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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (April 27, 1913)
11-A AUTOMOBI THE OMAHA SUNDAY HF.K: AVUU. 27, 101.1. ML LAY OUTAUTO ROUTES Han is to Have Six Transconti nental Routes Available. WILL START ABOUT JUNE 1 Same rathflnder Cur "Which Mnde the Trip Last Year AVI II AKnln He Uaed for Making Trail. OnA of the most ImDortnnt nnnounnm tnents that has yet come from the execu tive offices ot the American Automobile association Is the statement tom Man ager Robert liruce of the touring "bureau that the development ot nil possible trans continental highway routes will bo con tinued this summer 1n even more strenu ous fashion than last year, when three new trails across the continent were sur veyed in the Pathfinder "W ot Indian apolis, a 13,000-mllo road survey In 147 days. j The same' Identical Pathfinder Car that Vaa selected for official pathflhdlng by the American Automobile association and United States government office of pub lic roads, and which originally started Irom New York June 11, J912, on Its record trail blazing trip, will be used this year to survey three more transcontinental routes for 1913. The 1913 program calls for supplement ary data to bo gathered on a 12,000-mlle survey that will dovetail closely Into the work already done In the Pathfinder that six transcontinental highways will be available for tourists at the end of the present season. i This network of transcontinental routes has been before tho American Automobile association for tho last half dozen years and when completed transcontinental de velopment will have reached Its height The data will be gathered as in former years- by A. U Westgard, official Ameri can Automobile association representa tive. Accompanied tor Westward. In order to officially sanction the bosster tour of Indiana automobile manu fatcurers from Indianapolis to the pa clflo coast, tho American Automobile as sociation has consented to have Mr. (Westgard arrange his routing so as to be In Indianapolis for tne atari oi me Hoosler tour and to continue with the mntnr crtravan all the way across the country to the coast. Having covered this ground numerous times In the past, Mr. Westgard will be invaluable to the tourists both In tho selection of tho most energetic cities and' towns through which Ao pass and In breaking virgin ground for the lamous Flsher-Alllson highway ln the far west. The Pathfinder "W will leave New Tork about June 1 for Indianapolis, by way of Buffalo, Detroit, Chicago, Des Moines, Kansas City, looping back to the Hoosler capital In time for the official start of the tour, July 1. After the finish at San Francisco, the Pathfinder will continue on Its long trail, leaving the Hoosler tourists to disband and return home by rail. A new sur vey will be made of the famous Trail to Bunset. This routing includes a number of detours In and around Lower Cali fornia, New Mexico. Arizona. Texas and Arkansas, then back to New York on a straight lino making the first official survey ot a southern transcontinental route. , . ,,, While in the west, the Pathfinder will bo used to link the Midland trail with the Northwest trail via Bait Lake City and Seattle and also will link the Glacier National park In Montana with the Yel lowstone National park in Wyoming. The object of these tours is to give transcontinental travelers accurate data for any long-distance tour that may be planned. The Persistent and Judicious Use of Xiewspaper vaveruib w Gossip Along the Automobile Row 8o large has been the demand for Ford cars this year the factory has been un able to keep up with the domand and deliveries will be suspended after May 14, according to Manager Gould of the local branch. Whllo the company has tripled Its output, over last year the demand has equally Increased. There were TS.000 cars manufactured by the Ford people last year. These were all In the hands of tho retail trade by June 14, when further deliveries were Impossible. This year 200,000 cars will be put on the market and deliveries will cease a month earlier than last year. Tho Ford factory Is turning out on an average 1,000 cars each day. Double shifts are employed. It Is little wonder the factory cannot keep up with the demand, when tho sales by the Omaha branch In one week Is considered. Fourteen cars were sold Tuesday by the branch salesmen. The E. R. Wilson Automobile company Is working day and night selling and delivering cars to the city and country tradu. Mr. Wilson and his sales force have piled up such a largo batch ot orders that the factory Is working over time In an endeavor to keep the com pany stooked with, cars and so