Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, February 17, 1924, Page 15

A combination between the news- papers of the country and the auto- mobile industry is sought as a means of reducing the list of traffic fatalities. This plan is sponsored by the re- cently appointed Traffic Planning and Safety committee of the Na- tional Automobile Chamber of Com- merece. “Find the causes’ and you wi'l find the cure,” this statement by George M. Graham, chairman, sum- marizes the permanent campaign now being launched. As a first step’ in the program, the association is seeking the assist- ance of the newspapers of the coun- try, asking that in reporting motor accidents they endeavor as far as possible to determine the causes of the disasters, The papers co-operat- ing in this plan will forward a weekly summary of the motor fatalities to the National Automo- bile Chamber of Commerce, and the association will then issue monthly bulletins giving national figures, to gether with corrective suggestions. Newspapers in some states have How to Steer Your Car in Tight Corners It usually takes some little time before you can call yourself a GOOD driver, and it takes considerable practice. It takes quite a long time, however, to find out everything if your only teacher is “experi- e.". You will probably agree that if for instance you wished to learn how to play golf, you would learn much faster if you had a professional golfer show you how to hold your clubs and make the various shots. ‘The professional has found by closely studying the game, the best way * to play it, and he can show you more in a few hours than you could learn in probably several months without his assistance. In griving an automobile, there are certain things that you will learn in time, but in these articles I have tried to show you some of the finer points in driving that will help you to become a good driver in a much shorter time than you will without help of any kind. One of the first things you want to cultivate, is how to judge distance. Say you are driving down a narrow steep hill where there is barely room enough. for two cars to pass. You put your foot on the brake pedal and suddenly find out that the brakes will not act properly. What is the best thing to do to safely pass the car that is conten up the hill toward moat First, ING CAR AT THE SAME TIME, P {sy Jf plan, and it is believed that there Your eye$ cannot be in both places Gg {Eg will “es general _ representation at the one time. Just keep as cool S 'y throughout the country. as ygu can and fix your eye on the In some communities where the side of the car approashing you, and police or other agencies are already steer so that the mudguards of your determining the causes of motor car just miss the guards of the other accidents, the newspapers are plan- car. If you glance first to one side, ning to use the figures available then to the other, you are liable to for a weekly feature story showing misjudge the amount of space you the traffic difficulties in the particu- have and either run into the approach- lar city. en a doctor is called in on a ing car or into the side of the road. i Mr. Graham states in out- lany smashups have occurred be- . driver became confused ning the plan, “his first step is to make a diagnosis. ¢when he tried to look at both sides “We are al deeply concerned at at the one time. Steer the number of traffic fatalities, but side of the car approaching you as 4] You can, then if there is room, you | that accomplishes little unless we know what to do about it. milgaee evel Thi same Ge on bs. followed when driving in | - «we know in a general way that traffic. Keep your cye principally | ctor accidents are caused by care- lessness in driving, improper traffic on the an on spaeilery. and you te not scratch or smash your mudguards il i regulation, jay-walking, insufficient pea tereee vee Cnete vor Ay to. ate oe street or vehicles, Physical obstructions to view, too ie - narrow places by watching eer hoc little playground space for children, and s0 on. $ The illustration shows another bad ppt for the inexperienced driver, a ir-pin” bend. Sometimes you reach a bend in the road that is so sharp that you have to stop and make a reversing movement before you can get around it.. hen you come to a corner of this kind, do not_hug the inside corner. too closely. Glance at ¢ diagram, and you will see that you will-get around much easier if you drive up into the top corner first then reverse back. This will usuall) bring you around the corner in on easy movement. The driver who exercises ordinary common sense, will rarely find himseli in a situation where he has to do some fancy steering to avoid a smash- up or accient. Accidents are ‘usually the result of cafelessness “or some one’s part. T hi 6 mentioned in previous articles the necessity for keeping the brakes ini.perfect ‘order. A very large number of accidents are caused by fail the brakes to act properly in an emergency. . The brakes should be deliberately tested at least once every week if you are using the car{daily. At 15 ‘miles an hour, two wheel brakes should be. able to stop the/car in 21 ft., or if you have.4 wheel’ brakes, you should be able to stop in 14 ft. Keep your brakes in good order, then if you want to avoid trouble, learn how to use them properly. If you have to.jam on the brakes harshly and feel the rear