The Seattle Star Newspaper, September 17, 1921, Page 9

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1921. THERE ARE 332 machines for every 1,000 farmers in the United Staten DURING THE first half of 1921 Delaware registered 18,800 motor care, SPARK PLUG points should be it onethirty.second of an inch LESS THAN 4 per cont of the ve- ilcles in Oregon are horse-drawn. THROW OUT the clutch when} z » to prevent skidding, IF ENGINE beings to pound going hill, change to lower wear, D: GO down bill faster than) would up in the same gear. ONE FARM out of every 28 has a ‘motor tractor on it. GEORGIA HAS more than 200 | pimd jobs on hand. DIRECT THE spotlight to the t = PIKE STREET TIRE SHOP || W. 0. STANDRING, Prop. Elliote 0446 | engine seldom are satisfactory when | Phone Elliott 2441 UNION AT NINTH HUDSON, EXPERTS TO CAR OWNERS { Ephe notice of the Samtpmment that your repair ran has, then Get the nosinose and actur his work. Talk with him the explained, thi ou if you ved. WEBSTER & VOSSEN 2211 “uh, Cor. Westlake | claima is being lost in present day | moment of the explosion. \dent of Seattle chapter, American | Harry Wilh f IN THE last five years, the ratio ae SEATTLE STAR HIS MOTOR WILL |Sands Motor Co. Lays Cards on Table BE POWER SAVER William Birrill Working on Important Invention * wintam Birrill, tmventor of the audible telephone, 612 BE. Pike st, is working on a new type motor, called the Lion motor, tt is generally known about auto row, A demon wtrating model made by Birrill in miniature size shows two cylinders communicatively connected at their upper ends, According to Birrill his new motor will develop 75 per cent more power for all internal combus- tion engines and motors, which he motors “Most of the tremendous power tn Present day motors is spent on the terrific back thrust on the crank shaft bearings,” declared Birrill, “and this is caused by the expan sive forces of the gas being used at the time the crank shaft is approach. ing dead cente' “In my new motor, I equalize the pressures in the cylinders by an open passageway and by utilizing the expansive gases at the instant of their greatest potency on the pis ton and at the precise moment when the crank has reached an angularity of 30 to 48 degrees over center, mov- ing in the direction of the lines of force, “In the two connecting cylinders, one is designed for ‘power’ and the other ‘pressure.’ While both cylin ders, function as such, one of them transmits the power impulse more effectively and ts calied the ‘power’ cylinder, while the other maintains the pressure of the gasses up to the; This fea- ture is caused by lengthening the crank of the ‘pressure’ cylinder abling it to push the piston into the| raised head block position more rap idly. The Lion motor uses four, six, | eight or any amount of multiple cy! inders desired.” OZE 0 DIE IN TEN YEARS So Says Lt. J. J. Haag in Reminiscent Survey Boone wil! be a thing of the past the police dry Ing statement on boose in general and home brewers in particular for ,|truth of sae APH gE F. C. Lambert Heads Typothetae Chapter} Fred C. Lambert was elected presi Typothetae, at a meeting of the or ganization in Pigin Whigtle Friday j night, Other officers jelected were: John | | H. Reid, vice President; Phil Rum | jmel, treasurer;/L. N. Hanford, J. C. |Piatt, B. L. gwezea, 1. M. Jensen, | and Emerson Knoff, executive cor itteemen, bars Seattle Pos! Post Legion Colors ttle is taking a half-holi- y, in celebration of the resentation of colors to ‘ttle post, No. 160, American oat ition ‘9 members of the Le ‘TS MADE on a cold Indianapolis races, averaged 9.62 miles an hour, of fatalities per car has been halved. A BROKEN headlight glass may result from a loose headlight bracket. HOLD IT DOWN) An easy way to keep the clutch out while working on it is to keep the clutch pedal down by means of a block of wood set against the corner of the seat and floor board, * % % * + Gets Confidence by Envelope System: ne SE ome mame “Batablish the confidence of your cients.” This ts the solution of merchandising used cars, according to C. R. Harcus, manager of the Used Car Department of the Sands Motors Company. After long ex: perience in handling second hand machines, he hag introduced a sys tem known as the “Sands Plan,” which embraces some distinctive features that have carried a greater appeal to the public, as attested by the volume of orders to be found on the books of the Studebaker dealers. ‘That the average prospective buy- has grave doubts about the the average salesman's or FIX CLUTCH |! An oily, slipping clutch or brake can be remedied temporarily by spreading tale or fullet’s earth on the surface with an insect powder sun. A block of wood eet against the clutch pedal will keep the clutch out go both hands will be free to ‘work on the clutch, Where Belmont Crosses Pike Hudson Touring, Model 7-4. Hudson Speedster, Model 1-0. Hudson Touring, Model “M.” Exsex Touring, Model 6A. Essex Roadster, Model “A.” OTHER MAKES Ford Touring, 1918.....