Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 193, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 December 1922 — Page 13

DEC. 22, 1922

STUTZPROSPECTS imi m six I Manufacture of Closed Types Marks Change of Production Policy. SCHWAB DEVELOPMENTS No Immediate Extensions to Present Factory Contemplated by Leaders. The appearance of Stutz closed models of four and six-cylinder types at thè New York Show early next month 'Adii mark an epoch in thè annate of Indiana automotive history. For vears, and even since thè factory first prodaceii cars designed by H. C. Stutz, thè company has conflned its models purely to racing-type cars of decidedly sport vogue. The advent of both thè six-cylinder and thè enclosed features in thè Stutz fsmlly constltutes a change of manufacturing policy, due largely to thè influences of thè Schwab operatives who assumed direction of thè company aster Charles M. Schwab, Eastb m Steel magnate, purchased thè con"trolling stock from thè bankrupt Alien A. Byan, Wall St. operator. whp staged a sensational corner of thè stock on thè floor of thè stock exchange two yeare ago. Has Studi by Fours The addition of thè six-cvlinder care to thè Stutz line is regarded as thè greater of thè two deviations from manufacturing policy as thè company has always “stuck with thè fours” as thè logicai motor for thè racing type car. What thè company is developing in thè six that is to sell l'or substantially less than thc fours is being awaited by dealers ami Stutz prospects with no small amount of curiousity. The Stutz has been onu of thè few American care that h.ts not succumbed to thè cali of thè pub!ic for thè six-cylinder motor and has withstood thè sales arguments of ccmpeting companie- that were produclng sixes in thè class and price of its car. The Stutz factory has an estimated annual capaciti- of 6.500 cars of thè type it has been building. The factory is regarded ;.s being modern in every respeet, though its present equipment does not provide for thè manufacture of its motor unit. It is being hinted that thè Schwab interests may cali for thè manufacture of thè motor wlthin thè play’s supervislon at some future date, says a Wall St. announcernent. Stutz Typioally American The Stutz ca: gained wide-spread popularity throuphout thè Xation an i abroad as thè typical American buiit Tace car. . The speed of thè “Bearcat” as proverbiai among motorists and its appearance upon highways has been marked as thè signal for right-of-way among drivers of all makes of cars. The Stutz has passed through a period of small sales and small production which leaves thè factory •dealer organization in a position to take large quantities of care without overstockìng, as few of thè dealers have carried ìarge stocks for thè pa - two years. Plans for 1923 look tornar! a maximum production by thè end thè year which will place thè company e-.nong thè heavy Indiana producer.--ji motor cars. AUSTRALIA AND AFRICA PRESENT FERTILE MARKET

General Motors Representatives Kn thusìastic Over Prospetta. D. B. Kemey of Johannesburg. South Africa, and Bruce*J. Mlles of Australia and Shanghal, General Motors representatives, in a recent vislt to thè compatì y's varioius pianta broug-ht back thè Information th.ij thè Orient and Africa are awakening to thè need and convenience of thè motor car and becomlng receptive sales terrltorles for American-built care. Mr. Mlles repòrts that money conditlons in his dominion are in much batter shape than in Europe ar.d that fin&ncing is lese a problem than oh talning prompi overseas deliverio,. 1922 IS ALREADY BANNER YEAR IN AUTO INDUSTRY Eleven Months' Production Passe 1920 Mark by 139,000. The production of American au*o mobile factories for thè first eleven months of 1922 exceeded thè tota! prò duction of 1920, thè record year previously, by 139,000. according to an announcement made today by thè National Automobile Chamber of Commerce. The total for 1922 up until Beo. 1 was 2,314.000, as cotnpared with 2,205,000 in 1921, with a record of 232.000 forThe month of Xovember. This wa & twice thè number manufactured in November of 1921 and within 5 per cent of October’s business. The announcement carries mention of thè fact that dealers expect a slight dump durtng Decomber and ‘ immediately preceding thè annua! shows of thè larger citles. this to be followod by excellent spring business. AUTO NOTES Most popular low-priced car averages about 43 per cent of thè total number produced. Barge Michigan motor plant produces "50 tractors a day. Motora vehicles in thè United States have a eombined power equa! to that of 300.000,000 horsea. More than 55 per cent of all auto mobiles in this country’ are in town? of less than 5,000 inhabitants. Domestic consumption of gasoline in noe months last summer was nearly fi00,000,000 gallons. More than 300,000.000 board feet of lumber wre used in auto manufaiture last year. Federai and road building progra wlll cost about 53.00(1.000,000. Nearly 8 per cent i>f thè carbon <i - posit in thè enginar cornee from tir ~ gasoline. 2

