Evening Star Newspaper, July 3, 1921, Page 36

MOTOR CYCLE NEWS. Competing against & field of sixty- four of the crack riders of Europe, ‘mounted on machines representing the cream of motor cycle design, the In- dian team, comprising F. W. Dixon, Herbert Le Vack and Noel Brown, scored a clean-cut team victory for the American-made machine in the 226-mile senior tourist trophy race on the Isle of Man, June 16, 1921. W. Dixon finished second, 5. Le Vack took third place in and Brown crossed the tape in 4 The times made by both Dixon and Le Vack are over ten min- utes better than the winner's time of previous years. Dixon also scored the fastest lap of the race. The tourist trophy race is the most important event in the annals of motor cycle racing. and commands the atten- tion of every maker of motor cycles of importance throughout the world. This year's race marks the second time since its initial running, in 1909, that the Americans have been prominently vic- torious. -In 1911 the Indian team of Godfrey, Franklin and Moorhouse won first, second and third, respectively. Franklin is at present at the head of the engineering department of the Indian factory. The course used for the event consists in its entirety of winding mountain roads circling the Isle of Man, where the laws have been made such as to permit the running of the race on public highways. The race is run in six laps of thirty-seven and three-fourths miles each. The first, second and third plice men in, this year's race each averaged better than fifty-four miles per hour. ‘The Rev. Father Robert M. Botting of Dodge City, Kan., annually lays aside Lis robes of piety to undertake the pro- motion of the 300-mile national cham- plonship motor cycle race, and:is at the present time to be found acting in the capacity of secretary of the Dodge City Motor Speedway Association. ‘Under his able direction the race plans move smoothly, and it is expected that this year's event will witness the break- ing of several long-standing records. All the leading motor cycle: factories will have representative flelds of their best riders_in the line-up. That_the motor cycle for emergency medical cases has already proved its value and will be used to an even greater extent in the future was the statement made recently by Dr. George Carveth of Toronto, Canada. Dr. Carveth has ridden a motor cycle for twelve years, averaging about 10,000 miles per year, and frankly.states that he considers the -two-wheeled vehicle superior to the motor car for his pur- poses. *Not only that,” says the doc- tor, “but I consider the lighter vehicle more healthful because it affords the necessary exercise.” —_— Mme. Korolewicz-wayda, a Polish soprano, now in this country, was & director of the opera in Warsaw in the years 1917-18d9. CHALMERS Chalmers is 300 to *450 Lower in Price Now according to the m This means _that The reduction in Chalmers prices since last fall is $300 to $450, odel. the beautiful The upkeep and maintenance charges of the Chalmers are held to a minimum. This is largely due to the won- 45 GOMPANIES CUT AUTOMOBILE PRICE Half of Manufacturers Make Reductions of From $25 to $2,000. From the Wall Street Journal. Out of the approximately ninety ac- tive passenger automobile manufac- turers In the Unlted States, forty-five, or about half, have reduced their prices since May 1. In dollars the re- ductions range from $25 on the Ford to $2,000 on the Brewster, one of the most expensive cars produced in this country. The reductions, in per- centage, range from 5 per cent to 34 per cent. Analysis of the revislons made shows that in the high-grade car class price reductions have been compara- tively fewer than in the medium- grade division. Of the ninety-odd makes of passenger cars now in ac- tive production, sixteen list at $4,000 or more. Of these only five, or ap- proximately 30 per cent, have an- nounced lower prices. Out of about seventy-five makes listing under $4.000, forty manufacturers, or more than 50 per cent of those in this class, have made price reductions. To the majority of people who pay $4,000 or morTe for a motor car price is not an important consideration; and this, coupled with the fact that most manufacturers of cars In this class produce in limited quantities, under which it is difficult to benefit from reductions in cost enjoyed by jarger producers, accounts for the small number of high-grade car { makers who have reduced. Table of Price Cuta. Following tabulation lists practi- cally every American car whose price has been reduced since April 30, show- ing present price, old price, decrease in dollars and per cent. Prices given are for touring models, f. o. b. fac- tory: ~ Present 014 % De- De- Drice. price.c re Make: Anderwon American . Dirch ... Brewster Chandler Clevelnnd Columbiu shows that _the.motor car business is faring ‘much better-than other lines. Allowance Offsets Price. There has been a steady demand for used cars, prices for which have