foi it Fe "4 i ya p adopted or puttees are worn. --2p | Kh PROLONG LIFE OF AIR-BAGS When Placed in Mold, Clamp Screw Should be Tightened Until Ex- act Size Obtained--Keep Wet. The life of an air-bag can be greatly lengthened by observing the following rules: When the tire is placed in tlie mold, the clamp screw should be tightened until the exact size of the tire is obtained, and then given about one- half turn. This slightly decreases the size of the cavity and relieves the strain on the air-bag, in addition to giving perfect results in the cure. Never allow the bag to become flat, as this will cause cracks in the lin- ing. Inject a little water into the bag each week in order to keep the in- side of the bag moist. R000 | FASHIONABLE AUTO DRESS. Breeches have come into fashion for automobile touring and are ap- parently receiving a warm reception. Of course, the breeches are covered = by a long, full coat, much the same as the riding habit, or full raglan coat. In many cases leggins are At- tractive waistcoats in bright colors are worn with these suits and the leather models. Don't Stop Here, Turn Over. caps are made of*the same material, | leather trimmed, or are in the plain | SUBSTITUTE FOR GASOLINE. It should be remembered that in the event of running short of gaso- line in a locality where the supply cannot be replenished, "stove naph- tha" and even kerosene oil can be used if mixed with a large proportion as possible of the gasoline remain- ing in the tank. : The one precaution to be observed is to keep the engine running and to keep it hot, even if running with a retarded spark is necessary in order to prevent the cylinders from be- coming too cool to vaporize the charges properly. Difficulties with the mixture are sure to occur, but can be remedied by careful attention to the regular adjustments. FAT MAN'S CONVENIENCE. A novel combination of in a device which provides for split ting the wheel in the middle at the | button, the half driver dropping steering column. devices engage each Yale lock fastens the wheel ainst the post, making it impos- le drive the car and the same time getting the wheel out of the driver's way. It can be installed pressure of a to- ward the against the locking and a Here ag to at on any make of machine. EE Ee Ee Ee | There are several congressional | districts that should hurry up and { send delegates to the Reichstag. The + WILMO MANIFOLD Completely Vaporizes Gasoline LTTE TT EE TE LL CLE CEL CTL CL LCT TT CTT 1 Phone for further particulars | Wilmette 628 North Shore Garage 611 Railroad Ave. Wilmette, 1, ST LL LL LCL LLL TTT Wi car lock | and tilting steering wheel is offered | down | other, | HINTS FOR DRIVERS Don't race the motor when ¢ shifting gears. : Don't violate the unwritten € §¥ rules of the road. ' 2 Don't overwork the on hills--shift gears. Don't fail to carry necessary ¢ license numbers. Don't abuse the brakes. ply them gradually. Don't drive through traffic with head lamps lighted. Don't shift into or out of re- ¢ verse when car is moving. Don't drive fast eon wet pavement--the car is liable to skid. Don't start on a trip without a full gasoline tank and plenty of oil. motor Ap- ¢ Don't descend extremely steep grades beforé shifting into one of the lower gear Don't fail to keep the brakes adjusted. Don't - use dirty water in your radiator. Don't turn corners too apidly. It is hard on tires. ESPECIALLY FOR FAIR SEX. Silk and wool mixed sweathers in fancy plaids are very popular to wear under the loose coats. One| particularly pretty is in green, pink] collar and | : : 2% and black plaid; the cuffs, are black. ae | | giradie | The girdle is odd, | as it is very wide and buttons down | | the front, vestee fashion. A popular Shetland sweater is knitted of army tan, it is the slip-on model and has | white collar and cuffs of Angora. The | sweater is "period in" so that it fits | closely to the figure up to the bust | line. LB. "HB --8 Although urging the people to