac has been In charge bf the part department for: nine years. He knows Ford by their flrst names. "We aim to better our service to owners and to give satisfaction," says Neher. ''We have adequate facilities' to do So and are planning an aggressive salee campaign." 1 Vice-President Gets; Talented Assistant O.

W. Mason has Joined the Max well-Chalmers companies as assistant to W. Ledyard Mitchcell. vice-president Of those organizations. Mason has had a business and production experience that fit him for the position, having in the past been associated with Dodge Brothers, Studebaker and the American Auto Trimming company.

During the war he was civilian charge of production at the Rock Inland arsenal, and he has also been manager of the business extension department of the Irving National bank of New York. with Oakland and- the business we done while there-," says Morgan, but it became necesHary to establish George W. Cushing, advertising-manager of the Hudson Motor Car Company, and Essex Motors, haa resigned- to become associated with the advertising agency of Barton, Dur-stlne A Osborn, of New York city. He will Join Alejc Osborn In the Buffalo office soon after January 1. Mr.

Cushing has been with the Hudson company for the past five years, and previous to that wa advertising manager of -the Federal Motor Truck A fully charged storage battery will freeze only at 97 degree below zero. A battery three-quarter charged wttl freeze at 10 below. headquarters in San. Francisco due to the fact that we wanted to hanaie Ulown the peninsula steam car own ers, We expect to name a dealer very shortly in Oakland that will work right with us and In this way both side of the, bay will properly taken care of. "Our sales have been on the con stant Increase during the last few months, which makes us feel that cwiAwOi.

rrr: people are gradually realizing the "I have turned comfort Rnd service gained by owning a steam operated car. Ben Hammond corners when tnent Interest en route, ern portion of California and Mexico, the highway was traveled to San Krancisco. That the Buick is able to hit on all cylinders and kick up plenty of speed is proven by the daily performance of the car oa the hilly streets of this fair city. Manager of the V5 25 FRANKLIN MOTOR CAR CO hour "The function of a steam car are similar a great many to the average make of car," say Morgan, "and where the similarity occurs the very best equipment that money can buy I used. The opera-.

IRm of a eteam car Is very simple, Indeed, and according Morgan even the smallest child could easily manage this car of only twenty-four moving parts. Distributors of fi Franklm Cart out skidd injr. They are a real non-skid tire." FOUR MEMBERS OF DON NEHEKS NEW ORGANIZATION WHICH IS TAKING-OVER I the business of E. 1. Veitch.

Left to right they are: DON NEHER, WM. J. GARIBALDI, WM. J. DUNN and B.

MORTON. Neher has purchased Veitch's interests and -will run the 1 Ford business under his oun name. "Water that is allowed seep between the rims and tires has a tendency to destroy tubes, flaps, and even the bead. v' PRODUCTION TO BEGIN III 1923 terest were later absorbed by the Wire Wheel Corporation in America. Chronic Squeaking Is Caused By Dirt Wire Wheel Man Takes New Position M.

Greene, New Tork branch manager and eastern representative New Motor Magazine Chronic squeaking in the braking system is eeneraliv dim to dirt that The Hercules Motor corporation of Evansville, will enter the mo To Appear January 10 has been imbedded In the lining and tor car production field early in 1922 with; the "McCurdy," a six-cylinder oar, with standard parts and a wheel fearte of about 128 inches. It is not "tiTiely that the car will be ready for the automobile shows, but It is confidently expected tht it will be in readiness for spring delivery. The of the Wire Wheel corpo'ration, has resigned to become manager of Bales for the Thompson Lattice Wheel corporation, incorporated in New Nork for $100,000. Six yars ago srr. Greene Joined the sfaff-trf "the George W.

Houck company, the orlg- al manufacturer of. triple-laced ir wheels in America, whose in Is pressed against the drum when the brake, are operated, Usually thia dirt may he washed out with kerosene, but if it is so firmly intrenched that it refuses to' come out With this treatment; a little rosin mixed with castor oil and applied to the band will help to the trouble. The Initial Issue of the Motor Herald, a new magazine, published in the interests of motor car manufacturers, dealers, owners and allied industries, will make its appearance about January 10, according to B. J. Ruddle, directing editor of The Motor Herald Publishing company of Milwaukee.