also been substantially Teduced. Lower prices on new cars have been offset somewhat by the reduced allowances: on used-cars when offered for a trade-in by the retai] buyer. In other words, many who waited for the reductions of the past few months saved comparatively little owing to the lower valuation on their old_car. Good buylng power has been shown where prices have been reduced or where it was known that present prices and quality would be maintained. The Natlonal Automobile Chamber of Com- merce figures show that with more than 8,000,000 passenger cars in use, the re- placement demand alone should be about 1,000,000 cars. The production of passenger cars last year was 1,883,000. To show how close are the new prices, one of the largest manufacturers in his last cut was only able to reduce $25. This manufacturer is producing at the rate of 110,000 vehicles a month. During this readjustment period some cars are being sold at a loss because of the high wages and the «costly materials that were bought last fall. Industry Stabilized. hile this week m: bring more changes in cars that h | The Philco Retamer a8 it looks 10 the acid JF you hav= » Pilco Retainer Bat- * fery, the answer is: Not more than one twenty-fourth of its original price— because the Philadelphia Diamond Grid Battery with the Philco Retainer is Guaranteed for Two Years few | What Does Your Battery Cost You Per Month?| ‘THE ' SUNDAY -~ STAR,” WASHINGTON, - D: -C5- JULY -3,—1921—PART -3, been reduced this year, it is generally agreed that the midyear reductions have stabilized conditions in the in- dustry with little possibility of further changes during 1921. “The success of the ‘automobile in- dustry has been based on big produc- tion and the resulting low prices which insure a broad marker. For that reason every effort has been made to produce better cars at lower prices to insure the big productions which make increased values possible. Moreover, in these re- adjustments of' the past few weeks, motor car manufacturers generally have taken into consideration the need for in- | creased car and truck sales by the 35,000 dealers throughout the country. “The truck business continues to be on a par with general business, but with an improved future just as soon as gen- I eral construction and road-building pro- grams get under way and rallroads per- fect their 'plans for the use of motor trucks for short-haul traffic and in con- nection with store-door delivery.” How Rapidly We Age. London Opicion. feel very, very old today."” “What are vou talking about? You are not a day over thirty.” “I know, but I've been listening to a boy of fourteen tell about ;‘hin s he used to do when he w. id. THE Retainer is patented and i | found only in the Philadelphia Dia- | mond Grid Battery. It adds at least | six months to the life of the battery. ! Itis a thin sheet of slotted hard rub- ber placed on each side of each posi- tive plate. The almost innumerable slots allow | the free passage of acid | and current. But when a particle of active material tries to drop out of place | and stop working, it finds F 57 “She has a French chauffeur who says, ‘Oui, oul, madame.’" “Umph!” replied Mr. Gadspur, “I teach George, our colored " | chauffeur from Mississippl, to say that in five minutes.” ‘Why Wives Get Fractious. From the Birmingham Age-Herald. “Mrs. Gawker is the envy of every- | could bodv in her set.” said” Mrs. Gadsp “Why 80?" asked Mr. Gadspur. When you have to “get out and | get under” at night you’ll be doubly thankful for your AutoReelite. It not only gives you every spotlight advantage, but more— Three lights in one for the price of one—Spotlight—Portable Light and Trouble Light. It can be instantly detached and reeled out any distance up to 12 feet to furnish a strong light if you have to tighten a brake rod or a spring shackle, repair your motor or changs tires. Makes the job-as easy by night as by day. Auto Reclite—*‘the spotlight with a guarantee’’—is self coniained. No loose parts to become mislaid. Won’t get out of order. A variety of models suitat’e for any car. Standard Size, 6-in., 21 C.P., $9.00 Sport Size, 7-in., 27 C.P., $10.00 All-Nickel De Luxe, 7-in., 27 C. P. $15.00 Rear View Mirror included with Model B; Detachable Road Mirror for Model C, if desired, $L00 extra, At the BEST GARAGES and AUTO ACCESSORY SUPPLY HOUSES Write for booklet ;05 ANDERSON ELECTRIC & EQUIPMENT CO. Chicago Illinois ‘that the slots of the Re- tainer are too narrow to permit passege. It must keep on the job. derful Chalmers motor which re-heats the fuel, thus assuring etter combustion and lessening the wear on moving parts of the motor. Chalmers six-cylinder car can now be bought for but little more than many smallers cars. If your dealer cannot supply you, send your ordex direct to us together with dealer’s name. Lexington Marmon THE "CORD TIRE” BATTERY The always great investment value of the Chalmers is thus increased. It is more desirable SEATON GARAGE, We will be glad to demonstrate than ever. theworth " the Chalmers to you. NEW PRICES $-Pass. TouringCar $1545 7-Pass.TouringCar $1795 Coupe . . . 