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Arizona republican., 1922-02-26
Many Uses For
Friction Tape

1t seems a long way IRON the SonoF-
Gus and flute-lilse reeds of q pipe
organ to the hustle and hustle of tie
tire industry, yet the tie that binds
is a piece of tape. Far different
though, from the kind that fond
mothers run in the neckbands Of their
children's nighties.
This kind of tape is called friction,
and, according to rubber experts of
the Firestone company, it plays a
most important part in the economi-
cal and most satisfactory operation Of
many lines of business.
Friction tape is composed Of a
single ply. or layer, of good grade
long staple fabric. This is run
through huge rollers (calenders) and
pure gum forced through and through
until each thread of fabric is literally
saturated with rubber. This makes
waterproof tape OF an adhesive na-
ture that will resist abrasion, rot and
hard wear.
Pipe organ manufacturers are US
ing friction tape in increasing quanti-
ties They find it insures perfect in
sulation for their electric cable con-
nections. Street car companies, pow
er houses, subways and other electri-
cal enterprises have come to see the
splendid economical service friction
tape affords.
The Firestone~ company has spe-
cialized in this product and is said to
have increased its output fourfold.
Arizona republican., 1922-02-26
SELDOM
MISS FORD PLANT

Why do many tourists visit Detroit?
And what do visitors wish to see?
Throughout every part of this
country, no matter how remote. and
around the world in far. out-of-the-
way corners, when the hum of
motor car is heard one may reasonab-
~ expect to see a Ford.
So. through the world the names
go-Ford, Detroit. Detroit has be-
come internationally known as the
home of the automobile and particu-
larly the Ford.
Thus when visitors come to De-
troit they want to visit the Ford
Plant, and they carry away with them
impressions that last and which often
move them to write or tell their native
town of the great auto plant of De
troit, says Ed Rudolph.
80 many wish to inspect the High
land Park Plant that it has become a
business in itself. Regular guides
are provided for visitors and the out
standing interests are explained"
he declared.
In 1921, 5000 visited the High
land Park Plant and were shown how
the Ford ear is made. The number of
visitors is always steady but it grad
ually increases toward the summer
months, which is the greatest vaca-
tion period. Last year several thou
sand visited Highland Park in April.
BY June the number was twice as
large, and in August 17,519 were
shown the Ford way
Arizona republican., 1922-02-26
OUT
To SHOW EN-

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 24-(SpeciaD
Having the distinction of being the
only American manufacturer TO win
two Indianapolis 500-mile races,
Louis Chevrolet is out to make Il a
triple victory in 1922. Grandpa
Chevrolet, as the veteran driver en-
gineer is known in racing circles, sur
prised 4. T.. Myers, secretary general
manager of the Speedway, by walking
into tho office recently and laying
down six entries for the tenth annual
500-mile race, May so. Louis VIII
have his famous Frontenacs at the
tape on May 80. four of the six VIII
have four cylindered engines and the
remaining two will have. eight cylin-
der power plants. One OF the fours
will be the car that his baby brother
the late CASTOR Chevrolet. drove to
victory in 1920: while one OF the
eights Will be the car which Speed
King Tommy Milton used to win uae
1927 five hundred. Millions victory
in the indianapolis race made X poss-
ible for the speed king to also annex
the 1921 A. A. A. contest board
championship. gaining 1000 of his
$3.50 points in the indianapolis drive.
However. in making his entries
lCNeNlDleI QlQ not EtiCNA a hiANtA ASA
any of the cars. Louis exects to have
some of the stars on the Speedway
circuit driving his cars but is keeping
his own counsel as to their identity.
Louis is anxious TO put across another
winner this year, as not only Will nc
have the distinction OF winning more
races than any other maker. but viii
also have won every one of the lsS
inch class events.
The two victories OF Chevrolet's
cars have been unexpected in the
early portions of the races. On both
occasions Ralph De Palma has set
gruelfng pace il the early miles
and in 1929 Joe Boyer led with
Frontenac for half the race only to
drop out and give the lead 10 De-
Palma, who, in turn. surrendered ~
to Castor Chevrolet. in the 1921
race Millions car had been giving
trouble in practice and the speed king
was not at all certain of his oppor-
tunities to annex prize money wnen
the race a.ted. However, Chevrolet
worked out a plan for the race ana
Tommy drove steady unspectacular
race for more than half the distance.
He could have given Chevrolet the
track record had he known he was SO
near De Palma's average of S9.S4, fin
ishing the grind with an average OF
S9.62.
Arizona republican., 1922-02-26
PLUGS
CAUSE MUCH.
JERKINESS

