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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1928
Page
5
The Washington Caravan visited eastern points last night and drew praise for promoting the city. Advertisers are urged to supply more Blue Ribbon for the week as the group promotes local events and the upcoming Fourth of July celebration.
Aspect of automobiles are neverthe less among the chief beneficiaries of the latest engineering development in motor car construction the four speed transmission in conjunction with a higher geared rear axle.
J. M. Kyle, manager of Willard Service Station, installed a Fairbanks Morse Special 100 hp electric semi Diesel engine for battery charging last November. He reports savings of $50 or more monthly on fuel and electric bills, with the machine handling up to 25 batteries daily and running steadily with minimal attention. Kyle notes an added distilled water-collection attachment reduces operating costs further, while eliminating much of the gas and water bills. The article also discusses the Graham-Paige four speed drive and its benefits for safety, control, and comfort.
Chevrolet announces renewal of a unique series of advertising conferences. John E. Grimm Jr advertising manager says the company is conducting its largest and most comprehensive advertising campaign in automotive history. The first dealer conference, overseen by Grimm, occurred last week with domestic Chevrolet dealers selecting from the organization to discuss publicity plans for the coming months.
Jim and Harry announce this morning that most of their time this week has been spent buying used cars and they now have a large supply ready for service. Their department aims to expand repair and sales operations this season.
Guy Crosby of this city purchased a new Studebaker Dictator from the Schenefelt Garage.
Lloyd Hill of Hills Duco Shop displays a new sign proclaiming Dupont Duco Authorized Auto Refinishing Station after passing an official Des Moines test. In the past days seven Duco jobs were completed. The text mentions an Erskine Six car winning a European race with 38.5 mph average over 684.96 miles driven by S Zychon, Krakow dealer, and notes a prior cross country record Paris to Brussels at 652.8 mph for 193 miles.
Cables from Warsaw report an Erskine Six Royal Sedan won a Warsaw to Lodz race 1103 kilometers in 17 hours 43 minutes, defeating 120 competitors. I W Schenefelt of Studebaker Erskine dealer chain announced the European victory for Erskine via The Studebaker Corporation of America.
Mayor John Wy. Applegate announces a town Safety Proclamation reminder urging drivers to use four authorized stations for vehicle inspections. Free inspections at Washington Motor Co., FP M. Ritchie Buick Garage, Tucker & Richer, and Cox Motor Co. aim to cut accidents from faulty brakes with windshield stickers.
Mrs C H Davis and her granddaughter Vaughn Schlatter of Wayland traveled to West Chester this morning to spend the day at the I B E Coffey residence.
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