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TJYTLXmG EEDqEB-PHIEADEIPHIX, MONDAY, STliPTEJVrBEB 21,13
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GERMAN SOLDIER
THINKS GERMANS
WILL WHIP WORLD
Officer Declares Teutons
Despise" English Forces
and Will Humiliate Great
Britain Letter to Mother
in New York.
Pvms, sent. 21.
This Icltfi- wni wiltlrn Ity Curl
fidmiltlt, rorpurnl, SGth cierinmi Infantry,
Miillowvl nt QoblPiiz, to Ills mothor In
Nrw Vork city. II wns carried by com let
from Gublcnz to Holland and mailed to
this country. The Boldlcr writes:
"Ooblenz. Friday 'mornlne, Auit. 28, 1811.
"Deal1 Mother
"Your letter of August 3d nt hnnd nt
this moment. I trust you hnve received
my letter wherein I spoke of the bomb
altacKS on uumenz uy r rrncn nyers our
Ik Ihn nlcht of Aucust .1 nml 4. t lind
already written two letters to you, but
they were ootn rcturnoa uy tno censor.
Lot us bono this one will reach you.
"During the attack of tho French wo
ivero during four hours exposed to flro
of the cannons, machine guns, rides nnd
falling bombs, which Inter exploded from
tlma to time with terrific nolpp. Wr
came near losing our lives and were
nlillscd to ny from our bedrooms, n.i tho
Imllcts were smnsliinR the windows. Since
then w live nmlilil tho mojt awful ttn
moll. Declarations oC war following In
mitrt tiljiAealnn n.laat'i t.. ... ,....
Ifll'lH ri.i-M'i'miii ...mc-.-i.,, t 111111.1', rmg
land, Tlelsinin. Jnpnn. Wo were almost
overwoiii"''". jri mo ucrmnn uonrt wn3
not to be overcome by fear. Germany
arose ur- n Kinm.
At.L RALLY TO COLORH
"I wish you could liavo witness?,! tlm
mobilization. What an ovcntl Millions of
oldlcrs! A regular migration of nntionsl
Oermany will fight for her cxistcnen to
the lost man and to tho last drop of
blood. Already S.OTO.OCK) soldiers are In tho
field and millions moio nro bclnir mo
IjIHtpH. Kvprv man r.nhi M. n ., ,. .
. . .. . ... ,, ....... .aw... miu ,.H Ul II
to 43 has been called to the colors. From
here at least 200,000 men hnve gone to tho
fiont, yet Goblensi Is still alive with sol
diers. At l-nst 100.000 moro are still here,
with a steady Intlow of others. Every
body able to carry arms Is turned Into n.
oldler peasants, artisans, laborers,
juai,cs, proicssors, lawyers, students, etc.
"So far our chances are oxcellent, not
withstanding the untruths circulated by
tho French and especially the English
press. Our armies are on Belgium and
French soli as fur ns St. Qucntln (220
hi.oniei.es irom i-uris) and one kingdom,
Belgium, and tlueo powerful forts nre In
OUr hands. IJprr.. 'nmiirnnrl T .,
Belgium, I' ranee and, today, Kngland are
beaten in six great battles and mimber
ous skirmishes. Franco has already lost
iw,wi num. rue main (British army is
beaten and In flight, losing nbout CO can
nons, 170 war automobiles, with 7000 men
: " ' "v. ..ei?i. :.iwiii
brigades were virtually wiped out when
- they attempted arrogantly to ride against
vi:.m..ii minim..-. wo nave already
thousands of French prisoners here In
uooienz. also Tiircos, soldiers from Sene
gal, Tonkin, French India, llttlo yellow
fellows with slnnt eyes, and also several
hundred Englishmen.
DESPISE ENGLISH FOHCE.
"Hero Franco and Helglum aie resnect-
d as enemies nt least, whereas England
16 nude fun of and despised and sho has
absolutely done nothing as yet, notwith
standing the bombastic talk of Mr. l!ie.