far have been unsuccessful. "Never before has tho automobile sea son opened with such a rush," Mr. Wil son stated- "We have sold more cars this spring than any previous season. And the sales are Increasing every week. Tho Studebaker cars are espe cially In demand. This line furnishes the average buyer with the right car at the right price." The following sales made by the company last week bears out Mr. Wilson's statement: V. T. Parker, Florence, a Lexington touring car; Henry D. Frankfurt of the Hasting & Heyden Real Estato company, a Studebaker; W. W. Sherwood of the Sherwood Electrical company, a Stude baker "20!" Dr. W. F. MUroy, a Stude baker "3!;" Sol Brodkey, a Studebaker "38;" R. B. Forbes, a Studebaker "SS;" V. F. Wellmon, South Omaha live stock merchant, a Studebajter "36;" Edward Carrol, a Studebaker "25." Mr. and Mrs. Leo Huff motored to Crete one day last week and returned the following morning. I E. Doty, well known along the automobile row, who Is now established In R. R. Kimball's former place of busi ness, is accomplishing much In the sales of Reo cars. These cars have found much success with the city and rural trade and Mr. Doty anticipates a large demand for these machines this season. So far tho sales have greatly exceeded previous years. The Haynes Automobile company of Sioux City sold three Studebaker de livery wagons last week. The company operates under the Omaha branch. The Cole Motor company made sev eral city sales last week and a large number of deliveries In this territory. Arthur Storz ls still attending to the wants of motorists in his new supply house on auto row. The sales force Is keeping the stock men on the Jump tak ing care of orders. With his mind off the auto show for a few months and the new catalogue out of his system Clarke C Powell Is gasping for breath over the large orders being turned In by his salesmen In this territory. The Powell Supply company bids fair to break all previous records this season. C. II. Uarnes bought an Oakland "U" roadster from the Molntyre Automobile company last week. The new Studebaker "25" roadster wilt make Its first appearance next Saturday on tho strccts-of Omnha. It Is tho latent thing In a medium sized two-passenger car and great attention has been paid to details In its construction. Manager Keller of the local branch of the Stude baker company Is of the opinion that It will prove more popular than the Stude baker "20" that was In such domand last season. T. V. Graves, local manager of tho Goodyear Tire and Rubber company, Is up to his old tricks of smashing former records for sales ot accessories In the city and territory. George Rolm's famous Cadillac car Is making another hit with auto enthusiasts this season. The sales this spring have been very heavy While tho Frooland Automobile com pany Is located down at the foot of east Farnam street prospective buyers start ing down auto row always stop In to s- the well known Mason Hill Climber cut up capers. T. B. Northwall'H pet, the Regal Under slung, Is also a favorite with buyers in ho territory if sales can be taken as proof. Tho police department Is not the only concern using Inter-Stato cars. However, the department has tested out this car and found It not wanting In any particu lar. Magnificently made and elaborately upholstered tho Studebaker "S5" Sedan enclosed car Is a beautiful piece of auto craft. The car Is on display In the sales rooms of the Omaha branch and Is prov ing of great tnterest to motorists. It Is electrle-llghted and equipped with a self starter. The carburetor can bo adjusted by the chauffeur without leaving the car and an oil gauge is near the speedometer which keeps tho chauffeur in touch with the oil In the tank. W. N. Hellen, sales manager of the W. I.. Huffman Automobile company at tended the South Dakota automobllo show at Stoux Falls, S. D., last week. Mr. Hellen Is high In his praises over tho courtesies received by the Sioux Falls dealers. A. J. Joy of Blanchard, la., mode a contract with the W. L. Huffman Auto mobile company for the Hupmoblle agency last Thursday and drove a tour ing oar home. The Utlca Automobile company of Neb., took home a demonstrating Hup mohllo touring car last week and secured his contraot for tho agency with the W. L. Huffman Automobile company. Carload deliveries were made on the Hupmobllo lost week by the W. L. Huff man Automobile company to the Central Auto nnd Supply company of Mitchell, S. D.; Sidles Motor Car company, Lincoln, Nob.; H. G. Randall. Raold City. S. D. Dr. F. S. Owen purchased a Hupmoblle "coupe" of the W. L. Huffman Automo bile company last Thursday. Tho doctor purchased the car for a present to his daughter. W. L. Huffman of the W. L. Huffman Automobile company Is at Detroit, Clove land and other eastern cities looking after business matters. Deliveries werefmade on tho Hupmoblle by the W. L. Huffman Automobile com pany one touring car, Gelster & Sheldon, Groton, S. D.; one touring car, L. H. SAVE HALF YOUR HAULING EXPENSE INCREASE YOUR BANK ACCOUNT fw, & f fm fT00 tb jSMMflHOS WC ? 