CAR-NATION The Pink of Perfection The Car Everybody Wants - • \, ~ CAR-NATION SPECIFICATIONS I'nit Power Plant —Motor—4 cyl. en bloc 3%x3% Inches, "L"' head — large valves and bearings. Very quiet and powerful. Ignition —High Tension Magneto, Automatic Spark. Lubrication —Constant Level Splash—Plunger Pump circulation. Carburetor —Approved type, very economical. Cooling —Thermo Syphon. V-shaped radiator—adjustable belt driven fan. Clutch —Multiple steel disc type running in oil. TRANSMISSION—SELECTIVE TYPE 3 SPEEDS FORWARD AND REVERSE. ON'E LEVER. CENTER CONTROL. Drive —Bevel gear through concentric Torque tube with one universal joint. Rear Axle —Semi-Floating Type, Hyatt Roller Bearings. Brakes —Emergency—lnternal exp. on 10-inch drum on rear wheels. Service external contracting on transmission shaft. Wheels —Detachable wire—3ox3 inch, clincher rims and smooth tread tires. Control —Left Side drive, right hand control. Wheel Base—lo4 inches. If y°w haven t a car and want one Car-Nation is the one vou want— if you have n big car you need a Car-Nation to save your big car—least first cost, less upkeep—least tinal cost. From the tip of the V-shaped radiator to the curve of the rear wheel fenders the Car-Nation stands forth as the embodiment of all the up-to-the-minute ideas in design and construction of both Europe and America, Model A—2 Passenger Roadster Model C—4 Passenger Touring Car Sl2O 00 Prices F. O. B. Detroit, Mich. A card mailed to-day will bring a catalogue of our triple test MEiIRING MOTOR CAR CO. 6th and Boas Streets Harrisburg, Pa. Chas. J. Burns Sales Manager. t ( Both Phones) CRISPEN MOTOR CAtf CO. 413-417 South Cameron Street inwKmtwmttnitnmmnuwmtSKS mtmmmmnmmmmmmsjta OME, see the much-talked-of HUD- SON Light Six—the car that amazes even its builders. In 8 economy contests it utterly defeated the best Fours in America. Full details and names of competing Fours on application. Let us tell you about this remarkable contest. HUDSON Six-40 Phaeton and Roadster $1750 Cabriolet ( c l °SVer 6 ) $1950 (f. o. b. Detroit, Michigan) Sold by I. W. DILL East End of Mulberry Street Bridge May We Mall Yon Catalogf MILLER 5 Td TIRES Grip the Road Like a Cog-Wheel STERLING AUTO TIRE CO. 1451 Zarker St. VULCANIZING SATURDAY EVENING, HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH MAY 2, 1914, PERFECTION IN MOTOR MBS 1 MISNOMER Motor Cars Only Human Says Elmer Apperson in Review of Manufacturers' Claims "That 'to err is human' is as human knowledge," says Elmer Ap person, pioneer motor car manufac turer and president of the Apperson Bros. Automobile Co., at Kokomo, Ind. "Why then this far-flung adver tising cry of 'perfection.' Read the automobile sections of any Sunday pa per. 'A perfect motor,' 'perfectly noiseless,' 'no need repair man,' 'the highest point in motor car effi ciency now leached.' Stuff and non sense. | "What does the Standard Dictionary ,say of perfection? 'That degree of completeness in which nothing essen tial or desirable is lacking; the high ' est attainable degree of development.' 'And on top of that the philologist tells us that perfection in anything is mani festly impossible.- | "I believe that we are b"ilding an efficient motor car—one tfiat repre sents honest value—but it is far from ' perfect. If the Apperson 'Jack Rab | bit" or any other car were so, I'd be ready and willing to pass into the au tomobile discard. In fact, I'd have to. If I built a 'perfect' car what further | would there be left for me to do? I "Pleasure comes in the hope of at tainment— not in attainment itself. ; And frankly, I personally get more real pleasure out o£ the struggle to add some new refinement or mechan ical feature than I get satisfaction when it is an assured fact. If but one other manufacturer reached perfec i tion. the rest of us would be dead ones in ten days. And, if as many ever do reach that point as already claim that they have—the situation would indeed be apalling. I "But the perfection-attained-manu facturer argues, 'This is selling talk; selling argument. We know we haven't