Daily Tribune, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 8 April 1917 — Page 13

SUNDAY,. APRIL I 8, 1917.

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Machines Come Through Fire and Water and Are In Use Eight Now.

Information Just received from the Toledo factory of the Willys-Overland company by H. C. Russell, local WillysOverland dealer, contains a novel endorsement of Willys-Overland construction and the quality of the material used by that company in its production. ,, "Last year," says Mr. Russell, the steamer Wissely, carrying a cargo of general merchandise bound for Vladivostok, caught fire at sea, and was beached on the Chinese coast, about six hundred miles from Hong Kong. "Included in the vessel's cargo were eighteen six-cylinder Overland touring cars. "Some time ago the vessel was raised and the greater part of the cargo salvaged. "These eighteen touring cars, when raised to the surface presented a .sorry appearance. The vessel had begji on fire for several days, before sinking to the bottom, where It lay for three months. "During all this time the cars were subjected to the effects of fire, smoke and water. In addition, chemicals which' the boat also carried, affected the paint and upholstery. "Examination revealed, however, that the motors and chasses were in excellent condition. At an average cost of $200 these cars were reflnished and put into livery service. According to a letter ,from their owners to the home factoryvln Toledo they are giving excellent satisfaction."

VIM TRUCKS COMING.

Merchants and Others Changing to the Light Truck Very Rapidly. "Vim trucks are certainly breaking into prominence in this city," said 3\ W. M. Harman of the Harman and Ritchie company yesterday. *"Kor merchants are coming to realize that this method of transportation is by far the cheapest of any method of light delivery. 'The horse drawn vehicles will be extinct in a very short time and the converted pleasure cars, although having their day now, are doomed because accurate figures stretched over a period of years shows that the truck constructed for one purpose alone is the most economical means of deliver ing light packages and fr hauling siqall loads. "People have bought different machines in the past as an experiment unci others have taken wornout pleas ure cars to find out^ whether their de livery costs could be reduded in this way. Now the experimenting is over. The result Is that the day of the light delivery truck is Just dawning. The more merchants investigate to their delivery Costs, the more they will be drawn to Vims for everywhere the trucks are being tried out, they are meeting with favor.

GOODRICH TIRE PRESS,

What

olaimed to be the best tire

press between Indianapolis and St. L,ouis is to be installed at the local branch of the Goodrich Company in short time. ThiB press Is used for the purpose of mounting solid tires on trucks and will give a pressure of 150 tons.

It. is the latest model of machine used in this work .and it will be handled here by an experienced man from the Goodrich factory so that the best service obtainable can be given for all heavy truck owners in this locality. Mr. R. G. Pearce says that this is Just a sample of the service his company will be prepared to give when it gets started. They are sparing no expense to make everything as convenient for the buyer as possible.

The way the solid truck tires are put on is slightly different from the wav pneumatic tires are put on a tourin c" car. The truck wheel is taken oftl put on the table of the press and the hydraulic pressure is applied forcing the new tire on the rim and the old tire off the rim at the same time. The operation is simple as long as a good press and an experienced operator do the work: but both are essential to good piece of work.

Cost'y3'to Less than New Tires

F.O.B.

Fontiac

They are built practically the same as" new tires, look like new ones, and wear even better. They cost you a great deal less than new tires and they give y.ou a kind of tire security that you have never enjoyed before with •'barefooted" tires.

When you see a pair of Internationals alongside of your tires you'll readily understand why it is so reasonable and economical to use them. They are revolutionizing tire buying all over .the country —not only

account of their economy-and

nuncture-proof

advantages but also on

account of their safety "I H.» nowldd design, over-size features and general good looks

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MONROE

The Car That Convinces

MONROE Motor Cars really convince. They convince the eye that is experienced in motor car values, and the intelligence that is trained in motor, car usage.

If you are thinking of buying a car, injustice to your broadmindedness you should let us demonstrate the MONROE.

Giffel Sales Co.

