Hammond Times, Volume 15, Number 355, Hammond, Lake County, 3 May 1922 — Page 7

THE TIMES

K Vol. I , No. 6 Published in the Interests of the Motoring Public Hammond, Indiana, May 3rd, 1922

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CHEVROLET For Economical Transportation

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

Smith

otor Sales

H OAKLEY & LOGAN. HAMMOND

PHONE 3350

S COMPLETE LINE OF CHEVORLET PARTS ON HAND.

The intrinsic value and enduring quality o

ty endorsement of thousands ot 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, 3Vax5, which develops 50 horsepower. Remarkable for its flexibility. its economy low maintenance cost and infrequent repair shop attention.

SPECIAL-SIX Five-passenger, 50-horse power, 119-inch wheelbase Cord Tires Standard Equipment $1475 f. o. b. factory

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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.

Touring, $1475 2-Pass. Roadster, $1425 4-Pass. Roadster, $1475 Coupe, 2150 Sedan, 2350 All prices f. o. b. factory P. J. Bauwens 756 Hohman St. Tel. 247 Stndebaker 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

Don't Wait for the Next Blowout 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 Tire and Repair

B. F. MANIS

575 Calumet Avenue, Near Bridge Hammond, Indiana

STATE LIME OARAGE Your car made to look as good as new and run as good as new. We do expert Repairing, Welding, Painting and Car Washing at prices that will interest 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

Ways to Reduce Wear and Tear of Your Car

The automobile owner who takes great pride in the performance of his car may be its worst enemy. Cars brought into service stations for adjustments or service work often show evidence of rough usage of which the owner-drivers are not even aware. As an illustration of the rough usage to which drivers may unconsciously subject their cars, it is pointed out that merely to show appreciative passengers how well the brakes work, drivers frequently apply thern suddenly when no reason exists for doing so. Not only does this put an unnecessary strain on the car itself, but the wear on the tires also is severe. Efficient brakes are a vital necestisy on a car, but the fact that his car is especially well equipped in this respect should not lead the driver to make unnecessary use of a safeguard that is intended to meet emergencies. Sudden application of the clutch is a common fault. Besides the bad effect on the car itself, this causes the wheels to spin momentarily and does more damage to the tires than

would result from considerable mileage with careful driving. Another striking example of hard usage is the speed with which some drivers travel across bad detours. Little time is gained by slamming into rough detours atthe same speed that has been used on the paved highways, but it is a certainty that handling a car in this careless manner will shorten its ife. Many owners do not appreciate the importance of washing their cars. Mud should never be permitted to remain on a car any longer than necessary. Practically all mud contains alkala and in some parts of the country it is almost clear alkali. Alkali will eat through the varnish and paint and expose the body metal to" rust. Excessive use of soap should be guarded against. Water should be used freely but not with too much force and washing of the hood, if it is heated, should be left until last. v Attention . to small details adds much to the life of a car and increases the pleasure and comfort to be deprived from motoring.

A VOICE FROM THE INDIAN WIGWAM

One of the signs of returning prosperity Is the increased sale of motorcycles, according to Al. Sliger, Indian motorcycle dealer. "Men are returning to work in large numbers and many of them are buying motorcycles because it gets them to work in a jiffy and is a most economical method of transportation. "For instance a worker living In Hammond can be on the Job In Indiana Harbor, Gary or South Chicago in less than flften minutes after he, leaves home in the morning. Then when he is all tired out from a heavy day's work he is at home in a jiffy, whereas It formerly required one to two hours to make tie trip, according to distance. And while he is getting home in Jig time, he is also refreshed by the brisk ride; his spirits are soaring instead of dragging, and his job is a joy, rather than a task.' '

These are some of the things brought out at the Indian Wigwam in favor of the motorcycle and It

may have something to' do with the

large number of sales made by Sliger Brothers. "Sounds good to again hear the hum of the motorcycle on the highways in the early hours of the mornings. You can read prosperity in face of the riders. The zest with which they step on the gas is an indisputable sign that all s well at his place of work." "The motorcycle business was never better is the word from Al. Sliger and C. F. Sliger, JL.ke coun-

! ty distributors for the Indian. With la product of recognized merit and I the proper Interpretation . of teervice these lads are working up a clientele that is noticeable to a great and busy region."

Practical Suggestions. Never drive on a retarded spark. Shellac will stop small leaks in radiators. Do not wait until a "squeak" Is heard before oiling. A tool in the car is worth thousands in the garage. Use distilled, and not "boiled" water In the battery. A wise motorist carries his license with him at all timaa. Scarcely one man in twenty remembers the number of his motor. Cover the spare tire and protect It from rain, sun and dirt. A motorist should be as -clever In backing a car as he is when driving forward. Two-thirds of all breakdowns are caused by improper or insufficient lubrication. Mud and dirt that have become hardened in the cells of the radiator should never be removed with wire or a tool. The thin cell walls are easily punctured and small leaks in the radiator invariably re

sult. Use water directed from a hose to clear the passages, with the stream guided from the engine side.

