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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
4
Automaker Ford faces a June deadline to finish sales on its 200000 car year output. Analysts note Ford nearly doubled production last year and expect a June close again this year, with orders exhausted by mid year if trends hold. The report cites long-standing practice of completing orders by June in prior years.
A Kalamazoo man test drives a five passenger Cartercar on West Street hill. He notes the friction driven model L Carter car powers the ascent where a conventional vehicle failed. The letter extols the car’s climbing ability and motor mechanics.
The Briggs De troiter company reports a complete tabulation of U S automobile prices. The overall average price for all cars is 2419.93 dollars. Cars with a full floating rear axle average 3447.46 dollars. Platform rear spring cars average 3187.50 dollars. Cars with a multiple disc clutch in oil average 3151.46 dollars.
The latest auto equipment wrinkle eliminates one headlight arguing one light is enough for road illumination. The Garford six becomes the first car to adopt this design, presented in St. Louis by Motors Corporation at 3212 Locust Street.
James F. Bourquin of Paige-Detroit declares modern standard cars are nearly silent due to advanced timing gears and silent chains. He notes earlier engines produced unbearable noise from pistons and gears, and that cost limited early adoption to high end models before the Palge 36 with silent chains and oil bath housing.
The Gadilla Motor Car Company of Detroit expands its dealer network with M. R. Potts in Brouard Alberta. Grouard lies on Little Slave Lake north of Edmonton and is a farming district. the new dealer marks the northernmost Cadillac outlet in the Americas.
In Cleveland the taxicab driver faces sentencing after a judge states there is no reasonable doubt of guilt. The driver allegedly drove the deceased for two hours, led him to a secluded location, strangled him, and stole a watch. He asks who will pay the cab hire before sentence.
The Cadillac stands as the criterion of excellence in practical construction. Since its inception the industry has looked to Cadillac for real development in motor cars not for flashy talking points but for features that reflect substantial advancement.
Ted asks about auto danger while Ned argues the sport is safe. A man with a fast car allegedly won the speaker's girl away, prompting the judge to weigh in on passion and risk in speed.
J W Wainwright of Reno Nevada led a Federal truck through near impassable trails to Rochester camp in Nevada then across the Rockies to Winnemucca. The return 20 miles took 1 40 with heavy loads and high speed. After Lovelock stopovers the unit endured a 1940 pound initial lift and 1200 pounds into the upper camp amid a heavy snow storm.
Frank Burtt of Kalamazoo owns a Ford Model T bought January 16, 1909. He has driven it year round with only 30 cents of repairs to its motor, one piston pin purchase, minimal tire costs, and an impressive 24 miles per gallon overall.
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