NEWLY-FORMED COMPANY ABSORBS HANDLEY-KNICHT Semi-Custodi Buiit Care Included in Future Production'Program. The_ Handley-Knighc Company of Kalarnazoo# Mich., has been absorbed by a new company, Handley Motors Ine., according to an anrfouncement at thè factory. The new company lias j taken over thè properties and assets of thè Handley-Knight Company and is preparing to place on thè market a light six-cylinder car as a eompanion ; to thè large model manufactured by : thè company. The company’s plant has an estimated maximum production of 10,000 cars annually, though acapa city prò- ; duction is not anticipated by thè ; officiala before 1924. A forward looking program being mapped by thè personnel of thè pew company contemplates thè manufacture of seinicustom buiit cars of foreign car appointments. TntjGKSUSEDBY UIGEJMLMKDS Motor Vehicles Become Factor in Distribution of Freight. Careful <£udy of plans fot thè c<>ordination of railroads and ivaterwavs with thè motor truck as thè factor for j retai 1 distribution, was urged by F. W. Fenn, secretary of tne Xational Motor truck committee of ti.. Xational Automobile Chamber of Commerce, in thè interest of lower trans portation costs to thè consumer, tt thè eighteenth annual convention of thè Xational Rivers and Harbom Congress at Washington, last week Mr. Fenn stressed thè need forar. extension of thè Xation’s present transportatlon system for thè expected increuse in business witliin thè next few yeare, which. he says, present f -tcilities could not handle. Mi . Fenn told visitors railroads were using ino tor trucks for tei-minal deliveries an i stated that cooperation of trucking systems with railroads in < "inchinati had effected thè release of tifi,noi freight cars and tlie elimination ot 30.000 switching cuts. with thè rsulted reductio of ftfty-two liouis in freight movement service. DRIVERS USE BRAKES TOO FREQUENTLY, SAYS HANNUM Oakland President Says Motorists Drive too Fa-st in Crowded TratTic. The free use of thè foot brake in generai motoring is cited a.s one •>: thè greatest faults of thè American motorist. in a statement frorn George H. Hannum, president and generai manager of thè Oakland Motor Car Company. “Constant use of brakos may be that due to thè faci that lise is speeded up to such a dizzying pace ,in thè larger metropolilan cìties,” said Mi. Hannum, ‘but thè fact remoins tisi many drivers depend too much upon their brakes at all times to save then, in emergencies.” ' A little slower pace in traflic with ampie rcom between cars in crowde thoroughfares is recommended b> Mr. Hannum as a remedy for th* Constant use of thè brake and as a safety first measure. for lise. lfmb an tlie endurance of thè mechanlsm of

TOURING CAR se 298 ■ % /é£>wvi. \\ / This is thè lowest price at which thè Ford Touring Car has ever sold —and with thè many new improvements, including thè one man top, it is a bigger value than ever before. Buy now. Terms if desired. See Any Authorized Indianapolis Fcur! and Lincoln Dealer