82295 o L %5 300 13% Roadster . . . 1495 Sport €ar 1695 Sedan . . . 2445 prie wan Fedmeed Trom $1913 16 stma Prices F. O. B. Factory, war tax 10 be added H. B. LEARY, Jr. 132123 14th Street Telephone Main 4105 SEES AUTO PRICES ATLOW EBB NOW ‘Moter Body Says Cost of Pro- l duction Is Greater Than Before War.. Price readjustment in the automobile industry seems to have been about com- pleted, judging from the final report Just issued by the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce, which shows changed prices on-the various makes of cars. The new prices in many instances 50 back to the figures of a few years ago, notwithstanding that the models, ir many cases, are bigger, with better finish and such additional equipment as cord tires and improved electrical ap- paratus. In the opirion of students of the in- dustry, the midyear change has now stabilized the industry to a degree that is bringing increased sales to all com- panies. Carload shipments from the factories during April and May were 67 per cent of the production for the same two months of last year, and there is reason to belleve June will be at approxi- mately the same rate. Compared with the feverish rush of motor cars last spring, a two-thirds demand looks to be a big falling off, but compared with normal years, it ¥ with en- §17 30) B TTERIES Rocharged and Rebuilt. G:;er-l Battery Co., 1217 E St. N.W. i ) Velie 48 now the lowest priced six in the world equipped with 7-R Continental Motor_and Timken Axles; also many other features equally desirable. There is no car on the market duplicating Velie 48 specifica=- tions, regardless of its price. This $400 reduction—$300 July 2nd and $100 previously—equals the greatest reduction made on any make of automobile selling for even as much as $2,500 prior to the time when price readjustments began. (See Trade Paper schedule of prices.) Thinkof it! Famous Velie Six model 48,%1,585 Other models in the Velie 48 series have been reduced proportionately. All of these Velie prices are now lower than have ever prevailed before. Model 48 Today’s Price Model 48 Total Cut Today’s Price Sedan 3400 $2485 | Touring Car 3400 $158S5 Speedster 400 1800 | Seven-Passenger 300 1950 This is a real cut. Here’s another on the smaller Velie Six: Now you can have Velie Six model 34; $1,385 This is the Velie Six that recently conquered the Grand Canyon. The most amazing feat per- formed by an automobile. Here is the greatest quality value for the money to be found today. Model 34 | o &) Analyze! Compare! SPECIAL OFFER ashington Agents for “Marko' Battery. A £ ses0, Total Cut It’s what you GET in a car, not the price you pay, that counts most—performance on the road, ability to endure, comfort, economy. Traffic Regulations AMERICAN MOTOR SCHOOL For superiority in all essentials, Peerless costs you less than any other high quality eight— because Peerless pricesare based upon former low costs of buildings and machinery, and Oth & O Sts. N.W. Phone N. 1519, AUTO GLASS FOR_WINDSHIELDS OR BODIES. Installed While You Wait. | —ax E— | <¢—aK E—> | <X > (| <—aEK = " TomlCut ' Today'sPrice Model34 . Total Cu ‘s Price pra@t costs of labor and materials. Tirsnto'd Wasne Touring Car $200 31’385 Roadster ;2‘6(:0‘ T?YS:S Touring Car $2,990 Roadster $2,990 gflflmfl]lfllflfllflfllmflmfllflmnmlflm|l|lmflmm" Model3 - TotlCut Today's Price - Coupé $3,680 Sedan $3,950 Sedan-Limousine $4,210 PRICES F. O. B. CLEVELAND: War tax not included THE PEERLESS MOTOR CAR COMPANY, Cleveland, Ohio LOAFING RANGE THE TREW MOTOR CO. 14th St. at P Sedan $400 $2085 All models are regularly equipged with cord tires. Prices quoted are f. 0. b. Moline, Ill. A.ll ghe }\rorld knowg Velie va}ues. Even competition admits the Velie excellence. They are the distinctive outstanding cars in any company; unequalled at home and abroad for performance. Come and see these new 1921 Velie quality sixes at their new prices. With the previous cut the Velie factory was literally swamped with orders. The demand has continued in every month of 1921 because Velie values were absolutely unmatched even at the former prices. Today the factox:y is going strong with production near the top. Now, with this second cut the de- m'_and will easily be doubled. Fortunate indeed is the car buyer who gets hisVelie order in early. Seize your opportunity! Make sure of having your Velie when you want it by calling us today. UNGERER MOTOR COMPANY 1136 Ccnnecticut Avenue Telephone Main 8233 Members Washington Automotive Trade Association . Show Room Open Sunday July 3 and Monday July 4 Write us for booklet, ‘What Velie Will Give Me for My Car Money" VELIE MOTORS CORPORATION, MOLINE, ILL. J. B. Kendall Co. 485 Missouri Ave. N.W. Tel. Main 484 Headquarters for Automobile Springs Auto Top Coverings Automobile Tools Iron, Steel and Heavy Hardware Cap Screws and