plant all possible land to foodstuffs, ithe United States government intel- higently continues to distribute great | amounts of flower seed packages to | the constituents of congressmen. PROPOSED TAX ON GASOLINE Motorists will "do their bit" by standing for another sharp raise in gasoline if tentative provisions in the proposed war revenue bill are re- tained. The plan now is to tax re- fined petroleum and gasoline on the basis of 10 per cent of the wholesale price. This would amount, here- abouts to nearly 2 cents a gallon. It has been agree in subcommittee that the only tax on automobiles will be at the factory and will be levied according to the value of the car. The rates as proposed by Secretary McAdoo are small, ranging from S1 to $10. EE EE AUTO PRICES TILTED UP Since Nov. 1 last year forty manu- facturers of automobiles have raised prices on their cars, increases rano- ing from $10 to $700. The average advance is $146 a car. All told. since the early part of 1916, more than 100 motor car makers have put up their prices. TOURING CAR FOR CAMP Special Waterproofed Machine, Ful. ly Equipped with Paraphernalia to be Built by New Company. A company has been formed to manufacture a special touring car, equipped with full camping para- phernalia. The cruiser is to appear as a two-passenger roadster, most of the space back of the front seat be- ing devoted to the stowing of camp- ing equipment. The rear compart- ment will carry a tent, folding bed, table, chairs, bed clothing, a stove and places for carrying food. The car will be made completely water- proof. SRW NR PERFUMED AUTO LATEST. Fashion's latest fad is to have the car perfumed. This does not mean to have just an ordinary sachet used, but an odor that out door air and dampness will bring up and keep fresh for a year. Phone 1300 C. J. Tay.or North Shore Motor Sales ( Ford Cars ) J PROUTY COURT Easy Payments WINNETKA, ILL. The Simplest Car Built Hupmobile | The | Best Oils | Refined Mo | 704 Wells Street A grade for cach type of motor Distributed by Universal Oil Company | Phone, Superior 4893 Oils, Soaps || il oils Grease, Waste | Cheese Cloth | Chicago, Ill. | motordom. motor built by Continental. ken bearings. quality. Price $863, f. May 15. WEIHE 0. { didi ELE EE | SAXON "SIX" An Unusual New Car Saxon Chummy Roadster This new Saxon is of the type that soon will be the vogue in Four people are seated comfortably. In front are two easv seats with an ample aisle between. And there is a roomy rear seat for two additional passengers. This car is equipped with the powerful, flexible Saxon "Six" It has Timken axles and full Tim- Every mechanical feature is of the same fine b. Detroit. Phone WILMETTE 537 MOTOR SALES COMPANY 621 West Railroad Avenue WILMETTE Increase in price about [-- Willys Six Touring - - Willys-Knights' Four Touring $1395 Four Coupe - $1650 Four Sedan - $1950 Four Limousine $1950 Eight Touring $1950 All prices f. o. b. Toledo $1425 'Made in U. S. A." Part) { | | Subject to change without notice | cars of this type. They embody the wisdom of the un- matched Willys experience in building They are dominant values, care of proven dependability and sterling worth. MOTOR CARS CURE THT ETT TTT Their new beauty, their perfected easy riding qualities, their proven studiness and mechanical excellence, their ad- mitted tire and fuel oil economy make them worthy of the confidence we en- joy, that they will still further enhance Willys prestige. LL TTT TTA ee f Ti ) RESET EE ) NOW I3 THE TIME to | MOBILE, | SONPYEAR n have your car Painted, call | SEXTON'S " MITCHELIN TIRES | us up and our man will call and other High | BE SURE of your Tires, | and make an estimate for | Grade OILS | the miles slip behind you | you. | and make motoring a real | | pleasure. 562 LINCOLN AVENUE PHONE 166 WINNETKA For Demonstration WINNETKA MOTOR COMPANY Wm. T. Wehrstedt, Proprietor North Shore Distributors for OVERLANDS and WILLYS-KNIGHT Motor Cars. / WINNETKA, ILLINOIS