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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (June 5, 1921)
40 TIE BEE : OMAHA. SUNDAY, JUNE R. 1921. Price Cuts Give Boost to Sale Of Automobiles Cadillac Chassis Provides Good View of AH Mechanical Parts Buick Price Reduction ' Fol lowed by Flood of Orders La Fayette -.nnounccs Cut. With price reductions announced on several makes of automobiles, tales of cars arc gradually approach ing normalcy, according to a sur vey of the trade. The clay following the announce ment of a price reduction of the Buick car, orders for 201 cars for immediate delivery were received by the Nebraska Buick Auto company. Express Opinions. II. E. Sidles, Lcc Huff and Charles Stuart, owners of the com pany, have all expressed their opin ion that the automobiles business has seen its worst days and that from now on a gradual revival will take place. In announcing reductions of from $750 to $950 on the LaFayctto car, E. C. Howard, vice president of the LaFayettc Motors company of In dianapolis, made some illuminating comment upon this action. Subject to Changes. "The price o the- l.aKayctte is subject now, like all other articles, to changes in underlying economic conditions," he .aid. "It will probably be several months before labor and material , costs can be reduced to the point represented in our new price." The construction and equipment of the La Fayette cars arc in no manner affected by the change in prices, the dealers iay. Sprague Firm Notes h.. Hike in Retail Sales Last week, according to K. H. Sprafcue of the Sprague Tire & Rub ber Co., was tha biggest week in the history of the company from a standpoint of retail sales. This, Mr. Sprague feels, is an unmistakeabl' indication of the increasing popul. .--ity of Sprague extra ply tires. The Ford size Sprague tire has six ply of fabric instead of the cus tomary four ply used in most stan dard tires. The "drive-in" tire service which is available from 7 in the morning until 11 a.t night, has proved to be a business-getter from every standpoint. In Denmark, a driver's license is issued only after a strict examination by the state officials. I A unique and unusual way of ex crcd on Omaha streets. A Cadillac chassis, stripped of its accessories, body, windshield, hood and top, was exhibited by the J. H.- Hansen Cadil lac company. . . This car will be driven from town to town to show the internal working parts of a high-grade motor car. Every piece of mechanism is visible, from the front end to the rear, and the machine is a standard Cadillac in every respect. The motor, trans mission, universal joints, frame, axles, spring construction and all. can be studied and understood by the layman. The chassis is in charge of S. J. Alexander, a young man who has worked up from a workman in the shops to a responsible position with this large concern, and he knows all of the mechanical parts of the Cadil lac car thoroughly. In explaining the reason for the exhibition, Mr. Alexander said: "Mr. Hansen.-has discovered .that the motor buying public is extremely interested in what it gets for its money. It seems that everyone wants to make sure of purchasing a first class article and receiving real value, so Mr. Hansen decided to show as many people as possible, prospective buyers, owners of Cadillac cars, and everyone interested, just how the Cadillac is constructed, explain to them what is under the hood, and show them what is under the body of a high-grade motor car. "While we arc too busy to stop and sell cars on this trip throughout the slate, we are finding many people interested in spending their money wisaly in the purchase of a motor car, and a great number of sales have resulted from this unique exhibition. Wherever this chassis has been ex hibited, Mr. Hansen found that the most interested members of the crowd are the Cadillac owners who drive' up in their cars to learn more of the reasons why the Cadillac is so well-known for its dependability, which, after all, is built right into the chassis. "Everybody knows how, .beautiful the Cadillac is, and what it looks like, but very few have ever had the opportunity to study all of its mov ing parts. Buick Coupe Runs 99 Miles on Less Than Four Gallons of Gas! George T. Wilson, owner of the Standard Motor Car company, and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Huff just re turned from a week-end motor trip ir. Mr. Huff's Buick coupe. During the trip, Mr. Wilson made a Wager that the Buick coupe could not be driven from Crete, Neb., to Omaha on less than seven and one-half gallons