Evening Star Newspaper, August 5, 1923, Page 56

THE ' SUNDAY ‘STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €, AUGUST i BUICK ADOPTS PLAN |z s v roruaen suce | AT 'HELP ENFORCE LAW| Keep Repute of Class Clean | by Reporting Misdeeds, Urges Caley. Keeping the automobile in good repute, according to Fred H. Caley, executive secretary of the National Mptorists' Association, is a duty of every automobile citizen on the Many Other Improvements Feature New Models Shown This Week. One of the outstanding surprises of the past week in aytomotive circles was the announcement by the Buick Motor Company that its models for 4 would be equipped with four- wheel brak As a result a large crowd was present last Wednesday mbe to entertain the v glance are new head lamps. nickeled radiator on the sixes, beaded hoorfs on the fours, newly designed crown fenders, open .100d support and op- erating instruments conforming in design to the head lamps. Buick is the fourth American car to adopt the four-wheel brake system, the first being the Duesenberg, second the Rickenbacker and third the Packard. Rumors are current along automobile row that there will be a number of similar announcements in the near furture. CREAK GIVES WARNING. If a creak is noticed in a rear wheel when the clutch is engaged it may be due to a loose wheel, provided that the rear axle is of the semi-floating or " three-fourths floating type, In which the wheel is not rigidly at- o | tached to the axle. In this type the wheels fits on the end of a tapered y MERCHANTS' DISPATCH™ Life of the Motor Proper lubrication is an important factor in the life of any motor Connecting rod and crankshaft bearings should pro- ide just enough clearance to admit a film of oil—when his is assured, long life is an accomplished fact. Jor Economicel Transportatian Superior Utility Coupe $680 F. O. B. Flint, Mich. Lubrication of Atlas trucks is assured by a positive orce feed from a rotary force pump, through a hollow rankshaft to all main and crankshaft bearings, the m?lunt of pressure being shown by the gage on the ash. streets and highways and the basis upon which the continued succe ) ”:r:lnnd is n;;;.l:: :‘:lh:xl;;"ulndlrzrvfi; the motor car as a form of safe trans- ¥ major par temsaiuat AIEthe i Bl e en portation depends. loose the axle will turn slightly when X od will of the public must applied and give rise to an S k --P-n tes Mr. | Signed c etor. 4 g creak. Though the wheel be won over and kept states Mr.|SUG0EC caF £ [onesinetreas S Ao neNE e WERE Caley in a bulletin sent recently tojon the si and four jurther tighten the nut ed National Mo- fon the f All are prove the contrary.—Automobile the country. “Ever: ent encour- ages criticism of the alue of the automobile to humanity and of the desirability of motorists. 1t is not possible for any form of transporta- tion to be absolutely danger free, but Decause of an irrespon 3 the human equation automobile travel threatens to lose its s with the community. And this element be curbed. i All Are Responsible. RESPECT YOUR MONEY When you buy a Chevrolet Superior Model you treat your money with respect. You secure a car capable of doing all that you want any automobile to do. Its This is but one unit of Atlas construc- sturdy construction insures reliable service day after day at minimum expense. tion. We should be glad, without obliga- tion on your part, to go into all the details of Atlas construction. Buy a Chevrolet and Be Satisfied Prices F. O. B. Flint, Michigan. Two-Passenger Roadster . 8510 Five-Passenger Touring . Two-Passenger Utllity Cou, Four-Passenger Sedanette . Five-Passenger Sed Light Delivery ... . Nothing Compares With Chevrolet OPEN EVENINGS AND SUNDAYS Luttrell m Sales Co. 1901 14th Street Potomac 135 SUB-DEALERS 8! 45 Bea Plaoce. s Galloway & Connor, Takoma Park, Md. 1522 14th Street North 6462 Cryring Service & Budy Co. Sitver Spring, ML 1 mpany, Bosalyn. Va. % Ontario Garage, 18th and Columbis Rd. Built in two sizes— 2,500 lbs. 4,000 1bs. 130-inch wheelbase 146-inch wheelbase Equipped with electric lights and starter in addition to pneumatic tires Al Models on Display Mr. Caley declares that vu)w,\ ||]m- torist is responsible for what his NS brother motorist does, and National N Motorists' Association members are being urged to proceed on fxfh--da» sumption that they cannot afford to mlg allow even one evidence of reckless- we~rassenger toel ness or ignorance to pass unnoticed. S 3 518 “The thing that keeps the promi- @t g 0l oderal Ve Barry-Pate Motor Co. 1218 Connecticut Avenue nent secret orders of the nation clean is the spirit of honor, the conviction that-in the eyes of the world the ac- tions of each individual member are influential in molding public opinion.’ official adds. “The touring of America m a permit indi the commo se rules nity and decency is s motor- ing in general. “Some motorists need to be edu- cated to a better understanding of their responsibilities and act upon i . F. Bury Motor pany, Anacostis, N. G. Dudeow. Hyateville, Md- Gish Garage, 17th and U sts. The Gald Séarderd of Values I JEWETT Sl PAIGE BUILT Based on the volume of value embodied above - the frame, and below it, this latest Reo Sedan the advice of the more experienced puts more purchasing power in the closed car satisfactorily, but w t dollar. irresponsible m Mere words, eve, e austic phrases. do not o A more vigorous policy is nec Not Enough to € “It is not enouxe to sit by and com- plain about the foolhard s which are being dos i of drivers who try mobile citizens. Takc s number and report him to the police. Better still, jump out and publlicly threaten to