May Santa s Blessing Rest W/ith All of You

By R. WEBB SPARKS Automobile Editor The Times desires to take this opportunity of extending a merry Christmas and a happy New Year greeting to thè 470,000 automobile owners of Indiana. Though your r.umber is legion, inay it incrcase from year to year, its limit being bounded only by thè ever-increasing prosperity of thè commonwealth. May thè year 1023, which *is shortly to be tishered in. hold forth greater service of thè automobile to a responsive public. We hope, thè coming year will he marked by prosperity for every one and feci sure thè automobile industry will sitare, just, as it will contributo largely, to this prosperity. Before thè end of another year thè Stato of Indiana will have passed thè half mtllion mark in its march to thè forefront in thè automotive industry. Indisputable evidence that Hoosierdom has becume thè play ground of thè world’s greatest and most popu

Come to STEINHART’S for your A roomy four-passenger car for all year service For thè sm.'ill fnmily thè new Chevrolet Sedanette brings uuequalled comfort and service. The body is by Fisher—thè interior equal to that of cars a <*reat deal hi"her in price: thè motor famed for its dependahilitv and economy. -i # —THE— E. W. Steinhart Co. MERIDIAN A T E LEV ENT H “Indiana s Largest and Finest Sales and Service Institution”

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

lar commodity and necessity, thè automobile. The faith which Hoosiers have manifested in thè automobile as an institution is rapidly being reflected in thè extension of thè State’s highway system. which, in a few years, if undisturbed, will eompletejy tap every corner of thè State. No longer is thc farmer isolated from his neighbor. bis nearby city, or even thè capitai of thè State. He has at hand good roads and thè automobile. Let us all remember that thè automobile is founded upon its service to thè public, its convenience to thè traveler and its satisfaction to thè man or woinan who owns and orives. By this token let it bo remembered also that thè manufacturer of today has vested in him thè greatest jvsponsibility in thè annals of thè industry—thè obligatlon to merit thè faith of thè Xation in thè ptoduet which he manufac#n es, sclls and places on thè Xation’s highways, which is rapidly becoming thè bàsis of Continental travel and transportatlon.

CARELESS DRIVING OF NEW CARS SPELLS RUIN A fraction over thirty-five per cent of all new motor cars are permanently impaired in thè first 2,000 miles of travel, says a recent report from mo- | tor experts who have made a survey of thè automobile market and who are urging sali smeli to make fewer pretori tions of speed possibilities for new cars. I A large number of purchasers of automobiles, who have ìistened to tiro ] proclamations of salesmen as to thè | speed obtainable from thè machines I they buy are tempted to test tire veraI city of thè salesmeh and thè ability of ! their cars and fall prey to thè attrac--1 tion whiclr speed almost invariably t holds for thè new driver. The result is not always discernable at once, but develops wlthin a few hundred miles of travel, too late, oftlrnes for mechanieal skill to rectlfy thè damages and too late sortire owner to make any claim of imperfection in thè car. A rigid course of instruction to ; salesmen to thè end that less talk of speed be made in thè sale of care, is Hand Carved Russian Toys and Art Goods SPECIAL TOMORROW Benefit Famine Sufferers 137 N. Meridian St.

Cut icura Soap The Safety Razor Sbavisi Soap XTcrywhcr*Sa,

SANTA SAYS! , - A Stop at thè GUARANTEE tor Quality Àccessories at thè Lowest Prices jjj?

Manifold Car Heaters Tor Dodges, Chevrolets and Overlands ih br-ater iti übstarutially made ad is quHllty prodact tbroughout. It cn openod or .'lote.ì with a touch of thè foOt. For Chevro* n r* lots mi Overlmd*.... yX I J Automatic Windshield Cleaner | 'Slìllli’iit,,. Absolutaly autoinatle. All you da Is to turn n button. The suctlon of thè motor iiot-H thè resi. X'p and ìek at regular Intervalli tho swinging nn ydeari u path ;>ver I Si* befogged windshield. Hlghly poislpml parts, nickel tlnished, very attraetlve. N " cost of operution, no et sr i.pkeep. Price /j

