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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 22 Feb 1918, p. 5

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. WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1918 © --101=1 0 1 0 EI 0 EI O EI O Em O EI O EO EI O Emme O EI O EI O EI OY IR EE = CL ¢ a gr SE i: 8 ANN \! eI) |) -------- py -- Haynes Open Models in De Luxe Editions The new Haynes "Light Six" open cars include the beautiful "Fourdore," a roomy four-passenger, four-door roadster, and touring cars for five and seven. The "Light Twelves" are offered in de luxe editions of the "Fourdore" as well as seven-passen- ger open cars of exceptional beauty! Many betterments aré incorporated in the new open models. All are equipped with Blackmore door cur- tain openers. There are no clasps to unfasten, no flapping curtains to creep beneath. The curtains swing open with the doors, and close tightly. A tonneau light, with a convenient | switch, illuminates the rear compart- ment whenever desired. It floods the tonneau with a mellow light, guiding passengers as they enter or alight, and adds greatly to the pleasure of | night driving. | The harmonious beauty of the in-1 terior is augmented through search- | ing attention to detail. The French pleated style of upholstery contrib- utes both to comfort and to appear- ance. Genuine leather is used through- out. The door pockets are carefully lined to protect one's gloves and! other articles. The tonneau cowl panels of the 'seven-passenger cars, both the "Sixes" and "Twelves," are artistical- ly finished in a beautifully grained American walnut. The efféct is that of a fine piece of furniture, a com- 'bination of richness and elegance. Into these panels fold the auxiliary seats when not in use. Doors close above them, and they are completely 'hidden. Likewise a small door opens into a convenient parcel compart- ment between the auxiliary seat storages. The harmony of color in the in- terior embraces even the carpets and top linings, which match. Both are a durable dust-proof gray. The rear curtains of all open mod- els are fitted with Johnston plate glass automobile windows. Per- manency as well as beauty commends these. The heavy beveled plate glass, fashioned in three circles, is carried in attractive nickeled frames. The new wheel-form front fenders add a touch of dignity to all models. They conform to the wheel shapes and permit of long running boards, accentuating the modish straight lines of the new Haynes cars. CAVALRY REGIMENT WILL BE FORMED AT FORT SHERIDAN One of the new cavalry regiments which the War Department has de- cided to send to France to be ready to ride after the fleeing Germans when their lines are finally broken will be organized and drilled at Fort Sheridan. This was revealed last Saturday, when orders were sent to Colonel E. A. Hickman, now in charge of the third officers' training camp at Camp Grant to proceed to Fort Sheridan, there to organize and take command of the Three Hundred and Twelfth United States Cavalry. Colonel Guy G. Palmer, in charge of the Eighty-sixth Division Infantry School, was appointed to take Colonel Hickman"s place at Camp Grant. HIGH COST OF WARMAKING SHOWN IN PARIS REPORT A government memorandum, at- tached to a bill introduced this week in France, making the provisional credits definite, shows that the total expenses for 1917, with the supple- mentary budgets, amounted to $8,- 969,400,000, of which $973,200,000 was for interest on the public debt. Other appropriations: were: finistry of war, $3,600,000,000; min- of armaments and munitions, 000,000; powder and saltpetre, . The remainder was r civil administration and speedway on July 4, while dates on DEALER SAYS FRANKLIN CAR STANDS ALL TESTS By C. E. Bridges. A few years ago all kinds of con- traptions were sold to automobile owners. But the day is rapidly ap- proaching when people will refuse to buy cars unless the value is actually represented. Just this week a man came to us, to buy a Franklin touring car and | wanted us to take in part payment| an eight-cylinder car with the "fa-| mous" Knight engine in it. We tele- phoned the representative of this car on Michigan avenue and all he would pay for it was $500, although it rep- resented $2,045 six months ago and it has been 'run about 4,000 miles. During that time he has worn out $225 worth of castings. A Franklin touring car that has been run practically the same dis- tance and cost practically the same money when new, we