TOURING WITH 
RAYMOND SPEARS 
(Continued from page 625) 
that in some great irrigation project 
watermelons are just coming right, or 
peaches, or new potatoes, or other deli¬ 
cacies of the highway. 
Sociability is not in question. The 
problem is the information that makes 
for interest and ability on the highway. 
A few questions asked and answered 
save inconveniences and even perils. 
Garages of eastern towns have infor¬ 
mation on main routes perhaps fifty to 
150 miles distant, in western towns, 
one finds drivers in the garages who 
know five hundred, or a thousand miles 
straightaway. But some of this garage 
information is cold. Constant change, 
chiefly improvement, is noted. The 
best route over the Rockies is probably 
by Cheyenne, Rawlins, Green River in¬ 
to Ogden, Utah, the Lincoln Highwav 
route. The statement may be chal- 
lenged by National Old Trails, over 
Raton Pass, by the Pike’s Peak Route, 
by the Yellowstone Trail, or by Denver, 
Golden, Berthoud Pass, Rabbit Ear and 
through Routt Forest, into Spanish 
Fork Canyon. 
Driving west with indefinite plans, 
the tourist may find in the Mohawk 
valley at one of the camp grounds, 
tourists who have come through on all 
of these routes. One is sure to meet 
tourists from all these trails clear to 
Chicago. At Omaha Park there are 
wayfarers who have been in Montana, 
Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico. At 
Cheyenne tourists drop in from all 
these routes, especially the Yellowstone 
country, the Green River crossing, and 
occasionally from Raton and other 
crossings south. Talking with a score 
of the transcontinental tourists one 
obtains information less than two 
weeks old, at Omaha. If the Missouri 
river bottoms are overflowed, as in the 
spring months, tourists may jump from 
Trinidad, on the Headwaters of the 
Arkansas, and going clear to Cheyenne, 
come east on the Lincoln Highway, es¬ 
caping the rubber-gum muds of Kansas 
in May. 
With map spread open, tourists will 
show the route, jump by jump, calling 
the worst places. “If Rabbit Ear’s wet, 
put on chain!” is advice that may mean 
an accident saved. A red-ink mark on 
a map will serve to remind one of each 
questionable place. A notebook, a log 
book, a slip map (like the Southern 
California Auto Clubs Sante Fe-Old 
Trails set), with warning words will 
enable one always to foresee the main 
jeopardies and difficulties ahead. 
A man must be himself able to take 
care of his outfit. That is the first 
thing in all touring. But throughout 
the west the custom is always to make 
sure and not leave the other fellow in 
Warm Aviators’ Clothin 
To Use on Your Hunting Trip 
The U. S. Government spent many millions of dol¬ 
lars to furnish its air force with clothing warm enough 
to protect its aviators from the intense cold of the 
atmosphere thousands of feet in the air 
With the close of the war these excellent garments 
were disposed of gradually for whatever they would 
bring, as another war (we hope) is far in the future. 
No. 14. Aviators’ Fur Lined Union Suit 
Tins is of waterproofed canvas, with warm fur 
1““* t t r ° U 1 ? h0Ut - Probably cost the Government 
, ^ each. Roomy enough for walking or sitting, al¬ 
lows free use of arms. 
Straps at wrists and ankles. 
Large pockets. Will keep 
you toasty warm in a duck 
blind. Sizes 40 and 44 
only. Price, only $32.50. 
No. 15. Aviators’ 
”Leatherex” Outside 
Union Suit 
Just as serviceable as 
No. 14, cloth lined to hips. 
Special form-fit legs to slip 
easily into high shoes or 
rubber boots. Don’t suf¬ 
fer from cold rains or 
frigid weather when this 
outfit will absolutelv pro¬ 
tect you. Large pockets. 
Sizes 36 and 38 only. 
Price, only $22.50. 
No. 16. Aviators’ 
Leather Coat 
Forty-two inches long 
(knee-length) with remov¬ 
able fleece lining. Large pockets. An ideal coat for 
hunting, motoring, etc., and one that will last vou 
many, many years of hard service. Sizes 34 to ‘ 44 
Price, only $27.50. 
The articles described above were purchased from 
the U. S. Navy. They are the best equipment used 
by the Naval Aviators. 
The supply of these garments is limited, and when 
gone it will he impossible for us to renew our stock 
Early orders will insure getting your correct size! 
Money back if you are not satisfied. 
HEARST BUILDING 
J. J. WATSON & CO. 
References: Von Lengerke and Antoine, Chicago, III. 
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