t YA" , J'1.. V ,a?" ! htHj i II t f it :hi i& il v ys fcm I V , ' J." 1. WT """ ' ' '"' ' WHO EVENING PTJBMC IEDaElBHIi;AEltfk, WBt)!te8iSDAY, SJUSfttfm 1 1920' , y if i WON THE WAR? WELL, AUTOS HELPED Mmmericans Could Not Have Been Proverlv Rationed 1!'., Without Aid of Good Roads and Endless Truck li 7Y,ff'tie rv.,,-,,;,.,. c...,7; .. r,v llv TOMMY OKKKX fiunnlr Companr. lost" l'lclll Artillery. Twcnl-lghlli DUWlon FTIHEI touHst who is fortunate cuourIi fX to carry liis car to Frnncc this sum- Saer will hnvc nn ndvnntugc oE seeing what i3 to bo seen in the nature of war ruins. A French train may cct you somewhere, but how aud when arc other mattete of concern. There is only one way of thoroughly visiting th Chateau-Thierry and Avgonuo sec tors and that is by the motor routes. I Europeans may have the patience to 2 hoof it for kilometer after kilometer, i but tho average Americau who plans a ftrip abroad will find the days monot jonous if depending on sliauk's mures. IFor this reason, if for any nt alt, drag your own gasoline wagon with you. You will find it just as essential toward your having nn extensive tour as the fnllied armies did in closing up the I world war. In Brief, motor power had more to do in winning the war than tnan power did. Had it not been for the camion our soldiers would have had Ho go for months sans rations iustead Jof days and weeks, as hundreds did, depending on limited supplies of golcl Jfish and hard tack. f One o the most important functions Jot the armies during tto war and fol- lowing tho signing of the armistice ,was to keep up good highways for the jpurpose oi rapiu uuu&ijuiiuuuu ui uiu nance property, foodstuffs and men. jDuring the war the French and English ! placed several battalions on labor from the Colonial troops. The American engineers, who for months and months refilled fbcll-tom roads, more than con tributed toward the upkeep of passable J thoroughfares. I Germans at Work In the late summer .of 191S, when German prisoners were gathered in by itbe thousands, these men were placed Jafwork, mostly on road construction. jThe Germans showed a tendency to tglve la to Americau captors and for ithis reason the "Yank reeoustrutfion of Sficials did not want for labor? Within fa month's time following the armistice the roadbuilders had tho sectors that fuad already been fought over in re imarkably good condition. J Shell holes were soon converted into , normal smooth surfaces. At this time last winter the highway leading through the Chateau-Thierry and Bell ?eau Wood regions were well repaired jfor transportation purpose. Een then Xhose who ventured from Paris to gaze upon the ruined villages found no dif ficulty in traveling. The roads of crushed stone, there being an abundance $f stone in that country, were in every way suitable to motor travel. These roads were made usp of by army cou freyances mostly. The ban on civilian Jownership bad not as yrt bpen lifted xfor the French, who, iu fact, suf- fered from n scarcity of motor power, owing to the long siege of war. By early spring of 1010 the highwuss leading to Poissous, llhelms aud 1 isinea were put into such shape that any person having a car could very advau tagcously eujoy a day or two in motor ing about the various historical sectors. The roads to these pnrts were put into condition even more rapidly than the railroad routes. At tho same time that Yank engineers wen? shaping up the highways of their sector, the British were carrying out tho same progress iu their region of the western front, mak ing entrance ways to Cambrai and bt. Quentin. Belgium's highways were also being treated with the same careful ness. Despite the fact that America was a great distance from home and its source of material, she appeared to niftke more progress in reconstruction. The boche enjoyed working under "lank guards primarily because of the abun dance of foodstuffs and tobacco that was at this time available in. the prison camps operated by Uncle Sam's guard ians. It was apparent the boches were reluctant about working under French guards, who at times met with no little amount of trouble in conduct ing labor'details. Made Much Progress Where good roads were most appre ciated early in the summer of 1010 was through the Argonuo and around the Verdun sector. It was amazing to note the progress that had been made in re pairing highways