Distributors for STUTZ and MONROE Cars

Inter-State Owner Finished Tour With Record Seldom Equalled

A little pleasure jaunt of 24,598 miles aroutad the United States, covering 21 states, is the record of one Inter-State owner who hails from a suburb of Indianapolis, Ind. James A, Swain and family started in May of 1915 for the west and after a trip fraught with many hardships, disappointments and trials returned to the Inter-State factory in October of 1916.

Mr. Swain in a signed statement to the service department of the InterState factory reported an average mileage per gallon of gasoline for this trip, of 19 miles. He also stated that his total repairs, including one accident,

There is complete freedom from angles, and those sharp lines and edges which disturb the eye that is trained in apprsciation of thing artistic. Withal, the car has a solid and substantial appearance that is hard :th

to associte

with its low price, The great value of thin car, however, is within. The motor is of the overhead valve type, of Monroe design, and of a poWer and efficiency rating which gives the owner complete assurance of easy and comfortable travel on all road or street conditions. There is a flexibility which makes the negotiation of heavy traffic a simple matter, arid combined with this there is power re-pe-i'e wVitfh is more than equal to any pull which the car may be called upon (.• accomplish.

In these days of high motoring costs, don't throw away your old tires just because they are tread worn or rut worn-throwing them away is not only Unnecessary, it's really extravagant-fpr we can change them into practically new tires, and you can get from 5,000 to 10,000 indre miles of service out of them.

International Rubber Half-Sole Tires

Reg. US. Pat. Office

Guaranteed 3,500 Miles Without Puncture Internationals are absolutely guaran

teed to. give you at least 3,500 miles of puncture propf service—and most ujers average 5,000 to 10,000 miles. Think what service like this would mean to you—even if you did not save a dollar in first cost the relief from punctures alone would well repay you.

Find out first about Internationo e i n a n s e e e e a i n e their construction and test the unusually tough rubber. Let us show you without any obligation how you can get 5,000 toi 10,000 miles out of your worn tires and save one-third to two-thirds of your tire expe.ise.

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INTERNATIONAL RUBBER SALES CO. New 2557. 434 North Seventh. Old 4471.

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F.O.B.

Fontiac

had only been $25 for the entire trip. This is truly a remarkable performance record, considering the territory covered. Mr. Swain reported that during' the time he was making the trip he saw hundreds of tourists, who were leisurely Louring the country, drinking in the many wonderful' and beautiful scenic wonders of the United States. "If you really want to see this 'country the only way is by automobile," said Mr. Swain to an official of the Inter-State factory. "To me this trip of ours has been the biggest thing in my life."

MONROE FIVE PASSENGER RHOADES IN PYRENE CONTEST. Has An Overhead Valve Type Motor That Is Making.Records.

The Monroe touring car is the latest addition to the Monroe line. It is a truly beautiful motor car with an outward contour th^t is in full accord with the very latest and most approved practice in automobile designing. The body lias lounded edges, with crown fenders and running board integral with the frame. There is the double cowl and the slanting windshield: features that are incorporated in the very best c-f modern motor cars.

One of the most feared contestants in the coming- window trimming content for the Pyrene Co. is Mr. j. R. Rhoads of the Terre Haute Auto Co., of this city. The contest rs a nation wide contest and there are thousand of contestants but Mr. Rhoads has plaoel close to first in the- other two contests held by the company.

Mr. Rhoads does not make a specialty of window trimming as his position of vicc president and manager of the ac.:. asories department of the Terre I-Iaue Auto Co. gives liini very little time for this Avork. He does it as a pastime and has a iccord of having entered four contents and placing in four.

The first contest he enterr-d was the great Horseless Age contest of a few yours ago iri which- he won the first prize. He then wen a fifth a.nd a sixth In the Pyrene comcsus-and then placed hifsh r. the Flashlight contest held a short time ago.

Nearly everyone is acquainted with th2 splendidly decorated windows of the local company but few people know that such a proficient trimmer as Mr. Rhoads is behind the work. He is 'ooked to as one of Ihe best in the Pyrcne contest to be held the, latter part of this month.