Motor Robes Wrap quo of our ili ,ar ** wooiiy, II II wa hsl>le robes kT* j il I around you and iHl sji I you will be cotn- /—•*? I fortable even In Ifttfr I z<?ro wo * l h* r - I Y* || |l il stocks are eom*3— ’ io Vinato. " P Driving Gloves ,sj|p|||| Driving gloves make an appreciated gift. We carrv a full line of mitten and gauntlet gloves, including thè well-lcnown Grinnell line of gloves. Gloves as high as sl6 ffrt r and as low as - ■ --=3| Denatured Alcohol riuuruntoerl 188 proof. Sobl onl.v al onr service Jm M station, opposi!* s-tore. /SI le Polirci oithor into your "T* y v own container or radia- Cai tor oscar Vi. ■ ‘ --:-..v==J

2U ..J 21S T A D A MTrr ™ A 2,1 “J. 21S UUAKAI\ I Hll. amico. £?*. si ST NORTH OF Ever 1 • •••*- M-ffHvfh* exceotfon >f thè alenimi, will he sent pontpaUl to any Nex( Door to 4 MON STATION. ftdrkfsn wlthln 300 miti*# of Indianapolis npon rpcelpt of check or money £|ier. Hotel Severin

being suggested as a remedy, as fac- j tories are reeciving blame for mechanical imperfections growing out of tbe j abuse over which they have no con- i trol and for which only thè speed- ; mad driver is responsible. SANTA APPEARS The Buick Motor Company of Flint, Mich., is calling attention to its Decomber sales as an indication that many prospeets who had intended pur- ' ehasing in thè spring had uecided to make Christmas gifts of their purehases. The company notes an un precedented mid-winter djpmand. Adjt. Charles W. Berrett of thè fialvation Army at South Bend is re rponsible for this:

QTraction Company Augnst 11, 1933 PASSENGER SERVICE AT rUTDIAITAFOLIS Cinti. Div. Shelby Div. Ideavo Beava 6:30 3ilS 5:00 3>oo 8:46 **4:45 *:l5 >•■*4:3o ••8:30 oìoo 7:30 t8:30 tl0:00 f6:30 ••8:10 6115 •10:30 8:00 9:30 8:15 13(30 9(15 *10:20 9:30 *3:00 11:30 j 12:00 ft, 11:30 j *1:15 •• Connersville Dispatch or Greensburg Express • Limited tTo Rushville or Shelbyvllle Only Light Face A. M. Bari Faoe P. M. Diopatch Freight for delivery at stations handlod on all traina ESEIGHT SERVICE Shelbville Div.— Leave— 4:50 P M. ex. Sunday. Arri ve—l 2 Xoon ex. Sunday. Cincinnati Div. — Leave — 4:50 PM. ex. Sunday. Arriva—l2:os P. M. ex. Sunday,

A Wonderful Value in a High-Grade, Attractive Spotlight and Trouble Lamp A kigLi-grado spotlight, known as Model 20, with tfyv 1 6%-incb detachable brasa head, triple silver plated brasa reflector. with 8 ft. of cord and braoket of \ A lrawn metal; black en- \ amel. nickel trimmed. Will fft any windshield. fl Ut $3.75