attained the perfect car—far from it. We realize our shortcomings. But why let the public know it? If we can make them believe through our ad vertisements that we are perfect— think of the sales value!' Rubbish! In the tirst place, I'd hate to think the American motor buying public is that many kinds of a blithering idiot; and secondly, there never was a sell ing argument worth a continental but what was based on absolute fact. "Think, too, of the effect on the buyer and later the effect on those of us who claim only efficiency compat ible with present £ay knowledge. Mr. Jones bites. He buys a 'perfect' car, paying, incidentally, an extra hundred for having been so consistently told so. Jones never had a car before. What he doesn't know about running one ! would make the Encyclopedia Brit tanica look like McGuffey's Fourth Reader. But he learns to drive quick* i I>*—in more ways than one. He slams the car on 'high' at everything he sees. Figures that first and second speed shifts are for women only. Beats it up and down the boulevards at the limit of speed and power all the time. Something just naturally has to give —no matter what—and in he comes to the dealer with an awful foar. The dealer tries to pacify him, knowing primarily that it is the driver's own fault or carelessness. 'But,' says Jones, 'you told me this car was perfect— would never give a moment's trouble —was absolutely fool proof—all the company's catalogs and advertisements say so.' "Do you get the point? Either the | dealer or the manufacturer makes an | adjustment not fair to-himselt—or he i doesn't. In either case Jones from I that time on feels that everyone con j rtected. with the industry is no less than a first cousin to Munschausen." Has a Fifty-thousand Mile Cadillac Club | California has developed a new idea in organizations of motor car owners. In most instances automobile clubs are nonexclusive in membership so far as the achievement of car and owner is concerned, qualifications being based on entirely different matters. The new California idea, however, is based en tirely on driving records, and is con fined to Cadillac owners who have a mileage of 50,000 or more. The idea started in the garage of Don Lee, California distributor for the Cadillac, when several owners recently were swapping experiences in reeling off the miles. Nearly all had driven at least 50,000 miles and there were some who had touched the 75,000 and 100.000 marks. Someone suggested that a long distance touring club be formed and the idea met with such favor that the "Cadillac 50,000-Mile Club" was organized immediately. There are a large number of Cad illacs in California known to have passed the 100,000-mile mark, but 50,000 miles was selected as the minimum for membership qualifica tion in order to admit those who have been driving only two or three years. Perhaps a dozen men qualified as charter members, but the club proved to be such a popular idea that the membership grew with ggreat rapidity and Don Lee reports that he expects the club will have an enrollment of 1,000 before the season is well ad vanced. It is probable that the club will have several classes so tlvit the own ers who boast of 100,000 miles can profit by a little special distinction. Each member of the club will carry a small plate on the radiator of his car which will be the badge of distinction. ' ' V Lowest Prices! Greatest Mileage! on Extra-Heavy Tires FIRSTS: nOIIBI.E CT'RED WRAPPED TREAD Price* Subject to Chauue Without Notice 28x1 Plain Trend 9 7.07 j Tubea, $1.85 30x8 Plain Tread 7.8« Tubea, $1.03 30x>Vi Plain Tread ..... 10.28 Tubea, $2.45 31x3H Plain Tread, 10.80 Tubea. $2.50 32x3Vt Pla'n Tread, 11.18 Tubea, $2.55 81x4 Plain Tread, 14.58 Tubea, $8.05 32x4 Plain Tread 15.12 Tubea. $3.15 33x4 Plain Tread 15.73 Tubea, $3.-->5 34x4 Plain Tread 18.83 Tubea, $3.35 Will Ship C. O. I). Subject to Examination J. A. PLANK 1017 Market Street HARRISBURG PA. Bell Phone 8359 Next to Keystone Motor Co. Aak For Quotatloaa on Flreatone Selected fee on da w *j £> 4 | And It Will Stay Good | I —That Light Lozier Four | £ Can You be certain the same will be true of that cheap <1 • .