+.+ Overland Touring Paige Touring ....+ Oakland Roadster . It will pay you to inapect Renewed Hodson and Keogs Cars Nute Motor Co. 8 FH. PIKE sT. Phene East 0074 ’ > th THE UNIVERSAL CAR WE WAVE SOME OF THE BEST BUYS IN THE CITY IN USED TOURING CARS, ROAD- STERS AND TRUCKS. SOLD ON VERY LIB ERAL TERMS. COME AND LOOK OUR CARS OVER BEFORE BUY- ING ELSEWHERE. L. M. Cline Motor Go. Authorized Ford Dealer Phone Kenwood 0031 1100 EAST 45TH Corner llth Ave N. ee statements regarding the actual re pairs and condition ef the car, there is no question, This aondition may not be the deliberate intention of the salesman, but is more likely a lack of knowledge of the car, ‘This ts often harmful to his com: pany’s reputation for reliability. Harcus also found that the pros- pective buyer was eager to learn the identity of the former owner of the car, believing that the type of person formerly in porsession would shed some light on the man- nor in which the car had been run, whether strenuously or carefully. From there conditions have de veloped the “Sands Plan” that sat- isfies the prospective used car buy-| en's appetite for convincing facts) concerning the machine offered| him, ‘The plan te simple, consiat-| ing of o large envelope attached to} every used car taken in trade on a/ new Studebaker, On the envelope ts printed “The Envelope Tells the| Truth.” In the envelope is contained o statement from the former owner. This isin the nature ofa deed or ab stract, giving the name of the firm from whom purchased new, and when purchased, the kind of serv- fee, the condition of the tires and battery, number of miles run and) other important facts that a uded car buyer would Uke to know, The! envelope also contains exact dupll-| cate reports of every operation thnt | the house has put 4m the car in re} conditioning it and the costs of same. ‘This syxtem not only gives the) buyer the’ facts, but atimulates con-| fidence And knowledge of the car to the salesman. ‘There is no need of| migrepresentation or exaggeration. Tip customer ts not asked to pay | top prices for a car that has not! $350 wea . $300 i Haan "$1,250 Touring .. 1917 Winton Touring esas. $1,250 1921 Stut $3,000 Roadster . 1917 Studebaker Touring . 1920 4-90 Chevrolet Touring 90 Chevrolet ne... 1916 4-90 Chevrolet Ws Dek $375 Fred $. Haines Co. Touring ... Chevrolet Distribators ANT 1442 12TH and MADISON 1920 ¥. 1917 Grant Six Touring MOTORS C° Ith at Pive been properly overhauled. It offers protection against legal complications resulting from stolen or encumbered automobiles and takes the used car out of the mys- terious, catin-thebag type of sales and lays the entire history of the car before the prowpective buyer in & Manner that not only sells the car but builds confidence in the Sands Motors Company. SS “TT it Wnpbp aaa, CEDURE LUA “ates = bal net \ vt in a i —- Anderson Motor Co. Branch in New York To continue its economle advant- age of manufacturing in the south, where labor conditions are most fa vorable, and also to get full benefit of @ metropolitan factory depart ment with every facility to aid ite northern distributors and dealers, the Anderson Motor Co, of Rock Hil, 8. C. will straightway open a wholesale sales division in New York city, says a recent announce: ment, Kelsey Six Climbs Up Mt. Washington A stiff run was made recently with a Kelsey Six from the factory of the Kelsey Motor company, New- ark, N. J, thru the White moun | tains to Boston and return, a total distance of 900 miles, in three days, including the ascent of Mount Washington, ajiest of the White range, ays a recent buleltin. The car averaged over 30 miles per hour and performed perfectly | thruout the trip. It easily climbed | the steep, winding road up Mount | Washington and the unusual braking | facilities of its friction drive made the descent both safe and comfort- able, A LOOSE spring bolt may cause a | break. ° OF 33,000 MILES of French roads in need of repair at the end of the war, 13,620 have been improved. THE UNITED STATES exported $176,828,993 worth of automobiles in T, & M. PISTONS Guaranteed to Stop All Piston Troubles MADE IN SEATTLE TUTTHILL - pa MANUFACTURE! 