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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 8, 1912)
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: SEPTEMBER 8, 1912, PARADE IS 10 FEATURE SHOW . JSJS A - - - BEIGHI FUITTEE AHEAD. Beautifully Decorated Autos to Drive , Through Omaha Streets. EXPEETS , ARE TO DECORATE A a to Skew Alone Auto Row to Be Ills Part ( the Ak-Sar-Bea Fall Fritiral Dealer Get Kew Cars. The feature of the fall exhibit of the Omaha Auto Show association, will be the automobile floral parade which will,! be held on Tuesday afternoon, October T, I when about 200 decorated cars are -ex- j peeled to take part. The number of en tries for each person will not be limited, j If 4 there Is a sufficient demand for) thots who have no place In which to j house their machines while decorating j theni the committee in charge will pro- j vide a tent in a convenient piace aiong the ""row." Arrangements are now under way to have a couple of decorators nd dealers In artificial flowers open head quarters here, probably in one . of the large department stores. ; Pennants, paper flowers, ribbons, Ar-Sar-Ben bunting and other trimmings will be used and some unique designs are expected. Touring cars, limousines, run abouts, electrics, roadsters and trucks will all be In line. The Ak-Sar-Ben board of governors has offer! an elaborate list of cash prises and silver trophy cups for the best and inost uniquely decorated autos in the pa rade Prises will be awarded 'on the general excellency of the entry as a whole. The costumes of the occupants and all accessories must harmonise with the design and decoration of the car. During the last week Clarke Powell, secretary of the association, received ap plications for membership from three new local dealers, all of whom will assist in the tall carnival GOOD ROADS MAKE FARM ' LIFE MORE ATTRACTIVE "Among the many benefits of the ood roads' says O. C. Turner, secretary of the State Automobile association, "one of the greatest is -the encouragement of social relations among the rural com munities. The up-to-date farmer today owns his automobile, and a few minutes' ride over good roads brings him and hU family to his neighbor's home at a dis tance of five or ten miles. Trs-Jr th Isolated Uf 'cs the farm caused the more educated and progres sive -young people to forsake the farm for; the greater attractions of the city, but With the advent of modern conve niences upon the farm, country residence presents a most desirable aspect. Where good'roads have been built the residents of ar country district can, by means ot the automobile, enjoy all the ; benefits of the city. A visit to good theaters, lectures and all the attractions of the larger towns are matters of frequent) oc currence. '-. . ' - ' "In other words good roads end tht automobile have combined the many benefits of country life with all the at tractions, of town life, and the boys and girls are now content to remain on th farm where they are reared." r t , ' ' . ' 't I Ml III Hill Issl lXM --v- J III! JOHN N. WILLYS, of . Norfolk, Neb.; .who -has driven a Franklin O for the 'last four years -and his total expense for Jires and repairs has been J2.70. In these four years he has had but one puncture and that caused by nail cost 12.86 to be repaired. . . t : Heavy Auto Sales Taken as Index of v Real Prosperity There ( perhaps Is no more accurate barometer of business conditions than the automobile Industry. Prosperity, usually a stranger to presidential campaigns, 1 much, in evidence this year, according to Charles T. Jeffery, president of . the Thomas B, Jeffery company, Kenosha, "Apparently," said Mr. Jeffery, "the activities of 'the elephant, the donkey and the bull moose have failed to stampede the American dollar Into the seclusion of ho safety-deposit vault ;..-.. "According to figures compiled by gov ernment officials the , presidential , cam paign1 this year Is having no effect' upon the money market. These figures, based upon reports of healthy crop -conditions, are supplemented' by statements of deal ers of this company. - , . '. "We have already received orders for more cars than were sold by us eurln the entire season of 1M2. The Bun Fran cisco and Milwaukee branches , of the company have orders for 25 per cent more cars than were sold by them during the entire season last year." . ' " : Record tor Tires. A low mark fotneoonomv In motor -ar operation has been reached by A. H, Viel last Thurday, ' r Wfatgaard Is Coming. II. E. Fredrickson of Omaha will escort A. P. Westgaard, representative of .the American- Automobile association, across part ot Nebraska some time this wk. The Westgaard party,-which la traveling over the central route of the transcohtl- rJ n'Jic highway, atofipel e Larmia MOTOR TRADE NEVER BETTER Business Methods are Responsible for Wonderful Increase Shown. WEST IS MOST - PROSPEROUS John Jf. Willys Predicts Bright Fatnre fop the Trade Kew " Enaland State Take Many Cars. -A'.