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AUTO FIRES HAPPEN THEN COMES PYRENE

Something About the/ Can of Fire Insurance Every Auto Should Carry.

The most careful auto driver is likely to have a fire, for auto fires frequently are due to causes not under his control. Greater caution, of course, will mean e. greater need of safety and it Is only a close attention to details that seem trivial that one may be reasonably sure of saie.ty. That's where PyverH comes in.

Back firing is the principal cause of auto fires, and this most frequently is caused by too "lean"' a mixture of gr starting, even when the engine •'throttled down." Most often this is in- a cold ••n-g'ine which 13 why most auto fires take place in winter.

In view of the danger of a "lean mixture," it is the part of wisdom for the operator, to enrich it in winter especially. This will' prevent the danger of back fir* and when, the engine ••vanned up* the mixture can easily be readiNsied.

When the on trine back fires tliere comes a sheet of lame from the air intake, and if there is any gasoline-, in the drip par. as too frequently is t^ case, this uc'ially strirts blazin.tr. Drip pans shQulo be built to allow gasoline to drain off.

Then there should be little cr no gasoline in the pan,, but supply pipes and connections will get leaky, while oftert. poor seating of the float valve may lead to an o-verllow of the carburetor. If this is the case the valve should be taken apart and cleaned &c the lloat'Will seat properly. These are the £tvo principal reasons for gasoline being in the drip pan.

Running for a lcrg time at high speed is another cause of fire. TJhis sometimes raises the exhaust pipe to a red or even white hfat, ar.d when, as often is the case, this exhaust is jilaced too close,. the woodwork of the car may be ignited, particularly if One woodwork has become greasy or Oily., Thus th* careful owner or chauffeur who keeps his car clean. 1b in far less danger than the careless owners.

Occasionally fires are started by opening the muffler cutout in starting. If the car is in a garage this is particularly dangerous, for the presence of spilled gasoline ai^d oil adds to the chance of the fire spreading. A slight gasoline drip under the car -niay lead to a serious fire from this cause. Gasoline vapor bsing heavier than air remains closii to the floor and may be set oft' in this way.

Short circuiting cf the ignition or lighting wires is a cause that must be guarded against. A wire red hot from this cause ran easily ignite gasoline varor ai start fire on greasy woodwork.

Prohablv the most freuent cause of fires is one that has only been discovered comparatively recently, that is static electricity, generated by the filtering of gasoline through chamois skin or bv "pouring it from a pail with a funnel in the supply tank, where the funnel has not been thoroughly grounded. So long as the funnel 1 ouches the tank all is well. The electricity will escape through the metal of the car But if the funnel is insulated, it is likely to become so heavily charged that a spark will leap across the gap. Then there is a flash ar.d your ^ar is in flames. The remedy is' not to use cha/mois skin and to make sure the funnel and tank are in contact.

GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP.

"Charley, dear," said young Mrs. Torkins, "I am going to be in faVor of government ownership." ."Have you given the matter any thought?" "Yes, indeed. If we had government ownership of railroads I might be able to tell any conductor who didn't find me a seat on the shady side of the car that I wouldn't vote for him next election."—"Washington Star.

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Guarantees Superior Construction, Reflects the Ideal of the Makers to Produce Quality Cars Only and Assures the Public of the dealer's First Thought To Deliver to the Public What the Public Has a Right to Expect

Little Four Bigl Four Twyi Four

$566 Here Baby Grand $82Q Here Eight $1400

Mark-Strong Motor Co.

206 North Ttti St.

Old Phone 2222 New F»tione 3149

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Satisfied Owners

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for the

Easter Parade?

Shiny paint, new tires, tanks filled with oil and gas are no use unless your battery is in shape to put the spark of life into ydur motor.

If you have not already had your battery tiincd up for the season, better see us right away. Now is the time jto prevent battery troubles during the coming seaspn.

We have a rental battery for your use if yours needs repairs. While you're here, ask us for your Willard Service Card.

(Copyright Mgbtand. 1917)

Terre Haute Auto Company

New Phone 3038 121 S. Seventh Street Old Phone 1215

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