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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 11, 1921)
THE BEE: OMAHA, SUNDAY. DECEMBER ' 11, 1021. 3-C K No Need for Fear; Y-Bank Has Armored Speed Automobile Fast Vehicle LWd by Coney Islam Institution Said to Be Proof Againl - . Uullcti. Tlie Bank of Coney l.Uiid does not fear the Ion of money ucimr trannierred to any of its branches or New York City since obtaining their new armored speed wagon. A le cription of this ear has jiut been re ceived by J. M, Opner of the Jones Opner company. The boily is built of heavily ftuageil steel, inside and out, with a band filler between the plates. Kx tensive testa were made to determine what resistance this armor would offer and it was found that the exter ior plalej proved to be a perfect de fense against bullets fired at short ratine from high powered rifles. The interior is fitted up for the accom modation of two employes of the bank who are fully armed with the latest type of magazine guns. There are portholes in the doors and sides which can he quickly opened in case of attack to allow the guards to open fire. The prcv- Jalence of robberies where tnesseii Kers were engaged in transferring funds was the cause of this bank se curing nn arlfn n:i( tiirana rtf nrn- tcctiou. A number of officials of large New York banks have in spected this speed wagon and have expressed themselves as being con fident that the safety measures pro vided will withstand anv attack JTvhich might be made upon the crew. The car lias attracted a great deal of attention while standing before the bank or one of its branches at Coney Island. 4 as Evanston, 111., Uses Automnhilft as Part IO Of Library System . ... ... . J ne practice of selling lite si ne cessities from vender's carts is as old as it is picturesque," asserts T. F. Kinman, manager of the Omaha Chevrolet retail store. "And those who lived in the rural sections of the country welcomed the service which saved them the necessity of hitching up the team and taking the long trip to town in the oid farm wagon. But "man does nod live by bread alone." Education is proviing a more vital force in improving living conditions. "A Chevrolet 'Four-Ninety light delivery wagon is "being used as a traveling library, a branch service of the public library in Evanston, 111. placards on the cabinets urge mothers to study the proper care of children. Other important subjects are auggested in this way. and the librarian helps in the selection of books on any desired subject, or, on the nexs trip, she will fill special re quests for books in the central li brary. ' "-" "The car has a regular route in the outlying districts, leaving books and calling for them again when the time period is up." Since the beginning of 1921 up to the end of September the changes in the rates of wages reported to the British ministry of labor had resulted in a net weekly reduction of over $15,000,000, affecting 6,000,000 work er, and a riet Increase of $365,000 in the wages of 320,000 workers. Protects Bank's Money BaaWMMaW"'" m imi in i mmmi wf .m Chla ft zZD 1 -" Z VI w"d Bnk H Armored I H -RCOtoCarloJ New Studebaker Sales Chief Visits Branch in Omaha H. B. Harper Expresses Him self as Oplitnistie Over Business Outlook Here. Railroad Heads Test New Mack Gasoline Vehicle If. B. Harper, newly appointed sales manager for the Studebaker Corporation of America, visited the Omaha branch rrnlay ot last week, and after going over the records and plans of the Omaha branch ex pressed himself as having absolute ly no fear concerning the business outlook here. The records at the Omaha branch show that in certain towns through out the territory there has been con siderable increase in business dur ing the last year. The Studebaker factory is plan ning approximately a 50 per cent increase in production for next year. "General conditions throughout the corn belt seem to be improving." said Mr. Harper. "I have visited Kansas City and St. Louis as well as Omaha and feel that conditions en tirely justify this statement." In answer to his inquiry as to his opinion of the condition of the automobile manufacturers, Harper stated that the stronger companies would benefit by the conditions which have confronted ,thcni during the last la months anil that the weaker ones who had simply en joyed prosperity while in the lap of luxury, would probably be forced to discontinue. Autos to Be Popular Yule Gift This Year, Declares Guy L. Smith "More than ever this year will automobiles be given as Yulctide gifts," says Guy L. Smith. "Many people have been waiting for Christmas to buy a car. A good many others, after a little Christmas shopping in other directions, are buying one