Hammond Times, Volume 15, Number 349, Hammond, Lake County, 26 April 1922 — Page 9

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Vol. 1 No. 5 Published in the Interests of the Motoring Public Hammond, Indiana, April 26, 1922

J CHEVROLET s For Economical Transportation f'jf'' 1, 1 ,

The less your car costs you trie greater your satisfaction. Chevrolet operation shows a profitable balance between running expense and consistent service rendered. That is why Chevrolet "Four-Ninety" Roadster h $0 popular with business men.

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OAKLEY & LOGAN, HAMMOND PHONE 3350 Complete line of Chevrolet parts no on hand

SPECIAL-SIX Five-passenger, 50-horse power, 119-inch whcelbase Cord Tires Standard Equipment

.The intrinsic value and enduring quality o

jty .endorsement of thousands of owners. 'its comfort seat cushions of soft, genuine leather, nine inches deep; long ; semi-elliptic springs, front and rear. Seats five without overcrowding. its power L-head motor, 3Y2x5, which I develops 50 horsepower. Remarkable i' for its flexibility. wits economy low maintenance cost and I infrequent repair shop attention.

Touring, $1475 2-Pass. Roadster, $1425 : Sedan, 2350

$1475 f. o. b. factory f the Special-Six have won for it the hear-

It will win you, too, when you consider:

its equipment jeweled eight-day clock; one-piece, rainproof windshied with windshield wiper; tonneau light with - extension cord; transmission lock which reduces rate of theft insurance to owner 15 to 20 per cent; one key locks tool compartment in left front door, ignition switch and transmission lock. 4-Pass. Roadster, $1475 Coupe, 2150 All prices f. o. b. factory

IP. J. Bauwens 756 Hohman St. Tel. 247 j Studebaker Distributor of Hammond, Whiting, E. Chicago and Indiana Harbor

Exide Batteries Demand a battery that gives you lasting satisfaction plenty of power and care-free service. Then see that you get an Exide.

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BATTERY SERVICE CO.

504 Hohman Street

NICKEL BROTHERS

Telephone 3578

DO IT NOW! There's no economy in being handicapped with old tires. A pair or a set will save you all that worry but be sure to get the right kind. You can come " pretty close to getting the number of miles I estimate for you, because I know the quality in the tires I sell. I also allow you a very liberal amount on your old tires. CUT RATE aad REPAIR

B. F. MANIS

575 Calumet Avenue, Near Bridge Hammond, Indiana

STATE LINE GARAGE ( Your car made to look as good as new and run as good as new. We do ex- ! pert Repairing, Welding, Painting and Car Washing at prices that will in- . terest you. Be sure you get our prices before you make any decisions. STATE LINE GARAGE, 624 State Line St., W. Ham. " Auto Paint and Top Work at Lowest Prices

FIRST QUARTER SHOWS BUSINESS INCREASE

That the expected upward turn In gtneral business conditions has berun, and is actually a reality, rather than an expectation, Is the opinion expressed by Colonel Frank B. Smith, president and general manager of the Republic Motor Truck Company, Inc., In an interview given to press representatives. "Hecords of sales during the first quarter of this year show clearly that general business conditions are Improving, for It goes without saying that transportation is a reliable barometer of business fluctuations. "Truck sales In February were BO per cent greater than In the first month of the year, and March continued to show healthy growth by registering & sales volume 50 per cent greater than February. So far this month inquiries and sales In

dlcate that April will climb above March by an even higher percentage of increase. These facts may be taken as an indication that business in other lines is also on the Ion? trrpected climb toward normalcy after the period of deflation and business stagnation. "We learn from reliable sources that other manufacturers in the automotive field are experiencing similar gains In sales volume, and It is only reasonable to expect that with the rapid opening of the spring road construction activities in all sections, labor, materials and equipment will have to be purchased in increasing Quantities.' Following this as a natural consequence, will be a very large demand for motor buses, it having been clearly proven that the public Is heartily In favor of this mode of transportation."

FRED GRANGER DOES SOME CUTTING UP

Fred GrangeT cashed onto a tip from a friend one time. Fred was In th motor express business. The friend told him of the possibilities in the auto paint and trimming business. Every car some time needs refinishing. Automobile depreciation is rapid because an automobile Is expected to do the Impossible. Many times it does do the impossible and consequently the depreciation. The tip transferred Granger from the motor express business into a line that finds him right at home. Siruje he took charge of the Hammond Auto Faint and Top concern, things have assumed an air of permanency there. The shop works at .capacity and is recognized as one of the most successful institutions of its kind.