of the car begin to skid, relieve the pressure on them fgr the fraction of a second while you straighten up the skid, then. give the brakes another hard jab. Keep your eyes open, train yourself ,to watth for children playing in the road, obstructions round corners, blind forners, etc. and play safe by keeping your car under such con- trol that you can at all times bring it safely to a stop before you reach any object in front. : . cause the RicHT WAY ORIVE INTO.TOP CORNER, THEN ONE REVERSING MOVEMENT BRING YQU AROUND CORNER. HOW TO TAKE HAIRPIN CORNER The Ford Motor company enters the new year with a new a at an all-steel combination truck body and cab mounted on the standard Ford One Ton chassis to be sold as & complete: unit. 22 The new body is of the open ex- presa type, so constructed that it may be readily converted into other body combinations by using stakes, side boards, canopy top, screen sides, etc. “In fact” says the Ford statement, “The purpose in producing the new body was to place a low cost genera! utility truck, meeting both agricul- tural and commercial requirements at the disposal of ton truck users.” The body is bufic of steel to with. stand the most severe usage and presents a new development in con- struction. The. steel sills are rein- forced with wood in order to lessen vibration and road shocks, thus making for more durability and longer life. * The 1 space js seven feet two inches jn length by four feet in width and 6f convenient and practi- ee eal depth. The end gate is strongly Ky ‘ash Casper Motor company | transportation equipment of © Mr.| braced and secured by heavy chains is fortunate in securing the| Dendinger, and he will no doubt} which hold it in position when services of a man with the exper-| prove a valuable addition to its or-| 1}, lowered. * ienfe and training in marketing| ganization. c ‘The cab, also of steel construction pe ali i i ek Le ee Be So —= — OUR REMOVAL SALE GREATEST ACCESSORY SALE EVER PUT ON IN CASPER We must vacate this week. Sale prices prevail until our removal only. DON’T DELAY, Your time is limited to take advantage of these wonderful bargains. We want to clean house before we move and we are going to give you the benefit. Everything in the house at a BIG REDUCTION with the exception of Genuine Ford Parts. : TIRES AND TUBES AT SALE PRICES $6.80 | 33% net _ $9.50 | mine $15.20 30x83. Diamond ‘abric. Seer Paige Dimond $7.85 | xt, Piemont $14.40 | Bx em $19.20 38x4 Diamond Cord —- $19.75 Cort $34.50 OTHER SIZES IN PROPORTION CHAINS 380x314 McKay Chains. Sale price $2.00 83x4 Weed DeLuxe. Sale price__$5.20 30x314 Weed DeLuxe. Sale price $4.00 35x5- Weed extra heavy prices__-$8.40 82x4 3 Weed DeLuxe. Sale price $4.80 All Other Sizes in Proportion A FEW OTHER ITEMS i | Clymer Windshi ight: Camping Equipment Tool Kits Pliers Jacks lot Shots: Nieto = Alemite Systems f Motometers * Ford Oiling System Electric Cigar Lighters Tire Gauges pack Plugs Hood and Radiator Covers Ford Drum-Shaped Headlights Etc, Ete. ite. a Honeyeomb Ford Radiator__-------.--_---___-.--_- te 3 Brodie Rubber Co. Inc. Phone 1203 YOUR ACCESSORY HOUSE Tribune Bldg. MOTOR BODY ASKS AID OF THE PRESS IN REDUCING NUMBER OF FATALITIES IN ACCIDENTS “But to what degree these factors operate has yet to be determined for most communities. “Thére is no point, in campaign- ing particularly for certain remedies Speaking of the so called lower priced tires that are now being so America’s greatest merchants, the]. late E. C. Simmons, of St. Louis; that “The recollection of quality re- mains long after the price is for- gotten.” You may ask why vacuum cup tires are higher than many other it is not boastful to say that the Pennsylvania Rubber company has arrived at a point in the tire maki world where tho matter of price negligible. stands foremost. The position of this tire company is absolutely firm. The letter received at the Liberty Garage goes on to say, “The tire business is on a pretty tight basis so far as profits are concerned and we just naturally and logically can- not build a vacuum cup six ply or an eight ply tire with a tread guar- anteed to contain no reclaimed stock. and to be of the regular thickness as prevailing generally in the in- ALL STEEL TRUCK MODEL IS NEW OFFERING OF FORD CO. is extra roomy. The seat fs of arti- ficial leather, well-cushioned on four inch springs. Protection from the weather is afforded by close fitting door curtains mounted on uprights and opening and closing with the back of the cab gives ample facil- ities for rear vision, adding to the safety as well as the convenience of the driver, The new truck which is already on display in many Ford dealers show rooms throughout the country, sells complete with’ steel cab and body for $90.00 F. O. B. Detroit, being priced in accordance with the standard Ford policy. In addition to the saving offered truck users in this body, is the con- venience of now being able to buy the Ford Ton truck complete and ready to put into service. Sunday Cribune to date. unless we know that these will do away with the major causes.