of gasoline. Mr. Huif took the bet and made another wager that he could drive the distance on less than five gallons. The gasoline lank, was filled at Crete and upon arriving at Omaha Mr. Huff stopped at a filling station to sec how much the tank v.ould hold. Four gallons, were all tint could possibly be put in and some of it ran over the filler spout. The speedometer registered 99.02 miles, by the route which they took. Mr. Huff says it only bears out that old saying that a ""Buick will run on its reputation."" In England, a garage intended for the'. use of aerial tourists has been, opened near London, where the owner of a private airplane can have repairs made while he waits. Highly skilled mechanics, gasoline and oil are supplied. The business is almost identical with that of the familiar automobile garage. : Morris Takes Place With Van Brunt Co. t W. E. Morris, one of the senior salesman on automobile row, has ac cepted a position with the Van Brunt Automobile company and will handle retail sales. Morris was for merly associated with Mclnty.rc Automobile com pany, which was one of the first distributors o f . Stearns - Knight automobiles in Omaha. Since that time Morris has been connected with several of the larger automobile dis tributing 'agencies in Omaha. He is well acquainted with the retail auto mobile business here. ts Clogged Oil Pipe If is possible to clear out a Ford oil pipe which has become clogged by taking off the front gear plate, which discloses the- can gear, and this is removed with a puller. Now the end of the pipe is exposed, and to this an air hose is connected, the air is turned on and the obstruction is blown out. Without this little trick it is neces sary to tear down, the engine to get at an obstruction of this. kind. Car's Service Judged By Performance of Autos of Same Make "You judge how well your car will serve two or three years hence, by cbserving the behavior of older cars of the same make," remarked Guy L. Smith, local Hudson-Essex dis tributor. "Thus Hudsons high place in the opinion of motorists is upheld today, not only by the way new Hudsons arc performing, but by the enduring distinction and satisfaction that the oldest Super-sixes in service reveal. "Many thousands of miles and years of hard usage do not make an old car of the Super-six. . With a minimum of care it retains its smoothness and operating case throughout long severe service.' "When men observe the earliest Super-sixes still giving dependable duty, after more than five years of daily duty, it is hardly surprising that they place unreserved confidence in Hudson." - Piston Ring Guide. A steel ring just the diameter of the cylinder bore of one end and tapered off at the other until it is just large enough to slip, over the piston ring makes it easy to get a niston back in thp cvlinder. nhviat- ing, as it does, catching of the rings. A New. A few of th Important Features of the new model 3 cm o rl) YI) Six-Cylinder Continental Red Seal 7 R Motor, Developing over 50 horse-power 3).' Bore by Stroke. New General Motors Approv ed Axles. Borg & Beck Disc Clutch. Frame Seven Inches Deep. Extra Long Spring Suspen sion. Combined Length of Springs 184. 115 Wheelbase, Steel FeOoed. Wheels. 32 x 4" Cord Tires. Alemite High Pressure Lub- -ncatmg System A new Medium Weight Scripps-Booth six-cylinder model in four body designs has been added to the pres ent line of light six-cylinder cars. The observance of a few of the important units used in the construction of these new models is sufficient evidence of their mechanical excellence. An examination of these new models will prove to you that they stand high in design and finish. A short ride will convince you of their easy riding qualities and their easy manipulation in congested districts. ! The beHef that the motor car purchaser is more critical .'now than ever before in his demand for power, quality, riding comfort and dependable, performance was the ' motive for the building of this new model. Prices " Series Medium Yeight Sir: FlTe-passenger Touring 1490 FiTC-paraenger Sedan - $2375 Three-passenger Roadster 1470 Four-passenger Coupe 2350 ..'ii; , F. O. B. Detroit The addition of these new models will in no way affect the production of the present "B" Series Light Six Models. They will be continued at the reduced prices recently announced. Fire-passenger Touring $1295 Fhre-passenger Sedan - $2100 Three-passenger Roadster 1275 Four-passenger Coupe - 1950 F. O. B. Detroit NEBRASKA SCRIPPS-BOOTH CO, J. H. PATTON, JR., Gen. Mgr. 2559 Farnam St. Omaha. - Phone Douglas 5583. Automotive