1250 k A Revelation in Motor Trucks Hero are the trucks that surprised thousands of visitor at the New York Show. Never before have such wonderful values been offered trucks that represent the achievement of ilO years of engineering skill, made tq sell at exceedingly moderate prices We have shattered the tradition that a sub stantial, well-built truck had to sell for $3,000 to f 5,000. Tho new 1013 Dart Trucks at $1,100 and $1,775" Include more actual tangible value than can be found in any other truck of the same capacity in the entire world, PRICES, CHASSIS, F. O. II. PACTOHV. Model WD, 1,000 lbs. capacity, .$750 Model B, 1,500 tb 2,000 lbs. capacity, (4 cyl) Model O, 3,000 to 4,000 lbs. capacity, (4 cyl) Compare the Dart Truck and price with others which are offered from $300 to $1,000 higher. The liberal specifications of this truck will amaze you. It is. impossible to build them bet ter. They aro equipped with either Continental or Buda motor, Sbeldon axles, springs and frame. Brown Llep or Warner Transmission, $1,100 $1,775 Imported IMnlander Ball Bearings or Heavy Dulty New Departure Ball Bearings. You will note that this truck is built of ab solutely standard stuff, known throughout the country to be tho best that is made. The Dart Motor Manufacturing Company have been building Commercial wagons for twenty years and hoye not made the fatal mistake of incorporating pleasure car construc tion in a commercial wagon as many manufac turers have done. We will carry on hand extra parts so that In case- of accident your wagon .will not. be laid up and we also extend to owners' of the Dart Trucks our unexcelled Oakland service. Ail we ask of you is to fake one look at this Truck and you wll be convinced' of itr super iority. For four years we have been looking for a Truch that would give the service, and wo have found It in the Dart. Mclntyre Automobile Company 2203 Farnam Street, Omaha Western Agents for Dart Motor Manufacturing Company Bock, Hock Rapid, la.; one touring car. Inncs A McGotvan, Junius, S. D. John A. Mngutre, western sales man ager for the. Republic Rubber company, whs a visitor at tho Powell supply com pany last week, Hecognltlng Omaha's advantages as a distributing point, addi tional territory has been turned over to the Powell Supply company on Itepubllc tires. W. It. nixby, representing the Tow ell Supply company, has Just completed a round-up of the southwestern part of the state. The prospects for big crops have made tho dealers Jubilant and thoy are looking forward to a prosperous season. The Powell Supply company reports big Interest In motorcycles and bicycles. Kvery day brings In a lot of Inquiries for Particulars regarding the Pierce line. Tho demand for portable garages litis become so strong Hint the Powell Supply company has taken on the agency for K1 wards' "Steelcote" and all steel private garages. Tho Kebraska-Dulck Auto company de livered ono or Its Scldon motor trucks to the Omaba Gas company last week. This truck Is of tho stake body stylo with an extra long wheel base, which gives a big carrying capacity. "Wo havo Just received a shipment of Dart trucks, which are attracting a grout deal of attention nnd favorable comment," says Manager Mclntyre of tho Mrlntyro Automobllo company. "This Is duo to tho fact that this truck Is built entliely out of standard stuff, such as Continental motor, Drown-Llep or Warner transmis sion, Sheldon axles, springs nnd frame. These manufacturers are recognised n standard throughout tho country nnd a good business man Is always quick to take advantage of goods that have proven a success. "We havo been vory busy dem onstrating this trucJc nnd have taken a number of orders. fne was sold to J II tlradshaw of llinken How, who has a large farm about sixteen miles from town. Mo expects to lis It In hauling grHln. hogs and general farm produce t.i mantel. wnouver saa the Nebraska j farmer Is not tip to the minute Is mis-1 taken." , Tbe Nebraskn-nulck Auto company re-1 ports the following deliveries for the week: A "." to llovsen & Ulclenberg, 1 Schlcswlg, la.; '" to Cotad .ft Wise.1 Vllllsco, In.; "31" to license M Smith, Omaha: "31" to Alco Peterson. Ked Oak. In.; "" to C. M Duff, Hlookton. la.; X" to Kl J. Bteldl. Crete. Neb.. "2y to C. W. Sears, South