8 iL SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 1028. ee es DOWN THE ROAD ame * \ Se » THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG TRANSCONTINENTAL - TOURISTS, WITH es OF TWISTING ROAD AHEAD, ATTEMPT ATHER NONCHALANT A Most DEPRESSING DISCOVERY THEY HAVE JUST MADE ~-- By BECK ATTITUDE OVER (NE 2 ov. 140 Imbricatc Valve Stems, Give the valve stems a drop of oil Oceastonally. They are suvject to severe duty and wear badly unless lubricated. Occasionally ome of Two Minds With But a Single Thought. them squeaks, which is as plain a call for oil as could be imagined. A judicious friend is better than a zealous, Make this Test Put an Ames Holden Tire on " hardest on tires. right rear wheel -- it is Pat the best other tire you know of on the other rear-- Compare the Wear" See how nearly the Ames Holden Tire will come to out- wearing two of the other make, If Your Dealer Hasn't Them in Stock, He Can GetT hem For You Kingston Battery Service W. MILNE, PROPRIETOR. EEE TT sree ALL MAKES OF STORAGE BATTERIES, STARTING MO- TORS, GENERATORS AND MAGNETOS REPAIRED OUR PRICE FOR CHARGING-BATTERIES nn mn, a -- Ee ------------ &® | to RAILROADS ARE MOTORISTS' HAZARDS Drivers do not Take Precau- tion When Crossing Railways. In five years, 9,101 persons Lave been killed and 24,208 injured in au- tomobile accidents at railroad grade crossings. A careful crossing cam- paign to cut down the annual and unnecessary loss of life is being car- ried on by the railroads and the Safety Leagues in all parts of the country. One railroad has reported that 9H out of 199 (47 per cent) automobile accidents at railroad crossings in six months resulted from automobiics trying to cross directly in front of an approaching train. Of the re- mainder, 54 (27 per cent.), resulted from automoblles runmlzg into trains--not trains ruffining. into au tomobiles, One large railroad reports that in ome year, over 500 crossing gate: lowered to protect the public were run into and broken down by auto- mobiles. On July 15th aend- 164th, 1922, during the first grade crossing, campaign, out of 306,308 antomo- biles crossing tracks at 300 cross- ings on 50 railroads 50 per cent. of the 'drivers neither looked to the right nor left while approaching or passing over the tracks. 'The railroads are doing their part prevent accidents at -railroad crossings. They have spent and win continue to spend immensc sums of money. for track elevations, watch men, crossing gates and alarms. It would take 600 years to eliminate the 262,02: grade level crossings at the 1421 rate of 485 separated dur- ing the year. Already the railroads have spemt more than $100,0009,006 for track elevation in' the State of Illinois alone; but with 17,100 aross- ings still in existence, and because the average cost of eliminating Crossings is at least $30,000 Gach, railroad crossing accidents will con- tinue to occur, unless the public too, does its share toward preventing them. It is advisable never to cross a railroad track in high gear. Many accidents happen because cans be- conie stalled while on the track. It is safer to shiff into intermediate or Yow gear a reascnable distance be- fore crossing a track. All crossings should be considered as dangerous. whether guarded ot not; krossing bells are sometimes.) out of order; watchmen or gate oper- ators may be off duty. x Be especially carefui at crossings where there 4s more than one track, CO-OPERATION WITH THE TRAFFIC OFFICER The traffic officer has a difficult job at the best and drivers should make every effort to assist him. At times the officer's directivns may seem to Ip contradictory or unnecessary, but we should remem- ber that he may have exéellent rea- sons for his action; reason which we perhaps cannot understand at the time. : He is responsible 'for all acci- dents which happen at his station. Let us treat him as we expect him to treat us. His good will is more desirable than his 11 will. If you expect the traffic officer to give yom a good' clear decision take pains to show him just what you want to do. The officer usual- ly means to give cledr distinot sig- nals so watch him closely; he can repeat for you without loss of at- tention to his other duties. Don't be headstrong or overbear- ing. Tha graffic officer has all he can attend to without stopping to argue over a minor point. He has authority but seldom cares to use it to clinch an argument which could have been avoided by the driver, with appreciation of modern traffic problems. If you are a '"'distinguished' cit- izen and feel that traffic réguls. tions are for others, by all means remember your position and set a good example. Make things easier for the officer who is there for your safety by obeying the signals without question or argument, Automobiles rush down on the traffic cop from all directions. The strain of keenr'ng them moving smooihly is a job the ordinary mot- member this end do your part as a law abiding progressive citizen, CHLDREN A SORE * OF WARY ACCIDENTS Comprise More Than a Quart er of all Automobile Fatalities. Jo pointing out that approximate- ly 28 per cent. of all persons killed by automobiiss are children under 15 years of age, the National Safety Council maintains that motorists should drive slowly under the fol- lowing conditions: "Not only when children are play ing in the street, but also when they are playing near the curb, or on the sidewalk. . * "When passing schools or play- grounds, * "When approaching persons on bi- cycles, tricyoles, roller skates, kid- die cars, ete. - hicle aliead. p "When ; street | irs." a Many drivers are careful on con- gested business strepts, but. careless 4a residential and other districts wizerc children are numerous. on ADR! she Sanger. muty chit : . the their plas 'cach other or to hei: b +2 és EY orist, would not aocept as a sift. Re- who are 'hitching a ride' on the ve- | ate in this good work and take every precaution to prevent accidents to children. If you expect other persons to avold injuring your caildren, you should take care not to injure the children of others. Drivers should remember the fai. lowing: . (a) Caution your own and other penple's children about the dangers of the street. (b) Do not ailow anyone io ride on the running-board, rear tire, or bumper of your car (e) Persons cn bicycles, or rul- ter skates, or in carts should not oe permitted to Bitch on your car. BIGGEST PROBLEM OF AOTO NANDFACTORER First Winter Months Difficult --8mall Production A Serious Matter. YE > The Canadian manufacturer, be- cause Canada's population is small, has always labored under the dis- advantage of limited production. * This has been particularly true of the automobile industry. Canadian manufacturers have had a Canadian market of only seven or eight mil- lion people. Summer production took care of this market and the motor car manufacturer was hard put to it to hold his organization to- gether during the winter. For this reason, export business has (been particularly attractive to the Can- adian motor companies and most of the big 'companies have worked strenuously to develop it. It is rumoured that Gray-Dort Motors Limited, of Chatham, e recelved an order which will keep them busy well into the summer of 1924. Questioned regarding its accuracy, Mr. William Gray, Vice-president and Assistant General Manager of the Gray-Dort interests, stated that it was correct. "While the new Gray- Dort 8ix and Four models have kept us very much occupied," said Mr. Gray, "we were glad to receive this order at this particular season of the year. As you know, the fall and early winter months are usual- ly the slackest in .the automobile industry and this order will help keep us more fully employed. 1 may say, also, that our organiza- tion is unusually compdct at the present time and able to fill such an order in the most effective manner." Added Electrical Equipment! While it is not advised to connect additional apparatus to the electri- cal system of a car, a parking a "stop" light 18 permitted, as these fixtures will not consume enough current to make a serious difference in tho battery's keeping charged A Temporary Repair, Fainting a joint with shellac will oftentimes temporarily repair 3 leaky seam in a gasolinc tank. PUIG a Nn Enduring Values THE trade-in price of a 1921 Ford is equal to the trade- in price of other 1921 cars which cost 30 to 50% more than the Ford when new. This is proof of the Ford quality and the guarantee that the purchase of a Ford is an investment as dis- t§inquished, ffom an expen- diture. : VanLuven Bros. Kingston Ont. FORD F"€TOR COMPANY OF CANADA LIMITED, FORD, ONTARIO For -Auto Repa irs For all kinds of Automobile repair work, and where a real mechanic is needed, see us and have it done right. R. GREENLEES JAngrove"s Auto Males, 146 Sydenham Street Phone 1283. Auto Tops Recovered PRICES RIGHT 3 Make the old car look like new, Sinclair's Phone 1684 - 3860 Barrie St. Buy A Monarch Battery! It's as good as the best on the market. Made here by Kingston workmen. your home town--buy the Monarch Battery and en. courage home industry. This Battery has the power, reliability, durability. The Monarch Battery Co. Limited 275 ONTARIO STREET, KINGSTON, ONT. : PHONES 836-887. than that. » Dodge Brothers have not simply brought out a com- plete new line of totor cars. They have done something infinitely wiser and better They have brought new beauty, new riding ease and new mechanical perfection to the product on which their reputation as builders has beén founded. +. They have built a better and a more desirable line of motor cars--yet basically - and fundamentally theiden- The same sturdy engine is under the hood; the same dependable chassis, im- proved in numberless de- But the rear springs --now underslung--have been ma- r lengthened. The Ie, too, is combined result" ities. --&-- 'Donee BROTHERS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED ANNOUNCE IMPORTANT IM PROVEM ENTS Bodies of all types have been designed to give improved appearance, and greater comfort.. Lower, longer, with deeper seats and more leg room, the lines of these new cars are low-swung and graceful -- the interiors ere comfortable and roomy. New head lamps and fen- ders, especially designed by Dodge Brothers to conform with the general lines of the car--a long straight hood and cowl effect--longer and wider running boards--un- usually wide doors----com- bination stop signal and tail lamp---~and instruments at- tractively grouped on raised panel--are a few of the numerous body innovations common to all types. longer, is in