Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, March 23, 1924, Page 24

CITY CALLSFOR FINAL COST ON TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION that they will not abuse the pri- vilege. The apparatus will probably be purchased by the city from the Essco Manufacturing company of Peoria, Il. ———._—_. LONDON BUSSES GIVEN “re Casper Sundav Cridune TIRE MAKERS OPERATING UPON NARROW MARGIN AS RESULT OF GOVER FROM PRICE WAR A Selberiing, who was pease of the Goodyear company, now heads the company bearing his own name, ‘declares over-production in the ‘early part of last year resulted in @ price cutting orgy, where tires were being universally sold at lower Prices than ever before known and which in some instances were below body design to correct this and in many instances, owners have been able to overcome the tendency in thelr cars by the use of snubbers. KUMPF PUTS GREAT FAITH SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 1924 WILLARD BROADCASTING BATTERIES NOW USED BY 16 UW. 5. STATIONS THOROUGH RENOVATION AFTER EAGH OAY'S AUN Every night is Saturday night for the busses operated by the London General Omnibus Company over the streets of the world’s metropolis, for after the day's work each ve- {cle is given a shower bath. article appearing in the current Events move cuickly in the radio Interest Manifested by Streets and Alleys Com- mittee Augurs Well for Prospects of Moder Equipment. By J. C. BOYLE. Copyright, 1924, The Casper Tribune. NEW YORK, March 22.—The tire manufacturers of the United States are still feeling the effects of their price war of 1928. The margin of Profit on which they are operating, they contend, is a narrow one. This is enforcing conservatism both ~ in the purchase of materials and the booking of orders. Nevertheless, the majority of the tire makers are ness or make concessions now to get orders for July dating.” The tendency to avoid -business for future dating has been followed by other factories in the trade. The Miller Rubber compariy declared that the “dating” business of that concern was not so large as in for- mer years but that this should give a steadier flow of distribution. “The tire industry 1s now in better condi- tion than eVer it Wns, even if we are Radio broadcasting station, WT AM, at Cleveland, ©., boasted last fall, when it opened, that it was the only station without a generator hum and the only station using storage batteries for transmission power exclusively. There are now 16 stations scat- tered throughout the country that have installed Willard broadcasting By F. A. BUNDROCK. The Kumpf Motor Car company of this city, has recently taken the agency for the new Rollin, aristo- crat of the four cylinder cars. This machine will be one of the new and heretofore unknown cars which will attitude of many makers by say- ing: “Prospects for this year look en- couraging but with the advent of the balloon and semi-balloon tires which are fast becoming established, it is thought our company’s require- ments for fixed essets will be heavy.” BY SPARK PLUG If the installation cost proves to be within the bounds of reason, Casper traffic will, in the future be automatic- ally directed at Second and Center and Second and Wol- be exhibited at the third annual ‘ batteries as their only source of : . ; of ‘Transportation, in: des operating at or close to capacity,| playing close to the line” one of-|. Many men tn the rubber business Automobile show to open at the - < cott.. At a meeting. conducted’ in the office of Wokn M. |cr Bes Sransportetion: tn Geccriting | oa Meiers. te the Hale ae ak, parecereat faith dn the effect of the| Arkeon tomorrow evening. The| P0Wer. , Thiswas on the strength of ‘ Whisenhunt, chairman of the streets and alleys committee washing machines have been in-|thoroughly optimistic over prospects} The B. F. Goodrich company| balloon tire as a boon to business. Rollin will be present in all its] (icy. of the city council, during the early part of last week, the | staea in the company’s garages | for the remainder of the year. states its stock of tires are below} They say the new low pressure pro-| glory and you are urged not to miss necessity of electric control of traf- to the side of convenient buildings. It will be necessary to undertake considerable condult work which will entafl the tearing up of some Pavement and sidewalk, but the benefit to be derived from the in- Stallation of the controls will more n compensate the city for the labor connected with the project. It which spray the busses until every particle of dirt is removed. After its bath the interior of the bus ts sprayed with a disinfectant which is especially prepared in the company’s laboratories, In addition to the washing, the procedure followed each night in- cludes removing and cleaning the This feeling is based to a great extent upon the fact that the stocks of tires in manufacturers hands are small and that factories are not. pil- ing up reserves for future require ments. A striking example of the trend of the business was given by William O'Neil president of the Gen- eral Tire and Rubber company. nogmal, due to “demand and good management.” The Seiberling Rub- ber company plant at Barberton is running at capacity and it is inter- ested that a new factory of the organization at New Castle will be Put in operation this spring. The Goodyear Tire and Rubber company officials declare that comparatively uct {s well past the experimental Stage and only needs proper mer- chandising to make it a success. They add that demand 1s country- wide, coming from country districts as well as from the cities, and that durability tests have shown that the new tires will stand up. Fear that the use of the low Pressure Besides the 16 stations there are 101 more using Willard broadcast ing batteries in connection with, their generator or rectified alternat ing current power for voice modula tion and other purposes. ‘The radio staff at WTAM has been reading the handwriting on the fic in Casper was thorovghly dis- cussed from every viewpoint, and the final decision of the committee left the matter in the hands of Mr. Kaylor of the Casper Supply com- pany, who will in a few days sub- mit an itemized account of the com- plete cost of the installation of two making a thoreugh examination of it, both inside and out. The ever increasing popularity of this new car since its advent in Cas- per a trifle over a month ago bids fair to make it one of 1924's great- est local sellers. We believe that in the Pierce Arrow and Rollin, the two owing to the uncertainty that hangs| are that it 1s somewhat more diffi-| the coming year to bear us out in|tion. If you hear a strong station and the system which wil! put Cas of electric control of traffic|a year. come. Our only complaint is that|over the market and consequent de- automobiles represented by this| wall and in order to maintain the of the sicnal boxes. may take the motoring public some/cushions. Every bus is taken out| ‘We are calling our salesmen off| few tires are being carried in stock | tires would cut down the mileage agency, we have a combination| reputation for excellence of trane The committes has placed tts ©.