Camp 133 Now Open. One of the first summer resorts to open in this region this year will be Camp 133 on the banks of Deep river, five miles southeast of Gary. The camp is said to be open to all who come. The old frame depot at Pine Station will be mounted on wheels and rolled down the camp and installed by the side of the old historic Liverpool road, formerly the Sauk trail and turned Into a temple of justice. The city hall will stand within a stone's throw of Lake county's first court house, when the county seat was at Liverpool. Many people from the cities of the Calumet region go to Camp 1S3 for the summer, and It is said, they always go back the following year. This year there will be a new bridge, a new cinder entrance, a regular restaurant open at all times and a good time assured for all.

Just Squeaks

Automobile stealing is comparatively little In Mexico. Iowa has the largest number of automobiles (177,558) on forms. New York State has 721,488 automobiles, or one to every 1 of its residents. Highways of from 33 feet to 65 feet in width are under construction in China. Operators of motor buses In London receive a bonus for avoiding accidents. Automobiles decorated for the purpose cf advertising, are forbidden on the streets of Cleveland, O. An added tax of from 1 cent to 2 cents on gasoline is now imposed on motor vehicles In 14 States in the Union. In Japan, when anything goes wrong with an automobile, owners are Instructed to notify the police Immediately. Ten different kinds of motor trucks and twenty different kinds of passenner automobiles are manufactured in Detroit, Mich. 4 Automobile interests in this country, it is announced, are now registering tho most sales trom the urban centres of the Sou'th Pacific Coast and Middle "West States! An automobile in Belgium Is known as a "Suelpanrdelooczondtrspoorvegpetrolcumrytulg," literally translated, it means "Fast-horseless without-rails-patrol vehicle." Overland Park, In Denver, Colo.. Is equipped for 30,000 campers and

motor tourists. The camp has an actual movement In and out of approximately 150 cars a day. Women are found to use more care and have fewer accidents while operating motor vehicles than men. They too, are credited with showing more courtesy on the highways. "Court convenes at 9:30," Is a warning sign to motorists of the danger of fast driving, and Is conspciously posted on several prominent highways leading into Qulncy, Mass.

Compulsory State automobile Insurance may be Issued In California, as a result o'f the appaling increase In motor vehicle accidents, largely caused by irresponsible or uninsured operators. The motion picture course of instruction on the elements of the automobile, now used In schools', colleges and universities, contains 35 sets In 12 reels each. The film, which took a year to produce, is nearly 400,000 feet in length. In the early days of the automobiles, when staid citizens thought it was scandalous for a woman to do anything so txtremely vulgar and bold as tn drivp sl car. Mrs.

' Clara Center . now of Lindsberg.

Kan., used her "horseless carriage" to gather up the cows in the pasture for the evening milking.

A new passenger automobile of small structure is proposed for the American market, made almost entirely of aluminum and duralumin, and weighing a little more than 200 pounds. It is planned for two passengers, geared to a speed equal to that of the average touring car, making 75 miles on a gallon of gasol.ine. It is said the car can conveniently be parked in a hallway or on the roof of an apartment building.

THE NEW OAKLAND 6-44 MODELS Have been termed the "Silent Oakland" by thousands of those who have ; purchased these new models. Here are some of the features : Adjustable silent Morse chain in place of timing gears ; Cylinders accurately bored and machined, then honed to perfect smoothness; the Pistons are made of aluminum magnolite alloy, eliminating vibration; the two-piece oil sealing piston rings add to the smoothness of operation. The 6V2 in. frame is pressed steel braced by four large cross members, which eliminates rattle. We could name innumerable exclusive features, but a demonstration will give you a more comprehensive idea. We are always glad to dem'ostrate the Oakland. Convenient Payment Plan SNODGRASS AUTO SALES CHALMERS MAXWELL OAKLAND MOTOR CARS 302-4 E. State St Telephone 3450

' A ;Driye Your Car Home" Pay As Low As $75.00

You can get a wonderful bargain in a used car. We have some real choke buys left, but they are being taken fast. We have three that we know will go as soon as this ad appears. If you want something good step in tonight or tomorrow and we'll have a real treat for you.

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

See the Gardner 3895 Considering the question of upkeep alone a factory record has been kept of all extra parts shipped out for replacement purposes for all the Gardner cars ever made- it actually amounts to less than one dollar a month on each car. Gardner owners know what real motor car economy means. 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! 30x34 Oldfield only $9.99 LOOK! National Tire & Supply 754 Hohman St Tel. Ham. 3020