sold this week for $2,000. It is a safe bet that the tires on this Franklin car will last 15,000 miles. The car gets 21 miles on a gallon of gasoline. PROMOTERS GET FOREIGN DRIVERS FOR SPEEDWAYS American motor racing fans will have many thrills this year, both on speedways and dirt tracks, if the plans of certain promoters work out as expected in automobile circles. As the result of a meeting of the International Motor Contest Asso- ciation an announcement was issued that Rene Thomas, Albert thur Duray and Jea 12552 have not raced in / ica for sev- eral seasons, will come to the United States for a series of"speedway en- gagements. According to W. H. Wellman the four foreign stars have been signed by him and will posi- tively appear this season. It was announced at the recent meeting that the lid of the racing season will be blown off on Memorial Day, when the first event is scheduled for the New York speedway at Sheepshead Bay. A race was also announced for the Providence (R. IL) other speedways have been assured. ==] MOTOR SNOW PLOW WILL BE USED FOR EVANSTON A traction snow plow was put into use for the first time in Evanston streets Saturday afternoon. The plow is an attachment for the street de- partment's Kelly-Springfield truck. This attachment arrived from the manufacturers Saturday. It is fas- tened to an arm extending from the front of the truck and is operated by levers convenient to the driver. The snow of Saturday was not deep enough to give it a good test. It is expected to take the place of the | orader and scraper which the city has been using. PLAN MOTOR TRUCK LINE, MILWAUKEE TO CHICAGO The transportation committee of the Milwaukee Association of Com- merce is making an investigation into the feasibility of motor truck service between Milwaukee and Chicago with a view of furnishing relief to con- gested railroad transportation. Weihe to Sell Haynes. Mr. Henry W. Weihe, 144 Hill street, will manage the local sales department of the Haynes car at 621 W. Railroad avenue, Wilmette, this year. The offices last season were in charge of his son, Edward H. Weihe, who is now in France with the American army. Troop Parades. Stating that reports show men in arnfy camps have made remarkable improvement in physique and bear- ing. Secretary of War Baker has advised that troop parades be held in cities near the camps and canton- war expenses. ments. ORO E----HOEI0 EJ 0E30 ---- 0 fll © Em Chevrolet Man Lauds Valve-in-Head Motor Carbon 1s the motor"s greatest enemy, according to W. N. Schneider, president of the Hubbard Woods Motor Car Company. "With the present grade of gaso- line and its varying quality it is im- to obtain perfect combus-! tion of fuel, and slight amounts of carbon are set free in the engine possible cylinders," said Mr. Schneider. "Most | of this carbon passes out through | the exhaust valves, but some fine] particles of it adhere to the walls of | the combustion chamber, particularly | if oil is present in excess quantity. Once the carbon has gained a foot- | hold it rapidly accumulates, until soon | it has spread throughout the entire | combustion chamber, impeding the | flow of gases, sooting the spark plugs, and preventing perfect sealing of the valves. When this condition obtains, the motor has low compression, misses fire and shows loss of power. "In the valve-in-head motor there is less chance for carbon to form than in any other type, because of the small size of the combustion chamber presenting less wall area than other types on which carbon can settle, and because of the speed with which it scavenges the burnt gases. Even the valve-in-head motor is lia- ble, however, after a time to carbon trouble, and, for this reason, the Chevrolet motor has been so built that it can be cleaned of carbon with minimum trouble and loss of time. "To clean carbon or to grind valves in the Chevrolet, the method of pro- cedure is to unfasten the spark plug connections, "and unscrew eight bolts holding the detachable cylinder head to its base. When this is done the cylinder head is lifted off and trans- ported to a work bench, where the operation of valve grinding is per- formed." UNUSUAL CONDITIONS MAY CUT SUPPLY OF MACHINES "An automobile shortage in the spring is inevitable," says one dealer. "The eastern dealers have prac- tically no cars on hand," says he. "This despite the fact that many of them started the winter with large stocks. In many cases dealers have given up their demonstrating cars to satisfy insistent purchasers. "The