rrlfg? tte ZI M réiM " 'il i| Gite I | for | I Motorists I B) Windalileld Cica nera, : Radlator Ornamenta of V j m 40c, Tsc. $1.40, $1.74. j Ulne Dodge. Siirine, w ! S Top Re-covering for Elks and Odd Pel- >2 j Sj Ford, $4.43 and lows, each, 83c. >3 g<J $5.00. ! Evergreen Wreatha, ,)g pj Spoti Ights, $3.75 and ! , 15<, ‘ _ . , „ ;3 | fó It v) Luggage Carriera. s*.*s. ® i -1 j Tire Coverà and Bnmp- tp tà B laahlighta, 80c to ; ere ! $2.30. j Stop Llghts. $1.45 and S ! : Ford Foot Accelerator, j $8.50. -3 SI.OO and $2.35. j Closed Car Mlrrors. Wrench Seta, $2.25 to . 90c „ to 00. •1000. ! Ash Trays, $1.35 and y $3 00. '>3 e te ®^ tn i* Ford Speedometers, IVheels for Forda, s*33o 9 g<j $10.50. Dome Lighta, $1.40 -] 59 17-Incb Steertng and *1.95. wj Wheela for Forda, FI 0w e r Vases for 59 $2.50. cloaed cars. $2.00. 2 V-Sbnped Cnshion, Stop Platea, 9, i0, $1.40 sf ■■ .. ■■ ■■■■., ;• ri tfjj Mi ifù liti -fiLtÌLsì ììuSMnSìM J

Radiator and Hood Covers Although extremely low in price, these are not to be coropared with thè cheap covers now on thè market. Made of imitatlon leather and tailored ipr* r-*.-to flt exactly right. For Fords pZ.bil NOTF We cilD fumish covers for all niakes of enrs. , v However, it wlll take a few davs to get them from thè factory, as they must, be made especially for your car. We ean save you enough to make lt worth while waiting. Arvin Heaters for Ford Cars to make. fio screws. no fumé, no odor i Z % aud no lust. DeLuxe Heaters, J j nr for

Give Him Àccessories SPARK PLUG SETS ! FLASHUGHTS fj Handy for use in car He TI need a set and home. We have some dav. We have ® f E\ ERall sizes ot nest makes. Sets from $1.35 gai* s 2== Up up to $ 4tM 9 REAR VISION STEP PLATES MIRRORS $1.59 of aluminum in sev- £ 4 -y Of piate glass. J, == | orai sizes. ' Up INDIANAPOLIS ARVIN HEATERS BOOSTER PLATES, 75c for Fords, $1.75 STO? LIGHTS, $2.50 UP TURNER TIMERS, $3.60 Other Gifts for His Car Automatic Windshield Cleaners $5.00 Flower Vases for closed cars $1.25 Stewart Searchlights, special at $3.50 Airco Ignition Trouble Deteclors SI.OO Ash Trays with cigarette extinguishers $2.00 Radiator and Hood Covers. Ilandy Tool Kits. x r

Hastings Curtain Lights for Fords | in i Oìass panes fitted in metal frames that fasten with screw bolts. Hundreds of thousands of these lights are used b> Ford owners because of thè service they give and their attractive appearance. Price per set of OC three

Skid Chains The prices listed are for Weed and Rid-o-Skid tire chains. Both are of thè sanie design, 1 thè Weed chains are case hardened, Bile thè Rid-o-Skld are not. , Size. Weed. Skld. | 30x31 2 $3.45 $1.95 S 32x3|'2 $4.00 $2.10 31x4 $4.40 $2.25 ' 32x4 $4.50 $2.35 33x4 $5.00 $2.40 34x4 $5.25 $2.60 32x4'/ z $5.75 34x4'/2 $6.25 • Mlrrors For Sedans and Touring Coupes Cars sfi otnuint K.aTi<x.Aam I Unlversal joint mirror. adjustabie to any position; nickel fittings; glas3 Bx3 iuclies, $2. s' Parking Lamps pa Pnincs r,-:i.ly feljC tu uria ■ : to !.-;iBoyce Motometers fThis motometer indicates thè heat of tho motor and saves big re pai r bills by inaking possible immediate discovery of overheating through lack of water or oil. Fits into radiator eap. Standard model and for use on larga cars. Motometer, tf*o fl“ Motometer, */ r*A ‘•Ford” “Cniversal”. Du Motometer, tf*j OC Motometer, <>7 rn ••Junior” ìjiw JJ “Srandard”..y I• DU Motometer Locks, $1.50

13