- PRIHE'S CROSS1NO, Sept 7.-"Tou have sometimes - noticed,' a trail of splashes on a blotter, where the Ink. left a streak, like the nebula of a comet. The smaller spots absorb quickly, and soon they become Indistinct It Is a dry-Ing-up process. The larger ones remain always before your eyes. The simile typifies the motor Industry of the present and future." In that manner John N. Willys of Toledo, O., a national , figure in the motor world, one who is at the head ot a combination of factories that will pro duce for this season some 50,000 machines, began giving his ideas on the Industry. Sitting on the veranda of his summer home this afternoon, from where he could look far out to sea, and at times forget the many roblems coming tip from day to day to be settled relative to his enor mous establishment he chatted Interest ingly on motor affairs. "The Industry today Is in a splendid condition," he continued." 'The men who have given their brains and energy to ward building up a product, and who have sensed the public demand and tried to fill it rather than force the public to bow to their ideals and wishes have made a success.' You know, who they are; what they produce and the public of today, having studled'tho motor cars, know, too, 'There will always remain those who- are satisfied to merely asemble their cars and give them a name, but the greater success will always be achieved by those who build cars, or the greater part of them. The men behind such a product take pride In their work In; the same degree, that the painter or the author does with painting or poem. And the work of all these will live. "But those who merely put together what others have created are doomed to ephemeral life. That Is wTiat I mean by the drying up process. These latter will pass away, leaving a few years from now the plants where cars are created. Some thhigs all makers use from other fac tories, but the elimination began a few years ago when orders could not be filled and the makers of cars put In their own machinery to do the, -work t f!rt hand. "Because the Industry Is on , such a sound basis the presidential election will not affect It. Today" the people do not swait and election with awe. The fear and trembling of the past has gone with the casting of ballots under the guidance of political bosses 'who dominated so forcibly that blocks of votes wero always for the ones the bosses wanted in power, making tur elective system a farce ' "Thtre is no reason, therefore, to fear a presidential election. If toiore peoplo looked upon such elections with optimism they would help the country and them selves. If a man has something to sell and he comes to you with a lack, of con fidence you assimilate part of. it and doubt Is created, but the man with a bright look, brimful of confidence, makes you sit up and take notice. If the people take 'the latter attitude this year, and there Is n reason why they should not. the election will tumble along and clear, the air, making conditions better. OFFICERS OF WESTERN BOHEMIAN FRATERNAL UNION IN CONVENTION: JN OMAHA THIS WEEK SEPT,9-15. . M0IS SLAM -SecKUty : HLMSTA-&aUat Breast " if! lias New. Home in Omaha ' W'B AliE pleased to announce that we have secured the sales and distributing agency for Paige Automobiles in. Omaha and sur . rounding territory, and we are now ready to show this car in all 1913 models to the many Paige "enthusiasts to furnish demonstrations and to render complete service in its fullest sense to all local Paige owners. We would especially call your attention to what our Service means to you u a Paige owner. Confidently' we do not believe that owners of any other automobile in the Paige price field can even hope to receive euch Service. i ; You who are considering the purchase of medium priced cars will recognlxe In the announcement of our agency for the Paige car very convineing evidence of the worth ot the Paige. We.made a long and careful study of the development of low priced and med ium priced cars and in our selection of a thousand dollar car' we-have, for our own pro tection, acted cautiously and safely, and our caution may well ssrve as your caution. Our choice of all cars selling at between $900 and 11,600 is the Paige. It is 'our choice be cause of Its acknowledged hie hancal inferiority, its graceful design, Its record ot splen did service to False owners everywhere, and the noteworthy stability of the organization which builds It. .. . ' j I Xj"-MwierBruEtwici, S-Pawenaef Tourtna Car, Fully Equipped, $1000 regular equipment for 1913 includes genuine mohair top with aide curtains, tingle vision wind shield, Preto-Lite tank, demountable rims (set of 5), tire irons, 5 black ea ni4 lamps, horn, tools, Jack, etc. . 