gift for the whole family. "It's a fact that one can buy a fine motor today for the price of a lady's good fur coat, and there are quite a few ladies who figure that they won't need a new coat if they have a sedan. "We are making extra prepara tions for the Christmas buyers and expect to play Santa Clause in about every section of town." Car May Revolutionize Car rier Transportation on Branch Line Runs, Ex perts Believe. Fostered bv the executives of the Northern Pacific railroad in co-op' cration with V. F, Sailor of the In ternational Motor company, several trial trips were recently made of a new type of passenger carrier, which, it is said, may revolutionize rail trans- nortation on branch line runs. The vehicle which is arousing such unusual interest among leading rail road officials of the country, is a specially dcs;gncd Mack gasoline rail car mounted on steel flange wheels so that it can be operated on standard railroad tracks. The experimental trips were made over the Northern Pacific route from St. Paul to White Bear, a distance of about 12 miles. This run includes a steep and winding grade almost two miles long, one of the most severe in the northwest. When it is under stood that two locomotives are re quired to pull a passenger train up this ascent, some idea of the severity of the test may be ascertained. Such great importance was at tached to the first trip, that possibly the largest assemblage of big rail road men of the northwest were present to take part in the initial try out over the White Bear route. Prominent among these officials were Charles Donnelly, president of the Northern Pacific; Ralph Budd, presi dent of the Great Northern; J. M. Hannaford, vice chairman of the Northern Pacific; W. T. Tyler, vice tiresident of the Northern Pacihc; .William Genlo of the Minneapolis & St. Louis; A. K. Ktpp of the ioo Lines; W. L. Luce, president of the Electric Short Lines, and J. J. O'Neil, general manager of the Chicago, St. Paul M. & O. Twenty-three passengers were comfortably carried on the first trip. although the rated capacity of this motorized rail car is 1 persons in addition to a baggage compartment The rail car, watched by a long line of autoists who had assembled along the route, quickly climbed the steep, curved incline,, and completed the run of 12 miles to the entire satisfac tion of every one of the railroad of ficials. An experienced chauffeur in Japan earns from $5 to $10 a week. Chevrolet "FB" Models Touring Car or Roadster $975 Coup or Sedan - - - 1575 j&J u- i . I Irrnirn 1 Comfort Without Extravagance Comfort in winter travel need not cost you more than the maintenance of an open car. Chev rolet "FB" Sedan, a roomy, comfortable live passenger car, uses gasoline, oil and tires spar- , ingly. It offers real comfort without extravagance $1575 CHEVROLET MOTOR COMPANY, Division of General Motors Corporation Retail Store v 2659-61 Farnam Street, Omaha, Neb. Phone Harney 7280 CHEVROLET Reduced Charges Get Appreciation Cadillac Ownen Express Ap proval of Lower Expatee For Service. , Cadillac owners have been quite generous in expressions of apprecia tion regarding the recent reduction in service charges, asserted J. H. Hansen of the J. H. Hansen Cadillac company. The J. H. Hansen Cadillac com pany recently reduced their charge for mechanical labor to $1.25 an hour and the charge for oiling and greas ing to $1 an hour. This change was nude possible by installing a num ber of labor-saving device and a gen eral reduction in shop overhead ex penses. In connection with the price an nouncement, Mr. Hansen said he will make every effort to render toe most efficient service possible at the lowest possible charge. While traffic keeps to the left in England, pedestrains on sidewalks go to the right. Exide Distributors To Convene Here The Nebraska distributors of I'xide batteries will hold a convention at Hotel Fonteni'lle, December IS and 16. Most of the dealers throughout the state have Indicated their intention of being in Omaha for this convention and a number of officials of the fac tory are alo scheduled to be here. Among those who will be present arc G. II. Alkin, western division manager; II. M. Duck, in charge of the operating department; T. W, Heme of the casern division, and A. W. Tierce, sales manager of the Kan sas City branch. Jordan Motor Gr Co. Declares Dividend The board of directors of the Jor dan Motor Car company, at a meet ing last week, declared a quarterly dividend of 1J4 per cent on the pre ferred ftock, payable on December 31, to stockholders of record Decem ber 10. A motor bus in England is called a "char-a-banc," adopted from the French, chariot or car with benches. Clearance Sale of New and Used Automobiles