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Show ;W 1 sdvmiainc la tbs Rm will keep tbs right skis of lbs lodger. BljSERBTr'-BVB.NINGrT!TEW- 7 on S TRUTH SECTION FOUR SATURDAY MAY. MBF.RTT. A.KD 25 1918 SALT LAKE CITY EIGHT UTAH PAGES Essa' 4. 'Mv' f yWHmp&ptott Wf'totit rtrTW lawei S r '''A .. & .. V J, f iir. i tcSXLST5EZ22 a . I this thi gr.otext season for usud automobiles. The Studebaker company is making War conditions will doubtless-makthe sho-- room shown in the picture has been placed ip first class mechanical com in car pheparations for a good year. Every In many instances- the cars have ieen reconstructed, repainted, and new tops notice. dition, ready for service at a moment's have been installed. I r - - Woman Making" Coast to Coast Trip Gives By Percy Owen, Prest. liberty Motor Car Company. Practical the time when all patriotic citizens are eliminating personal land conserving w however array with DURING doing do to judiciously, it is just as vital that w make the most Intelligent and effective ns o' our necessities. as being indispensable. The motor ear is now generally recognized Ninety per cent of aU motor car earners admit their inability to get along without It. Loss of his car for only a day or sq .speedily convinces any Yet the avoamer pf its absolute necessity as a means of transportation' erage owner is shamefully neglectful of his car and oftentimes a holly g gYUigit-ihat..iiu- la attention which would keep it In the best order and prolong its satisfactory operation indefinitely. An Illustration of the common lack of knowledge of an automobiles con RESERVE-STOC- KS ed by a conversation in the amokmg of a Pullman car one compartment day last w inter. Several of the passengers owned cars which they drove the One had suffered themselves. OF SAID annoyance of a frozen radiator the conday before, and the subsequent servation on the subject disclosed, the fact that not a single one of them knew why the radiator should freeze BE ON while the engine was running. Each one thought that the operation of the motor alone should be enough to keep the water throughout the cooling ss-tewarm, even though the radiator cross-countr- e first-han- 10 m ij' , .ere if Oars that have outlived their usefulness are a needless extravare criminally wasteful of ami agance They are time, fuel and materials. continually in need of new parts and expert attention, creatine a constant drain on the service organizations of manufacturers, and dealers. It is to the public interest that own-- l er use good cars, and that they make every possible effort to keep those cars running properly so that not only mav their own time be, spent most usefully and effectively. but also that the work of repairmen and service exmore perts may he diverted -- to the far' Uncle of keeping imperative-nee- ds Sams war machinery in motion. econoihy- -- Motorcyclists Now Aviator. There is not much similarity In a nmlorcycle and an aeroplane but a re view of the names of oar famous American aviators reveals many that gained their first motor experience -- A molnrcyc.list moiorcyt i necessarily acquire a keen sense of balance, which in aviation ia a prime requisite, so that motorcycling ia the he,--t OS preliminary training for firing The Wright Brothers conducted a bievcle and motorcycle repair shop. Glenn Curtiss. Glenn Martin, Lincoln Bear hey and Art bmilh all gained prominence as motorcycle racers before taking up the profession of flythese ing And singuarly enough, men have operated largely on Goodyear tires both on motorcycles and aeroplanes, for a majority of these machines leave their factories on , Goodyears. b y I- uncaveredand the temperature below. Someone finally volunteered an ex- planation. with aome wholesome advice for preventing frozen radiators, it was heard with the keenest interest and all the listeners were profoundly grateful for the information' whicn they might have had long before their troubles occurred if they had their cars. Manj Troubles Preventable. A great majority of the troubles that occur to automobiles are preventable troubles. And. of course, since preventable troubles do occur, they are all largely dus to the neglect of the man who operates the rfar. Manufacturer go to a great deal of expense to outline simple' directions for the care of cars, and it would compensate owners many times over in trouble prevention, for the time they spend in reading the. directions, if thev would thoroughly familiarize themIves with