+ “Furthermore, each city needs to keep this diagnosis constantly up The civic body may have one kind of {ll at one time and an other at another. “We feel confident that these fig- ures when assembied into a national picture will give a general guide as to what should be done in acci- dent prevention. “The By J. J. THOMAS “At the same time, communities will haye a continuous indicator of loca! conditions. automobile spare no effort or expense in mak- ing highway travel more safe.” HIGH PRICED TIRES WHERE NO SACRIFICE IN QUALITY OCCURS _ PAY FOR THEMSELVES IN END industry dustry, plus the hundreds of cups on every casing to be sold at the same price as five and six ply light] and The voice of the Liberty Garags| bullding up its truck sales ofganiza- is loud and long for a continuance of quality tires. be and believe them to be, the Aristo- crats of Tiredom. We want the Ore ee Te Automotive Melting Pot Mr. G. C. Mathews, Wyoming rep. resentative for the International Harvester company has spent the past few days in Casper, looking after business interest for his firm. While in Casper Mr. Mathews has made his headquarters at the Nash wifi | Casper Motor company, which com pany has the agency for the popular International line of ‘trucks. Mr. Mathews will leave this evening for Cheyenne. Mr. Chas. Patterson Jr., made a flying trip to Glenrock the past week on a large sale of Oakland cars to Glenrack residents. J. H. Leslie of the Patterson Oak. land company spent the first part of this week in Salt Creek and Lavoy on Oakland and Haynes business. The Nash Casper Motor company is agent for the Nash and Interna tional lines, whi include both light heavy ¢ transportation extensively arvertised and exhibited] Welght casings.” pme This company, while it at astonishingly low prices, and Proceeding further, the company enjoyed a very nice truck bubi- noting a letter regently received] asks the Liberty age for a sign-| ness in the past, realizes that with from one of the large tire companies] ed ballot upon th stion; “Shall| Casper’s continued prosperity and at the Liberty Garage, clearly set-| the Pennsylvania Rubber company| growth, it must be in position to ting out their position as to the| make a tire to fit a price or a price| take care of a larger volume of quality of their vacuum cup tires, I] to fit a tire?” In other words, -they| business, and with a view to being wish to make it known that it has| ask whether quality shall be sacri-| equipped to better serve its custom. been effectively stated by one of| ficed to price. ers, is paying special attention to tion. m to The production of Overland and Willys Knight cars has reached over To this we would reply that The matter of quality An oblong window in the We Both Lose If you pay more than $1952° FAC, for a home size water softening system The Refinite Water Softener has the— Largest Capacity and the Lowest Price Requires the least atten- tion. Provides SOFT WATER every day of the year. Schank Plumbing and Heating Co. Phone 711 359 East Second 1,000 per resents the largest production in the history of the forecast a shortage in these cars in the very near future, W. R. Yellding, sates manager of the Nash Casper Motor announces that the company has reorganized its and that M. J. Dendinger, for many years connected with the sales or- - ganization of the Patriot Motors, And Construction Co. has been placed in active charge of || 142 E. Midwest Phone 483W this department Tribune V USED CARS Used cars are going fast. Get your order in now for a good recondi- tioned Used Car, and be ready for the good weather and good roads. Nash Touring ----_-________--- Ba yy yt SE Ne Olds Eight—in good condition___-__ Olds Four—Roadster ___ Buick, Seven-Passenger ~--------- Ford Touring ~--------- Cadillac Coupe. 2-8 oi ce $1150.00 Dodge Commercial ~-___----- pee A apd se. $275.00 The NASH-CASPER MOTOR Co. 146 So. Kimball. Buick pouring o22te ses =e eos -------' $300.00 Phone 1818 SERVICE BATTERIES WITH EACH RECHARGE 414 South Elm Street PREST-O-LITE AND COLUMBIA BATTERIES FREE Phone 2303 PAGE THREE Read the Ads If You Want All the News day. This figure rep. factory. ofticials|| Wiring Supplies FIXTURES, LAMPS, ELECTRIC APPLIANCES Radio Supplies Motor Repairing Electric Supply company. Truck department, Estimate Gladly Furnished —— | nt Ads bring resul = LET US GIVE IT THE “ONCE OVER” It’s a good plan to employ us every once in a while to supervise the operation of your ignition system; to see if the wiring connec- tions, motor’ generator, starter, lights, etc., are all right. It’s a plan that pays. L. D. Branson Service First and Durbin Phone 383 MR. FORD OWNER Remember That You Can Buy It for Less at THE CUT RATE FORD STORE East Second Street Public Market Phone 2400 DON’T DESPAIR When the God of Luck Dishes Out a Dented or Smashed Fender or Body to You Our Body and Fender Department Is the Finest of Its Kind In Casper Managed by a Man Who Knows the Business IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO REMOVE FENDERS FROM CAR! Bear In Mind Our Day and Night Service ! Warne & Crosby Motor ~ Company 436 W. Yellowstone Phone 2610 Beautiful and Good The sweeping acceptance of the Oldsmobile Six Sport Touring can be explained in one sentence—we’re giving people high quality, physical beauty, six cylinders, real comfort for five, complete equipment, and low price. This car would have to be priced at more than *1000 but for this fact— it is the joint product of Oldsmobile and General Motors. See it at our showroom. Ride in it. Drive it. Wyoming Oldsmobile Company 454 E. Yellowstone Phone 1963 The G. M. A.C. extended payment plan makes buying easy. OLDSMOBILE SIX 3 mais Cc oe ~ one