1257 Westlake N. Gartt is AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE CO. wa Boe rosea WRY WAIT FOR ——_ and Scrvice en All Makes of Batteries East LOWER PRICES? LOWEST PRICES In used cars are to be had now. SLOWLY but SURELY business ts getting better. now stes an improvement over Every month the month preceding. WE ALL KNOW that used car prices dropped lower tn propor- tion to new car prices. ‘This was caused by the financial diffi- culties of the owners. As business gets better, this situation will be relieved, Already we find ¢ for their cars than was asked di ROCK-BOTTOM prices may b: you'll pay more in the épring. prices like these may be had: owners of used cars asking more uring the Summer. had now, but chances are good Better get your car now while Studebaker 4 touring; overhauled; new top, new battery, five new tres Packard 6-38, overhauled at cost of over $2 paint, new top, cord tires. Overiand roadster, equipped Overland 6 cylinder touring 1917 Chalmers with starter. ++§550 | Hudson’ 6.40 OPEN EVERY DAY, SUNDAYS INCLUDED, 8 A.M. TO 10 P.M. USED CAR EMPORIUM TWELFTH AT EAST PINE IT YOURS? IT CAN BE WITHOUT MUCH EFFORT READ ALL ABOUT IT ON PAGE 8 GET BUSY C. C. Hanch Joins Automotive Corp. Cc. C. Hanch, vice-president of the National Automobile Chamber o Commerce and chairman of its taxa. tion committee, will shortly become executive vice-president of the Unit ed States Automotive corporation, with headquarters at Connersville, Ind., according to recent announce- men In‘his new connection, Mr. Hanch will have active charge of the operat ing policies of the company he has joined which has as subsidiaries the | Lexington Motor company, the An- sted Engineering company, the An- sted Spring & Axle company, the Connersville Foundry corporation, the ‘Fayette Painting & Trimming | Co., and the Teetor-Hartley Motor corporation. Overlands Do 30 Miles to Gallon! In @ recent contest held by) 40 owners of Overland care in Fort) Wayne, Ind, @ grand average of| $0.56 miles to the gallon of gaso- | line was established. First prize was | won by A. W. Grosvenor whose car ran 36.8 miles, second prize being won by Mra. A. B. VanMeter, who drove her Overland 36.6 milea. Sixteen awards were made and| every driver In the money scored at least $2 miles to the gallon. WATCH FOR small leaks in the cooling system. MORE THAN 200,000 gasoline tractors were manufactured in 192 THE FIRST sedans were enclosed | chairs carried on poles by two men. Call MAIN Services to Offer the public which you consider valuable services, based on neces- sities and emergencies. Make them known thru the STAR'S AUTOMOBILE SECTION on Saturdays. Prove your busi: ness possibilities, then launch your publicity in this «ection of The Star where the most people in Seattle will read it USED CAR BARGAINS! SUNSET MOTOR CO. 1916 Reo Touring . 1918 Maxwell ..... Ford Coupe .. Ford Special Body Dodge Roadster. 7 Paige T-passenger. Hupmobile gedes Chandler Dispatch $1,000 CADILLACS We are CADILLAC DEALERS, and carry all models, years, road- sters, touring and enclosed, at very low prices. Our USED Cadillacs cannot be equaled in the city for good cars at less money. Liberal Terms and Trades SUNSET MOTOR CO. BROADWAY AND UNION Kast 0306 SEES BIG TRUCK BUSINESS AHEAD General Motors President Points to Revival “Reports from headquarters are the effect that lumber business gene erally is better; steel and tron milig which have been closed, ere resum- ing operations every week; July statements of 149 ratlroads show op- erating incomes of $50,000,000 agginat a deficit of $5,000,000 1m the same month last year. To me, conditions such as these show that the fears entertained by many business men are groundicss,” says W. L. Day, president of the General Motors Truck Co, “Freight which ts transported by the railroads must be hauled to them, also it must be delivered at the other end. Lumber calls for deliveries to jall parts of cities and the iron and eteel must be conveyed to the manufacturers who depend upon it for thetr products, “There is much work for moter trucks, which have come to be a¢e cepted as the logical means of tranm portation because of their for a greater gross in tonnage 4 wider range of operation.” 4 FIFTY-FIVE per cent of thd farmers in Pennsylvania own mobiles. — A CLEAN windshield prevents aoe — cidents. A SHARP metallic knock & loose piston pin. For Space in This Section 06 1919 PAIGE Special Sport Mod- el; faney color, good tires; it sure is a beauty, 1919 PAIGE five-passenger, eight: cylinder motor with plenty of power; good paint; upholstery is fine, and it has a leather top; will sell it cheap, FORD Roadster, in dandy shape; will sell it very cheap, AND MANY MORE Great Western Motors Inc. Broadway and Union - East 0744 The “gift of gab” doesn’t sell our used cars. THE TRUTH DOES All Models in Stock Prices $90.00 Up LIBERAL TERMS! ‘When in need of Ford Cars, Genuine Ford Parts, Rea] Ford Service and Ac cessories, call on ua, CENTRAL AGENCY, INC. Authorized Ford Dealers Broadway and Pike East 6320 indlote 5