Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, December 23, 1923, Page 15

Che Casper VOLUME 33. SECOND NEWS SECTION. And WYOMING WEEKLY REV! CASPER, WYO., SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1923 SECOND NEWS SECTION. Sunday Crile . NUMBER 22 Editorial NEW CHIEF FOR ROAD BOARD Ot ALA, To NAMED Former Ohio Executive To Put Aggressive Plans in Order. Ww. T. Calerdine, prominent job- ber and importer of Cincinnati and former president of the Ohio Goot Roads Federation has accepted the chairmanship of the Good Roads Federation of the American Auto- mobile association, according to a letter just received from Mr. Caler- é by Thomaa P. Henry. president of the A. A, A, Mr. Calerdine suc- ceeds Henry G. Shir'ey, cha'rman of the Virginia State Highway cc'm- mission, Who resigned on account of inability to give the time to the work which Mr. Shirley felt was needed for this important A. A. A. activity. The new chairman of the A. A. A Good Roads board is one of the best known and most agagressive road aCvdeates in the United States. During the two years Mr. Calerdine served as president of the Ohio Good Roads Federation, he brought that organization into the front ranks of effective state road asso- ciations. A large part of the credit for the growth of the Cincinnati Automobile club from a membership of 4,000 to its present membership of 15,000 is given to the work of Mr. Calerdine All good roads matters affecting southern Ohio or Cincin- nat! are referred to Mr, Calerdine ns chairman of the good roads com- mittee of the Cincinnati Automobile eub by the chamber of commerce and other civic bodies of Cincinnati 3s well as by the counties of south- trn Ohio. Along with William M. Perin, president and Frank Switalski, the manager of the Cincinnati Automo- bile cub, Mr. Calerdine shared the credit for the recent merg'ng of the CincInnati Motor club with the Cin- cinnati Automobile club under the name of the former giving the Queen City, one large automobile club affilated with the Ohio Motor Federation and the American Auto- mobile agsoc'ation. The affiliations of the former Cincfmnati Mctor Club with other state and national asso- ciations have been surrendered. In accepting the chairmanship, Mr. Calerdine stated that it is his ambition to make the good roads board activities the most outstand- feature of the work of the American Automoile association in behalg of improved motoring condi- tions. He has indicated his inten- tion of appointing on the board to serve with him, men of national prominence in highway activities who will give of their time and thought to the solution of the prob- lems which come before the boar, pececchas S a Majority of Cars In Martinique Of U. S. Make Of 998 motor vehicles registered on the Island of Martinique 926 are otf American manufacture, 5! French, and 15 from a variety of other countri Spark Plug Says-- “Watch Your Alcohol Mixture This Winter and Avoid Radiator Trouble” We will be glad to specify the proper mixture and supply you with the highest quality radiator alcohol. | TEXACOOL | For the Proper Grade for Winter Motoring + Woods’ Filling Station “Quality First—Then Service” East Yellowstone and A Streets -: Churches ESSEX OFFERS LARGER ROOMIER COACH WITH SIX-CYLINDER MOTOR OF SMOOTH POWER FLOW Students Use Cars For Nature Study Increasing use of motor transpo! tation for educational purposes reported in the The Reader's Digest which states that’ busses are used by the School of Education in Cleveland for the classes in geog- raphy and nature study. The same item reports that the class in biology at Oberlin college crosses every summer to the Pacific coast. tue dents use their own cars and make use of the motor camp sites along the wa: HOLIDAY AUTO SHES LARGER THAN IN 1922 Many New Models Will Make Appearance This Week. By SPARK PLUG. The Christmas spirit has gripped the denizens of Casper, and aA strange malady called “give ‘er a car for Christmasitis” has fastened itself upon the well-to-do business men. Many of the dealers report a surprising increase in sales over last year at the same season. Per- haps the persistent campaign which} has been under way _ recently through the sanction of the auto uccessory houses, suggesting some thing for the car for Christmas, has instilled the idea of giving the car itself, into the minds of many. Sons have presented their mothers with’ snappy little sedans, husbands have bought flashy broughams that their wives may ride in perpetual comfort, and lovers who are finan- clally inclined have made their) sweethearts happy through the | presentations of a motor car, Many have been