Overland Model 90 Sets 7-Day Road Record in Oklahoma City
Linn Mathewson and Dick Carhart lead four drivers on a seven day nonstop Overland Model 90 run in Oklahoma City. The car logged 4270 miles in 168 hours with no engine stoppage and minimal fuel cost, achieving a new world record while navigating rain and city traffic.
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Willys-Overland
Linn Mathewson
Dick Carhart
Lee-Huckins
Oklahoma
City
Oka
Los Angeles
New York
Oklahoma City
E. R
Dick) Carhart
Carhart Motor Co
Carhart Overland Model 90 Sets Endurance Record in Oklahoma
The Model 90 completed a four hour test with distances of 116 to 120 miles per stretch, using four to six gallons of gasoline per leg. Drivers praised its reliability, noting the engine hum and easy starting. Dick Carhart announced a celebratory dinner for employees and officials as John W. Willys praised the feat in a telegram. The car is now on exhibit at the Carhart Motor Company with widespread dealer interest across Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma
Dick Carhart
Oklahoma City
Edmund
Et Rena
Overland
Lee- Huckins
P&€Pers
F. W. A. Vesper
National Automobile Dealers Association
Mathewson
Linn Mathewston
Carhart Motor Company
Linn Mathewson
Ceci
A. ‘Smith
Bob Freet
Shorty Hinshay
Mr. Mathewson
Carhart
Willys-Overland Company
Toledo
Chicago
Edwin B. Jackson
Carhart Company
Willys
Willys- Overland
John WN. Willys
Mr. Carhart
New York
Middle West Crops Safe After Cold Spell
Special to Te Courier Journal reports say grain and fruit crops across the Middle West escaped severe damage from a recent cold snap. Experts expect slight retardation but potential record yields with good weather, though prices unlikely to fall. Minor alfalfa and fruit bud damage noted in Missouri valley. Professor Andrew Boss of Minnesota notes growth not yet harmed. William Henderson of St. Paul brokerage sees little harm and potential price support due to world demand.
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Courier-Journal
Chicago
Middle West
Missouri Valley
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Kansas
Andrew Boss
University of Minnesota
William L. Henderson
St. Paul
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Will Saffer
Corydon, Indiana
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Sammies Oil Compan
George Frederickson
Chamber of Commerce
W. H. Harrison
Daily Oklahoman
G. B. Parker
The
Oklahoma News
Smith
Hinshaw
North
Will Christley
the Clothes Shop
Co. M. Byrne, Agt
Georgetown
Ind
Columbia
Frank W.shireman
Corydon, Ind
East Side Public Square
Harrison County
Corydon National Bank
Corydon
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