Hammond Times, Volume 15, Number 37, Hammond, Lake County, 3 August 1921 — Page 7

Wednesday, August 3, 1921

THE TEVfES SAFETY FIRST When exchanging savings NON-ESSENTIALS A reflector on a manure spreader. for stocks take along banker as a chaperon. hi iwiiii win n ! '- - -

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The jiffy busses and the street cars arc now in a death struggle for supremacy In the schema of transportation in Hammond. Sa far the busses seem to havt the better of the tit;ht. tut how Ions It will continue no ona knows. The busses dfcarge two cents more than the street cars and they aro jcettine away with it to the extent that a very large rrt of the street car traffic has been absorbed. Word comes from Eulck headquarters that the new Euick Fours are due to arrive in Hammond some time thia week. John Schmeustr, the BulcX dealer, has had about all he could do the past two weeks answering inquiries about the new Four. Automobile men have dlsiovered that cars sell much better where they are displayed outside, preferably on & lot facing some Important street. Thq display catches the eye and the proprietor catches the "money. One dealer says he is satisfied with a small profit and therefore Is able to sell them as, fast &a be caa placs them on the mar-

In New York City there are lKi sight-seeing busses plying the streets of the greater city. They average 41) passengers at $1 each trip, over three routes, an excursion around the avenues and drives of Manhatten and trips to Chinatown and Coney Island. The busses draw upon from 200.000 to S00.0l0 strangers in the city every day. The Victory Highway, a new roaa project planned in this country will be a national monument in honor of the living and the dead who served in the World War. The road will stratca from the Atiatic to the Taciac passing through Topeka, Kan., the approximate geographical center of tha United States. The eastern terminai of the highway will be New York and the western terminal San Franiisco. Regulation road signs will line tha highway, showing the nearest town and lrge city with the mileage thereto in cither dir.

ection. In proportion to population there are at present Tiunro ffiijtor vehcis In Mexico City than in any other city of South America. In Canada- the total number of motor vehicles of all kinds manufactured in 1319 was 75.030. of which 61,2;7 were passenger cars.

Since May 7. no fewer than twentyfive automobile manfaciurers have- low ered the prise of passenscr cars, ranging from 100 to SHOO. One of the proposed changts In the

traffic ordinances in New York City la

now pending before the 'Board of Aldermen, is to prohibit a pedestrian from crossing a .roadway at any pointother than at the cross-walk A violator of the rule would be fined $3 or 25 days in the city prison, or both. When gasoline reaches a peak price of 55 to 60 cents a gallon, according to a prediction made by B. II. Leslie, professor of chemistry at the University of Michigan, automotive manufacturers will keep pace by developing motors that will give from 35 to 40 miles on a gallon of fuel. Experiments. Professor Leslie anounced. had developed a carbureator with which that mileage could be obtained. For the purpose of testing a ventilation sysrtem developed for the Hudson vehicular tunnel, which, when completed, will link New York with the Jersey shore, an experiment is planned- August 1, near Pittsburgh. Pa. Ten automobiles will be placed in! a model tube, hermetically sealed save I

for an experimental type of ventilation. This model is being constructed in the bottom of an abandoned mine.

In Philadelphia all garages are taxed according to their capacity, the tax being i'i on a garage holding one car. Street cars have tha right of way between cross streets over all privatelv owned vehicles In Kansas City, Mo.

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We know all about tire heat. Just how muchto apply for an inexperienced vulcanizer might take the life out of a tread very easily. We have made a long and sincere practice of giving thousands of tires longer wear; the Little Vulcanizer says that we're fit to treat your tire right. "Meet the Little Vulcanizer"