Not even tho licet has attacked us vet.
They are a bunch of cowaids. and they
well know that hundieds of mines . are
floating along the Gorman coast and that
...... niuio nnuiu no mown up llV iir-
mines and by dirigibles. So these inciters
Hay at home and abuse us In tho news
papeis Here It Is one whole month and
their alnilulitv tort i.rw ,.,. .i.,.Ari . ...
tack Loid Kitchener was able to lick
A" ' ""Udanese, but never Germans.
Otn artillery has lalsod everything,
in I.li'ffe the heavily armoied 15,00u-ct
MM timer, sunk In !Kv meters of ,
mem. came down as s-o niueli pasteboard,
ihe ..ni.-nt as blown to the winds and
the towcis. whose steel walls mensuied
om-haif meter In thickness, toppled over.
The ulm of our Infuntry was excellent,
flCe.mllnfr ... ,l.n - li. .
ti. I. i'-iuiia iu me wouiiueii. i
rne I'mich mltiiilllousor.V lines of men
.- i.uu mw. rue i-rencli trenches weu '
. wun ueau. sucli Is the tlio of the
J-erin.li. Infantry. AVholo regiments aro
vlitu.illv niped out.
GUNMAN LOSSES HUAVV.
"Our U,tes, too, aro enormous, and wo
r lighting for tho Fatherland to the
last man. Wo liavo here 10.000 wounded,
mobtl Germans, but als,o French, Ilel
Eians umj KnglUh. The two Infantry
reglin.ntH, iu am 6Sthi statloni'iI here,
naie biiiTer.d heavily. Tho iitli has lost
over j,o moii Soveral of our aiquulnt-bm-ps
aie among the dead. Captain
Y'o' and Lieutenant Mohiun Ilnlz both
li.t '.'"se by !,n'1 l Hiiw tliom ttlien they
ii. '' srtr,Ut "BO. All hospitals und
P"iii- buildings nro filled with Hounded.
I'LXNNINt! THE FFTIHE.
""-lgnim villi bo placed under German
lininmntiu,,, and will stay sn. Frniue.
to" "ill have a lingo sllco ut off. pioli
'lv tiuiu Sedan to Geneva. Tlie icmaln
!' . will hold as h pledge until Frame
o"". uhi- lu&scs. I'lirinerinni'i'.
if,.'"1"'.,1""0 l,le l'nBo. English East I
Afru.1. Mini-jKascitr. Tunis. Algier, .Mu. '
nan 1'ieneii Congo, plus rz
h. .1 ',; '"'aulo In seven uars. anil :
1.. i . i!" flom eltI"'' France or ICnH
"i lluli.,1,,1 remains neulral ..ml ft lend.
i.i iV ,"" ''"' thls 8ho sll!l" ft a p.ut
unf ," -,n" h""'B K""'" euliiii), but,
"" lunatuli-, o ur not iiuito us tar,
" "'! Huvvivei, It is .vldint that
',,'.' '.iwl.iml and Helglum are
'.."""' ""der German blows. I
111,' Ita. ...... ... .......
i ,..,.., "'" in uie i;ast is less op
i iiatl. !, . Ulls,llll3 flll. , l;rtbt
. ";"" inuidenius battle is espei'tud
n-iit '. '"'t r"w ,ltts- iennauy will
''" '" inn last man. Eltliei u unit-
' iu mi , or ui. ,. i, ,,,!, I
mil"."."" - '"' lt:l. must be hu
mii.,,.,1 Altt. ll8 Ha. jH jver H w(1
i"-t iiiuih r ts rr,.ici- power and
J"' tiSp
IS1KU WITH UUl) IUOSS.