Omaha; "31" to Frank Van Orsdal, (llrnwood, la ; "40" to Mason & Scabury, Missouri Valley, la ; "" lo Mr. Wise. Vllllsrn. la.; "30" to Dr. Steams, Kearney, Neb. Tho Molntyre Automobllo company sold nu Oakland roadster, model 42, to lien Uarnes, the druggist nt Fortieth and Dodgo streets. The capacity and uses ot nn air com pressor outfit aro well Illustrated by tho Plant Installed by the Powell Supply com pany. This outfit supplies air for ths Powell tiro repair shop and a free olr station, and In addition. Is drawn upon by Powell's nelghlHU-s, tho Cartorcnr com pany and the .Marlon Auto company. The Cortorvnr company makes uses of the air In Its shop in connection with Its brazing outfit. Percy V. Slater, of tho Powell Supply company, Is visiting nt his homo In Columbus, Neb. Incidentally he Is drum ming up business for his houso In that vicinity. Hcffinil firnnil I'niiyim Tour. Tho second annual Studebaker tour from Phoenix, Ariz , to Urand Canyon, wll be run early this season. Kntrlos j of moro thnn fifty Studebaker curs aro I already promised. Firestone rubber and design mean mileage never before approached. Fullest comfort, greatest car pro tection with fewest tire and car repairs are additional values and economies. Twelve years of unin terrupted leadership is your proof. Aik for book," What' What In Tim." The Firestone Tire & Robber Co. "America's Largest Exclusive Tlrs and Kim axakors." 2220 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Borne Office and raotory, Akron, O. ranohea In All arga Cities. For 16 years our chemists have tested and experimented with pure rubber and fabric. Our engi neers have con structed and torn down thousands of test tires. We have supple mented their work with the most modern tire building machinery We have spared neither time nor expense to give you the "More Mileage" tire you demanded and now we offer you .Diamond (No Clinch) Tires made of Vitalized Rubber Onr engineers have mastered the prin ciples of Rim Contact construction, and you can get the Diamond (No-Clinch) Tire, with Perfect 3-Point Rim Contact an important advantage that has been heretofore overlooked. Here is a combination of easy-riding and more mileage advantages you can't get in any other tire today Vitalised Rubber, Perfect 3-Point Rim Contact, No-Pinch Safety Flap, for inner tube protection and, if you wish, the now famous Safety (Squeegee) Tread made to fit all types of rims. So this time buy Diamond Vitalized Rubber Tires you can get them to fit your rims at any.of the VanBrunt Automobile Co. Overland and Pop' Hartford Council Blnffa X Omaha. Hanr. Marion Automobile Co. Dlatrlbutora of h Marlon ana Harmon das Can and Stand ard siaotrioa. Q101.3 Tarnam BL $900 F. O. B. Detreit Completely Equipped The Greatest Value for the Price . on the Market Option of all-clcctrlc or sna and oil lighting syBtoins without extra charge. Russian green or R-C-II red hody as desired. Easiest riding car in tho world. Tho moBt economical car to operate. More equipment than any other car for tho price. Specifications Motor: 4 cyllndfir en bloc, 3ttD, extra heavy crank fthaft, timing Ki-aiH and valvex enclosed. 3 point HUxpeitHlon. Wheel bane: 110 Inches. Control: center lever and hand emergency brake, foot accelerator. Left side drive. Irreversible worm gear, 16-Inch steering wheel, throttle control on steering column. Springs: seml-clllptlo on front, full elliptic mounted on swivel seats on rear. Frutno. pressed Hteel channel. Axles: front, 1-beam, drop forged; rear, seml-floatlnx. Transmission 3 speeds forward and reverse, selective sliding gear. Hody: Tourlnsr car Full X passenge-, exceptionally roomy. Road ster two passenger, lCngllHh type. Cdlor: option of dark Russian green or It-C-II red without extra charge. Iong whoelbaBO loto of leg room touring car Beats five grown persons comfortably. Long stroke motor loft, sldo drive center control. Powerful, speedy and sturdy. Demonstration whenever you want It. Act quick and get an early delivery. Equipment' Lighting: Option nf gas headlights with oil side and tall lmnpK, or all-electric system with five latest type, powerful lamps. ,,Ulgh grade In euory detail. Tires' 32xtt-lnch all around, tilosah high tension magneto. High radu .speedo meter. Demountable rims. ICxtra rim and holders. '"Tally ho" horn. "Jiffy" curtains. Top and top cover. Windshield. Tool kit. Jack. Tire Pump. Tiro Itopalr Outfit. Itobn'Uall. With tho Roadster Is a 26-gallon gasollno tank, with baggage trunk large enough to curry two suit cases, Is mpunted'gn th rear deck. Tire holder Ih also furnished. LININGER IMPLEMENT CO. 6th and Pacific Streets. Phone Qouglas 10? a W.IXa--I A ft I