given in advance that| the lucky one might drive her own runabout on Christmas day. OVERHEATING OF ENGINE TRAGED T0 QUEER CAUSE A high! powered car was recently brought into a garage in an effort to overcome a queer case of over- heating. At low or medium speeds no trouble was encountered, but ut high speeds or at medium speeds in second gear, even without pulling a load, the cooling water soon boiled. The ignition and valve timing were checked up and found correct; dit ferent carburetor mixtures were tried without success. The water passages seemed clear, but it was found that at low speeds the water circulation was good, but at high engine speeds {t stopped almost en- tirely. The trouble was found to Me in the hose connection on the intake side of the water pump, The hose, being rather soft, would col- lapse at high speeds, dus to the suction of the pump, thus restrict- ing the water passage.—Automoblic Dige Phone 1920-W WATCH WARNE AND CROSBY The new Essex, a six cylinder car built under Hudson Super-Six pat- ents and featuring a larger, roomier coach at $975, has arrived in Cas- per and is on display at the sales- rooms of the R. Van Sant com- pany, The new coach 1s said to be the only full-sized, six-cylinder enclosed car on the market listing at less than $1,000. It is announced that at least 75 per cent of this year's Es- Sex output Will be in this coach. There js a five-passenger open car which carries a lst price of $850. “If a nut-shell description of the inew Essex is required,” said R. N. Van Sant “the following sentence might fill the bill." The New Essex “The new Essex combines all the rellability and stamina of the pre- vious car plus the smooth flow of power of the Hudson Super-Six. The new Essex measures up in every re- spect to the traditional Hudson policy of providing a product of out- standing merit. In this new car may be found the results of all the lessons which Hudson has learned ae the Essex and from the Super- x. nm this chassis are mounted. First, an open body of striking low- hung appearance, and second, a finer, larger Essex Coach which is an en- tirely new and exclusive product in the motor field—namely, a six-cylin- der, five-passenger enclosed car sell- ing at less than $1.000. Both Cars Handsome “Both cars are notably handsome. | They are automobiles which * look at once—and instinctively want. The Coach particularly is remark- able in that there is over six inches more leg space between the front and rear seats than in the old Essex. This affords real sitting comfort on even the longest drives. There is two inches additional head room above the front seat. On the open car, the top is actually only 5 feet 10%% inches above the ground, at its highest point and the front of the top is so low that a man of average height can look directly over it. The coaches in proportion, and is a re- markably trim, low-hung smart ap- pearng car. “This lowness fs obtained with no sacrifice in road clearance. A new Means a Good Sound, WE REPAIR OLD AUTO 455 West Yellowstone WANTED 1000 AUTO TOPS TO REPAIR We Know Our Work Excels, Hence the Great Expectations WINTER principle in the mounting of bodies Above: The new Essex Coach. Below is involved. factor not only in bettering the gen. eral lines of the car, but also ities. road. have been somewhat revised. been transferred to an interior loca- seat. This change tn design in the general Coach. “These new cars accentuate It is a highly important in lowering the center of gravity and| greatly improving the riding qual-) position of the Hudson Motor Car ‘Motor experts who have ridden in the new Essex say that they had It is more than two years now since never experienced before such a feel-|the first Coach ing of stability and sureness on the; This is the type of product which “The general lines of the Coach The compartment space at the rear has tion at the upper half of the rear has made possible a great improvement appearance of the at the left is the open car front compartment, and at the right the open car. jo as the pioneer and specialist in- enclosed cars at a moderate price. was brought out. |has kept Hudson at capacity ever ‘since and which, apparently, the public wants. “It has heen logical to assume that the Coach would undergo im- provements and advancements, and Hudson feels particularly fortunate to present these betterments in the body at the same time when it is |applying Super-Six principles to the the chassis.” Court House at midnight. | Merry Christmas, folks, and all the good cheer that goes with it. ‘The same will be wished you %y Casper's automobile men at a more | appropriate time. Those