XI.Hh.lda 1,3 jont.a tlK. lwa ,.,,
n-l i- duiii,, nlslt dll(y I(t th(. rn)Ull
tutiun. going tvuin car to car soothing
BuIkiUU,."led' who "re llng on blood
and .. 8,!;aw Kho 1,as teen many die.
men f.. .". .hor,,ble storlu f ' uf
fun ,' Ut"att'1 by ,' '" ' lKlum
an.r","' ,"""PU lth tl.tlr . es
iini-h" . ',aSt Sl4"0a' 7W franctlieurs
the , liur " ,"a'", "s u'e" us the pilt-st.
nj Huru,naer and others.
Kng in "arm."? QXWKl im '0e T"
vUst o,..''' m. "lKht towafa r"r,s'
IHnl"""' ,n lVa,,c eer thing
German ., i'rom 3WW-'W to 4.Wx00o
Ch' 2n ?re ' ance, so the
trw ' vTf .?'" turn ou' 'nt, w
BBuron iT..ln " mot ,'r,'l rati'-n
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Of Interest to all Who Plan to Spend
$1000 to $2000 for an Automobile
We know that you want to get the best possible car
for your money. No man consciously buys ti cheap car;
So this advertisement is written to give you a few
facts to keep in mind when investigating the merits
of different cars.
Por seven years Chalmers cars have ranked first among
the medium priced cars in America. For two years
Chalmers "Sixes" have led all medium priced Sixes
in volume of sales. Over 40,000 Chalmers cars are now
in service. ' -
The Chalmers Company is recognized as one of the
strongest companies financially in the industry. Chal
mers cars have probably to a greater degree than any
other make always influenced the trend of automobile
building in the medium priced class.
Certainly these facts entitle this advertisement to a
careful reading.
We expect you to investigate carefully every statement
we make here and we urge you also to study all cars
which sell between $1000 and $2000, confident that if
you do, we will get our share of the business.
In the first place, we ask you to see the Chalmers
"Light Six." Don't simply look at it and listen to the
story of an enthusiastic Chalmers salesman ; and then
v go look at another car and listen to the story of another
equally enthusiastic salesman. You are not buying
conversation.
But ask any Chalmers dealer to stand the Chalmers
"Light Six" alongside any Light Six selling at any
where near its price $1650. Study the cars yourself.
First Looks. How do other cars compare with the
Chalmers "Light Six" in style? The Chalmers has a
real streamline body. The flat or merely crown fenders
of the other cars have not the grace of the Chalmers
molded oval fenders. Chalmers doors are wide and
flush fitting. Chalmers running boards are clear.
And don't undcr-cstimate this matter of looks. Half the
pleasure of motoring Is being proud of your car, and
good looks really mean high quality.
Second See which car is most substantially built.
Thump on the body with your knuckles. The metal
in the Chalmers body is heavy. It will never sound
tin-panny. It is rigid. And because of these qualities
its finish wears better.
Test the weight and solidity of the fenders. You
can sit on the Chalmers fender and not injure it. It
does not vibrate, and after months of strenuous use
it does not rattle.
Looks and stability are two of the big reasons why we
have been behind on orders for the 1915 "Light Six"
ever since it was announced.
Sit in the front seat. Take hold of the gear shift lever
and the emergency brake lever. They feel strong and
dependable.
And while you are in the front seat test the comfort of
the driver. You sit in a natural, easy position. The
clutch and brake pedals are easy to reach. Your hands
rest comfortably on the steering wheel. Put your foot
on the accelerator. You do not have to assume a
cramped position, but can operate it easily. The
Chalmers accelerator is provided with a foot rest.
Hundreds of owners of other cars have told us that this
detail alone Is worth $100 extra cost in a season's driv
ing. Now sit in the back seat. Test its roominess and
comfort.
In comfort, the Chalmers "Light Six" is the equal of any
car of its size at any price. Many former owners of
highly priced cars now drive Chalmers "Light Sixes"
and they all say comfort was a big factor in their
selection of the Chalmers.
Remember you are buying a car to ride in. You are not
always going to drive on asphalt pavement. You are
not going to use your car simply for thirty minutes or
for five miles, But you are going to ride practically
every day for two or three or possibly five years in the
car you buy. You are going to travel thousands of
miles and over all kinds of roads.