Mdyaamali TllOS. H. Jordan

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Here's the news you have been waiting for. For months past the one query most often propounded in motoring circles has been, "What is Reo going to say and when?" Here's the answer. New Closed Models 4-passenger Coups and 5-passenger Sedan are now available. New Prices on Touring and Roadster models effective August 1st. Story is too long to tell here. 'Twould take a page to tell you about one model alone. Besides you will have to see these. new Reos to fully appreciate. Suffice to say, all Passenger Car Models have that wonderfully silent, sweet-running, amazingly powerful Reo Six Motor the greatest motor in the world for its size and for its purpose. In every genuine advance in automotive science in all that makes for greater motoring satisfaction this Six upholds Reo traditions of leadership and merits the title, "The Incomparable the Six of Sixty Superiorities." The epitome of Reo engineering experience- the last word in coach building. In that mighty Reo Speed Wagon we now have something sensational to offer you. Nobby Cord Tires all 'round and a greatly reduced price also effective August 1 st. This Speed Wagon dominates the field regardless of carrying capacities. Wherever Motor Trucks are known this Speed Wagon is known as the best. It fits every business meets every carrying need. Range of usefulness is practically unlimited most versatile as well as most dependable. Always the lowest priced commercial car of its carrying capacity, this Speed Wagon is now a better buy than ever. When you've seen these new Reos and heard the new prices, you'll say, Reo is today, more than ever "The Gold Standard of Values." Come in and see and hear the whole story.

HEEIM0THE

Tire and Repair Shop

COR. OAKLEY AND SI3LEY ST. i

Phone Hammond 2387

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A. F. Adelsperg'er, Prop.

St. Phone 2543

The Hupmobile's reputation for consistently staying out of the repair . shop and its marked economy in tires and gasoline, combine to prove its unusual service qualities.

Szabo Auto Sales 639 Hohman Street Phone Hammond 111 EAST CHICAGO AUTO SALES 524 Chicago Avenue Phone East Chicago 834

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Automobile Owners NOTICE Dependable Automobile Insurance Hudson Motor Indemnity Exchange Licensed Under the State Laws of Illinois and Indiana. We write Fire. Theft. Collision and Liability Insurance -full coverage. Insure with us we pay for your losses at once. We also pay dividends to policy holders. Wise Buyers : Get our rates before buying elsewhere. ROOM 210 Hammond Bidg., Hammond Tel. 3588

The most exacting taste will find in the fittings and appointments of Dodge Brothers Sedan only the finest and best. Cord tires are the standard equipment, and the upholstery is genuine mohair velvet. Since the dawn of history the enclosed conveyance has been a mark of culture and refinement

BOHLING AUTO SALES CADILLAC AND DODGE BROTHERS MOTOR CARS Phone, Ind. Har. 78 Phone, Ham. 266

NOW ON DISPLAY AT THE S. & S. GARAGE and SALES

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ay Station

L. L Whittaker, T. A. D'Errico, Props. CORNER CALUMET AND MAY STREET

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Gas Oils Greases MOTORS CLEANED We Sell What We Advertise SERVICE Open Until Midnight Satardays, Sundays and Holidays

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Every User Enthusiastic JATTERY SERVICE CO. Nickel Bros. 504 HOHALkr 5TKET PHONE HAMMOND 3578

The Only Car in the World

Which is so advanced in engineering that it is possible for the driver to sit at the wheel and by simply flipping a lever instantly pump oil to all chassis bearings.

On all other cars it is necessary to turn or adjust grease cups. The Saxon-Duplex has the exclusive riht to the Roman Chassis Lubricating System, which meats

No Grease Cups No Oil Cups No Oilless Bushings

The device is in no way complicated a child can operate it. Pull a lever ride on oil. Don't lose sight of the fact that this is. an exclusive Saxon-Duplex feature. It cannot be found on any other car in the wide world, regardless of price. It is a revolution in motor car construction and is just as advanced as was the

introduction of the electric starting sys- . tern. The entire Saxon-Duplex design is just as up to the minute. We ask you to see this car and allow us to demonstrate, then compare it with any $2000 car on the market, and you'll realize what a real automobile value the Saxon-Duplex is.

S. & S. Garage and Sales Storage Sales Accessories Hugh S. Morris STATE LINE AND SIBLEY STREET PHONE 3960 HAMMOND, 'WD.