who love a fight may | witness a humdinger) on Monday, when Casper last minute Christmas | shoppers take advantage of the one day left to them for a hurried pur- chase of gifts for those whom they failed to remember on earlier occa- sions. No doubt, the center of at- traction will be the local “red fronts". | Mr. Johnson, of Denver, brother of E. M. Johnson, ‘of the Kennedy Motor company of this city, was | guest in Casper over tho week-end. ‘The Carrier Brothers at the Yel- join lowstone garage in wishing Dependable Top Isa Necessity AND MAKE NEW TOPS SIDE-CURTAINS Tucker Auto Top Shop Phone 1523-M ; ington street, THE AUTOMOTIVE MELTING POT Conducted by “SPARKPLUG” Purpose—To “Wise-up” the automobile owner. More Purpose—To put the Tribune Sunday Automobile Section before the public of Casper w'th a roar like a g'ant fire-cracker exploding in the 1 Source of Info—The general public—Likewise the automobile dealers. Now and then, the police department. Forewarming—What you read and don’t like—pass over. Casperites a thoroughly Merry Christmas. Will Billy Brown hang up his stocking on Christmas eve? Lee Doud, high mogul of the Lee Doud Motor company, returned from Denver last Tuesday night. He had been gone some time on an extended business trip. If old King Winter doesn’t ie- scend with a vengeance in the near future, automobile Jers in Casper are going to be able to launch salesmen in the cruel, cruel world all winter long with fairly good chances of reaping a harvest. “Sparky” has at last felt the call of the Old Homestead, the steaming tub of hot water, and plenty of mother’s cooking. He left last eve- ning for Milwaukee, Wis., where two weeks will be spent in blissful snoozing in the forenoons and con- centrated boozing in the evenings. Don't take all of that seriously. Au revoir, folks. you in a pair of weeks. G. F. Gallis of 909 North Wash- is the owner of a brand new Jewett The Arkeon reports plenty of “chicken” for Christmas. Seven new Buicks will be de- livered to Casper homes on Christ- mas morning. They make tdeal gifts. Don't you think so? Too big for Sparky's stocking. The Tuxedo vacuum cup tire, ta the latest product of the Pennsyl- vania Rubber company. They aro especially adapted to the rouch | usage meted out to tires in th golden west. Casper’s Christmas motto should be, “No child goes hungry in Cas- per.” Have you answered the call of the ringing bell? | Mrs. J. M. Lowndes {s literally tickled to death. -Her son, Lowndes, presented her with 4 “sure enough” Christmas present when he showed her a new Chevrolet sedan parked in front of the Lowndes home not long ago. She is enthusiastically learning to pilot the car about the streets, Mr. Parfet of the Studebaker Sales and Service, is in Denver on business. Clarence West, also of the Studo- baker agency, spent a couple of days in Salt Creek last week and returned to civilization Saturday night. Who says the stores will not be swamped after Christmas Did ever hear of an exchange depart- ment. Hot dog. Likewise whoop! On Christmas eve the Coliseum Motor company will tie on the feed b in earnest. The feed will be staged in the offices of the company on East Fifth street. Yes, girls. Mr. Boos is married. A new type Dodge roadster is on display at the Coliseum Motor com- pany. You are cordially invited to inspect the mode]. The business of the Lee Doud Motor company is moving. This is @ pun, but you are not likely to realize it. In the near future, Mr. Doud will take his flock under his wing, and enter his new quarters two doors east of the present estab- lishment, William Nevels of Casper, is the owner of a new Oldsmobile Six tour- ing car purchased during the past week at the Wyoming Oldsmobile company. The words “Watch the Essex" have not been published in vain, for a carload of new Essex Sixes ar- rived Friday at the stronghold of R. N. Van Sant. J. A. Mickey drives a new Over- land Red Bird. Patsy Carr Jr. arrived from Washington, D. C., on Friday. He will spend Christmas at his home in Casper. The Nash Casper Motor company has contributed its share to the un usual run of Christmas cars this year. Several carloads rs are on their w Date of arri of new Nash y from the fac al is uncertain. John M.