4 We extend an invitation to everyone thinking of buying an automobile to come here and see the Paige. We don't ask you to come here to be sold a Paige. We want you to come and study this car, and if you are not an expert yourself we would ba glad to have you bring an expert with you. Come and examine the Paige In every detail of construction. Compare It with, other cars selling at Paige, prices or more. Ride in ittest its power, iU speed, Its easy riding qualities, its simple opera tion, note the sure, smooth engagement ot . its cork insert multiple disc clutch a clutch found elsewhere only on cars selling tor $1,600 and more. Study the many , other better features of the Paige, Con sider It Just aa an automobile, then con welder the organization wfcich produces it ' and stands back of It. Six stylish models 4 and 6-passenger touring cars, road sters and' raceabout - prices $976 to $1,000. ,Tbe beautiful LaMarqulse Coupe $1,600, and the Paige Sedan, another pop ular town car, $1,600. : Cont in andtee the Paige or telephone v for demonstration before you buy ANY car. . MITCHELL MOTOR CAR CO Tel. Douglas 782. 2050 Fanuun St , Omaha, Faige Cars are built by Page-Detroit Motor Car . Co., Detroit, Michigan W" hi BOHEMIANS ASSEMBLE HERE Three Hundred Delegates Will At tend the Annnal Convention, UFVETL E0SICKY MONUMENT Many Intrrestlna- Events W1H Take ' PUce Dnrla; the Week, One ot . Which Will Be Theatrl- . . - eal Prodoctlon. The annual convention of the Western Bohemian Fraternal unton will open at Turner hall on South Thirteenth street tomorrow evening and continue during the entire week. About 3C0 delegates from the following states will attend: Nebraska, Iowa, Mis-, sour), Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota, Colorado, Okl ahoma, Oregon, California, Washington, Montana and Wyoming. Nearly 100 of this number will be local lodge members. Mayor James C. Dahlman will be the principal speaker at the opening tomor row evening, when he will deliver : the words, of welcome and extend the key to the city. He will be introduced by F. M. Carta of Cedar Rapids, la., the pre siding officer of the convention. Louis Berka will deliver a short address at the unveiling ceremonies of , the John Roslcky monument, which will be held at the Bohemian National .cemetery on West Center street Saturday afternoon. Other talks and discussions during the week will be made by visiting and local delegates. "Charley's Aunt," a dramatic comedy, will be presented in the Bo hemian tongue by a troupe of amateurs at Turner hall on Wednesday evening. This performance has been especially ar ranged for the vlsftors.'A banquet Friday evening, also at the hall, will add to the social . festivities ' planned by the local committee In charge. Incoming delegates will be met at the trains by reception committees appointed by the five local lodges of the. Western Fraternal Union, the Rad Padacky, Slovan, Tabor, Eliska Premysiovana and Dobromlla. ' Officers of the union Include the follow ing: President, F. M. Barta, Cedar Rapids, la.; secretary, Alois Blaho, Cedar Rapids, la., and treasurer, Emil Folda. ClarkJon, Neb. Following is the program of the con vention, all of which meetings Will be held at Turner hall with the exception of the unveiling exercises at the Bohen'r lan cemetery: ' MONDAY EVENING. , Opening session address of welcome by Mayor Dahlman and talks by out-of-town speakers. TUESDAY. Business session of convention in morn ing and afternoon. WEDNESDAY EVENING. Amateur production, -"Charley's Aunt" THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. , Business sessions. r SATURDAY AFTERNOON. Unveiling exercises for John Rosicky monument at Bohemian cemetery. DICK STEWART DRIVES AUTO FROM NEW YORK Dick Stewart Is burning up the roads of New York state In a big Six Mitchell. A letter received from him shows 2,000 miles already