Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 23, 6 December 1920 — Page 13
HIE RICHMOND PAT.LADJTTM AND SUN-TEETGIJAJI, R1CR2KONT), TKD., n!TJNTAY. DEC. 0. 1920.
STEINH ART ENTERS VARIETY OF CARS IN AUTOMOBILE SHOW Two Cadillacs and three Chevrolet automobiles will be entered in the coming auto show by the E. W. Steinhart Auto company. One of the Cadil- ' lac.v will be a seven passenger suburban closed model, while the other will be a four passenger phaeton, open type. Of the Chevroiets, one will be a five passenger touring, of the 490 style; one of the five passenger sedan 490 model; and the other a five passenger sedan of the F. B. type. Although all of the cars are practicable for every day use, the Cadillac seven passenger suburban is the car lor year around use. It is commodious, having plenty of room for seven persons, and equipped for most any journey. The 132 inch wheel base permits a long rear compartment and the unr- of generous sized, well upholstered extra seats. The greatest convenience of the driver is considered in yio Hit of the front seat, and the position of driving controls, to minimize tho fatigue of long trips. Entrance Is direct and easy to any place in the. car through four wide doors. A third tain vision glass is provided for the windshield.. For the long drive there is, too, a foot hassock, arm rests for Hie rear seats, vanity case and ash receiver, as well as teffeta sunshades on the rear doors, rear And rear quarter windows. Upholstering materials are ' chosen from the best grade fabrics. Side and head lining are of materials harmonizing In color and pattern with the covering for scat, cushions and hacks. A thick felt pad over the roof supports prevents the drumming of tho solid aluminum roof. For ornament the metal appointments, lamps, window lifts, etc.. are of dull platinum finish, being designed after the Empire period in decoration. For the man who motors as a sport or hobby, the Stoinhart company recommends the Cadillac four passenger Phaeton. It Is constructed of light but durable material. It is roomy for four persons;, and will attain a speed which few motorists wish to travel. One of the good features of the car is the tohneau. It makes possible a door adjacent to every seat, for companinnabilily of a small car. It Is very comfortable for a small touring parly. Features of .the three Chevrolet cars to he enlered are many. The equipment, includes electric lights and tirlcr, lop. top rover and side curiums; tilled windshield, speedometer, - ( trie horn, exlra rim and rarrier on "t, complete lool equipment, inelud- : nmp and jack. The motor is of ' f iitr cylinder, valve-in-head type. i
MNY ACCESSORIES PLACED ON EXHIBIT Tires, aeeersories and sundry arti'es made for the motorists' convenT"e and pleasure will form the ex: n'bit of the Richmond Tire Service. decorated booth will form the setIne. Victor. Springfield, Swlnehart and Itnmswick tires, all of which are hanI1mI by Joe Kuppin. owner of tha lichmond service, will be exhibited with their special features open for nspection. Cross sections, showing :he number and grade of fabrics, together with the methods used in putling tires together, will be shown. Processes of vulcanizfng, patching nnd repair work will form other parts of the tire show. Electrical appliances which are designed to bring special help to motorists will be exhibited in detail. Spot lights connected so as to show their powerful lighting ability as well as range of circuit, dash lights, and many other articles conected with tho electrical features of automobiles will be d-?ionst rated. Pumps of all sizes, shapes and va
rieties, designed for both weak and i
strong, and mechanical and hand pumps, will lonn another part of the Richmond Tire Service exhibit. Added to this will be horns, tools and numberless other little articles which are meant to aid the owners of automobiles.
Chicago Sees Thousands Of Cars Parked Daily (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, . 111., Dec. 6. More than 5,000 automobiles are parked dally in the municipal parking reserve in Gram park during the summer months, according to an estimate of Chicago po licemen stationed there. Three hundred and sixty acres of land have been leveled off along the Illinois Central Railroad company's right of way, and devoted entirely to the storage of automobiles during business hours. The daily parking of this huge fleet of machines partially solves the traffic problem in the adjacent downtown district. During the winter months the daily percentage of automobiles' in the "reserve" dwindles down to the 1,500 mark, according to the Grant park police officials, but there is not an hour of the 24 when there are not at least 500 cars parked there. It was proposed recently to build an enormous underground garage, but this plan is rapidly losing favor due to the huge' sum of money necessary for its construction. At the present time 10,000 automobiles can be conveniently placed in the park.
