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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1927

Page

16

Fuel for cross continental trip costs 24.51

A. H. Foster and his wife drove 2712 miles from Los Angeles to Allegan Michigan in an Oldsmobile. Gasoline expense totaled 24.51 dollars, less than a cent per mile, while homeward records followed their November tour via the south and Pacific coast. Foster, a seed and implement dealer from Aegan Michigan, noted maintenance costs sparked curiosity.

Los Angeles Calif Allegan Michigan A. H. Foster Ahegan South Pacific Coast Foster Fosters Raton Pass Midwest Jnd Avera&elviens

New Dodge Fours Expected to Be Fast Autos

Dodge Brothers plan a sensational announcement from local representative G A Daugherty about a new line of four cylinder models. Details on price and specifications are unavailable, but body designs are said to be more radical than any earlier Dodge.

Odge Brothers G A. Daugherty Nodze Brothers Dodge Brothers

Selecting a dealer tied to car choice and service quality

The piece argues that a dealer's equipment and expert staff matter more than a car's price or simple claims. It urges buyers to choose a well equipped, properly staffed dealer whose service, repairs, and accounting practices are thorough, ensuring long term reliability and value.

Essen

Driving Fools And Special Service For Road Safety

A satirical piece from President Greer School of Electrical and Automotive Trades in Chicago lampoons driving fools and calls for a nationwide memorial service for unsafe motorists. It argues uniform courtesy between motorists could reduce accidents and urges readers to seek help from strangers when selecting cars and devices. It notes honesty among motorists can aid safer choices.

Greer School of Electrical & Automotive Trades Chicago, Fl

Around the Rim Tour Beats 30 Day Goal in 21 Days

Albert Bush and Tet Marah left Canton for a coast to coast tour. They covered 13,456 miles in 21 days despite setbacks. Flooded Louisiana routes and three desert sandstorms plus a heavy storm challenged their trip.

Albert Bush Tet Marah Canton United States Louisiana

Auto Pawn Push by Hartford Firm Expands Loans

A Hartford automotive accessory house now offers loans on automotives. The firm has already advertised cars for dock and intends to grow pawn business beyond accessories sales.

Hartford

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