at Bargain Prices Terms to Responsible People Open Evenings Nebraska Paige Co. ' R. M. Austin, Mgr. 27th Ave. and Harney St., Omaha. Phone Doug. 3660 A CADILLAC for Christmas-! Through two thousand years the Christmas spirit has found its finest expression in the giving of gifts For this Christinas you will want your gift to your family to be ex pressive beautiful service able and lasting I Why not a Cadillac, for delivery Christmas morning ? A Victoria, a Sedan, or a Touring Car Delight the whole family make this their happiest Christmas! V-'. J. H. HANSEN CADILLAC CO. Omahi Lincoln There can be only one Cadillac. See us now! Buicks Lead All Cars Except Fords ' tMKSMaa a Staliiitii'n Hiow Mucin ne Un viable 1'ittitioti in NvhrUf ka and Other Slutcf, The latest statistics compiled from the records In the secretary of state's office and pubtiidiH as official, lho that there are more Uukkj in the ttate of Nibra-ka tluit any other ear, cxcqiling 1 ulds. Uultk has held this lead tonit fully for the U.I It years. It is lecouli'd that Huick enjoys (hi pi lion ( ( leadership not only in Ne braska, but in more than V0 per cent of the late In the union. SlalUtit s from the Departim ttt of the interior show that more U nicks passed through Yellowstone National park in the last year than any other make, excepting fords. Nrbrak.i Huick Auto company, Nineteenth and Howard streets, is the oldest and targett organization of its kind in the country. It is part ly responsible for the large distribu tion ol Huicks in this state. Oiiiiu Is (linger (mtiii, Suyt Noted Irish Surgeon London, Dee, 10. According to Dr. S. T. Iiwiit, a prominent lrih migfon, genius is nothing more than the product of a germ that Ringers up the gray matter in om brains. The microbes of ariuui dicarj, such as tuberculosis gastric trou bles and aptendicitis, grt into our brain-rrlls, kirk up a idiindy there uud make u think bright thoughtn. "' A Real Christmas Gift THE smooth, powerful motor, the easy driving, the saving, reliable service, -emphasize all over again the elements f of value and goodness which stand out so clearly and unmistakably in the New Series of the good Maxwell. Cord tires, non-skid front and rear; 31 xi inch. Disc steel wheels demountable at hub and rim, or wood artillery wheels, optional without extra cost. Unusually long springs promote comfort, tire economy, road ability. Alcmite lubrication. Drum type head lamps, nickel trimmed. Non-glare lenses. Broadcloth upholstery ; Turkish cushions. Adult-siie seats, deep and wide and roomy. New tj pe windshield, hinged at top tvid bottom. Windshield visor. Windshield wiper. Rear vision mirror. New steering comfort. Clutch and brake action, steering and gear shifting, made remarkably easy. Handsome and accessible instru ment board. Best switches. Mo tor driven electric horn. Touring Car $885 Sedan - - $1485 Roadater - - 885 , Coupe - - 1385 F. O. B. Factory, War Tax to bt Adatd !?1 id-City Motor and Supply Co'. it The Good 2216-18 Farnam Street ATlantic Z462 MAX WELL Law operating cast OloaiGU-BAVio-QLtti Auto Co. Omaha, neb. RMStY AT 2TH. $T HAftNlY 0IZ3. COUNCIL BLUFFS. IV 33-38 FOURTH ST. COUNCIL BLUFFS, 691 Dodge Brothers SEDAN THE UNIVERSAL CAR 'A Real Christmas Gift A new Ford Sedan delivered to your home Christmas morning will be the supreme gift of the day and throughout the coming year. You will drive it every day all winter in comfort. Just as much warmth as you need and NO MORE. Just as much fresh air as you -want and NO, DRAFTS. Whenever you wish to go the whole family : even the babies will be as comfortable a3 if home by the fireside. You owe it to yourself to your wife and to your children to get out of the city. All the harvest fields and prosperous towns of Ne braska and Iowa are brought close to your own home if you own a Ford Sedan. Friends living at a distance can be visited. It broadens your horizon, increases your happiness, and insures good health every day. No other investment brings so much satisfaction and saves so much time at so small a cost as a Ford Sedan. The amount you plan to spend for Christmas gifts can be used as your first payment on a Ford Sedan. The balance may be paid in small amounts through the coming year. Take advantage of Henry Ford's Christmas gift to you. He has made the price THE LOWEST EVER QUOTED for your benefit at this time. Authorized Omaha Ford Dealers C. E. PAULSON MOTOR COMPANY, ,20th and Ame Ave. SAMPLE-HART MOTOR COMPANY. .18th and Burt Sts. UNIVERSAL MOTOR COMPANY. . . .2562 Lcarenworth St. ADKINS MOTOR COMPANY 4911 So. 24th St. GALBREATH MOTOR COMPANY. . . 60th and Military Ave. McCAFFREY MOTOR COMPANY.... 15th and Jackson SU. "HAVE A FORD SEDAN DELIVERED XMAS MORNING"