Hammond Times, Volume 16, Number 108, Hammond, Lake County, 25 October 1922 — Page 8

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COUPE IDEAL

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Dodge Brother improved coupe, which may now be viewed at the salesrooms of Bohiin Auto Bales, local Dodge Brothers dealer, is obviously a car which will contribute much to Uie reputation or the makers. The outstanding: feature of the car, after Its motor and substantial appearance. Is a minute attention to all those details which cater to the comfort and convenience of the motorist. One feature certain to wfn approval during- cold weather is the body heater placed flush with the floor directly In front of the passenger seat. This heater is ad 'he

MAXWELL

Looks like a $2,000 car but the surprising thing about it is that the price is only

$870

Plus Freight There's no better medium heavy car at any price Snodgrass Auto Sales 302-4 E. State St. Telephone 3450

The Gasoline Consumption is Unusually Low The Tire Mileage Unusually High OHLING AUTO SALES Douglas and Hohman Street. Phone 266

justable for mraraer or winter weather, so that by means of a con. veniest lift control the heat can be regulated. In summer the lever Is dropped back to normal and the beat passes out through the exhaust pipe. Disc wheels, done in black enamel with cream stripe, enhance the appearance of -Dodge Brothers coupe and bring out to advantage its substantial llnis. Othnr refinements are antl-rattlers whirt hold the windows firmly In place and prevent vibration, and weather strips in the doors, affording extra protection in unpleasant weather. The shopper need not worry when she parks her

car and leaves it crammed with par cels, for both doors are Yale lock equipped. With the adjustable steering wheels, the driver of the coupe may enter it with ease from either side, and by means of a latch the wheel can be thrown up out of the way Nev i

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while getting in the car and then thrown back into normal position when ready for driving. The interior appointment will satisfy the most fastidious, combining rich mohair velvet upholstery

with natural biack walnut garnished mouldings and richly nickeled bandies for raising and lowering the windows. The Dodge Brothers motor, with Its reputation for endurance and economy, has not been changed. Blow-Outs Sure sign of a new driver when you see 'im arguing with the traffic cop. The total production of automobiles for this year Is estimated at two million cars, a gain of 31 per cent over last year. edera EXTRA SERVICE TIRES BLUE PENNANT CORD The real tire buy for 1922. We sell it in preference to any other because of its fine quality and "EXTRA SERVICE, BENSON AND HILL 626 Hohman St. Phone 1611

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Automobile magazines report truck sales increasing at a rapid pace which, of eours.-, indicates that changes are taking place In the transportation world, says an exchange. With the good progress being made by carburetor experts an1 gasoline exoerlmentators motorists can count on fifty miles per. But don't count too rapidly. As the Thanksgiving era approaches let us also bj thankful for the new Hohman street pavement between Kenwood and Itidge Hoad. If your car sounds like a tin pan entertainment at a wedding party there are perhaps a dozen or more bolts suffering- with St. Vita's dance-. Try a wrench. 'Tls said there are scores now driving automobiles who have defective vision, to which most of ua agree and we agree also to the fact that there ere more than that rupning automobiles who have a defective cerebrum. Speaking about the stretch of road between Ellaabethtown and Bowling Green, 4Cy., it reminds one of some stretches in Lake county that are suffering from senility. In approaching a railroad crossing remember a locomotive has no steering whsol. The Canadian National railway is now operating several Reo trucks over its system. . Ordinary paraffin oil with onefourth part turpentine makes a splendid polish for automobiles. Figures compiled show that from August, 1921 to August, 1922, one hundred million dollars were spent on the improvement of streets in the United States. Oh. yes, let's take a vote of thanka for the Columbia avenue pavement in East Hammond. Palmer Welch. Hohman and Dousr-

BATTERIES

Stay Powerful Because They're Built That Way

attery Service Go.

NICKEL BROS. 504 Hohman Street Phone 3578 Get an Exide Radio Battery for Radio Set

The Economical,

$100 DOWN BALANCE IN 10 MONTHS

las streets, sjya with a winter enclosure you can enjoy driving all winter. Connidering the serviceability of these enclosures the price is very small.

Punctures Battery dealers are emphasizing the importance of using your lights on long trips. This eaves the Juice and prolongs the life of the battery. They also state It is important to have your battery inspected regularly. There is no charge for this .service.The new Reo Sales Station has addJd considerably to N the bright lights on Calumet avenue. The new enclosed cars are being shown this week. They handle Keo and Gardner cars. Benson & Hill, young fellows In age, but ripe in experience, report a fine Increase in business in the short time they have operated in the motor supply game. Motorist asks If high test gasoline In injurious to Ford motors. Better results are to be had from standard gasoline sold at your regular gas station. According to experts you do not get the power nor the mileage from high test. . Now that the ideal stretch of the Lincoln Highway is assured we wonder what real estate agent will be on the Job to develop the residential phase. M W. Thompson of the Calumet Avenue Garage r?ports some thrilling encounters with the wild natives of old Mexico while touring that section the past six weeks, but it was worth the price and he is now planning next year for a trip through South America. "Tou'd be surprise the comfort winter sides ayord," says Palmer Welch, auto paint and trim man who operates opposite the Bohling Auto Sales. Welch says you have practically the earns effect as a Swift Way to Ride 518 Hohman St. Phone 122