VERY nearly everyone who owns
an automobile has experienced at
one time or another the uneven,
ierlSy and sluggish running of the en-
gine and has perhaps wondered why
they were unable TO make It run
smoothly and with that delightful
purr that bespeaks a perfect running
motor" says L. III. Sorey. sales man
ager of the Western Auto supply
company. distributors OF the West
ern Giant spark plug.
defective ignition is the usual
cause OF missing or uneven firing.
Using different styles and types OF
plugs, one or more plugs fouled or
shorted will make a motor which is
otherwise in perfect condition, run
poorly and cause great strain on the
motor transmission and rear axle,
etc.
THE Western Auto Supply COM
pany carries many different spark
plugs but recommends particularly
the Western Giant. In a concern OF
this kind where We sell hundreds of
spark plugs each day through our 40
stores, we are naturally in a position
to know the merchandise which gives
the best service.
Hero is tne reason the Western
Nld0L mas proven 80 S1AlEAdNAutS "
motorists all over the west. The por-
celain core is hand turned and is
nearly twice as large as the proce-
lain in most plugs. II is made of the
best English Koaline and therefore
does not crack under the heat and
vibration Of the motor. The shell
is about twice as large as the ordi-
nary plug TO hold the diversified
core.
MANY car owners prefer the reg
ular style single point plug. while
some want the four point type. The
Western Giant is made in both styles
The single point plug is especially
adopted to high speed work as the
point is so shaped that it presents
a long knife edge contact. making a
long thin flat or 'racy' spark.
1--WE have had so few Western
Giant plugs come back for replace
ment that we guarantee them for
the life of the car. If one of the
plugs should ever break, crack or
leak, we win replace it free of charge.
Arizona republican., 1922-02-26
No REDUCTION IN
FREIGHT RATES
CONTEMPT Plated

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 24-According to
advice from principal traffic officers
Of the transcontinental railroads. the
proposed increase in minimum car
load weight on shipments of motor
cars and trucks to the Pacific coast
is not likely to be adopted
A hearing was held in Chicago
Wednesday. Feb. 1. at which the ap
plication was discussed by the rail-
roads and by the shippers. The Ma
tional Automobile Dealers associa-
ton was presented by its counsel.
The case for the industry was pre-
sented by Kenneth Moore. assistant
traffic manager of the National auto
mobile chamber of commerce. Nu-
merous traffic managers from the
automobile manufacturing plants
were in attendance.
We have just been advised by j.
S. Marvin. general traffic. manager
Of the national automobile chamber
of commerce that after attending an
inquiry in Washington before the in
terstate commerce commission which
is considering whether there should
be a general lowering ,of freight
rates. that it is unlikely that any
such general reduction will be made
Arizona republican., 1922-02-26
CAN'T GET TOO
MUCH SNOW FOR
DODGE TO BUCK

Macarthur Brothers are in receipt
of a letter from Il. II. Mcllvain OF
Prescott. Arizona, In which Mr. Nc
Twain says:
"The recent SHOWS and bad roads
have again demonstrated the super
iority of the Dodge Brothers cars
over all others in competing class
and also over cars selling for several
hundreds OF dollars more. The roads
after the recent storms were covered
to a depth OF two feet and over with
snow and Dodge Brothers cars were
about the only ones travelling. This
was more noticeable in the case OF
two screen commercials which traN-
elled a road of 20 miles through an
road with over 1900 pounds
OF pay load apiece"
According to Charles Macarthur
after each snow In northern Arizona,
and after heavy rains and wash-outs
the state, many letters OF
similar nature are received at NC
Arthur Brothers Phoenix office.
ut as" said Mr.. Macarthur. largely
due to the remarkable performance or
Dodge Brothers cars under strenuous
that sales OF new Dodge
Brothers cars have kept UP so re-
well during the last few
months"
"Such performances have created
great confidence in the minds or
motor car owners toward Dodge
Brothers and their product. which
accounts for such large portion OF
business houses and business men
Dodge Brothers cars for
their euuipment,
Arizona republican., 1922-02-26