Granger was sure of his step when he accepted the tip. Besides creating a fine business he has also created a handsome bunch of friends (notice it reads a handsome bunch not q bunch of handsome friends). About a year ago he secured the agency for the Oldsmobile four and eight models. He states the Oldsmobile is gaining prestige with each day and that his sales are unusually good, so good this make of car is among the leading sellers today, he says. So Freddy Granger seems to be among those who are chopping their niche mere or lees unnoticed, perhaps, but if real effort receives its reward Fred Granger will probably be there when the diplomas are pass ed around.

Tribute to the Automobile By Gene Stratton Porter

"The advent of the amtomobile has opened the eyes of the world to the fact that all the Joy of life was not to be found under a roof. o one thing in the civilization of America ever did so much for the welfare of the great common body of the people of this country, as the car which took the over-worked, tired housewife out of her kitchen and whisked her to the seashore, to the lakes, to the .brooks and the forest where the sun was shining and the cardinal singing good cheer. People learned speedily that after working all week It was not necessary for mother to stay at home and make Sunday the hard

est day of the week, the day on which ehe cooked for her family and neighbors and friends. The family has learned that it may throw a few things into a basket and go to the woods, while father makes a fire and boils the coffee, brother may spread the rugs, sister may set the table, and mother may have time to realize that her feet are a means 'of locomotion rather than a source of pain. I certainly would cut the building and furnishing of a home to such an ex-' tent as to admit at the very earliest possible moment, the purchase and upkeep of a car."

COME EARLY AND AVOIDTHE RUSH "With the approach of warm weather the automobile business has received a decided impetus, with a rush for new and old cars. Many dealers are sold out on used cars. The demand for used stuff has been unusually good. The demand for new cars Is surprisingly good. The demand exceeds production on many new models and prospects are doom ed to wait all the way from a month to six weeks. Buy early , and avoid the rush la a hackneyed saying, ibut applie well In automobile buying just now.

GETTING MORE TIREMILEAGE A little puncture of the tire epidermis becomes the reception hall for particles of glass, "stone, water and sand. Go over your tires or.ee a week and extract the little particles that are waiting to be Invited inside. Fill up the holes with tire dough. This substance can be secured at any up-to-date accessory store. If there - Is a large cut or bruise take the tire to a responsible tire man and have it repaired at once. Observing these rules you have a right to expect abundant mt1e from wour tires.

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THE NEW OAKCAND 6-44 MODELS Have been termed the "Silent Oakland" by thousands of those who havs purchased these new models. Here are some of the features : Adjustable silent JIorse chain In place of timing gears; Cylinders accurately bored and machined, then honed to perfect smoothness; tha Pistons are made of aluminum magnolite alloy, eliminating vibration; the two-piece oil sealing piston rings add to the smoothness of operation. The 6l2 in. frame is pressed steel braced by four large cross mem- ' bers, which eliminates rattle. We could name innumerable exclusive features, but a demonstration will give you a more comprehensive idea. We are always glad to demonstrate the Oakland. , Convenient Payment Plan SNODGRASS AUTO SALES CHALMERS MAXWELL- OAKLAND MOTOR CARS 302-4 E. State St. Telephone 3450

AUTOMOBILE

"hy put a big lot of money into a new car, when you can buy a goocj . used car? i We have the car you want at the price you want to pay. And you can get a car that will run as low as $50. Don't walk any longer when you can have a world of fun riding. Our prices and terms will suit any purse. Make your selection while wei still have a number of excellent buys. Select your car now and drive it home on a small payment down. . Hammond Auto Top and Paint Company 480 Hohman Street. Telephone 3471

The Standard of the World

Sold on Easy Monthly Payments

SLIGER BROTHERS

514-18 HOHMAN ST. TELEPHONE 122

T"fc T" Nothing in the Speed Wagon's remarkable seven year record is more 1 T' M Posing to us than the thousands of substantial business men of today who owe their entire progress to the opportunity which the Speed Wagon created for them. These men who today are financially independent and who so freely acknowledge their debt to Reo started yith practically no capital. But they have profited tremendously by the efficiency and the economy of operation, of the Speed Wagon. Depreciation is one of the most important factors in the cost of motor truck operation. We know of no other truck on which the depreciation is as low as on the Reo Speed Wagon. REO SALES COMPANY 297 State Street Phone 2543

BIGGEST TIRE BARGAINS EVER We have them any size desired. Come in and get yours while these prices last. ' LOOK! 30x3 Oldfield only' $9.99 f LOOK! National Tire & Supply 754 Hohman St. " Tel Ham. 3020