through the ruined sect inn. It was necessary, however. that chemins should be in good condition in view of the fact that while the Amer ican Army of Occupation were in Ger many, tllere was a constant stream of conveyances operating from the various bases in France up to the Rhine. Iload were also important factors iu haulim.' war material back to the interior of France for the purpose of storage and repair. The railroads, of course, shared in the burden of this transportation to S. O. S. bases. Even through the no-man's-land be yond Verdun, where France was hit the hardest, there were well-laid high ways over which tourists from all part of England and France visited for th purpose of netting nn eyeful of the sec tion. A week may be spent with r motorist of the Verdun sector, aud in that time he will scarcely find n roa that does.- nut come up to the taste of a motorist. The mo-t dangerous phase of motoring through France is not for the motor ist but for the peasant, who naturally depends on cow drawn carts or wooden shoe feet as means of traveling. Mo torists are cautioned to guard against running down the aged pedestrians of the villages. While there is plenty of space in the outlaying districts, motor ists will find the streets of the rura' villages small and well populated by chickens, gouts and cows. There is, hnwe er. no limit to the driving oth than that superinduced by the care of tin- car (Irivor? Motoring through France will be highly enjoyable this summer 1 if.' -i i Vj ' PAIGE PUTS NEW MODEL ON MARKET Five-Passenger Sedan Also a Car That Is Attracting Much Attention I'aige comes out with an aftcr-thc-war surprise a new Light Six chassis, known as the new series flve-pHsscngcr liight Six. In this model the engineers and designers have developed a. car that combines style, riding comfort and mechanical excellence to an exceptional degree. The five-passenger Redan, mounted on the sturdy light-six chassis, is worthy of special note. Tho Interior, with its ample roomi ness and complete fittings, breathes comfort and refinement. The Paige closed cars have a straight-faced slop ing windshield. It maintains Paige reputation that has made it popular with all classes. Tho new light-six, five-passenger touring model, with its striking appear ance, is a car bound to attract the at tention of motorists. The seats set rather low and the hood, a little larger than ordinarily seen, gives the appear ance of raciness without getting away from the beautiful distinctiveness no ticeable in Paige cars, FIRM CHANGES NAME - Be CARRYING SUPPLIES . TO FRONT RESUME MANUFACTURE OF MOST MODELS The photograph shows an American (nick train entering lSazrlllcs, or Verdun sector, after tho roadway had been repaired. In the picture also is the peasant woman returning from a neighboring field, where the cow, perhaps tho family meal-ticket, has been grazing uhllo tho aged femmo Knitted Root & Van Dervoort Co. to Known as R. & V. Knight The makers of the Moline-KuigSt car, the Root & Van Dervoort Engineering Co., of East Moliue. III., have decided to change the name of tliiir car from the Moliue-Kuight to the It. & V. Knight. The change was brought about nd caused by the" Willys-Overland Co. having purchased the Moline Plow Co., thereby causing a confusion in the minds of the people as to the makers of what has been known as the Moliuc-Knight car. The new managtment, however, con tinues to manufacture the car on the established principles of tho Moline Knight, including the six-cylinder Knight typo motor. It is made in th following, body styles: Four-passeug, sport, seven-passenger touring, fou. and roadster on a 127-inch whcclba passenger coupe, seven-passenger sedai chassis. Mechanical Improvement Mechanically the Kinc "S" has been Im proved In many Mtal unit: the engine, due to reduced welKht of reclprocatlns parts, hmc9 better performance. A new and better r'.u'ch. longer and better springs. Thermold Hardy universal Joints, better radiator, lm priv.'d wheel or tiro carrier are some of th: new f.MMires. SEVENTH YEAR ON MARKET Chandler Car Presents Many Inno vations In Its Latest Models The Chandler car is well in the sev enth year of its production, and each year has been a record year of both out put and popularity. As exhibited at New York last week aud now here, the Chandler line shows no definite change of design. The