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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1916
Page
8
John N Willys president of Willys Overland argues at the Toledo plant that most car owners cannot explain transmission or differential yet appreciate improvements. He notes the shift from expert drivers to ordinary families handling cars easily. The buyer first seeks price and appearance followed by a demonstration.
A reader notes smooth handling and a comfortable ride as he takes the wheel and discovers how simple it is to operate. The smallest Overland, model 75, is described as affordable and roomier than expected for five passengers with dependable mechanicals that reassure even the unmechanical driver.
The article notes Harley-Davidson motorcycles and sidecars used by the first aero squadron after the Columbus raid, with Durations for reinforcements to the Mexican border and Pershing's potential use of Colt automatic machine guns with Harley equipment. It includes maintenance guidance on fuel lines, starting, wheel bearings, and tire care for motorists.
W T Pilkington of Overland in Albia Indiana sold five Overland Model 83 cars in one hour and twenty minutes, earning high praise from The Willys-Overland company. Harry Leon Wilson, author of Bunker Bean and Ruggles, is excited by his Willys-Knight touring car and spends much time touring California.
Fortune is described as the person who embodies both correct judgment and leadership, serving in the role of president. The phrasing highlights a combined authority and ethical stance.
Dario Resta prospects add to the field for the Second International Auto Derby at Chicago on June 1 with his Peugeot. Other entries include Barney Oldfield, Billy Chandler, Art Johnson, Dave Lewis, Wilbur D'Alene and Christiaens with Sunbeam and Duesenberg makers represented. Officials setup a Marquette building bureau to secure 20 000 rooms for out of town patrons for the derby on June 10.
Amid hotel shortages for the Republican National convention Chicago Speedway president David P Reid proposes using private homes to house visitors for the June 10 auto derby. A large staff handles ticket reservations backed by mail orders as Barney Oldfield and Dario Resta join the Second Annual International Derby, seen as the greatest auto race yet.
Spokane May 28. A King eight cylinder seven passenger car won the stock car fuel economy contest after entering at the last moment. It averaged 22.2 miles per gallon under severe touring conditions. Other entrants included Hudson Chalmers Haynes Oldsmobile Overland Chandler and Studebaker.
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