So don't take a mere "demonstration" iu any car.
Demand a test. Any Chalmers dealer will he glad to
take you for a twenty-five or thirty mile trip in the
country. lie will give you a real test lasting two or
three hours or a day if you choose. Demand this
same test of any other cai
And compare what the salesman tells you while you arc
riding with your own experience. Think about the com
fort, of the car. Ask yourself if you would be willing
to ride twenty thousand miles in that car.
Note how the Chalmers "Light Six" clings to the road.
Preferably drive it yourself.
The Chalmers "Light Six" has a big substantial steering
wheel. 'The steering connections arc heavy, free mov
ing forgings. The front steering spindles are equipped
with Timken bearings. It is free from side sway and
easy to steer.
Many "Light Six" owners tell us this 1915 Chalmers
"handles" easier than any car on the market. That
feature alone has sold hundreds.
And notice, too, the sound of the motor as you ride along.
Notice when you start that the first speed gears don't
shriek out the fact that you are in motion.
Ask the demonstrator to drive twenty miles an hour on
second speed. Note that both motor and gears are
quiet. Pick out some hill and ask the Chalmers "Light
Six" and any other car in its price class to go up that
hill at fifteen miles an hour.
That long, strong pull of the Chalmers motor has proved
one of its most popular features with the motor-wise.
On a rough stretch of road notice that the Chalmers feels
firm and dependable beneath you and is free of rattles.
The Chalmers medium weight makes it ride like a Pull
man car on all ordinary roads. When you drive a
Chalmers "Light Six" you feel that your car has the
strength to be safe in any emergency. Your own ease
of body and mind tells you that its medium weight gives
it a comfort that cannot be found in a lighter or flimsy
car.
We could build the Chalmers "Light Six" lighter in
weight. And if our service to you ended with delivering
a car and taking your money, we could make a greater
profit by building our cars lighter. For every additional
pound of fine steel we put into the Chalmers "Light
Six" increases its manufacturing cost.
You hear a lot of talk about flexibility but very few cars
really have it. The real test of flexibility is to start
i'rom a standstill in high speed without jerking or jolt
ing; to crawl along at two miles an hour on high; to
travel through congested traffic without gear shifting.
All these tl..ngs you can do in a Chalmers "Light Six."
And when you get back from your test ride take a look
at some of the vital parts of the Chalmers chassis.
Look at the rear axle. The Chalmers has a full floating
rear axle with heavy pressed steel housing. It is big
and strong. Look at the Chalmers torque tube. It is
. securely bolted to the big heavy frame on one end and
the rear axle on tho other end. It takes up all the
strains of driving. When you were out on the country
road you probably noticed that the Chalmers "Light
Six" did not sway from side to side. That is because
the torque tube held it rigidly in place.
Look at the wheels. The wheels of the Chalmers "Light
Six" have spokes l:' inches in diameter. They are built
of the best hickory. The spokes are securely bolted.
They look strong and they aro strong.
Notice the length and width of the Chalmers springs.
The main leaf is of Vanadium steel. Note their flexi
bility remember how they cradled the car over the
bumps when you were riding on the heavy country
roads.
Look at the front axle. You will see that the Chalmers
"Light Six" has a heavy drop forged front axle that
shows its strength at a glance.
Lift the bonnet und look at the motor. It is ship-shape,
finely finished, compact and business-like in appearance,
liaise the floor boards and examine the inside works
that you don't usually see in a motor car. You will
find the Chalmers "Light Six" simple in every detail
but big and strong to stand the hard knocks of constant
service.
Now for the details the refinements which make motor
ing a real pleasure or a constant irritation.
To start the Chalmers "Light Six" you throw a single
switch. There is no grinding of gears, no noise. Yqu.
throw the switch and the next thing you hear is the
motor purring along under its own power.