power plant is essentially tho anic that has maintained for the Chan dfer the reputation for quiet, flexible, efficiency, although twoscoro refine ments nppear, including a greatly en larged battery, placing of a lower piston ring that prevents oil from ris ing, spark plugs from fouling and elim inates slapping; addition of ninety eight anuular ball -hearings in steel ring gears: upbreakablc'housing and a means of withdrawing tho entire pinion assem bly. OPEN BRANCH HERE Dcllon Tire & Rubber Co. Offices at 1408 Glrard Avenue Tho Dcllon Tire.nnd Rubber Co., of Baltimore, Md. , lias announced tho opening of its Philadelphia branch nt 140S Girard avenue. Charles V, Lynch, ' formerly buyer of the automobile tiro and acces sory department of one of Philadelphia's leading department stores, has been appointed manager of the Philadelphia branch, nnd will he pleased to welcome his many friends and acquaintances nt Hooth "N" of tlje Philadelphia Auto Show and explain the merits of the Delion tire, both cord and fabric. The Philadelphia branch will main tain n complete line of tires and tubes nnd will he fully equipped to render complete tire service at all times. BasBody Soecialists A. G. Fischer Established 40 Years 4917-49-51 FairmountAve., Phila., Pa. A FISCHER BUS BODY MOUNTED ON A KKO CHASSIS WILL UL EXHIBITED AT THE SHOW Pierco-Arrow, After War Work, Back In Field With Ante- bellum Designs j, .-- Essex Tops Hand Tailored Th tops, on Kssex tourtne cars aro hand tailored to each car In the Ms body trim ming department nt tho Hudson factory. Tho tops aro cut by expert dcslnnora, tho material' Is sown by a small nnny of women nnd then both curtains and top aro carefully lilted to each car. It Wasn't a Success aiio i-novruici jteriow savi '.., .. i on Thursday July la. 1690. Ih i'.?.Mefc maae on mo nrsi attempted Im,,.-! .'.l W4i i,l nuomobllo tilu from NeS A.W'eonlltient.i 1 Cisco. Onlnv to mechanical diSiSnii F,tI" pcrlencea tho trip was Riven if ."J"!'" O, after near y six vocEs'' p at To!eoo, Plcrcc-Arrow is linked with nil that is best in motorcar history, tfhey an nounce that they have resumed produc tion of one of their most popular mod els, temporarily suspended during the war, the thirty-slx-horscpower dual valve b!x. ... During tho war they had to concen trate on tho model forty-eight horse power, which is now being produced along with tho thirty-six horse power, both being equipped with the dual valvo motor. The adoption of this motor met witlf Instant public approval, more spontaneous than anything they had done in their eighteen years' his tory. But experience has taught them how to work out further minor iifiprovc ments which are embodied iu the latest models, adding to smoothness and gen eral efficiency. There are no radical changes, how ever, in the cars shown. A modification of the transmission makes geaf shift ing easier. A new design affords nn al most perfect guarautco against leaking radiator. .But all the main Pierce-Arrow essen tials arc maintained, and all those ad vantages .on which customers have for years based their preferences for Pierce Arrow products are retained. The com fort and safety of tho cast aluminum body continue to make their appeal. Comfortable riding for the long-distance tour, or the flexibility so essential in the congestion of city streets, is provided. for the Cold S m .-rr-Mr mmjrmW,0Wr WW? Winter has just begun the real old-fashioned kind. You can start your car AMY cold morning as casny as in summer and save repnir bilks If you use mill UlrtTfi nw . AUTO' RADIATOR AND GARAGE HEATER (r -V No Inntalla tlon . urquired V. g. Pat.. ii--i Canada ii-lff-l orners penair.o Heats your radiator and motor FIRST, then your garage. Uses Kerosene. Approved by leading Insurance Companies. Tenth successful season. A safe purchaso, with our guarantee. Must no as represented your money back. Come in and sco demonstra tion in our showroom. Rose Manufacturing Co - Dept. E, IleoUr Dlrltlon 910 Arch Street, PhSla. The Winter Xecetittv or SoW by hardware dealers and aato accessory houses everywhere. fl fcJLJfJftftiftfltftiiTltTrmffTifcl1JrTftfffffltffll' All-Winter Motor-Comfort THE GEISSEL PATENT CONVERTER This smart conerter simply provides perfectly fitting sides to your top and windshield, giving you a handsome limousine or touring car at your will, or two cars in one at a very