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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (March 12, 1922)
12 S Hit; Httl U.MAUA, buUAt, i.KLJt U, U.Z. Y Tnicks for Mine Rescue Work in Ohio Given Trial (.ralum Frothm Trucl With Dodgo Urotlrri rower Plant Lfd on State! For th urgent demands of mint imue work, the suie vl OIh'o quirrd fii more tw&f trucks, in which the hirjy crews M h res cue suiions eoutJ l rute4 to '; scn ct mint lires or explosions, 'lo prove wliich of many competing irurki a nioit siiMe (or Oms liic crous work, the oflii Ul committee in thirge o( thit purchase decided lo hold a test run starting from Co lumbus, antt eprn to ail Winers. When ihe tet hegan it was (mind that seven different trucks of well Inown makes were entered in the competition. The run begin from Cutuiuluis to Jckonton, tlufue over a uetmir Thornville and on X New Lex inctnn. Afier covering 4D miles over Kood pavement varied niih moder ately bad roiili, the trucks were strung out for many miles alng the road. The first to reach New I.exiwr- ton was Graham Drother truck Willi Dodge Vrothrri power plant. Hill Climbing Test. For a conclusive test of hill-climb ing power, the committee decided to continue the rim to I.ick Kun hill, considered the worst lull it the state. It is a mile and a quarter long, un improved, with many had curves, and a grade of from 18 per cent to 22 per cent. l or thi final test, each truck was loaded with approximately 4,000 pounds of pay load and body. Graham Brothers truck, as the first to reach New Lexington, was chosen to break the way. At a point 100 feet tip the hill it lost traction and the driver was forced to hack dnwn 20 feet and start again. This time he plowed through to the top without any trouble. No chains were used. One after another the six other trucks made the attempt to plow up through the mud, all of them using chains. One advanced 50 feet in sev en minutes. Another took 14 min utes t make the initial SO feet of the climb, then stalled for lack of power. None of the six advanced more than 75 feet towards the top of the hill, a mile and a quarter distant. Test Conclusive. For the committee, the test was conclusive, but certain of the com peting drivers pointed out that the only truck to make the grade had the advantage of going up before the road was cut up. Billy Morris, the driver of the Graham Brothers truck, overheard them, lie proceeded to the top of the hill, brought down his truck, and this time using chains, sailed up the hill a second time with out halt or hesitation. As a result of this official contest, Charles Zimmerman Sons Co., Dodge Brothers dealers in Columbus, are delivering to the state of Ohio five Graham Brothers trucks equipped with Dodge Brothers power plant. White Model Designed for Bus Service & n A special type of motor bus hav ing new features of design which are important in passenger trans portation but not available in the conventional types of motor truck chassis, has been brought out by the White company, Cleveland, The new design is one of the first in which both chassis and body lave been developed especially for bus work. It gives railway com panies and bus companies the ad vantage of using equipment that exactly fits the requirements of bus operation. Kcgular models e motor trucks liave been successful in bus service, but the rapid development of pas senger transportation by motor bus and the use of the, bus in new classes of service, have brought out many new operating problems which are met best by special dC' sign. The new model has a wheelhase of 198 inches, making it possible to mount, without excessive over- hantr. a body which has comfort able seats for 25 passengers. Long and flexible springs, a low center of gravity and the long wheelbsse, combine to make riding easy. Be cause of its low loading height, only one step is needed at the entrance. Passengers can enter or leave rapid ly so that stops are short and fast schedules can be maintained. Two types of bodies have been designed for the bus chassis one known as a city type, and the other an interurban' type. Operating companies, however, may use other types of bodies when desired. The city type permits of great) freedom of movement about the interior and eliminates "choking" at the en trance. The interurban tvoe is de- signed for the utmost comfort of Mack Trucks in Omaha The Truck & Tractor corporation as assumed distribution of Mack trucks for Omaha and vicinity. They will continue to handle Master and Commerce trucks. The Truck & Tractor corporation was organized four years ago for selling and