The Bankhead national highway
from Washington to San Diego, Cali
is an established transcontinental
highway recognized by the states as
we'll as the federal government
through the states Of Virginia, North
and South Carolina, Georgia, Ala
bama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkan-
sas, oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico,
Arizona on to California, a distance
OF 3690 miles. This highway in all OF
these states was established first BY
the pathfinding commission, COM
posed of United States government
engineers and state engineers. Their
reports were adopted by the Bank
head Highway associS ton and recog-
nized and adopted by acts of legis-
latures and state highway commits
sions in all Of the states in which 1t
trayerses.
The war department has shown its
interest and recognition by sending
an army convoy over the same. Di-
rector of the department OF public
roads at Washington, Thomas II. Nc
Donald, reports to Jan. so, has ap-
proved and is building 1900 miles OF
this highway.
Recently a transconcinental high
way has been organized starting from
Washington to Chattanooga, Tenn.
steps to exteId this highway from
Chattanooga to San Diego have been
made. The promoters Of the same
propose that this highway shall du-
plicate the Bankhead highway in the
states of Arkansas, Oklahoma and a
portion OF New Mexico. Arizona and
California. Letters of protest have
been received at the headquarters OF
the Bankhead Highway association
from officers, chambers of commerce,
newspapers and the people generally
protesting against the proposed Lee
highway attempting to usurp or en-
croach upon the rights of this high
way, which has been thoroughly es-
tablished in these states.
Director General J. A. Rountree or
the Bankhead highway has written
the officials of the Lee highway pro-
testing to any such movement and IN
the name of the association inform
ing these officials that the associa-
ton will use every honorable means
possible to prevent any such en-
croachment. Director General Roun-
tree, in writing his protest, says in
part:
Arizona republican., 1922-02-26
PACKARD DROPS
35 PER GENT IN
BUT S|XMONTHS

Sweeping reductions in the price
OF the Packard Twin six were big
sensation in the automobile world
and marked a decisive step in the
progress of the automotive industry
toward stabilization of prices, states
the Smith Motor company. Lowered
prices were also announced on two of
the Packard truck models, but no
reduction whatever was made in the
present prices OF the single-six. The
latter car had already been twice
substantially reduced, and the adj
vices from the Packard factory stated
that a price increase would probably
follow later on the smaller model.
According to Harry Smith, the
price reduction was the big sensa-
tion of the San Francisco automo-
bile show, and its announcement at
the big northern exhibition resulted
in a substantial stimulation of busi-
ness on the twin six in Californa.
1.-THE reductions on the twin six
model represent a decrease in prices
of more than 35 per cent in eight
months" said Smith yesterday.
Arizona republican., 1922-02-26
QUALITY
NOT DETERMINED
by HYDR0METER

"The hydrometer offers no conclu-
sive proof of the quality that has
been built into a battery. 1t is merely
an expert hand on the pulse OF the
power" says Chet Morrell. OF the
Titan Battery company, which is the
local sales and service representative
OF the Gill storage Battery company.
at is well for battery users TO have
their batteries tested at an authorized
service station in order TO know that
the cells are in good condition and
that the generator is charging. prop
erly. In this manner it can be as
certained if a motorist is using up
more energy from the battery than
the generator replaces with normal
running.
"One or the points in the Gill bat
terry which is so popular with motor
lists is that il requires water only
about half as often as separator
type batteries, and that without
separators il is easier TO replace the
current drawn out by frequent start
ing and light burning"
Arizona republican., 1922-02-26

treads are class in themselves. Full,
round moulded tenders. rigidly mount
ed and supplied with drop flaps are
also earmarks of the highest quail
ity. Nifty little barrel sidelamps add
a touch on the cowl that catches the
eye Immediately.
But not alone have refinements
been supplied in profusion to the
body. The powerful six cylinder over
head valve motor is built complete in
Cleveland's own shops. Roller lift
ers, double valve springs and COM
pletely enclosed valve mechanism
guarantee the quietest kind of oper-
alton. The valve mechanism is lubri-
Gated with oiling wicks which rem
der the removal of the covers un
necessary.
The cam shaft, ignition and wa
ter pump are driven by silent chain
running in oil, another feature that
is found in high priced cars. To
drain the crankcase the only thing
needed is to pull handy little lever
located under the hood. No getting
Arizona republican., 1922-02-26
Ford Says Never
Too Many Real.
Men In Business