the contents of these instruction hooka At the present time it is not only a matter of personal economy for ha owner to give his car the attention it should have, pnd keep it,, at all times. In perfect operating condition. It is now a matter of patriotism as well. Pew people realize the extent of the needless demand for service work and its deplorable consequences in hindering the successful prosecution of this war If each automobile owner in the Vnited Slates would spend a few minutes daily in seeing that his car is well lubricated and in giving it the other little attentions it should have, and would himself make ordinary repairs Instead of driving his car to the rearest repair shop, he would be sur effects of p ri --ed at the his little personal effort. In the first would he the keep greater numplace ber of his troubles from ever happening at all. He would economize by saving the amonnt-- nf the service Yea on all repair work which he did him self. He would enable the dealer to reduce the amount of expense necessary in running his place of business. And most important of all, he would kelp to release an army of mechanics for work in munition plants, for the army branches and for the repair of the firing line. shops back -Get Kid of Old Cars.'-"- -" The same logic which emphasizes the need of keeping cars at topmost efficiency, also warns against the use of cars that have long since passed the semth of their efficiency. The decrepit automo- uq of worn-ou- t, I Decrease Estimated E- to Be Greater Than 1,000,000 Barrels Per Month. Reserve stoeks of oil have been declining at the rate of more than l. 00 00 barrels a month since the United States entered the war and the government is initiating a general policy of stimulating oil production to offset the tremendously increased demand for oil for war purposea Aa custodian of tjie untouched Indian lands In Oklahoma. Wyoming and other western states, the government is the holder of the largest amount of oilbsaring territory In the from which must come most ofcountry, the fuel to supply the navy and the big fleet of merchant ships built by the shipping board These Indian lands are being opened for development as rapidly as condition warrant., Applications for leases in the Shoshone territory of Wyorming are being made In Increasing number!. The third big block of oage lands in Oklahoma will be leased at public aale in Pawhuska. May IS. the date having been changed from May a bv Commissioner bells of the bureau of Indian affairs to permit more extensive advertising, for production must begin In nine months instead of tao years. "The present and prospective war requirements for petroleum, together with its continuously increasing use for Industrial and other purposes' has made oil the most important and inmineral known." Mr. Bells dispensable said.- J Demand Exceeds Supply; "Why on the whole oil production in the United State has increased since 1414, it has fallen far short of keeping pace with the demand. It is now apparent that the demand for "wllF petroleum and Its continue to grow until It far exce-d- s the present production" outlook. The Osage leases about to be offered in. elude scattered tract on the east side of the reservation, leaving the west side wholly undeveloped United Figures compiled by the State geological survey show that the Oklahoma production of oil in i a?T ezz-gt- barrels at eom-pare- d with 17.871.718 barrels .n the preceding year. Califomlaa output ia 1917 was 97. 167,932 barrels, an increase over 1416. but a decrease of more than 2 606.000 barrels from die 1914, Counteract, ng production of these losses has been the remarkable increase 14 Kansas, which produced only 3.103.535 barrels In 1914 and barrels last year. New develop, ment In Texas increased jhe output there from 20,068 000 barrels In 1914 in 30.000.0i00 in 1917. Wyoming lad year turned out 8,200.000 barre's t.f oil. as compared with 3.666,375 in 1 614. The total 4917 production in the free states was 2? 