sedan, and the cost is very low. Welch is doing a wonderful business. Ed Bohling reports a bag of five fat and saucy prairie chickens on a recent hunting trip near Kankakee. Edward has a dog-gone good dog that has a tooth for chicken. Too many punctures make it monotonous, much, however, depends on the weather and the time of the day, and the condition of your patching outfit. Snodgrass Auto Sales are showing the new model Chalmers and the whole organization says the naw cars are indescribably beautiful. The Lake County Auto Supply & Sales are exhibiting a Durant chassis in their show room. One

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ? Have you any informa tion? Have you any suggestions ? Have you complaints that automobile owners ought to know? If so Address Automobile Dept. Lake County Tones H&nunoad

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NEW REO 4-PASSENGER

Never Has $1835 Bought As Much Closed Car Value All steel paneled body, richly upholstered Hardwood framework, braced with drop forging! Mounted on the famous Reo Six-Cylinder Chassis

Never have beauty, utility and' mechanical goodness so effectively joined forces with economy as they have in this new Keo Coupe 1923 is anticipatd by its design of impressive dignity by its never-grow-tiresome body lines and cord tire equipped steel disc wheels with demountable rims. Under its richly finished paneling of sturdy steel is a rugged hardwood framework, fashioned and fabricated as only master coach-builders know how. Over the wide, deep, springy seats is upholstering that makes instant friends by its appearance, ajid lasting ones by its wearing qualities. Clubby cozinesg for four occupants, whether wide of girth or long of limb, is definitely assured by a clever seating arrangement. There's freedom of movement for all, with an extra meas REO MOTOR CAR

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of the Important features is the tubular backbone which is said to eliminate twisting of tha frame on rough roads.

I Ai Sliger says prosperity must be on the increase, as he is selling more Indians and bicycles than ever. Motor cops say the Indians run like the devel. In closing we shall wish no more punctures on you until next week. Dead Men's Suit Is Still in Texas Court INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE1 FORT WORTH. Texas, Oct. A suit, styled Jake L. Hamon vs. Warren Wagner, is on file in district court here.

Lake County Auto Supply - and Sales - H. A. THIEL, Prep. Doujlu & Hohsaa Phone 1741 Hammond, Ind.

ure for the driver. Mechanical reliability that is institutionally Reo is built into the double-framed chassis, with the power units suspended in-an inner frame which, in turn, is cradled within the outer one. Real shock-absorbing construction, this, with more miles of car service proving its soundness. Fifty horse-power is developed in the six ground cylinders in which travel the carbon-proof aluminum-alloy pistons. And quietly carried to the drive wheels through a 4-bearing crankshaft, a 13-plate clutch, an amidship-mour :d transmission and smoothly operating universal joints. Beautifully finished, in a rich shade of Cuban gray, light below the belt and slightly darker above. Optional: Reo blue or Burgundy. Fenders and running gear black enameled. COMPANY, LANSING, MICH. S6S Calumet Avenues

The suit involves about $750, and was filed originally by Hamon against Wagner in Eastland county. It has now been transferred to this coort. Both Hamon and Wagner are now dead, and both men met violent deaths. Hamon was killed by Clara Smith Hamon. who, after a sensational trial, was acquitted. Hamon was a millionaire and prominent in republican national politics. Wagner, another oil man, wa killed in this city. Floyd Holmes was tried for the killing and acquitted. The suit is now being carried on by relatives of the descendents.

In the United States more than 100,000 persons are totally blind. During the war the Austrlans and Germans made cloth out of wood.

Good things about the Durant it's something mighty good to talk about.

See the Durant Chassis in our salesroom and have it explained to you COUPE Just Plain Facts, Here, But They Speak Out Loud Auxiliary seat provides arm-chair comfort lor th fourth passenger, and folds completely out of the way when not required. The top la of sound-absorbing constru ctlon s o b 1 n g construction, muffling: mechanical noise instead of accentuating them. Door and side windows slide gentlyand quietly in felt-lined channels; rear window glass i softly embedded in rubber. Thus are 'vniuu rattles eliminated. Window curtains delicately match with the shade of upholstering, and are on spring rollers A neat parcel compartment behind the driver's seat, and an extra roomy., one on the rear deck provide, ample storage Fpace for bag-gage. The new Ftyle visor is of pleasing convenience: so is the cowl ventilator. Step mat! corrugated rubber, aluminum framed. have self con'alneij kick plates and scrapers. Tarklng lights on cswl harmonize in design with the new drurtype headlights. Of course there's a dome light inside. Price, 81P35. f. o. 1. I,o,nslng Plus Ffiral Tax

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