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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1930
Page
7
Mangold's garage organized nationwide tests with Hudson Essex dealers showing the new Essex Challenger meets its nickname. Officials noted strong hill climb results, steady braking, acceleration, ride comfort, and gas mileage about twenty miles per gallon with a 100 mile break in. Observers praised reliability and overall performance.
The Erskine, a new Studebaker introduced less than two months ago, achieves a notable feat by ascending Stone Mountain in Atlanta known as the world's largest rock. The climb, amid granite and gravel, proves the vehicle's championship strain with four passengers aboard as it surmounts the near-vertical ascent to the top.
The article notes a bold ascent and autonomous descent of a five passenger model by Dynamic New Erskine. Atania mots ists witness the feat as the car maintained balance and efficiency on the mountain without external power.
Cox Motor Co and Sweet Motor Co relocate to a half block west of Barclays Grocery in the former F M Ritchey Buick building. Showroom redecorated for Studebaker cars with service as before. Owners invite friends to visit new business premises.
Formal announcement notes the opening of a new used car market on North Marion Street in Washington on the former White Yard Lumber Company site. Overseen by Addton Murphy, the facility features a steel fence and aims to mirror large national markets where used cars are bought sold and traded.
From northern Canada to Death Valley Cal the Essex Challenger week created records in reliability endurance economy speed brake and acceleration tests reports Hudson Motor Car Company officials The highlight was H W Lewis famed dirt track racer of Chicago who made a bold assault on the most contested inter city record in history.
Tests and demonstrations in Chicago Detroit and Lansing show the Essex Challenger Sunsedan achieving 276 mile night runs in 4 hours 32 minutes with top removed. Braking at 50 mph stopped in 110 feet versus 222 feet standard proof. Track tests report 100 yard in 10 seconds and hill climbs across regions, with Hudson dealer reports daily.
After twelve days underwater in Fennan Lake near Spokane a municipal Ford coupe was recovered and driven back to the city. Officials crossed the ice, fell through, waited for ice to harden, and lifted the car with a derrick. The vehicle drained and rebuilt in Couer d Alene then to Spokane for a test drive of 35 miles.
The Whippet's four year history showcases Willys Overland engineers craft. From its 1926 debut to rapid public acclaim its high speed high compression motor delivered oil and fuel economy while strong long distance performance. Despite changes the core design principles remain in use.
The Fisher non glare windshield for the Oakland Eight and Pontiac Six blocks reflections from striking the driver's eyes at night by an angle of seven degrees. Developed after months of research at the General Motors Proving Ground, it preserves unobstructed vision and ventilation without widening front pillars.
POLLOCK J WALLACE announces candidacy for County Sheriff subject to Republican voters will at the June primaries. Also states intention to run for County Recorder under Republican primary will June polls.
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