2 6 big barrels, which was 73.060 000 barrels more than three years before. : 120,-23- Ships Calked Quickly. There Is a preat difference between methods of today and yesterday, need In calking shins. The hand ralk Inc of former years waa slow end laborious. but the pneumatic' devices now used permit both speed and efficiency. The calkera in use at our bin shipbuilding yards operate somewhat tn the came manner as pneumatic machines.. They Vork by air pressure which Is controlled by the operator, to accommodate the rifcpth of seam. Special air hoeejs used to convey the compressed air to the calker. The Goodyear Tire ft Rubber company, Akron, Ohio, has bad a tarce part in mipplftn the air hone used at fwe 'Nldinc plants both in ekdtlnff and tiyetlnir. rir-eti- - "The only visible luggage constated of two reguiatson mounted spares on one running board holding our indispensable ttre trunk, whtch had the capacity of i suitcase and was easily detached for overnight stops. "A capacious tool client, which of course, needs to be conveniently was hotted upon this same running: board Theae attractive outsiders were at aU times securely locked The tire question was satisfactorily safeguarded try startmanwlih six ties nunwkid tires our particular band of oversixes gav unusual resiliency against unfriendly roads In addition to the setup sue tires we carried four extra inner tubes, thoroughly wrapped for protection Water Bas Prove aluablc 'Arrangements for emergency supplies were tbe next essential Two galvanized Iron cans were fitted into tbs space under tbs seat. These were protected against wear and tear by strips of felt and wooden cleats. A gallon can waa also he?d in place bv corrugated cardboard in each end of the tool chest. Until Colorado waa reached our Httle collapsible, oilskm water bucket answered all water necessities from tbe wayride In the real mountains of the west hemp mountain water bags of at least capacity should tlwam be kept full, one for machine and one for humans. Tbe Scotch hemp utilized in these bags But in all my 15 years of peculiar to Colorado manufacture arts OKBERVATION In purchasing as great amount of p easure with stamina and road performance of the I factories of all cars as a thermos bottle tn keeping the in -- well new Rtudebaker. driving experience repair bile. ps conservation In using auI am Trank to ad-- j water cool, and should always be thor- Attention is aUu called by the "Ur left 5 Detroit9 Saturday morn- makes andI prices, tomobiles has never- before been have never driven a car oughly soaked before1 using There 36 for our first mit that Studebaker people to the new uig ing April at brought before tbe American travel- sixes, tbe first sh pment of which has dav s drive to Cleveland, says Mr whuh would bold the road aa well as was room under the seat for the steel ing public so strongly as now. To Studebaker rolled towime and our invaluable As the the an in Brown arrived in this civ experiences this end, the using of used automoexample recounting And, as I vat behind the "tSe reaotied Cleveland that eve- strips of chi ken wire wbkh helped biles in good condition is being ad- to sltpw the satisfaction the ear has of Ins trip I c , could driven not to exceed 25 jus out of mud ard Sand when aligned nlnj,-vocated by many motor authorities already afforded a distributing agenev wheel of that beautiful big Jrw ne of mile having an hour hut upon entering thejwtth the power wheels and officials It is possible for the in the east, th following is repro- not help but feel a greac Bv time the duced and satisfaction. An Avenue boulevard! Lake elimination of the infrom fttv to pride secure American one of the average we rea hed Monioe Mu hipan, myl could not resist the temptation to terior of the hold showed a road best methods of recreation by riding Haile Motor exwas enthusiasm of equipment Here collection have In an automobile, a I Sever little really overwhelming epeed up worthy for through the excellent propositions mad by various western New ork state, were noti- You se for many years I have had perienced such ready response to a were a set of chains, unfortunately considered the touch of the throttle. And here I Indispensable, and a steel shovel with auto concerns in their (Used car de- fied that then first new series 1J dreams as to what was given my first opportunity to ap- telescopic qualities, thus making the, M ready for de- proper construction for a partments Studebaker big-i- x r new was d this here and tar The local branch of the Studebaker livery. Ralph L It. inch handle shrink u the mansates preciate the great capabilities cf the carburetor length of the blade. This certainlv making all Studebaker big six actuary corporation is making a special fea- ager of the company decided to drive come true Is dreams tbe which chtnshtd new those This carburetor worry and expense of ture this year of the used depart- the car to Buffa o One reason for really prevents ment. The aim is to bring