Harry Ford's motto, according to
Ed Rudolph is as follows:
DBetter one hundred little fellows
all pushing ahead to make things go,
than one big fellow waiting for things
to start. There never can be too
many real business men in business or
too many real manufacturers in man
ufacturing. No man has a right in
business who cannot make, from top
to bottom, the article his business is
to be based upon. He should know
every part and the reason for every
shaving of waste. Nothing can be
made except by makers. nothing can
be managed except by managers.
Money cannot make anything and
money cannot manage aything. That
is why the trust method failed; II
sought to substitute money for man
agement at one end of the scale, and
money for manufacturing at the other
end. Money failed. How foolish to
repeat this failure. Let them all get
into business and help push business
along
Arizona republican., 1922-02-26
Credit Prospects
Look Brighter

CLEVELAND. Feb. 20 (Spe-
ciaD According to bankers and
leading authorities in the automotive
industry, credit prospects are more
favorable at this time than for tho
past IS months. The stabilization of
prices at rock bottom and the stand
ardization of types also have gone
a long way to renewal OF confidence,
Year-end financial statements,
particularly in the rubber end. re-
fleet more optimistic trend than
was noticeable in 1920 and in re-
ferring to 1922 prospects the atti-
tude is invariably hopeful.
The F'irestone company report,
among the more important, shows a
normal surplus despite marking
down inventories to present market
prices. while the 1921 sales to deal
ers were larger even than in 1920,
generally considered the banner year.
With loans easier to negotiate,
bills being met more promptly and
speeding up of sales. prospects Tor
the year ahead are very gratifying.
Arizona republican., 1922-02-26

out and getting under. The springs
are long and underslung, giving a
resilient action that will hef highly
appreciated by the men who wants
a light car on account of economy.
The braking is swift and sure, as
well as smooth and the emergency
brake is located on the transmission,
another forward step.
The upholstery in light cars is the
subject always of close scrutiny on
the part of the buying public. In the
new Cleveland Six it will stand the
closest inspection for it is hand
buffed leather of the finest quality.
The cushiors are deep and comfort
able, the leg room ample and it is
a real five passenger car. There's
room for three people in solid COM
fort in the tonneau.
Another feature that catches the
eye is the fine top with which the
new Cleveland Six comes equipped.
1t is made of the finest material, has
graceful lines, allows clear vis-
ion and is snugly fitted to the body
Arizona republican., 1922-02-26
NASH STANDS OUT
WELL At FRISCO

Displaying for the first time to. the
general public a distinctly new and
different model, the Nash display at
the recently held Automobile show
in San Francisco proved one of the
most interesting features of the ex-
hibits, claims Fl. J. Coger, vice -presi-
dent and general manager OF Troy
Motor Sales, in a letter to the Phoe-
nix Nash company.
In addition TO the full line of repre-
sentative models of the Nash line,
perhaps the most noticeable feature
was the brand new Nash Four cab
riolet. 1t is a distinctive addition to
the Nash family Of motor cars, be-
ing spacious and comfortable and
having the same handsome appear
ance as its more expensive relatives
in the inclosed models.
Mr.. Coger predicts that this car
will prove one Of the most remark
able sellers produced by the Nash
factory. He bases this prediction on
the fact that it brings the inclosed
type Of car with all OF it's comforts
and conveniences into the reach of
the average motor car purchaser.
Another feature of the Nash exhibit
was a Nash six, five passenger model.
with a California special top. The
racy Nash six sport model newer and
jauntier than ever, with cowL lights,
barrel headlights and comfortable
leather upholstered seats, marks. a
distinct advance in this model.
Commenting on the significance OF
the San Francisco Automobile show.
Mr. Coger said:
1.-THE beautiful displays which were
so intensely interesting because of
tba ,aar- n1oTa1r I,vo1i oyIaf nY1t aISn
marked a definite turning point in the
general automobile sales and business
believe that the effect OF this show
will cause a. general Improvement
throughout the industry and that it
will last throughout spring, summer
and fall y
Arizona republican., 1922-02-26
DUPLICATION OF
BANKHEAD ROUTE
AROUSES PROTEST.
Outline of Lee Highway Association Plans Shows Dup-
cation of Nearly Two Thousand Miles-Director
Rountree Has Matter Up With Lee Association

IF the Lee highway traverses the
Bankhead highway from Memphis
via DeNalls Bluff, Brinllley, Little
Rock to Hot Springs, then il du-
plicates the main line OF the highway
in that state PA miles.
III the Lee highway attempts to so
from Hot Springs via Glenwood.
DeQueen, Nallient, Hugo, Durant,
Davis, Wynnewood, Childress, Ros-
well, Tularosa and FL Paso, il du-
plicates the entire four states divi-
sion on the Bankhead highway dis
tance OF 994 miles.
III the Lee highway attempts to go
from FL Paso to Mesulla Park, DEM
ing. Lordsburg. il duplicates the main
line of the BanlShead highway 1853
miles.
ut it attempts to so from Lords
burg via Globe, Roosevelt Dam TO
Mesa it goes over the Roosevelt Dam
division of the Bankhead highway a
distance of 200 miles.
IF 1t attempts to go from Mesa
via Phoenix to Yuma via Buckeye,
Arlington, Wellton, Dome TO San
Diego, with the exception Of 25 miles.
it again duplicates the Bankhead
highway 3S2 miles.
"Thus the Lee highway duplicates
the Bankhead highways main lines
and divisions approximately 1888
miles. Hence the Lee highway is
seeking TO acquire more than half OF
the Bankhead highway. already def
initely and permanently established,
and officially recognized by the
states through which 1t passes and
also the federal government. 1t fol-
lows that such a desire amounts 10
nothing less than attempted usurpa-
tion, which in turn would bring about
the marking of the Banl1head route
with Lee signs, the substitution OF
Lee maps for those OF the Bankhead;
the organization Of Lee units all with
the hope of eventually changing
completely the identity Of those parts
of the Bankhead highway thus used.
Information has been received that
the Banl1head highway has been de-
clared under the recent federal aid
road as a 3 per cent interstate high
way in all of the states that 1t ira
verses and is designated as an inter-
state road under the name OF the
Bankhead highway and not under
any other name or Duplication.
Arizona republican., 1922-02-26

of the car There are no loose joints
or i'll fitting corners or other make
shift tailoring to work loose and flap
in the wind. Big cord tires are the
original equipment which, together
with the long underslung springs give
a smooth riding quality character
istic of a big car.
Probably the best part of the new
Cleveland Six is the price. 1t is only
s1,195 at the factory. The roadster
is $50 cheaper and the coupe sells
at $3.50. The sedan is s1.595. The
new Cleveland occupies a strategic
position in the automobile world as 1t
is the product OF a strong financial
concern able to take full advantage
of changing material markets and
able to employ the best engineering
talent on the market. The new car
shows it. That cannot be denied by
anyone who takes a look at it and
mayhap demonstration in 1t.
Arizona republican., 1922-02-26
YeLIow Jackets
Success Greater
Than Expected

George Moody, proprietor Of the
Yellow Jacket Taxi, reports that
since the Inauguration of the Yellow
Taxi in Phoenix, business has been
far in excess Of that anticipated. ''Wc
did not believe the field was so
good" Moody declared Friday. eve
have six OF these Yellow Jackets
in operation now and they are kept
on the jump practically all the time
The low cost at which a person can
reach his destination by means OF
the Yellow Jacket Is the reason
Moody assigns TO the popularity OF
these cabs. together with the prompt
scrNicc aVailabls
Arizona republican., 1922-02-26

indeed refreshing. New style, ad-
vanced mechanism and the charac-
teristics of the highest priced cars
make it sensational. and yet it isn't.
There is nothing of the cheap, gaudy
finish or design about it. There is
nothing that savors of short cuts
here and short cuts there. The stuff
has been built. into it from the ground
up, or the motoring public has
greatly missed its guess. But what II
is constitutes a big step forward
in the design and the construction
of the light six automobile.
The new Cleveland Six, as stated
before, marks a great step forward
over its predecessor. 1t is incom-
parably new. Its stylish lines. beau
tiful body color and finish. nickeled
radiator, wing cap. motor meter and
windshield stand out in wonderful re-
lief and mark the car with dis,
tinction. The latest design Of the
barrel headlamp adds nightly to its
high priced appearance. The indi-
vidual aluminium steps with rubber
Arizona republican., 1922-02-26
NetO Paint job Is
Sign Spring Has
Made Appearance

The Central Auto Paint Shop re-
ports considerable increase in auto
painting activity due to the touring
seasons close approach. Many auto
lists, according to this concern. who
have been running around with the
paint either worn off their cars or
not on in the first place are making
preparations to have the old boat
painted up and put in shape. "There
is no more certain indication that
Spring has Came that the desire on
the part of a car owner to get his car
spiffed up declared Manager Turn
er yesterday. Every car owner has
a certain amount Of pride. no matter
what kind of car he may own, and
the first indication of that pride
working its way to the surface is the
new paint job he gets done