Note, too, that the Chalmers starter is always connected
with the motor when the car is running. Suppcw
you accidentally shut off the gas ; your Chalmers motor
doesn't stall. The starter is always "on the job.' 1 here
is no interruption of motor service. No levers, buttons
or adjustments to fuss with.
You sit behind the wheel of the Chalmers "Light Six"
and everything necessary for the control of the car is
right in front of you. There is a dash adjustment fo,
the carburetor. There is a simple electric light switch
not a row of buttons to bo remembered and to be
operated separately; simply a single switch that con
trols all of your lights. There is the battery index to
keep you always informed on the condition of your
storage battery. There is the oil pressure gauge that
tells if your motor needs oil. There is the primer for
starting in cold weather. There is the gasoline gauge
always informing you without fuss of the amount of
fuel in the tank.
I speaking of gasoline tanks notice that the tank in
lie Chalmers "Light Six" is of very heavy gauge steel.
.nd that it holds 18 gallons where most cars carry 10
r 12.
And speaking of
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The perfect convenience of the "Light Six" is one big
reason this is the fastest selling Chalmers model with
women as well as with men.
Notice the adjustment of the windshield. The one man
top, the quick acting storm curtains, the fine and incon
spicuous door handles.
And now you are ready to hear a talk on "economy."
Some salesman will probably tell you that his car is
lighter than the Chalmers "Light Six" that it doesn't
burn as much gasoline; that it is easier on tires.
A part of what he says is true. But only n part; for a
lot of this talk on gasoline consumption is just "con
versation." Don't test your gasoline consumption for
1 mile or 10 miles don't test it on the boulevard or
with special gasoline. Try it out for 50 or GO miles and
over all kinds of roads.
The Chalmers "Light Six" may cost you $10 or $15 more
for gasoline in 10,000 miles of driving than a too light,
flimsy car, but it will cost you a lot less in repairs, in
personal discomfort, in nerve irritation. You will find
that the extra weight of the Chalmers "Light Six" will
save you in comfort and repair bills many times the
slight additional cost of the gasoline you burn.
What the other salesman tells you about tire mileage is
probably greatly exaggerated because of his own igno
rance. You will notice that the Chalmers "Light Six"
has 4lz inch tires with "Nobby" treads on the rear
wheels, where most other Light Sixes in ita price class
have 4 inch tires.
We have never had a complaint on tire service from a
Chalmers "Light Six" owner.
You'll also hear something about prices. You'll be told
that you don't need to pay $1650 to get a "light six."
Well, you don't. But if you pay less than the Chalmers
price, you must expect to get less quality.
And speaking of price, here's the only sane way to look
at it.
Divide the first cost of your car by five.
Automobiles that are properly built should last at least
five years. That is, they should "stay put" run well
and give good service for that time. So when you
examine a car in the future and aro told how much iess
it costs than a Chalmers "Light Six," ask yourself,
"Will it last me five years?"
Figuring any car you are considering on a fivcyenr basis,
see if the facts above don't prove tho Chalmers "Light
Six" the lowest priced car, quality considered, on the
market.
Yes, you are right we want to sell you a Chalmers.
But wo don't ask you to buy until you have proved all
the claims wo make in this advertisement. Tho onh
way for you to get such proofs is to seo tho car itst-li"
You will bo under no obligation if you go to seo tho 19 ir.
"Light Six" and try it out, and you owe it to yoursoh
to know all about this car before you buy any. All w t
ask is that you give your local Chalmers dealers the
opportunity to demonstrate in dotuil tho points of
superiority of the Chalmers "Light Six" that wo ha
told you about hero.
Chalmers Motor Co., Detroit
"Light 5rV
Fully Equipped
CPassenger Touring Car, $1725. Coupelet, $1900
7-Passenger Limousine, $3200. Sedan, $2750
Prices Quoted f. o. b. Detroit
Chalmers Motor Company of Philadelphia
Quality First 252-54 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Phone Spruce 5462
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