car be- this was. of course the uncertalntv The road from Detroit to Toledo two carburetors in one, certainly being stalled la bad roads awaiting a fore the public which will not call of freight shipme its of 67 milea. has been very gives a greater range of speed, power tow But the real a for an extensive outlay of money and reason, admits Mr Brown, was much up on account of the great and economy than I have ever believed Emergency Tire Bit. i whichrwlli furnish the auio.st with a selGri desire to personally test the amountcjtof dnnng from the different posMbie in any "Our emergency t.r kit included a package of assorted patches, valve Tn rlsssiftirg sizes for the present plungers, several dust caps and cans of tire dough and cement. In the proor future elimination from manufac. longed stretches of sand through the turingscheduh-s- , those which are to west rubber enamel safeguarded in a i.e dropped at once tonlain onlv tires measure the walls of the ttrea against which sales records of the principal In desand pockets. companies show are no lonser will be "We picked ep an excellent gasless mand anvwhere. No hardship Tulcanizer. Last of ail fog tire preworked by discontinuing these and if paredness we carried a tire gauge that there still be an octasTonal car that inflation could be assured, capacity might require a tire of one of these that la, tbs regulation 24 pounds to b a is said to present odd sizes, there the inch, and no less. stock sufficient for all need "Besides a metal manuscript file we next class embraces Gres In d Plan is in Line With Governmental Policy to Conserve sueThe which had five extra Blue Books, an furnished been not hate book fpe for" pertinent circu"ground-aviatioThe term as equipment for a iong time They boxes several of lars and pamphlets, are practically ob&oirte. though sales Rubber; Official Sees Great Saving After War accurately describes the act of paper and other less important things still show a slight trace of derero-d- s y with a cushion in To care of this dispense them. for mand modern modriving a runs, a padded leather bark was i By Innovation. demand during th coming summer, hinged so that h could set out from tor car Thi remark was made after which It I calculated these cars the seat, and when unhooked would wiU practicallj cerse to be a laiior A C. bv located 33 at stow Quigley, away flat. been set B the flrxt important step in- - a movement hy the tire manufacturers jnJbe market November has such " odd Things" Xeetfcd for Camp. dealer here for as a date for' diseontinuing Place, Excharge ol the country to bring about a conservation of raw materials and sizes "A hatchet with a protected blade the Standard Eight. He adds that should be included among the camp- a benefit to both dealer and consumers of tiros the pneumatic tire A still larger group of sizes no longas standard equipment a large percentage of all United ing accessories, as well as a complete division of the war service committee of the r.itber industry has er famished canned heal outfit, a folding grill and with anv car. but still in service States army aviators are recruited recommended the standardization of tire sizes and the g'idual withdrawal among manv of those cars now runvarious utenail in accordance with from the ranks of accomplished from trade of certain sizes which are considered or unnecessary. ning Is recognized iri another dasstfi-catio- n the ambition of the campers Intena date No tourist should be without H Is felt that tions. The war service committee Is selected from the rubber nanufaeturers of the drivers of automobiles. 161 edibles which must be to drop these sizes, emergency tn Notember "The complicated technique of n country and Is acting In this matter with the conerution division of the ample allowance has been made for kept Intvct, despite the fact that is more war industries board at Washington far and their to use outlive flying easily them refreshing article such as bouil- cars which ion cubes and mailed milk tablets he declares, "While this is a logical measure for suit from standardization and the d la- usefulness. quickly mastered find a place in tbe daily lunch hamof o mercenary sizes. I the conservation of the stocks of raw Continuance "by men to whom driving a motor per. This hamper with its two therthose who have evs mined the plan Care in Selection car has become second nature. s carried on mos bottlee was have pointed nit 'wo aa of chief The calmness, nerve, control, and the floor