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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1927
Page
16
The Willys-Knight sleeve valve engine pioneered high compression since 1915, enabling greater power, hill climbing, smoothness, and economy. Modern high compression gasoline for other makers follows this long-standing lead and is now widely distributed by major oil companies.
The design aims for rapid steady combustion, eliminating detonation common in other compression engines. It emphasizes a stable burn to ensure efficient operation without the knocking associated with rival systems.
In Harlingen Texas a Whippet Collegiate roadster driven by Jimmie Lawrence of San Antonio swept five events though finishing second in the 5 mile time trial. The car led each race from start to finish, despite tougher field, and had previously averaged 66.23 miles per hour in a 100 mile San Antonio race.
The actual condition of clearing house banks and trust companies for the week shows a deficit in reserve of 43,583,650 dollars. This reflects a decrease of 120,930,700 dollars from the preceding week when an excess reserve of 77,347,050 dollars was reported.
Chrysler announces a broadened service allowing custom color upholstery and non standard equipment across its four model lines. Through Tidewood, disc and wire wheels, fenders with wells, tire covers, clocks, cigar lighters, special bumpers, trunks and racks, heaters, and monograms more cars will accept variants at slight extra cost.
Chrysler Corporation extends its special division to assist dealers with orders for customized cars and now adds facilities to handle equipment and accessories across its full production. The move targets growing demand for factory built cars in special colors upholstery and equipment to meet individual tastes.
Chevrolet’s 27 000 strong sales force competes in a nationwide turkey dinner contest. Regional groups pair off with city vs city and dealer teams aiming to outsell rivals for turkey meals while losers pay the bill. Executives tour regions as they forecast October sales well above September.
Cotton spot activity shows moderate demand with prices weaker across grades. Sales reach 6,000 bales including 3,700 American. receipts total 8,000 bales with 7,700 American. Futures close quiet with December at 10.54 and July at 10.42.
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