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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (May 8, 1921)
TITE BISK: U.MAIIA. SUNDAY, MAY 8, 1021. 7 A J Big Achievements Bv R. H. Collins In Motor World Former President of Cadillac Moier Company Made ; Amazing Strides in Business. ; tv tliat K. H. Collins, prob- ' ablytne oldest member of the Gen eral lilotors corporation in point of ' Mervlce,! resigned as president and ; genciar, manager of the Cadillac MotfcirTCar company on January 14, becaiui known last Thursday, when his resignation was finally accepted by the-Aieneral Motors corporation. MfJ Collins began his career in the early days as general manager (of Uie Kansas City branch of the Uuickj Motor company. Through a . series, of promotions he became, sev ; i-ral $ears ago, the absolute dictator ot the Lautllac Motor Car company '. policits, his activities resulting in ; several additions to his long list of achievements in the manufacturing, ', selliiJIf and financial departments ut ; the automobile industry. Heldoubled the company's yearly : salcs'lj-evenue; opened a ! ranch house ' in Chicago, whose business expanded so quickly that, within less than a '. year,' 'it was necessary to more than double the already immense floor '. spac.of the buildings; planned and finished in Detroit a new sales and ' service building, described as the ,most"beautiful and complete struc- . .. ' r . , , . .1 .-I 1 - I ture .ot us Kina in inc. worm, ana designed and erected a new Cadillac factory that is said to be the world's most.'jmodern automobile plant. Mr Collins manufactured a-Cadil-. lac type that, after the most critical tests in the world war, was officially chosen s the standard seven-passenger car of the United "States army,; 'navy and marine corps. The current type Cadillac, designed and manafadtured solely under the direc tion jytcMr. Collins, has been de j clared by foreign automotive author ities to be without an equal in motor car dependability. It is a significant fact that, during his entife service, there was never even a suggestion of a strike or labor disturbance in the Cadillac plant. This record resulted from his inti mate personal friendships with his coworkers in all departments, which created a spirit of loyalty in the manufacturing and selling organiza tions. 1 While Mr. Collins' independent means would enable, him to retire from active business at this time, he is still a young man and it is ex pected that the . many friendships which he has engendered during his Cadillac connection and previous af filiations will prompt him to con tinue his activities as a prominent figure in the automobile industry. Sales Manager of Car' ; Firm Visits Omaha jL3L nanager of the automotive depart- ftenr.-'of the Standard Steel Car company, Pittsburgh, fa., stopped m Omaha last week to visit the Omaha - distributors, the Keystone Motor company. ' Morrow is making a swing around the different distributing centers in the United States and has just com pleted quite an extensive survey of the south and middle west. Morrow thinks conditions are considerably improved in both the south and mid dle west, although he- shares the opin ion of numerous factory representa tives that tf south and middle west are most- seriously affected. Mr. Morrow intends to cover the Pacific coast territory before return ing to Pittsburgh. Lexington Motor Co. Enters Two Autos in Pikes Peak Contest ni l ni . ' i ;x via riaunum uuiuacia ' .f In the old days platinum was not fcnuite so expensive as it is now, ana yin the screws of old magnetos and contact coils there was often inserted ti goodish sized piece of platinum. By rising: a file carefully it is possible to emove the brass and reclaim the platinum, when it can be soldered upon the end of a new screw. That publicity received from hav ing a car in the famous Pikes Peak hill climb races is of great value is evidenced by the greater inter est in this contest being manifested by manufacturers this year. The Lexington Motor company was the first entry, with two cars. Last year the two Lexington cars carried away the honors, winning