servicing trucks ex- Iusively. V. J. Foye is president; VV. A. Pixley, vice president and L. B. (Bob) Pixley, manager of the tire and wheel department. Ihe Mack truck is manufactured by the Mack International Motor Truck corporation of New York. The line includes 1 1-2-ton, 2-ton 1-2-ton, 3 1 -2-ton, 5 1-2-ton and 7 1-2-ton trucks, and tractors rang ing from 3 to IS tons. Mr. Pixley said the Mack repre sents a quality, heavy duty truck, the Master, the best medium priced truck and the Commerce, the speed wagon best suited to this locality. The Truck & Tractor corporation also lias a complete body building department, painting department, spring department, wheel building department, and tire presses for pressing on solid truck tires. E. A. Samels, district representa tive for the Mack International Motor Truck corporation, will make his headquarters in Omaha. passengers on long trips, with ample space for luggage. Both types have wide double doors at the front and an emergency door in the rear. Modern heating and venti lating systems are installed. Standard equipment includes generator and electric lights, side braces on the frame, steel wheels and solid tires, single in front and dual in rear. This tire equipment is especially adapted to operation on city streets. Pneumatic tires and disc steel wheels can be fur nished if desired for interurban op eration. This tire equipment does not raise the low center of gravity nor increase the frame height The use of various optional standard gear ratios makes possible a wide range of speed and acceleration. Japanese Specialize in Building Auto Bodies As a result of the discrimination in the tariff laws of Japan against com plete automobiles, there has develop ed a considerable industry in the manufacture of automobile bodies. Almost every dealer in automobiles in Tokio, where the industry has shown the most rapid development. has facilities for building automobile bodies to order, and it is estimated that from 150 to Z50 automobile bodies can be manufactured in Tokio earh month. Many purchasers prefer to have the bodies for their automobiles built in Japan, because it is possible to manufacture a body uiat will ac commodate seven Japanese persons, bes des the driver, and mount it up on the chassis of a small car, thus effecting a considerable economy in both cost and upkeep. Such a body could not contain seven average Americans, but the small stature of the average Japanese makes the ar. rangement possible. Autos Worth $102,945,610 Exported From U. S. in 1921 Value of motor vehlclaa n4 Darts Axnortad. lnci dlnv en gines and tlrei I10J,HS,1 Number of motor can ox- ported SMI9 Valus of motor ears exported $ SS,T12,tO Number of motor truck! ex- ' ported ... T,T4S Value of motor trucks exported I 11,457,616 Number of countries to which automobiles wers exported during year Ill Time Saving h Big Advantage of Auto Truck New England Farmers Save 17,000 Working Hours by Use of Motors. Survey Shows. The Republic Truck files orpor aiion of Alma, Mich., has made an interesting analysis of statistics gath ered in bulletin Vio, United Sutrs Department of Agriculture, report ing a survey of the use of trucks on 753 farms in the New England states. According to this government re pott, farmers owning trurkt in sizes up to three tons held the general opinion ttut time-saving ws the gre4trit advanuie c( the trikk brought them, l he, on the whole were Ihe farmers, uho, by the ue of the truck, hid been at' It to en Urge their marketing radius from live to JO miles. What the truck means may be Juried by this analysis from Ihe Re puhhc truck engineers, lirlialila rnitiiuritoni of the Use of the truck with the horte-drtn ve hicles came front 5o7 farms. Thee farms showed that the truck carrying a load up to two tons av eraged a ton mile in si one-half minutes, as compared with the 40 minutes required by the hor. "The toul f trips repotted," says the statement, "reveals that the time required by the haulage was 21 1-2 hours with the motor truck, eom pared with i.7 hours required by Ihe horse-drawn vehicles. 'Thft 0nt'rriiinnt hullittift aetim?a the time consumed to be worth 50 cents an hour. "Uu that basis figures indicate that tb farmers in llus survey amiged 312 hours each saved in hauling their crops to mailxt within the short r riotl covereJ by the investigation, In other words, the 57 farmers to taled a grand saving of 17,577 work ing hours. "Seventeen thou, and working hours equal 2,W working days or a total of practical! seven years of productive labor. 