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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1917
Page
8
Chicago dealers say price cuts in steel may not reduce car costs before war’s end. Manufacturers locked into long term contracts will pay current high prices for eight months to two years. supply shortages persist as steel goes to government needs. Buyers are advised to purchase now if planning a car purchase soon.
The Illinois State Automobile association, dormant in recent years, will be revived with Henry Paulman of Chicago as treasurer appointing a traveling secretary. A campaign plan aims to reestablish the organization and form an active automobile group esteemed for its restored status.
Malcolm McKin non named as salaried representative of the revived Illinois state motor club will tour the northern half of the state to form and affiliate new clubs with the American Automobile Association. The move aims to rally support for a $60,000,000 state road bond issue on the 1918 ballot as enthusiasts seek unified motoring organization after a period of dormancy.
At Macomb on September 20, the 100 mile car race drew fifteen entries. Three Overlands started including a stock model 90, a stripped model 90, and a stripped model 75. The stock 90 Overland won, the stripped 75 took second, the other 90 finished fourth after a fan belt break. Nos 1 and 2 Overlands were the only cars without trouble or stops.
Ackley, an undertaker from Keokuk Iowa, drove to Burlington and back in a seven passenger Willys Knight achieving 89.4 miles on five gallons of gasoline. With five aboard the car averaged 17.88 mpg despite sand driving. He previously only reached 10 to 12 mpg with a light six car.
The T C Nichols Motor Car company will receive three Paige cars Monday while the Automobile Trade association plans to resume meetings early this month. Morris Adler garage at 618 Vermont street reports three Dodge cars arrived last Wednesday and ready for delivery. Mr Adler notes favorable comments on the new Hudson speedster. Adler, once with Reid Motor Car, recalls climbing Adams county courthouse steps in a Hudson car and anticipates a 12 Dodge shipment from Detroit early this week. Six 1918 Maxwells head to Moller agency late this week. A new model arrives with longer springs and a six inch frame, ready for delivery. Stanley cars dominated early records with F O Stanley driving the first ascent of Mount Washington and setting speed marks on American tracks and in Florida Beach races.
Elwood Haynes reelected president of Haynes Automobile Co of Kokomo Indiana marks a quarter century in the auto business. He forecasts no saturation in demand for motor cars and expects continual growth in future automobile development.
Mr. Haynes recalls his first car of 1893 being deemed impracticable by scientists of the day. He notes early acceptance of motor vehicles grew with taxis, cross country buses, motorized wagons and ambulances, predicting a substantial future for the industry.
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