low cost. Patented in I n"l l'orelzn Countries T reaulres bat five dajs to odd a" 1ippr'''m,Tii-. t vnur car. Lli-erd. "hop-Itlghters In all the C principal cit'-& in I Ac Geissel & Sons, is? n. Third st. Telephones: Bell, Market 2946. Keyatono, Main 864 4 The Only Located I Tire Shop Centrally kecessory &l in the City lb PI A.. y ,is& d'mlf F I Mar I Service Il often happens that you waut some particular acces sory quickly; you haven't lime to go from one place to another in search of it. There is no need of going anywhere but here. We are con veniently located, and have on hand at all times a com plete stock of standard ac cessories to meet all require ments. Prompt, courteous service and reasonable prices, the policy ve adhere to. athon Tires Station for All Other Tires && ?W .TJft-ialf 3 .-' - V&&(." No. 6X extension fits the chuck jaws of the ratchet wrench (center) for ex tended jobs. Price $2. No. 3 universal ratchet wrench can be used alone far short-reach jobs. Price $2.50. The Alert i more than a tap wrench used as a ratchet socket wrench, valve grinder and for other purposes. You Need the Stewart Big Ten S7-50 You Need the Stewart Big Ten ZwzwtmL Motor-Driven Warning Signal "Makes Them Pay Attention" STEWART Speedometer.. 525.00 Special Ford Models, $11.75 lo 20.00 STEWART V-Ray Search liht COO STEWART Warning Sig nal, Hand Operated Model 114 4.50 Patera Th Sttwifl V.Rty Seitchllghl wlUktepyeu nd your fir outofdinfer. It rniku nlghtdrivlnc ft. V-Ray Searchlight if gUeWWlb Warning Signal HAND Ol'EKATED The t2Ueuwib "Big Ten" stew art Spark Plug. STEWAU'I Warning Sic- Now One-I'oint Models... $15 nal. Hnnd Operated V-Ray Four Points)... 1.00 Model 151 $3.25 STEWART Autoguard. ... 12.00 STEWART Warning Sic- Ford and Chevrolet sizes. 10.00 nal, Motor Driven 7.50 STEWART Hub Odometer. 11.00 STEWART Vacuum System 12.50 WARNER Auto Meter.... 50.00 Send Us Your Repair Work Stewart Products Service Station 641-643 North Broad Street, Philadelphia Phone, Poplar 2631 Service Station for Send for Alert Tim's descrlp- i live oooKiet, Every Motor Car Owner Knows how hard it is to tighten up nuts, bolts. F joints or parts that cannot be reached with ordinary tools. The ALERT ratchet extension set known No. 365X is made in r.ollansiKU -io -,...,.. - -- wBa u. a l.. a.iiiii i-i . when not being used, and fits any tool kit. The stnrdv. Fsquare-jawed ratchet wrench works into innr.r.M;,U or the motor plant, the two extra extensions beimr loner Mn,l, to penetrate the farthest place that requires attention. Experienced mechanics know the value of time-saving FH..nc ana invariably use ALERT wrenches without tearing down the motor. The ALERT set pays for itself on the fust job. Made of llhll .lted- S am?unt of atrain or rouBh wo'k can bend or break them, bimplified in their construction. No parts to get out or order. Indispensable in garages, machine shops, repair shops for engines, locomotives, ships, printing presses, etc. Used extensively b y plumbers, electricians; in . , D , . fact, by everybody who 20tU rf-Ut- nth tools. - yA V- V" No. SK extension fits either No. 3 or No. 6X for still longer jobs, I Price $1.50. works wit US Look for This Stamp piKSl on AU Alerl Tools These concerns furnish -their mechanics with ALERT tools: Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Co. Atlantic Refining Co. Butterick Publishing Co. John B. SteUon Co. Root & Van Dervoort Eng. Co. Curtu Publishing Co. Philadelphia Textile Machinery Co. "Made by Mechanics for Mechanics" THE ALERT TOOL COMPANY PHILADELPHIA 1 Hex thumb rest BKalnft rrtrd to dlienRage e a r and pinion cenlnrri friw tia nt dead center ot lathe. 2 Knurled uletve Riven firm hold; ul lona perfect Btartlns action. o Adjustable o r u s a bar opens llu corner work. A Dear and rlnlons that af- ford the atfc'nntaeea of M i no rairnei principle, jet avoid IU short comings Knurled nleovu with extra low; hearing,'-''", erlne body with i's fc'ar ami rinion. Chuck Willi " wires flrm rll " (rue chucking of tap. x e J i v L , S' f r iifrj WJw ' 0h iyVvs. '&W fc. ftr J Auto Supply Co. LOCUST ST. I Locust 1411 j Mi CUSTOM bilx Necessities Philadelphia Keystone, Race 245 65 waecHS iST" j' ' - - " "."- '"- J 1; h J Jr Vi m r"j -r -rr . ",. K & A 1.i ,,v.i,,-i-ii. rma tewwitf ff, Bell, Spruce flu I . Asmmm J :T Hii.fit,.,h
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