'lliee seven years saved, apply ing the catb value of 50 cents an hour, represent a total saving in time money hours of $,7M,H How Different Here Skilled automobile mechsnics in Germany receive less than $1 for an eight-hour working day. Mirror Danger Signals Warn of Curves at Night The rennsylvsnla State Highway department proposes to test mirror danger signals to warn motorists of hail eurcra at mahf. 'I he signal consols of a huge rrd "bullseye" with a strong reflector behind the t. No Jmht is placed in the warning signal, but when the rsvs o dchi from a motor vehicle itnke it, it re fleets a red danger signal to Ihe ap proaching motori.r. Oh, For Flivver In Paris there is no speed limit mi the highways, and it is believed r strictions are unnecessary if the motor vehicles are always "under control." 41 c $1095 ' Louisville, Ky. Combining Beauty and Value When all is said and done, motorists today look for these three essentials in the pur chase of a car: Serviceability, economy and pride-inspiring appearance. They know that the development of one quajity cannot long excuse the absence of another. Essentially The Dixie Flyer is a car of Service and Durability faithfully, and capably fulfilling the requirements of the" owner and "keeping" ap pearances under the demands of usage are inher ent characteristics that largely , constitute Dixie Car value. Words alone cannot do justice to the threefold essential advantages in Dxie construction and per formance. Only through actual riding and driv ing can you fully know the comforts mental and physical the economy and pride derived from ownership. . Dealers In the Dixie you will have an automobile that will sell and continue to sell. Our dealer proposi tion is a good one and will allow you the opportunity to make some real money in 1922. Dealers and Buyers are cordially invited to See Our Exhibit at Our Show Room 2054 Farnam St. O. L. CRUMBLISS AUTO CO. 1, Distributors l S 1 . 2054 Farnam St. Omaha Phone Atlantic 4046 fluto Show Visitors Make This Your Headquarters While in Omaha Distributors for Ensign Carburetors. Johns-Manville Speedometer. Eveready Storage Batteries. Thermoline Oils and Greases. Sales and Service for J.-M. Non-Burn Brake Lining. K.-W. Splitdorf and Teagle Magnetos. Thoroughly Equipped Mechanical and Elatlrical Automotive Sarvtco Station CARL A. ANDERSON, Inc. 1514-16-18 JONES STREET PKona Jacluoa 2418 ONLY TWO BLOCKS FROM AUTO SHOW Oiii pressure lubricating system It Saves Many Repair Bills The Alemite System does awty with the guesswork and dirty work of under-car greasing. It shoots fresh lubricant into the bearings under 500-pound pressure.lt reduces friction and wear to a minimum, preyenta rattles, saves on repair bills. Don't put it off. Have your dealer or garage install Alemite on your car today! See Us at the Auto Show i i For Sal hy All Dealers Alemite Lubricator Co. of Nebraska. Phone AT Untie 4999 2820 Farnasa Street QTQ RUCK JL 1 An Outstanding Success From Your Point of View PROSPECTIVE owners of high grade motor transportation will find it decidedly worth their while to make a study of the present full line of International Motor Trucks and of the Service that goes with these trucks. Internationals are today at work throughout the length and breadth' of the land. Their practical hauling merit has achieved for them an enviable popularity in all lines of business. . In design and construction, backing these hauling values, their builders maintain an efficiency that challenges competi tion. In the important matter of after-sale co-operaton, we maintain that Inter national Service has been developed to a degree of usefulness ABSO LUTELY UNEQUALED. Owners of ' Internationals are assured that their trucks will be safeguarded through our inspection service whereby road engi neers from our many branches inspect your trucks regularly without cost. We ask you to bear this point in mind: When you have invested in Inter nationals, your business relation with our organization has only just begun. The full line of Internationals, ranging from the 1,500-lb. Speed Truck to the 10,000-lb. Heavy-duty Unit, comprises 1 1 szes, with bodies and equipment for all requirements. At present prices, the line offers to ALL truck buyers the maximum in LOW-COST TRANS PORTATION. All models and equipment may be seen at the Omaha Salesroom. Note the convenient address given below. Will you permit some member of our organi zation to tell you more about Inter national Motor Trucks and Service? International Harvester Company of America (Incorporated) SALESROOM 714.16 South 10th St. Phone Atlantic Q705 SERVICE STATION 815 South 25th St. Phone Atlantic 3332 1