+ Whisenhunt ts the holder of a record. Upon attending the recent Hupmobile dealers’ con- vention in Denver, he found to his surprise that he has sold more Hup. mobiles during the past year than any other dealer in the Rocky Mountain region, with the excep- tion of the Denver distributing agency. The Christmas spirit has invaded the Wyoming Oldsmobile company and the show room has been ap- propriat decorated in red and Markets Classified DON'T FORGET THAT ARTERIAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM WOULD HELP SOLVE TRAFFIC PROBLEM HERE BY SPARK PLUG Time flies and still we hear no murmur from the pow- ers that be regarding the much discussed Arterial High- way system. There surely can be little doubt in the minds of Casper men who really have the city’s welfare at heart, but that the aforesaid system is the semi-solu- tion of the present complicated traffic problem in Cas- per. That it cannot be the final{ without the danger of becoming a solution to the problem is only too| party to a collision evident, for ne ity is so far ad The city in itself is powerless to vanced traffie regulations that] inaugurate the system until an its troubles in that line are con-| state law is repealed or amen¢ pletely over. so that cities may regulate their Lest many of the really interested | OW traffic. However, it is a re. Casperites forget the elements of| form that should be discussed and the system in question, a short re-| encouraged and now is the best view: of the princip involved | time to start the ball rolling. might not be amiss. The arterial r highwa stem has been tried in many eastern cities and found to go a long mobile way toward relieving auto congestion and the ever present chance of serious accide! The system provid for the ap pointment of certain important cltv OKLAND SETS SHES AEGORD trent November Was Biggest nicies tol In History, Says Com- pany Report. streets as arterial highways. On these arteries of traffic all motor vehicles are given exclusive right of way over any machine entering from a side street. Signs are place at the Intersection of with the arterial highway, mand all approaching v halt with the words, ARTERIAL HIGHWAY." The complete stop necessitated at the junction of a minor street and an arterial highway gives the driver of the stationary machine a golden opportunity to put into operation the old warning, “Look ev ‘oP— PONTIAC, Mich., Dec. 22.—The Oakland Motor Car company r ports the sale of cars during vember was the largest in its histor BOVE Fe tle Ue ee ni8 for that month, The sales were bearings, Judgo his distance, mn three times those of November. lect himse! ne haza 1922, and exceeded even the pre- turn onto a bus street. Not only does this ‘system protect the driver | entering a lively thoroughfare from | a side street, but it facilitates move- | ment of traffic on the main artery. Machines may move along more surely and at a higher rate of speed us high November record of 1919 during a yar which was considered banner one in the motor car in- dustry The company lkewise reports that on analysis of country-wide | sales of all makes of cars shows | the Oakland advanced in sales from green, and Christmas bells. The|19th place in October, 1922 te entire d'splay is centered about the enth place tn October, 1923. new Willys Knight Sedan De L » phenomenal jump in sales for wl le nd {s particularly significant Patterson Oakland company re-| at this time of the year when sales port the following sales of Oakland cars during the week: | linarily taper off somewhat C. J. Nephler, general sales man- Frank C. Bailey, Oakland roaj-|ager of Oakland, attributes the ster, with all the trimmings. Jlargo fall and early winter sates T. A. Porter, East Yellowstone | record to the many distinctive fea- highway, Oakland touring winter| tures of the new line of cars, and top. |the rapid growth of Oakland's G. W. Cleasby, Pearl White Laun-| dealer organization. dry company, Oakland touring. | —— In addition to the above the Oak-| BR. A. Armstrong, factory servics land dealers say they have several| manager of the Oakland Motor ( cars lined up for Christmas delivery. | company, held dealer service mec eed ings at Boston and New York du Last but not least, a thoroughly | ing the last week. J. H. Otis, spe Merry Christmas is the wish for|cial service representative, hi all of you from Spark Plug and the| similar service meetings at Pitts- entire Tribune automobile depart-| burgh, Philadelphia, Washington, ment. Ip. c iffalo and Cl nd. WILLYS KNIGHT oup DeLuxe e-Sedan =F | 350 Job Toledo The National Favorite oe the public hae has literally flock weary of folding seats and seat-climbing, to the Willys-Knight Coupe-Sedan! This fine car has doors front and rear. You enter and leave without awkward contortions. And it has the wonderful Willys- Knight sleeve-valve engine—same type as Panhard, Daimler, and others of Europe's finest cars. See it! Try it! W THE DAY OF eming Oldsmobile Co. 454 E. Yellowstone Phone 1963 THE KNIGHT 1s HERE ~~ 44 40 Der pound JE