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EVENING PTJBMC IEDaElBHIi;AEltfk, WBt)!te8iSDAY, SJUSfttfm 1 1920'
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WON THE WAR?
WELL, AUTOS HELPED
Mmmericans Could Not Have Been Proverlv Rationed
1!'., Without Aid of Good Roads and Endless Truck
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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
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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 -
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Located I
Tire Shop
Centrally
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in the City
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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
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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
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than a tap
wrench
used as a
ratchet
socket
wrench,
valve
grinder and
for other
purposes.
You Need
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Stewart
Big Ten
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Motor-Driven
Warning Signal
"Makes Them Pay Attention"
STEWART Speedometer.. 525.00
Special Ford Models,
$11.75 lo 20.00
STEWART V-Ray Search
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STEWART Warning Sig
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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 -,...,..
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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
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longer jobs,
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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
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cenlnrri friw tia nt
dead center ot lathe.
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lona perfect Btartlns action.
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opens llu corner work.
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