| little time to acquaint themselves|of service for tuning up ovce in| the road,” he sald “and are not tak:|and production is being closely| from each gallon of gasoline and tn. which {s second to none as a satis-| mission, gained when WTAM was 3 K. upon the plan and will recom-| with the system, but after the pas-|twenty days, and then it 1s again| ing on any new dealers for a while.| regulated with demand. Firestone | crease operating costs seem to have! faction producer. It remains for|the only battéry powered station, ‘ mend it e city council! at the|sage of a few weeks under its|thoroughly cleaned from top to bot-| We have all the business we can| officials say no well managed tire| been unfounded. your interest at the show. and rec-| have turned their attention to im 1 coakell wil erobar®, fetion of the) guidance, there ts little doubt but|tom. All busses are also thoroughly| take care of temporarily. Condi-| plant is piling up surplus casings,| Weaknesses that have been noted| soon tonne by the machines during| proving other features of the sta : counc!] will probably be affirmative | t all will appreciate the advan-|overhauled and reconditioned once] tions look all right for some time to } i a cult to park a car equipped with broadcasting under the call letters per a step in advance of Denver in| m ment. that statement. profit margins are not strong. We] mand for tires. balloon tires at low speeds and some —_— > -—_. SXG, it is WTAM trying out some the solution of traffic problems will] Watch for it folks, and when it] Six prisoners in the California pen-| are operating on a close margin but| According to the best authorities| of the older types of cars have de-| The proportion of polygamous|new broadcasting stunt to improve be put into effect. The control boxes! s be prepared to obey it to the/itentiary at San Quentin recently|trade probably will continue steady| this uncertainty js not due to the veloped side sway when mounted on| marriages to the total number in| transmission. The experimental call will probably be suspended from| letter for the city is putting its| applied for expert ady: in making|{f tires are sold right. We feel it’ market, but to the after results of|low pressure casings. A number of| Turkey {s now less than one to a| letters of the Willard Storage Bat- Mires which will in turn be fastened motorists on their honor and hopes|out thelr income tax Blanks. the price war started last year. F. is a mistake to borrow advance busi- tery company are The Patterson Oakland CO. 540 EAST YELLOWSTONE PHONE 2202 ae as HET a 8 s {4 as 99-2 s : ‘ Par value” is determined by u e e “A what is in a car : & HERE is a wide and’ varied range of automobile a N S| ae prices. And today the motor car buyer wants to i a know how and where in that price field to locate 3 D genuine “par value.” ; j This is right and proper. But how is a man going to know when he has found 100% value in a car? Prices are bewildering. They tell little, except when put to the acid test of analysis of what must be inacar. The car has r————) H to have the right experience, the right workmanship and e i the right materials in it—no matter how many extras are Its a Real Sport ae pers » ea p First, it has to have good appearance. Design, Ds e §; Y equipment and finish must be the sort that harmonize f a S1x- or 7 O°95 and which endure. It must be a comfortable car. Wide 3 doors must lead to wide, deep seats. The engine must el N have stamina. It must have a silkiness of strength and 1g 7 Until you see it, you cannot adequately And how necessary and desirable, in a a readiness of power. Driving the car must be almost an % picture the distinctive beauty nor fully fast Sport Car such as this, are Oak- E unconscious effort. The car must have a reputation, so | appreciate the mechanical goodness of __land’s safe and practical four-wheel that if you ever want to dispose of it you will get a fair & this five-passenger Sport Touring. And brakes—and its large steering wheel on. S ‘ re-sale price. the gratifying fact is that both its appear- ance and performance—endure! Its finish—a striking Oakland Blue— cannot fade nor check because it is an entirely new substance—Duco—which retains its original beauty indefinitely. which are mounted the driving controls. Then, too, it has a Fisher body with Spanish Leather upholstery, permanent top, bumpers, motometer, windshield wings, visor, disc wheels—every- thing that insures completeness and full value. There is genuine satisfaction in owning a car as distinctive and able as this. Be sure to drive it before you buy any car this spring. Come in and see the Haynes. Check it up by your own standards of “par value” in a car. Add to its good- ness the service we are able to maintain because the Haynes is as easy for us to service as it is for its owner to keep. You will decide for it, The Oakland engine and chassis, be- 3 er mie e cause oftheircorrectdesignandadvanced construction, are ideal for a real sport car because they assure snappy getaway, as well as sustained high speeds. era Touring Car... $995 Coupe for Four . . $1395 is Roadster one 995 Sedan arse. ©). 1445 Sport Roadster 1095 Gloel Hnclosce HrSeins dad bess Motordom s Business Coupe 1195 mers $40. All prices f. 0. b. factory Aristocrats = 00 eee a : i iiiccesncioACCKC HORM mmr nE urna unwH MMMM MOTDAAAOLLCEASU ALAMO TUATTDENTEETNLEM wm PART OF THE GRAY SPORT GROUP 1924 UrOGeTneTTUrrnnstencranganasoeeneenneneseOCOgrOvOeveeeeee Aven esvOvenvvvreereeeeeenNeacvOeeaexOeTOGTUnUAsUUTUTaUaauyUerereeeerccuvasteerevyssreeeeeeeeeseeeeneeeeUeauscoraeraeracreeeaeaeereseeeeen umd perenne nyTeTeaeTE TA 4 “4 5 minnie Tnrmwngsrrnncamncvear mc erreeeeenerereeteeerera aetna i csocmmaaabantienscmast mrt emer annemm mean in