LITTLE THINGS ARE STRONG POINTS FOR LEXINGTON RECORD It Is the "little things" that count on j any car. Lexington builders have kept this Tact in mind in the design of thOj Lexington Minute Man Six. Self oiling bushings, eliminating every grease cup on the car, with one exception, ' vacuum controlled headlights, serving "to insure the maximum of safety on the open road at night, without danger of blinding drivers of approaching cars, a cable (foot) brake that guarantees skidlss operation, all these are things that the average motorist seldom takes into consideration until af ter he buys tho car and begins to feel the need for their use. And as for. endurance: The recently
established record of the Islington Minute Man Six, a stock chassis which
climbed Pike's Peak in a blinding
tnowstorm, sbould.be ample proof of endurance. The record the Lexington established that day is merely typical of what Lexingtons are doing in a less spectacular way the country over.
I Masonic Calendar , .
Monday, Dec. C. Richmond Coramandary No. 8. K. T. Stated conclave; annual election of officers. Tuesday, Dec. 7. Richmond Lodge, Xo. ir6. F. and A. M. Stated meeting; annual election of officer. Wednesday. Dec. 8. Webb Lodge, N'o. 24. F. and A. M. Called meeting; work In Fellowcraft degree, beginning at 7 o'clock. Friday. Dec. 10. King Solomon's Chapter, No. 4, R. A. M. Stated convocation; annual election of officers.
Indiana Housing Shortage Disappearing, Say Officials Of Stele Auditors Office (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. C Shortage of housing facilities in Indiana is being met in part by the building and loan associations scattered throughout the state, according to officials of the state auditor's office having supervision over the auditor's office. In the last calendar year 2,214 homes have been built by the associations, 3,798 houses have undergone improvements, and 9,040 other homes have been sold on payments, says a report issued by the Building and Loan division of the auditor's office. The associations, according to the officials, are having an unprecedent growth jand development, their total assets in the state now amounting to $94,250,000, an increase of $14,000,000 in a year. More than 200,000 Indiana people are members of the associations, 74,062 being classified as borrowing members and 136,639 as investing members. The mortgage loans held by associations amount to $80,000,000. "The great function of the building and loan associations." says the report, "is to provide homes for the masses of laboring people and to give them the opportunity to pay for these homes with their daily or weekly savings. As
the economic conditions in the country :
improve the associations will fulfill their functions in a larger measure and in a more efficient manner. "Never before in the history of the associations has their been so great demand for their services. The United States is short a million homes, and l he associations everywhere are entering upon a career of usefulness to their communities that ultimately must make them indispensable factors in the civic improvement of the country."
BOY SCOUT COUNCIL OF FIVE STATES MEETS MONDAY (Py Associated Press) OMAHA. Neb., Dec. 6. Representatives from every Boy Scout county council in Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska have been invited to attend a conference here Monday, December 6, to discuss plans for the growth of the boy scout organization. George J. Fisher, deputy scout executive of New York, and John K. Piper, field scout executive, both of the national organization, are scheduled to deliver addresses. Extension of the boy scout movement in the rural communities is one of the subjects to receive attention at the meeting.
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IMMEDIATE DELIVERY
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You know how scarce has been the supply of enclosed cars and how great the demand. Fortunately, a slight increase in factory production has at last enabled us to obtain a few Lex-Sedans for immediate delivery. The whole country has been clamoring for this car, because of its many improvements. Its famous harmonized body design eliminates the old closed-car drawbacks of excess weight and top heaviness. Instead, you find exquisite grace, remarkable lightness, and easy handling. For real open-car freedom the glass panels and even the door posts can be entirely removed. It is easy to see that with winter coming on the demand for Lex-Sedan will be greater than ever.
The permanent top wards off heal. With windows in place, you have an elegant, wind-proof, dustproof closed car, allowing full vision in any weather. It is a car of amazing power and economy. The patented Moore Multiple Exhaust System and the Lexigasifier perform the remarkable function of making low-grade fuel yield more power than was formerly obtained from high-test gas! There are many other notable features obtainable only in Lexington cars, or at a far higher price. With the motoring season at its height, those who have patiently waited, who would take no car but the Lex-Sedan, will act now. For immediate delivery we can take orders for only these few extra cars.
See the Lexington Car at the Auto Show that Won the Pike's Peak Climb
Look at the REO SPEED TRUCK the Gold Standard of Value
C. M. Davis Auto Sales Co,
1211 Main St.
C. M. DAVIS, Mgr. and Prop.
Phone 2411
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Richmond Tire Service Cor. 11th and Main Sts.