both first and second and the Pen rose trophy against a field of 13 other cars. While the time last year was not as fast as that made by Mulford in a Hudson in 1916, the road was much heavier, the last four miles being run in a light snowstorm. The contest this year will take place "on Labor day, this date be ing selected so the practice trials will not interfere so much with the tourist travel on the highway. Last year more than 65,000 people made the trip to the summit of the peak by automobile. LaFayette Car Off To Climb the Alps The first export car of the La Fayette Motors company of Indian apolis wwas shipped last week to a prominent manufacturer of Zurich, Switzerland. The car was a seven passenger touring model. It seems fitting that the first La- Favette to eo abroad should go to a country famous for its fine crafts manship and mountain trails," re marks K. V. Haywood of the La-Fayette-Hayward company. "The purchaser, Herman Wied- erkehr, was influenced by the report of his son who has been a student in this country for several years. The son first proved for himself the capability of the LaFayette on steep hills. Then, before making a decision, he visited the LaFayette factory at. Mars Hill, Indianapolis, where he inspected the advanced methods of precise manufacture that are emoloved in the shops. "Though familiar with the skill and precision of Swiss artisans, the young man was so favorably im pressed bv the LaFayette methods that he lost no time in recommend ing the car to his parent. In this sale, as in lfcarly every other, tne LaFayette goes to a family familiar with the tinest cars obtamaDic. Speedwagon Makes Unique Road Trip One of the most interesting of cross country trips was made last February by James Reid and Jack Shearer of Casey, la., in a Reo speed wagon, to Pendleton, Ore. The car, equipped with a comfortable house body, made the entire trip without adjustment or repair. From Casey to Denver, the Reo averaged 22 miles per hour running time, the route being over the White Pole and O-L-D roads. From there over the Lincoln Highway the same speed was kept up and an average of 16 miles to the gallon of . gasoline maintained. After reaching the Oregon route the roads were fair until reaching LaGrande. From there to Pendle ton the worst roads were encoun teed. It had rained for four days and the road was covered with rocks and mud. Touring cars of all makes were passed, stranded, and frequently abandoned. sThe speed wagon pulled through safely. Mr. Reid said after passing over such a road he would not hesitate to recommend the Reo Speedwagon to do what was wanted at any time. Chevrolet Prices Are Reduced Over 21 Per Cent The Chevrolet Motor company an nounced yesterday price reductions of approximately 21 per cent. This they say will make their car the cheapest equipped car on the market. Their 4-90 model will list at $645, a reduction of $175. The roadster was reduced $160, making it $635. The sedan is listed at $1,195, a reduction of $180, and the coupe at $1,150, a reduction of $170. The light deliv ery wagon was reduced $175 to sell at $645. The reduction will be ef fective May 7. j Many Merchants Here Consider improved System of Delivery! A visit to the Briscoe showroom yesterday disclosed that scores of the city's merchants and business men have been seriously considering improved delivery systems. Almost every type of business has been represented the department stores, various retail lines, package expressmen, contractors and build ers and others. F. A. Kixby, local Briscoe distrib utor, is attempting to do more than merely demonstrate the superior M For Sale A Reputation i The Good Cars Come from Good Dealers Look away from the car for a mo ment and imagine that you are buying an interest in an establish ment that deals in automobiles. Then decide about the car. Whenever you buy a car, you buy the ability of the dealer to see that you are constantly satisfied with the car's performance. We regard every investment in the. Hudson and the Essex as an invest ment in us. We are here to deliver satisfaction every day you own the car. HUDSON