Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, October 19, 1924, Page 18

PAGE en by subjee and e or evs PAGE TWO. Dependable Dealers Use These Pages | ONFIDENCE IN . 43 AUTO INDUSTRY VOICED BY COMPANY PRESIDENT Head of General Motors Corporation Declares Mistakes Have Been.Made But Industry Has Recovere din Great Part - By J.C. ROYLE * (Copyright, 1924, Casper Tribune) NEW YORK, Oct. 18.— he utmost co’ nere Was a great future still before the automobile industry, I would have gotten out of it.” q newer of Charles nt of the Gen- porazion to a ques- situation facing the The statement had@ nothing to do with Mr. Mott's persenal bread and butter, for not.only is he one of the largest stockholders; of his company but he ts heavily interested in other manufacturing activities. He made it plain that he could be content only by connection with an industry which involved development of the country and {ts resources as well as pompany involved. he rushing of production ahead which took place early in Mr. Mott continued, “un: But the from that Those ed off gradually and and what is the more, remarkable with out the necessity ef cutting prices, with attendant losses. Within less our corpora excess stocks off and we will with production basis commensurate will have be then go ahead speeded up to : with demand."* Mr. Mott indicated that he con- sidered’ the situation of the country, that the increased demand has made itself manifest recently would. be the quantity producers,” he her e is a point of production 2 and above x y incresse. is impos- ble to forecast the future, but I see nothing in the situation at present which would tend to reduce the vol- ume of output below the profit ‘point the remainder of this year or the first of the next. I am strongly op- posed, however, to pushing up pro- duction and increasing — reserve stocks above demand as was done by many manufacturprs this year. The effects of an over supply are to fair price and reaso Tag No. 489 Runabout Starter-De- mountable m Sh A Real Bargain Tag No. 14 Touring 1923-Starter Demountable Ju A Bargain Ear Touring Seat Covers A good buy far reaching, not only to the manu- facturers bift to tnetr employes and to other industries. For the automo- bile business affects steel, the non- ferrous metals, rubber and other commodities to an astonishing ex- tent.” The trend of prices in general, Mr. Mott bélieves, will be stable for some time to come. “Most of the manufacturers have already made most of thelr adjust ments in price in conformity with the increase in production costs,” he declared. “Those who have not done so, however, probably will be obliged to take that step. What in- ceases are to come with most com- panies probably will be light and dic- taed by special conditions. “Changes in models, I except to ste confined mainly to refinements, unless there appears some drastic de- velopment in engine designs, M of the comps ten out their . Phe trade no longer loo to the big automobile shows held around the | first of the year, such as the New Automobile Show and its Chi 0 counterpart to produce some- new and unique in design. naturally, will dictate engine nges sible... Few outside the indust ize the expense invelved in ing engine models. A compa hadly tur around for million dollars these das In this connection, another auto- mobile authority stated that he es- timated it cost one company $2,000,- 000 in cash to change fts models for 1920 and $4,000,000 in prospective sales while the changes were being made. Most motor men feel that the attendance at the automobile shows this winter will be as large or larger than ever, since the exhibi tions have lost none of their import ance as the annual meeting places for manufacurerg/aind dealers from all over the country, y can fhe Casver Sundav Cribune SZ “During the last few months 20 manufacturers have raised the prices of one or all of their models. “Despite the fact that total sal will run behind those of iast y still 1924 will be the second greatest production year in the. motorcar in- country is shown in a compilation of reports received from zone and territory representatives of the Olds Motor -Works, Lansing, Mich., Guy H. Peasley, sales manager for Olds- mobile reports. The data collected covers the important industries of : sales, of Oldsmobiles, indfeates an excélient outlook for the automobile business. ‘ “Reports. from our men: show,” said Mr. Peasley, “that timely rains in the northwest haye aided In mak- ing a big harvest of wheat_and corn, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1924, FOR WINTER LOTS OF IT! - LIBERTY GARAGE + | sale months, His fi ville Wright's first pupils more than FARM BUYING POWER. [S INCREASED REATLY BY NEW PRODUCTS PRICES Regent advance in price of farm products which will increase the agricultural income# approximately billion dollars is cited by R. H ant, vice president and general manager of the Chevrolet Mo- tor company, as one of the most op- timistic signs of a steady staple de: mand for motor cars during the fall months. cotton producing sections are ured of a large mosey retirn on this crop,” he states, “and ‘while a considerable part of this money will be used by the farmer and cotton growers to liquidate past debts and_restore their credit, they in the market for ual but neverthe- in general. in- puts a rosier com. ‘oming months for 7 business, “Two other factors in the motor car industry will make for stability Equip your. doors and windows with Ideal Metal Weather Strips. Keeps out 90 per cent of dust and wind. Saves 20 per cent fuel. Phone 2235R for salesman who will call_and figure your j SPECIAL SALE OF USED FORD CARS October 19th to.October 26th During the week of special sale we will sell all cost price. These cars have been checked through our shop and are in good condition. Here is your chance to nable terms. 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In riod output ammounted to 2,- 7 cars and trucks, only 6.5 per smaller than for the correspond- ing period of 1923—yet representing an increase of 51.5 per cent over the same months of 1922 (the second previous best year in the history of the industry.) “On the basis of present produc- tion, there will probably be 3,251 000 motor vehiclés produced this year. This would not only be second best to the 1923 record production ‘but would exceed the average of the last three rs by about 700,000 mo- tor vehic the various sections and the sum- both of which are bringing good mary, together with the growing * : prices.” | 428 S. Elm St. Phone 983 mT ill | {| i « |Improvement in ‘in'Dayton, Ohio, He has bent: | Business General, Auto Sales Show ts to obtain his license in q few yn here with him, was one of Or- y improverient in general ditions throughout the 7 recomme Moco *¢ UR of my my parishioners sell gasoline—each a differ- ent brand. I used to divide my gasoline business among . 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