and not even a puncture to mar the pleasure of the trip. He re ports driving from Boston, to : West Hampton Beach,' Long Island, In a little over twelve hours running time, and most of the time In a blinding rain. He made forty miles an hour In a pouring rain over the parkway where the Vander bllt used to be run. He leaves by rail today for ' home, stopping en route at the factories In the east. - EMI WLVA-Z Auto Helps Efealet Reach More Towns Than by Train C, L. Gould, manager of the local branch of the Ford Motor company, re turned last week from a six weeks' trip through northwestern Iowa, South Da kota and western Nebraska. While on the road he covered 4,000 miles and called on 215 auto dealers. He averaged six towns a day and the largest number of towns visited in any one day was ten. Gould drove a Com mercial roadster. ' - Gould demonstrated on the trip that the auto is a valuable asset to the traveling man whose business requires frequent stops at small towns along the route and that riding from place to place in a ma chine is far more comfortable than put ting up with, the Jerywater night ridef" on dusty chair cars. He reached many more places than woud have been .pos sible by trains. 1 ' v ' . . ' ', MIGHTY MICHIGAN CARS ARE AUTOS OF REAL MERIT O. D. Aldrich, president of the Michigan Automobile company, 1117 Farnam street, distributor for the mighty Michigan cars in Nebraska, has just returned from, an extended tour of automobile factories. The greater part of his time, 'however, was spent at the factory of -the Michigan Motor Car company, Kalamazoo, Mien. Mr. Aldrich is highly enthusiastic over the 1913 Michigan. "I made compari sons, feature by feature," said Mr. Aldrich, "and I can teU you that not one other car. of the medium price class sur passes the Michigan. Some of these cars have some of the Michigan's big points, but not one other has all of them. Fredrickson Sits Up Most of Night to Win Suit of Clothes ' H. E. Fredrickson made a unique record recently by winning a tailor made suit of clothes offered by the Chalmers com pany at Detroit to the dealer who first read the little booklet on "The Story of the Chalmers Car" and mailed a letter reporting this fact to the factory. Books were, sent out to Chalmers deal ers In all parts of the country early last month with letters saying, that they were not to be opened and read before August 20. Fredrickson remained In his office along the "row" until midnight of August 19 and at exactly 12:01 he started to read the book which contained about fifty pages. He read it carefully and d!d not finish the last page until 1:4$ a. m. on August 20. He had a notary ready tC make an affi davit to the fact that the book had been read and by 1.50 he had. dispatched a let ter from the local post office to Detroit. Other dealers did not send in their letters until their working hours on Aug ust 20 and consequently Fredrickson was a winner by several hours to spare. He received a letter signed by Hugh Chalmers, president of the Chalmers com pany, last week notifying him of his suc cess. . Four Sized Trucks Are Built at Gramm Motor Truck Factory Four standard models with carrying ca pacities of one,' two, three and five tons constitute the line ot trucks which are being constructed by the Gramm Motor Truck company of Lima, O., listed at 12,000, $2,600, $3,500 and $4,500, respectively. Ten years of experience In motor truck building has, say the makers, brought the Gramm product to a state of near-perfection that , makes it rank second to none In low upkeep, economy of fuel con sumption and durability. The Gramm product has demonstrated Its worth by. actual performance in th hands of owners from coast to coast It has been brougHt to its high point of de velopment by a continual refining of de tails and by studying the desires of mer chants. Gramm trucks are built with but a single Idea in view to produce the best. It Is a known fact In motor truck con struction that long overhangs are unde sirable and this has been an important actor in ' designing Gramm trucks. The result Is the f&inlil&r seat over the motor, with short overhang beyond the rear axle. Consequently the wheel base in pro portion to the truck Is short, . allowing easy operation In the crowded streets, t , Many Mitchells Sold. The Mitchell Motor company of Omaha takes credit to themselves and their little Six Mitchell for opening up and paving the way for the sale of six-cylinder cars In this territory. 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