Courses For Boys Added to Many High Schools A new phase of education that promises to be of great value in the future development of the motor car industry is the establishment of courses in automotive engineering in public schools. Most boys are fascinated by the automobile and many have a natural flare for mechanics. Opportunity for practical study in the theory and practice of the internal combustion engine is eagerly welcomed and will result in placing at the disposal of the industry numbers of young men well trained to fill responsible posi tions. . Automobile dealers are quick to sec the advantage of such courses and are gladly co-operating by placing all their mechanical resources at the disposal of the young students. One of the Boston High schools has in stituted an automotive engineering course that is especially, popular.' It is conducted along the lines of indus trial and trade education and after the first year calls for work in motor car repair shops every other week. One of the favorite points oi study for the high school students is the Paige show room, where there is a cutaway chassis of the new "6-66." Several classes, with their instructor, have examined this chassis and made a study of its component parti?, alter listening to an explanatory talk by a Paige expert. To Fill Vacuum Tank In cases where the vacuum tank has become empty for some reason it is a simple matter to fill it again by turning over the engind a few times with the throttle closed and the epark oiT.. This takes only a mo ment and creates vacuum enough to fill the tank. Construction Makes Essex Brakes Easily Set and Long-Lived "Many Essex owners have com mented on the case of, operation and security in the Essex emergency brake," remarked Guy L. Smith, lo cal Hudson-Essex dealer. "This is because the Essex brake construc tion differs in an important way from others, "The difficulty experienced with some other emergency brakes is that the ratchet teeth are cither too small and wear out quickly or they are too big and then will never catch in the right place. "In the Essex brake the ratchet teeth arc made big and strong and will last, indefinitely. Then the pawls on the brake lever are double instead of single and one is set slightly ahead of the other. This gives the same result as the" small teeth as far as movement is con cerned. Hence the Essex brake is easy to set and to release but is absolutely secure and Ion lasting. "Owners in hilly territory especial ly appreciate the ease and security with which the car can be locked oo steep grades." Accessories Firm Offers Free Advice on Car Lcnsei The National Accessories Co., Inc., 2012 Farnam street, has agreed re cently to co-operate with motorists and law enforcing officials through the establishment of headlight test ing station in the rear of its build ing. At this station, motorists, who are in doubt as td whether their lights conform with the law which takes effect July 25, may receive expert advice rrgariilcss of the make or type of lens. r Is3 A TUBE FREE WITH EVERY for ib om oiiw STEPHENS SPECIAL TIRE AND AT STEPHENS' FACTORY-TO-USER PRICES Here is a chance to re-tire your automobile and put it in shape for as much mileage as you will want this summer and autumn. With every STEPHENS SPECIAL 6,000-MILE GUARANTEED TIRE we will give FREE &0 inner tube. We could not make this extraordinary offer had not our production of tubes caught up somewhat with the demand. STEPHENS SPECIAL TIRES ARE GUARANTEED FOR 6,000 MILES AND ARE OF HUH? , QUALITY MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP v CAN YOU BEAT THESE PRICES? MAIL ORDERS SHIPPED SAME DAY RECEIVED SIZE BIBBED NON-SKID 28x3 $ 8.35 $ 8.85 30x3 8.72 9.07 30x3V. 10.25 10.80 31x3i2 12.50 13.15 32x3Vo 12-99 13.65 31x4 15.53 16.12 32x4 17.22 18.16' 33x4 18.15 18.98 34x4 18.46 19.49 35x4 20.35 21.40 36x4 23.45 32x4 24.30 34x4i3 25.89 35x4y3 27.00 36x4 27.48 37x4V. 28.50 35x5 30.00 37x5 33.67 WO TAX TO PAY STEPHE MS TIRE STORES GOMW 2215 Farnam St. Dresher Bid. Harry F. Trumble, Manager. Dong. 4746. Omaha -1 ex .oweir hdSnjnn sin 4 ii m Second Reduction in Eight Months Essex Motors advises that, effective June 2nd, the prices of all Essex Motor Cars are again lowered the second reduction since last fall. This time the reduction is $150 on each model, making a total reduction of $350 in eight months. The new prices, f. o. b. factory, follow: ;Touring . . . . $1,445 Roadster ... . $1,445 Cabriolet $1,950 Sedan to ........ ... ..... $2,300 GUY L.SMITH 4 I 7 ff 'S.EBYICE FIRJS.T s5.r ftwwAM st, Omaha, U.S. A. PHONrBoocaritTO) -4.