or ESSEX GUY L'.SMITH points of the Briscoe motor ikliv ery. He has prepared some very in teresting charts showing the relative radius of territory served respec ively by the horse, the heavy true and the rapid motor delivery. Othc rti:irt k'iow th relative wnrWini time, barn space and similar points 01 interest 10 inc man wun ucnvcry proDiems. A feature of the exhibition whie is attracting a great deal of attention is the thief-nroof steel serpen en tirely around the open body, making tne small mens so trcquent irom tne the ordinary type ot delivery wagon There were 47 highways of nation al importance under construction throughout the United States last vcaf. MITCHELL PRICES -FaaseafOT Toortnr Cor. I17S0 S-Pisnyrr Baad- cr, 1TM 4-Paeaentvv Special with CoUapflbla Top. T-PaaMocer Tomrta Car, f IMS a-Faasanevr Coop. l-Paescntwr Sedan, Prices J". OX B. fac tory! roral tax to a added. TT isn't a matter of mere curiosity, but good busi ness and a safeguard for the future to become ac quainted with the Mitchell before you buy your car. It will satisfy you com pletely as to style, perform ance, construction and easy-riding qualities. It shows unusual value for the money. To fail to in clude it in making your decision may bring regret Noyes-Killy Motor Co. DISTRIBUTORS 2066 Farnam St., OMAHA, NEB. The Lowest Priced Cord Tire Equipped Six No Other Car Equals It At Such a Low Price TF you will compare other light cars, sixes or fours, with the Cleveland as to engineering design, quality of material in the car, details of equipment, simplicity of control and ease of riding, you .will know there is no other to match it at such a price. The Cleveland Six is built by men of long experience in the building of fine cars. It is built in one of the most modern fac tories, with all the equipment for the assurance of accuracy in construction.' In a car of smaller size it has the qualities of big high-priced cars. Its Owners Tell of Its Unusual Performance Twenty thousand owners know how good the Cleveland is. They tell us of its un usual performance, its power, its flexibility, its wonderful riding qualities, its long hill climbs , its work on bad roads , its endurance. Owners tell us of the Cleveland's econ omy, of twelve to fifteen thousand miles on its big four-inch cord tires, of gasoline mileage that they have never experienced before, and of extraordinary economy of up -keep. They Have Named It "The Better Car" The Cleveland is, without the slightest exaggeration, a most .unusual car, "the better car" as its owners have called it. It is a mechanical achievement. Beautiful types of body, roomy and of graceful lines of design, the highest quality of upholstery, most comfortable cushioning and lustrous, lasting finish, feature the Cleveland Six. Let Us Show You the Cleveland Tourinr Car (Five Passenger) $1465 Roadster (Three Passengers) $1465 Sedan (Fire Passengers) $2475 Coupe (Four Passengers) $2375 Prices F. O. B. Cl.f.Und Four Inch Cord Tires Standard Equipment CARD-ADAMS COMPANY (INCORPORATED) LINCOLN Ralph W. Jones, Mgr. OMAHA 1732-38 O Street 2421-23 Farnam Street jjl - BoiS&BilOTHEllS : . 5 EX! AM I' In the average home the Sedan ' ft has become so indispensable that . jjf the very thought of trying to do oj ft without it is viewed a hardship. J . Tht gasoline consumption li unusually low II Th tlx milcsge U unainsllr blf a nil I' dBwEN-DAVlS-CoADAuTDCa. 1 OMAHA. NEB. COUNCIL BLUFF5 IA. !' HARNEY AT 2STH. ST. ID3 SO. MAIN ST. HARNCYOI23 COUNCIL BLUFFS 631 j J ',room OPcn Evenings and Sundays. j I CLEVELAND AUTOMOBILE COMPANY, CLEVELAND, OHIO t Te&t& in hands of critical s owners have served to fur- 111 n ther establish the remark- fill f ale leadership gained by K I the Oldsmpbile Four, be- If cause of its phenomenal 111 I power. - 'I 11 j And the price It's Right! l NSSSwb Touring Cars Sedans and Sx lSssjE SSSSSsS $S; and Roadsters ' Coupes N fsSSSSS I I $1590 $2340 I M 1 MMBASKA COilPAKY iflll b CHAS.A.TUCKER.Prej-. Mill 1 Omaha ,- des Moines SA Wi 6 Howard St. tMirm 920 Locmt St. J MMS-S-7 PAKNAM ST. OMAHA,iU.&A. PHONE DOUGLAS 1970 :USE BEE WANT ADS THEY BRING RESULTS: