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Arizona republican., 1922-01-08
YEAR CLOSED IN
BETTER SHAPE
THAN EXPECTED

DETROIT, Mich, Jan. 7 (SpeciaD-
What is considered to be the most
anxious year in the history Of the
automotive industry has been brought
to close amid more stable conditions
than thought possible by all who are
connected with 1t. Vastly better con-
ditions prevailed at the end of the
year than obtained in January 1921
and these facts more truly than any
thing else emphasize the popularity
and general essential utility of the
automobile to the American people.
However much speculation exists
concerning the future, there is no APP
prehension on the part of the manu-
facturers and the period of depres-
sion has passed without question, ac-
cording to many officials who have
expressed themselves upon the sub
ject.
tits expected that so far as passen-
ger cars are concerned, the first
quarter OF 1922 will be materially
better than the corresponding period
last year; the second quarter little
better than in 1921; the third not
quite so good, and the fourth consid-
improve with general business.
The most important achievement of
the year, next to the production and
sale of approximately 100000 pas
senger cars, has been the whiting
down and balancing of inventories,
the writing off Of losses and the pay
ment of debts. There have been few
failures of real Importance. Only
Nf have
been liquidated. Many have been
forced to recapitalize and reorganize
but most of them will pull through.
One OF the gratifying developments
of the year has been the spirit Of CO.
operation shown by the different
branches Of the industry In supporting
the structure as a whole. Merchan-
disc creditors Of motor vehicle MAX
ers have consistently maintained q
constructive policy. This has resulted
in the gradual reduction Of past due
accounts and collections from manu-
facturers now are virtually on cur
rent basis.
Releases on old commitments have
come through steadily as the vehicle
manufacturer could use them, and
parts and accessory manufacturers
nave moved q large snare OIL the Hld-
terials they had on hand on January
1, last. There have been few de-
faults in payments in comparison with
the volume Of business. Nearly all
vehicle companies which were solidly
established will survive the depress-
ion, although it is to be expected that
the number OF failures in the next
few months will be somewhat larger.
The industry win enter 1922 with
feeling of confidence which was lack
ing II months ago. 1t knows in a
general way that 1t can expect and
can trim its sails accordingly. With
inventories down, buying in the fu-
ture will not be on the hand-to-
mouth basis which has prevailed for
more than year, although there will
be no more piling up of huge supplies
Passenger car manufacturers are
confident that the coming year vii
be at least as good as the one JUS
closing, and truck makers expect 6
steadily expanding volume of bust
ness as the year advances. Even +
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08

highways in Arizona is bound to
occur.
The officers of the Arizona Good
Roads association for the year of
1921 were as follows: o. C. Parker,
Tucson, president; Gustave Becker,
SpringerVille; A. j. Eddy Yuma, and
T. G. Norris, Prescott, first, second
and third vice presidents, respective
ly: Harry Welch, Phoenix, secretary
treasurer. The directors for last year
were as follows: Gus I've Becker,
Apache county; c. NJ. Roberts, Co
chise; Fred Caring, Coconino; l. d.
Van Z, Ike, Gila; w. w. Pace, Gra-
ham: Norman Carmichael, Greenlee;
A. J. Chandler, Maricopa; w. b. Stew
ems, Mohave; James Scott, Navajo;
/ o. c. Parker. Pima: j. G. Keating
inal; I. p. Frazier, Santa Cruz; G. c.
stukey, Yavapai, and G. A. Marsh
| Yuma.
With the tenth annual convention
Of the United States Good Roads as
sociation, the Bankhead Highway as
sociation and the United States Good
! Roads show but a short way Off ac-
| tive preparations are being started
both locally and in other states {
make OF this great convention a ire
mendous milestone in the history Of
good roads and highway construction
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08
PUBLIC SHOWS
APPRECIATION
OF SCHOOLING

WASHINGTON, jan 7.-(SpeciaD
The report of the. highway and
highway transport education COM
mittee, which has Just been made
public, shows a great growth In pub
lie appreciation of the work done by
the educational courses started by
this committee tltle past year.
Courses in highway transport have
been started in 20 different colleges
and universities as Well as regional
conferences held in nix others. The
safety and Firestonal essay contests
also helped to create public sentiment
and arouse appreciation on the part
Of the public. Carrying on this good
work, the committee has in prepara-
ton much textual data, films and ex-
hibits.
Courses in highway transport have
already been established in 20 coll
leges and universities while is others
are said to be awaiting only more
concrete teXtual data. In addition to
these there are II others which are
giving courses in transportation in
which highways have some part. Re-
gional conferences on highways and
highway transport have been held
during the year at the universities of
Pittsburg, Michigan, Missouri, Mary
| land, Tennessee as well as Yale uni
versity, in which leaders in these
fields discussed relevant subjects.
Rubber, automotivn and highway ex-
hibits are now in seourse of prepara-
| tion for classroom 'use in college work
and the leading technical schools of
the country are said to have signified
| their readiness to Use this material.
| The report. according TO a brief
| summary, discloSls the fact that a
sub committee has been collaborating
with officials of rhe Ford motion pic
| ture laboratories in the preparation
of scenarios designed to show the
uses OF highway transport for dis
tribution to educational institutions.
| Prof Lewis w. Mcintyre Of the Uni
versity Of Pittsbafrg has been engaged
| to prepare an outline for a lecture
course on highway transport for dis
| tributior to the colleges and is now
actively engaged in that task.
In addition To this work the COM
| mittee has co-Qperated with the ma
tional research council in the formu-
lation of research programs into
highway and highway transport prob
lens. Representatives of the COM
mittee have made addresses before 9
number Of the Aaading engineering So
cieties and a gratifying publicity has
been given its efforts by the tech
nical. trade and daily press. The
Firestone scholarship essay contest i!
still lanother factor which has contrib
uted To spreading the message of roaC
development. this being competed foI
by thousands of high school students
A separate section I'm the report hai
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08

S3,155. The new series 6-44 five-pas-
senger touring car which has been
selling at $1,635 is now priced at
$1,465, and the ne series 6-44 five
passenger sedan Is cut from $3.50
to $2,245. There are proportionate
reductions on all other models of the
1922 line.
This is, OF course. not our first
cut in prices" says Harry M. Jewett,
president of the Paige-Detroit Motor
Car company. During the recent
period of readjustment and liquida-
tion we made several changes in
price, dropping the figures as soon as
conditions permitted. We have en-
deavored to meet the fast changing
conditions as quickly as possible and
to give the purchaser every advantage
Of new production costs at the earliest
possible moment. Because of the
public acceptance Of the new Paige
models. with our great financial
strength end complete facilities, we
have heen able to plan large pro-
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08

duction for 1922 This enables us to
offer these low prices while improv-
ing the product. What these changes
in price mean to the buyer of today
is we'll Illustrated in the price history
of our new series GA five passenger
touring car. This model when it was
introduced sold for $1,965. We have
cut this price on three different occa-
sions, reaching finally the low figure
of S1,465 just announced. That is a
difference of $500. but 1t by no means
tells the complete story. The new
series GA passenger touring car
for 1922 is by no means the same car
that sold originally for $1,965. 1t is a
vastly improved ear, with a much
speedier, more powerful and more
flexible engine. Both the new series
6-44 and 6-66 models have been re-
! fined and perfected and many addi-
| tions made to appointments and
equipments, so that at the new prices
now prevailing, buyers not only save
several hundred dollars in the initial
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08
CONGRESS URGED
To APPROPRIATE
MANY MILLIONS

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Jan. T.
Especially highways committee
of the National Automobile Chamber
Of Commerce In resolutions just
adopted, urges congress to immedi-
ately appropriate $100,000,00e annual
ly for five years for highway inn
provements. This action is close on
the heels of the presidents signing
of the federal highway act of 1921,
for which Senator Charles Townsend
was sponsor.
In the passage Of Senator Town
sends bin. its advocates in the trade
feel that "a decided advance has been
made in the national highways move
ments. They point out, however, that
there is still left to be done a good
deal Of the work along educational
and research lines in connection with
good roads. One having these views
in Pyke Johnson, secretary Of the
chambers highways committee.
In speaking of the Townsend bill,
Johnson says: while it does not at
tain the ideai none the less it marks
q very decided advance in our ma
tional highway policies in that it
requires that all future federal funds
ways under rigid requirements, both
as to durability and maintenance
Funds can no longer be spread broad
cast and in all construction from
this time forward the basic principle
is recognized that after all high
way is Of value only as it serves
transportation. Full responsibility is
lodged with the federal officials.
Much Work to be Done
"There remains work to be done, of
course. Increasing appropriations
will be needed and the effort to Sc
cure trained men to lead this work in
county, state and nation must never
cease. The whole subject of high
way transport is as yet not fully an
alyzed and in this field there is ample
scope for educational effort in our
universities and schools, as well as
in the research laboratories of indus
try and government.
Meanwhile, much has been ac-
complished in the two years and more
Of educational effort which has pre-
ceded the enactment of the Townsend
highway bill. All Of US have better
understanding Of that fundamental
relation between vehicle and high
way which spells transport, as well
as a clearer appreciation of the
marked effect which highway trans
port is having and will continue to
have upon our national life"
Resolutions for Townsend
The committee also passed a res
olution addressed to Senator Town
send in appreciation of his "three
years of unremitt ng toll and sacrifice
in the public interest" and extend
ing to him "the assurance of the full
cooperation of the chamber in the
future as in the past" This resolu-
ion was presented in person to Sen
ator Townsend at Washington on
Dec. 10, by Roy d. Chaplin, chairman
of the chambers highways commit
tee.
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08

been employed in recording progress
made in the safety campaign con-
Quoted by the committee and which
has been described in detail in these
col INNS. Conservative estimates
place the essays written at close TO
half a million. many cities requiring
pupils to write essays as part OF the
school work. This campaign Is now
over, but the results will not be
known for some months because of
the enormous number OF essays re-
ceived.
The committee is made up of rep
+. .sentatives from the bureau Of pub
lie roads, buerau Of education, war
department, Association of State
Highway Officials, Rubber Associa-
tion of America, Society for the Pro-
motion of Engineering Education, So
ciety Of Automotive Engineers, and
/ the National Automobile Chamber OF
| Commerce. It is headed by the
| United States commissioner Of educa-
! tion, Hon. John ]. Tigert. The future
program Of the committee includes
an extension OF the activities mem
toned as well as a second national
conference, which will probably be
! held in Washington I'm May.
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08

That Durants are being sent to dis
tributing points all over the country
by train loads is shown by the great
shipment which has just passed
through Tucson en- route to Califor-
MIA, where Earle c. Anthony is the
state retail distributor of the Durant
line.
This shipment, according to Julian
Holmes, manager Of the II. and II.
Motor company, is the largest single
shipment ever on record as having
been made to a retail dealer in the
United States. 1t includes 500 Durant
touring cars. The shipment came all
the way from the great Long Island
plant of the Durant corporation.
"There is no better proof OF the
desirability of the Durant as mer-
chandising proposition" declared Ju-
lian Holmes last night.
Experienced automobile men the
country over have selected the Durant
line to represent, first, because of the
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08
PAIGE REDUCES
ON ALL MODELS

The Paige-Detroit Motor Car COM
pany announces a sharp reduction in
price for every model in it's line of
passenger cars, the new prices taking
effect January 2.
The current Paige line is designated
as the new series Csc and new series
6-44, open and enclosed models being
built on both chassis. The new series
6-66 seven passenger touring car has
been cut from $2,S75 to $2.195, drop
of $3.50, and the new series 6-66 sew
en- passenger sedan from $3,S30 to
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08

Every man, woman and child inter-
ested in good roads will have an OPP
portunity to throw every energy into
this great cause during the next few
months. The Arizona Good Roads as
sociaticn's annual convention at Mo-
uaIes will be the first opportunity
and the great National Good Roads
and Bankhead Highway conventions
the second. The Importance of both
these gatherings to the highway de-
veIopment and to the advertisement
of Arizona justfies many other things
being put aside to secure complete
cooperation
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08

there is no expansion of vehicle pro-
duction, parts manufacturers will
have better year than in 1921 be-
cause inventories have been reduced
to point where it is necessary to buy
supplies for current needs.
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08

As an example of the lightning
jump to popularity made by the Du.
rant car, one needs but to gaze on
this picture of a trainIoad of 500
Durant touring cars en- route to
E.. ,e c. Anthony of Los Angeles, the
California distributor of this line.
This picture was snapped as the train
passed through Tucson, where two
carloads were detached for the stock
of the H. and H. Motor company of
Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08

investment but they are also buying
better automobiles and receiving far
greater values than ever before per
dollar of inva stment."
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08

splendid value it constitutes for the
car purchaser, and, second, for the
backing the car is so fortunate to
possess. The Durant company has
built slowly and surely. There have
been no wild schemes. no frenzied
finance. no manipulation-the Won
derful success made by this great
corporation under the leadership of
Mr.. Durant being based absolutely on
hard, consistent work and strict hon
esty.'"
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08

A French motorcycle, in a recent
test, used gasoline at the rate of
200 miles per gallon.
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08

When rattles develop in the hand
brake, have the brake refined and
drawn up tight
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08

Four Chicagoans have started on
an automobile tour around the world.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-19
MRS. WOOD WRITES OF
NEW YORK'S NEW
STYLE GOWNS

New York women Of fashion have
fully accepted the dietum of French
designers and are wearing the long
skirts on any and all occasions, accord
ING to a recent letter from Mrs. II. G..
Wood. who has spent the summer IN
America 5 metropolis, buying for B.
Salomon and Company, and studying
eostunling at first band.
She saws that short skirts are simply
not in evidence Skirts are elaborately
draped and pannels extending almost to
the ground accentuate the uneven hne.
The wing effect on sleeves grows
more exaggerated. cads and fur and
embroidery are used elaborately il
trimmings, with braid on tailored and
semi-tailored costumes, she says.
OF course the rough surfaced mater
ials predominate, and the favored colors
are black. navy blue, brown and cocoa.
AS in Paris, large velvet hats seem to
be quite favored. Small hats are worn,
but the larger shapes are smarter.
Mrs. Wood has selected stylish models
for women of less svelt figures so that
every woman in the valley, large, small
and medium. may be correctly and
smartlv costumed this fall and winter.
She expects to return to FL Centre be-
fore October /, and will have a lot to
say about clothes to those interested.
The weather has been fine lately,
and she has enjoyed every minute of
her stay in New York, but is anxious
TO be back in Imperial Valley and at
her work.
J. Cohen, assistant manager of Salo-
mon S, is busy with brush and paint,
shining up the section of the store to
be devoted to women 5 ready towear
suits and gowns. He says that the
store expects a big trade in this de
partment during the season nd viii
be able to aeet II in every particular.
D. L. Gosioa of The men S department
has also spent several weeks at style
eenters and is ezps ed back in a few
days to assist VII the fall trade.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-19
REALTOR CHIEF
TALKS ON BILL

c. C. Wilson, who is to speak on the
proposed amendment to the transpor
tation act of the Chamber of Commerce
dinner tomorrow night, is chairman OF
the transportation legislation committee
of the California Real Estate Dealers
Association and of the association
Transportation Act Speakers Bureau
Mr. Wilson Will address the members
of the Brawley Rotary Club at luncheon
tomorrow noon, following which he will
come to FL Centre, to speak at the
Chamber of Commerce dinner. The meme
bers the El Centre Realty Board will
attend the dinner to listen to Mir. vii
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-19
Tuesday, September 10, l92Z

son S remarks on the Transportation
Act.
This act, which will be voted on u,
the November election, provides that
the State Railroad Commission shall
have power TO grant franchises Tor
street, interurban and suburban rail-
ways and for operation of motor veb,
cles on the public highways; prcseripc
terms and conditions cf such franchises
and fares and rates to be charged there
under. The California Real Estate Asso
citation is sponsor for the bill and is
conducting an energetic campaign in
behalf of its passage.
Dinner will commence promptly at
6 p. m. following which Mr. Wilson
will address the members and will then
conduct an open forum for those who
desire additional information on the
p,p1Surp.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-19
P. T. A. PRESIDENT
BACK FROM HER
VACATION

Mrs. Ray Edgar, president of the Iii
Centre Parent Teachers Association, Is
home again after an extended vacation.
She expects to organize her board and
committees in the immediate future and
be ready to open the monthly meetings
of the organization as provided III the
bylaws While in San Diego she attend
ed meeting of the general board and
heard reports and plans of the presi
dents of PIT. \. organizations in vari-
Gus sections of the city. She believes
that FL Centre is quite up with San
Diego in association work. In her
opinion. the child study class of last
year was a great help to the main or
ganization in holding interest, and she
expects that it will be continued this
year.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-19
HOME AGAIN

The many friends of Mrs. Burritt
Allen will be glad to know that she and
Katherine and Stewart are back at their
Euclid avenue home again after weeks
of absence. They spent the earlier
part of their vacation i'll Berkeley, re
turning for the primary election Aug
ust %. and going soon thereafter to
Arrowhead Lake, where they enjoyed Il
real rest and outing. After few days
with friends in Los Angeles, the family
came on to FL Centre, glad indeed TO
be home after the long absence. Mrs.
Allen is a member of the board of
managers for the municipal rest roonl
and active in club and civic affairs
of the eitr
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-19

Mr.. and Mrs. William Kluck have
returned from an extended driving
trip TO northern Oregon. Mr.. Kluck
shot deer while away and other
game of less consequence. They had
a wonderful trip they say.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-19

Mr. and Mrs. John Norton are home
again after a NEST delightful vacation
and rest at their mountain home at
Little Bear.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-19
NAMES TWELVE OF
AMERICAS WOMEN
AS GREATEST

Newspapers and individuals have
been busy this summer naming the l.
greatest American women now living,
The list shows wide diversion of opinion
ranging from the unknown mother in
the home, nameless as far as the public
is concerned, to celebrities of more
or less renown.
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait 5 name
has appeared ON many of the lists ana
at the very top. Recently Mrs. Gait
was requested by the New York Herald
to herself prepare list and the names
follow:
"Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Jane Ad-
ams, Mrs. Raymond Robins, Nj. Carey
Thomas, Julia c. Lathrop, Mary Roberts
Rinehart, Mary Bradford, DR.. Katherine
Bement Davis, Anne Morgan, Ella
Boole, Cecilia Beaux, Maud Wood
Park.
Most of the names are familiar to
everybody and many will probably
agree with Mrs. Gait that some OF
them merit the title of great.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-19

G. G. Tucker, Of the Automobile club
returned from Long Beach where. ne
enjoyed a two weeks vacation lie
famous twins have decided not 10
come down TO the valley until the cool
weather is here, but sent their best
wishes to all their friends here.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-19

FORMER Ell CENTRAN MARRIED
El Centre friends today received the
announcement of the marriage of Leo
nard Rose Wachtel, for many years "A
resident of this city, to Miss Laura
Donrey of Waupun, Wisconsin. The
marriage took place September 9, at
the home of the brides parents. The
young couple will live in Los Angeles
where Mr.. Waehtel is engaged i'll the
insurance business.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-19

Mrs. Charles Il. scott returned from
the coast, where she has been staying
during the summer months.