5 a SIX? Why Hercules which will put out the new car, is one of the largest manufacturers of buggies and carriages, gasoline engines and -bodies for trucks and commercial cars rn country. It started 31 years ago in Cincinnati, but moved to Evans-ville about 20 years ago, and has ad-vanceji to the position of one of the largest industrial establishments in Indiana. Its factories cover 31 acres, and its sales organization' is represented In everV part of the country and 4n Central' and America and Europe. Colonel McCurdy, head of the corporation; J. D.

Crafts, general manager; Lynn McCurdy, vice-prewl-dent, and Gard Gale, sales manager, have: spent a year In the development of the which has been evolved from the "Gale," a car designed by' Gard Gale and exhibited at the 1920 March Indianapolis auto, mobile show. Hr-rr -y. General Manager" Shifts Position S. K. Comstock, general manager for Thomas J.

Doyle, Dodge Brothers distributors In Detroit and Michigan, has left that organization to become associated, January 3, with vtiiliams Hasttngs, of Detroit. unmobile ditstrtbutors in the tiame Because it has Greater flexibility speed, and power: Less vibration, easier acceleration and de celeration. With consequent comfort, and economy on parts, tires, and gasoline and oil mileage. territory. Comstock is rationally known as one of the best motor car salesmen In the country, and his progress has been marvelous while connected with the Dodge interests.

Think in Millions 4 Cars Listed Below Have Been Repossessed and Can Be Bought for the Amount Owing il Rubber Business Again Hits Stride Akron. Is showing signs of IjuhI-nrns revival, with evidences ef a re-turn to normal In the rubber business. If. H. Springford, acting prenl-dent of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber company, ay that Indications are that production will be ma-iorially increased by January Many of the are putting on night shift and more men are being added dailv.

READ THESE PRIGESj Sale Starts January 3 rd 0 hi And you will realize how many Studebaker owners and boosters there are; Seven thousand, four hundred and fifty-three additional motorists in the" state of California purchased Studebaker SIXES during the period from January 1 to December 1, 1921. tl (If you would like an opportunity jo witness unique and conclusive proof of Gie answer to'ZWJhy a SIX." accept our invitation to visit our salesrooms (luring the coming week-) 1916 Haynca with Gillig" Top; excellent top cot Cg75 $550; price 1922 Chevrolet 490 Coupe; like new 1922 Chevrolet FB Coupe 1 9 CA been run 6000 miles. vlwlL 1921 Chevrolet FB been run 6000 miles; an excellent buy; CfiQf) price Pv7v. 1 920 Chevrolet FB Tour. repainte'd motor completely! overhauled; (CCH -good buy v.

vJJU 1921 Chevrolet 490 me- OQCft chanically perfect 00XJ 1920 Chevrolet 490 new JjQ7J top; repainted 1920 Chevrolet 490 a JQ? real buy 4918 Chevrolet 490 Tour. com- C975 pletely overhauled 1917 Chevrolet 490 a yd pickup 1916 Chevrolet 490 Toiir.j good gC for a mechanic 1917 Overland 75 JgJ Wcaw Wells 1 3321 lH5P Occklo.nd.Ce.Uf. Phon-l6kid 250 CUcstpr N. Weaver Ca'i San Francisco Can Do the Work "Users knout! V. C.

Morse 4270 Broadway 'car- XCf hnlcal High Krhool T' Piedmont 930 HlUUfc rr, 1919 Ford starter; A-l $275 condition 1919 Chevrolet FA Sedan; oversize "tires; good shape CfiCO mechanically 1921 Chevrolet 490 needs C9CA a little work vLOV 1922 .5 ANOTHER STUDEBAKER YEAR" 1920 Ford starter; new I'M i.S'im- 3'hey iille I 1929 1.