have him arrested. He ‘Touring $1065 Roadster $1065 Sedan $1495 Special Touring $1220 Special Roadster $1195 Special Sedan $1695 Prices ax Detreis. Tax Estra Above the Frame,— There's a craftsman-built body, with sturdy steel panels over a rugped hardwood framework, braced with drop fomnns With clean lined beauty of appearance, and interior appointments that spell ultra comfort. won't forget the humility of it E hurry. S Below the Frame,— No motorist is jus in remain- 3 Cateitlh . . ing disinteres he telling There's the distinctive Reo chassis, where major power units are cradled in an inner frame, suspended in and of a story of 5 the viola- tor know that he is on a par with| below the main frame,— the conventional lawbreaker and| convince him that the stigma his act places upon motoring will eve hurt his standing, his busin his freedom in motoring. It necessary to use your f in mind that a broken preferred to a broken jav With the rupged Reo six-cylinder 50 h. p. engine, a 13- plate clutch, an amidship-located transmission, and a sturdy rear axle. THE TREW MOTOR CO. 1509 14th St. Main 4173 Open Daily § AWM. to 6 P.)L. Closed All Day Sunday KEEP OUT OF TRACKS. Keeping out of street car tracks is a reminder mentioned frequently in connection with care of tires applies to the safety of the driv well. The habit of driving in tra leads logically to driving in switches. Here tires are not only damaged, but the front or rear wheels are quite likely to “jump the switch.” Something approximating a skid is the result, including all of its hazards When the tracks are wet the driver | may find himself powerless to steer out of them at a switch I3 77 7/ See the New Jewett Six 7N \/* ] 12 Major Improvements at No Advance in Price Fifty thousand Jewett owners testify that Jewett Six is the most car for the money that has ever been built! Now—the NEW JEWETT SIX tops all former achievements! Here are twelve important improvements which add sensibly to Jewett Six’s value, sturdiness, comfort and completeness. Read what the NEW JEWETT SIX now gives you in addition to its established superi- orities. More than ever Jewett Six now dominates the $1000 class. \Let this car show -, you what it can do Your first few minutes behind the wheel of a Columbia Six give conclusive proof of this car’s superiority in actual performance over those automobiles * with which you naturally compare it. As you step on the accelerator you sense an eager responsiveness totally unexpected in a car so moderately priced; as you guide it through traffic you find a quick obedience rarely given by any motor car. Rough roads and hills only serve to increase your appreciation of Columbia rmance—and when you hit a clear straight-away you find speed up to er than 60 miles an hour, without fuss or strain. Throughout the trip, 00, you enjoy the comfort of form-fitting seats and the relaxation possible only through an unusual amount of leg room. Let the Columbia Six prove its own merit, without sales room scenery or high-pressure solicitation. Drive it yourself. A car will be placed at your disposal whenever you say. Come in or phone. MINKER MOTOR COMPANY 1333 14th St. C. W. Minker, Prop. : Frank. 6544 Main 8799 @8) Columbia Touring § 985 Special Towring 1095 Stendard Sport 1195 Special Sport $1395 o 1X - = 5-Passenger 7S Sedan - 1495 ‘Prices F. 9. B. Detreit L hm‘hnhdmNowHimhesindim.Add- 7. New type of spark and throttle control—the fric- ed strength, absolute safety. 18.21 pounds per square inch of braking surface. More than any car its size. tion type quadrant. Smart in appearance; safer; more convenient. A distinct improvement. 2' Heavier, stronger wheels, More bolts. Larger spokes. 8. New instrument board assembling instruments in A 25% greater margin of safety than ever offered in acar this size. mess of grease cupe. Forever masters squeaks. In- sures long life in all working chassis parts. oval panel. More convenient; quicker, easier vision day or night. Compact; neater in appearance. 9 New type non-glaring reflectors in headlights. * Legal everywhere. Reduces annoyance for oncome 4.lmpl:.nud vemec.hani;lm—fmninht_hnfofl—h 10. Thicker and more comfortable upholstery in open sign. Experienced 5 Improved Rayfield carburetor. * mileage about 10%. Gives smoother, faster action in get-away with no sign of “fuss.” models. Easy spring action, soft cushion effect, a delight to women. _ Deeper front seats with back tilted to give easier Il’dfivingpcs;x:zngulqm)xmflymcfid. easy car to ride in. 6. New position of gear-shift lever; now immediately 12. New pattern velour upholstery on standard Sedan under driver’s hand—no models. Makes a rich looking car. In addition tothese twelve improvements, and refine- are forced through all main and connecting rod bearings. ments t0o numercus to mention, you get in this NEW For a year and a half Jewett Six has been out-perform ing other cafs. Jewett Six buyers are enthusiastic. Now ‘won Paige-built motor fills the —with 12 important improvements, and a host of refine- hood Tt drives from 2 to 60 miles an hour in high. Picks ments the NEW JEWETT SIX is far and away the most up from 5 to 25 miles an hourin7 seconds, in highgear. sensational valne the market affords. Passes most any car on any hill Drive one of these NEW JEWETT SIXES. Let your High-pressure, hollow crankshaft oiling system—the wife drive. All Jewett dealers are ready to show you. same as used on the big Paige and other top-quality cars A telephone eall will arrange a demonstration. Be among —insures long motor life. Two gallons of cil per minute the first! WASHINGTON-VIRGINIA MOTORS, Inc. 1028 Connecticut Avenue