principal reason for this con- dition has been the freight car short- age, aided by embargoes. The con- sequent depleted stocks must be re- plenished when spring comes. Al- ready dealers are taking many orders for spring delivery. "The shortage will come, not be- cause the manufacturers will it, but because they are powerless to pre- vent it. The coal situation, the labor problem, the freight congestion and many oth:r obstacles have arisen to reduce the winter outputs of auto- mobile maaufacturers. No surpluses have been accumulated; the makers have scarcely been able to keep pace with the demand. "Under existing- conditions the manufacturers cannot hope to attain anything like their large production schedules of the past. Once the momentum is lost it cannot be re- gained for months. Especially is this true now, when the automobile build- ing business is suffering from a crit- ical shortage of workmen, occasioned by the call of thousands of trained mechanics and operatives to the colors." Definition of Repairing. Judge Duncan of the Supreme Court of Illinois, in a case recently before him. gave the following defi- nition of the word "repairing." "Repairing means restoring to a good sound state after decay, injury, dilapidation or partial destruction. 'Doping a belt' to increase its friction and prevent its slipping is not re- pairing, within the meaning of a statute, providing that no repairs shall be made to the active mechan- ism or operative part of any machine when the machine is in motion." 2% 7777777 PL Seow Piaynee~ PH onaitive and economical in upkeep, at the presen price. The same models, beginning March 1st, will cost $125.00 more. ; HAYNES '"America's First Car" We predict that it will be years before a car of such high quality and long standing reputation as the Haynes will again sell so low. Present Below-Market Prices Five-Pass. Touring........ $1,725 Seven-Pass......... $1,825 "Fourdore" (Roadster)........ $1,825 Coupe...... $2,535 Sedan...... $2,585 Town: Car. ..... $3,250 Add $44.00 to cover War Tax. Prices F. O. B. Kokomo, Ind. Call without delay or phone Wilmette 587 or 1883. WEIHE MOTOR SALES CO. 621 W. RAILROAD AVENUE WILMETTE STII TERRE ITT ELE LE EEE EET Ere TAREE Ee * + Franklin Cars , Franklin tires are guaranteed 10,000 miles and last from 15,000 to 25,000. The same make of tires are guaranteed for only 3,500 miles on any other car. Sometimes they don't last that long. There are practically no repairs on a Franklin, The depreciation is remarkably small. The Franklin will give 20 or more miles to the gallon of gasoline and the Dodge Brothers Car nearly as much. Dodge Brothers Cars For those who want a lower priced car, the Dodge Brothers is the best buy. Repairs and depreciation are also much less than on most cars--ask Dodge Brothers owners. We always like to have prospective customers talk with present owners of either Franklin or Dodge Brothers Cars. Pleased custom- ers send us their friends. oe of oe ob obo obo obo oe ob be Be be fe BB oR BR FYIIISZEIETI LEE LEE ELL LL bbl CEITTITT TELE E EEL ELL LLL You cannot lose and you will probably gain by buying your car : early this year. * > * C. E. BRIDGES : o Lae : FRANKLIN & DODGE BROTHERS MOTOR CARS : 1629 ORRINGTON AVE. TEL. EVANSTON 5836 : 1 4 * POPPI PFIF IF FFF FFF FFF FPF FFI FRR O IED 005E002900000 J Increasing popularity of Chevrolet Cars all over the U. S. is a conclusive proof that they are meeting the demand of the public. A complete survey of the market was made by us, before a decision was reached as to the particular type of car best suited in these days of econ- omy. We spent months of time in comparing cars for road performance and chose the Chevrolet for being "lightest on its feet." The Chevrolet Motor Co. also has a wide field of cars, both as to size and price. Their fine attention given to details, demonstrates that the Company is building not only for the present, but for the future. Since upon the power depends most of the usefulness and enjoyment of one's entire car, the Chevrolet uses the Valve-in-head motor in all models. When you have tried many cars by the test of com- parison, we ask of you to call on us for a demonstration of the Chevrolet and then you too will have the pleasure of realizing as we did, that the Chevrolet is your choice. HUBBARD WOODS MOTOR CAR CO. Agency for CHEVROLET Wm. N. Schneider, Pres. Telephone WINNETKA 617 August C. Pearson, Secy. HUBBARD WOODS, ILL.

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