and was used almost daily Gunn, president of the United States importance. Pc tiers will no longer Lubricant Of cam lunch time Urged when Tire company, 'jt will prove of great- - need to carry th. wfe range of size Judgment developed by men who "We found dark smoked glasses a est economy after the war because of heretofore necessary if their stocks r, drive their own gars, that relief in continuous sunlight A small realizes who motorist the To the Saving it will make possible to the wer to h considered at all represeserve are elements that fret --aid box, a leather medicine case them ?S per rrnt of the poser delivered nts companies and dealers tatlve. and that pordon of the by with tiny vials, a small electric flat, avia-tlo- n nv his engine is lost in friction, the when enter the material they raw greatly the number of sizesgreatly heretofore and (cturr' and a folding umbrella were by no is one of pat- aside for produrt on in si school. and quetlon of lubrication styles to be manufactured and carried f tire which are known an in the many branches and warehouse Pf so "As a Y.nal gift to the car we added "This watched are explains why many will be available now gone over ell reservoir stocks established lense, a bumper, a spotlight, throughout the owner of the Standard Inspected Eli hi United States for the distribution of for 'nfufacture Into izes which move carefullv bearings are cleaned fir er'ingiisher end arranged a mir-rand frequently Into aviation have are Ihs product to the consuming public. quickly and gone side so that the driver s onreacii t are in the selection of lunrieants The consumer will be greatly bena. now helping carry on the Allies seat commanled a view of the enure is tmportart to him, too. as he realizes flted." Thus accoutered, we roar. in rbid the war In the air. Aviators, in atManufacturers of passenger that each hearing, gear or sprln were ready for our run over a varied Relating to the initial equipment of kind of lubricant to Its describe particular wiTh11 the sensation tempting been presented .'one ofThe imterritory. to the director of the national Engineers who nre expert in the line of flying, often say that it differs auto. i , T P'oauctirm of automobile lubrication point out mobile chamber of from driving a Standard Eight, as k&e vfttftzi I , f xk6 that plain oils snd greases squeeze out ix4 iind 3x4 V sai Auto Produces f,Pcp.' i, heat When car driving this under great pressure and howis In, mJxgd flak moior graphite differs from driving a The automobile is an automsrie ever. the oil or 'grease serves as a ear." means of Injecting hew life Into jaded to carry the graphite to all parts pneu- The Standard is built be lubricated to or oert bodies. It clears the mind steadies Eight by of the hearing the nerves and fills the lungs full of flakes of graphite auhere to the the Standard Car The Stet company, of .rT?. business keeping ,pr?b fresh air. It puts you in the proper to be of clincher Im; all urface fill all the minute irregularimakers of ef Pittsburg, Pa undisturbed while adapting the rub- signed others to be of straight side type. frame of mind to receive the most Both ties and form tough, durable filn ber Industry o world-famowar railroad condition. Plain and non-skrolling type are to be contact. The metallic benefit from your spare hours. which prevents Among the economies which will re-stock. net out does squeeze graphite two-gall- - btg-vu- c. X-r- -- 1 Stuae-bake- full-size- two-ran- ge Tire Sizes Will Be Made Standard; Obsolete Kinds To Be Taken From Market Driving Airplane Similar to Joy Behind Wheel - -- alpha-betize- high-pow- -- A . all-da- To-tak- er -- er-tal- aim high-powe- manu-reduci- the d After a resume of'Tier preparations Our car earned a adds tent and camping aeceorieJ, all under cover she (ME -- Tips. HAT to UiVf and ihat4a. omit to the touring outfit constitute baffling' pt oblema fft lajing plane for an extended journej. Pertinent tips on1 y practical trappings for the tour are given by Florence M Pettc-In tbe May issue of Motor life Misa Pettee recently made a coast-t- d coat trip and has ber information run-nin- - x e Purchasers Urged to Make Use of Instruction Book Fur- 0 nished Upon Delivery; Patriotism Demands Per sonal Repair Work on Part of 'Motorist. -- I ,4 Used Car Department d Feature Of Sladebaker Car Corporation Use of Cars Past Zenith Of Efficiency Proves Only To Be Great False Economy - j fe ng "lnw-n,ovin- lv re or 2 1 la 7 id M t - -1 4 fji r |
