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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1914
Page
6
Franklin dealer R H Cramer argues many owners buy new cars yearly out of dissatisfaction or whim, not necessity. He warns frequent replacement is costly and depreciation hurts finances, urging buyers to weigh economy, reliability, and long term value in choosing and owning a car.
The Cartercar company's Harry R. Radford argues the motor car is the world’s sole standardized transport, noting it spans continents while other systems like railways and streetcars vary. He emphasizes cars follow the same basic principle across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
The article notes how repair networks span cities worldwide and how English designers influence American cars. It highlights cross border sharing among France, England, and Germany with American builders, praising unified standards and the rapid adoption of popular designs in multiple markets.
The Hudson Light Six priced at 1750 dollars targets buyers wary of higher running costs. It weighs 2980 pounds, offers 40 to 47 horsepower from a six cylinder motor, left side drive, center control, and one man top with side curtains. The car emphasizes smooth ride, fuel economy, and reduced repair bills, inviting readers to see it today.
The piece notes car makers defensively praising the industry and reporting record sales as a sign of health. The Vaughan Implement Co. reports Carter cars selling well with rising interest in automobiles. A separate report from Troutdale Oregon covers Mayor Mrs. John Larsen obtaining a warrant to arrest her husband for selling liquor to minors, with juvenile court testimony implicating saloon operators. The article also states St Pancras station in London boasts the largest roof span in the world.
Padden begins a campaign with Studebaker factories to insure against spring supply rush. A. H. Pearsall of the Chicago Studebaker branch assists. A trainload shipment departed Detroit March 7 via the Wabash and Illinois Central. Padden hopes for a supplementary Sixes shipment to ease immediate anxiety over supply.
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