€ jj Six you are being importuned to buy? Jj THAT CAR ON WHICH HE and his family looked with THIS SEASON more than ever before, it behoove* the buyer >uch pride on the day it became theirs, has become a *5 of an automobile "around ?2000" to consider well the bedraggled, out at elbows affair and noisy by just so a* enduring qualities of the various cars that are offered him. much as there are more cylinders and less weight. 3 4j FOR THE TYPE OF CAR that is cheap only in first cost and AND TO KNOW that for a few dollars more he could have k good only while new, has now invaded this field—this purchased a car that would have stayed good so many J* price-class—under the guise of "sixes." years longer. 4j THERE'S A CLASS OF MAKERS who, seeking quick for- NOW TO MAKE A CHEAP STX—and we term it a cheap sir *• S* tune rather than lasting fame, have always teen found if it sells for less than S3,ooO—it is necessary to skimp not 4= S* following—at a distance—in the wake of makers of the only body and finish, but vital parts such as axles, J •v best class of cars, and by making cheap imitation* of the transmissions and even—yes, the motor. • real-featuring as "talking points" the more prominent LOZIER CONTENDS—and our position is supported by the j* P°' nu the high P. nced policies of those other makerT whose position in this 4* and continued to thrive from season to *ea*on only by Sultry is secuie-that it is impossible to make a six Ji t changing design every year. or a , even .p asßenger cari ma ke it as extremely light a« v L JUST NOW THESE ARE FEATURING "sixes",'lightness" ,ome ,re doing this * ea,on ' and hiVe h ,Uy good r «nd "cheapness"—three factors any one of which in itself fT CAN BE DONE ONLY by taking tremendous risk»-or i[r is desirable—but the combination of which is incompatible* rather making the buyer talee them* Lightness and cheapness may go together: Lightness and J Six will agree fairly well; but sixes and cheapness—that LOZIER CONTENDS FURTHER that it is impossible to combination can only result in disappointment and grief. make such a car, make it first class throughout and finish WE \\ OULD NOT DEEM IT NECESSARY to notice such a motor worth the name—and sell it for any where around gf a condition publicly but for the fact that those makers JS2OOO. It can't be done. 4*l ». are spending, in the aggregate, money up into the millions j* in efforts to force that tvpe of car on buyers—cars that, WE WOULDN'T DARE attempt such a feat—too much at 4; if Lozier engineering an a Lozier experience tell anything, stake. The buyer's interests and the Lozier reputation. t ' Ca " n0t ' SUy good ' BUT, YOU SAY, HOW CAN ONE determine which car of all 4? !k AND CAN ANYTHING BE more disappointing, dishearten- those featured so glowingly in the ads, can be depended -J S ing, than to pay a goodly sum for a motorcar, feeling you upon to stay good? That's easy. Just apply the old jTF are entitled to one that will be good in performance and rule. If you don't know about diamonds, go to Tiffany's. 4^ appearance not only while new, but for some years at Will cost no more and you can be certain your gem was -J 5 least —and then find after only a few months and a few selected by an expert —one who knew and who could not *3 thousand miles that it's finish is shoddy and its mechan- afford to cheat you. 4? % ism only an imitation. . , .. -5 j' LOOK AT A LOZIER—one, two, five, yes, ten years old. 4; NOW, WHEN A MAN PAYS ?500 for a car he doesn't mind You'll potice that the years of service have simply served if it develops a few squeaks and creak* and rattles in a to mellow that car. Notonlyisthemotorstilliustassilent. short time. He has gotten what he paid for—it doe* just as sweet, just as powerful, but the bodv is still 4s take him there and back and continues to do so. stylish. And like good old furniture it has taken on a 4? certain richness with age. IT PERFORMS THE SERVICE he expected it to perform, 4| and so what difference if the fenders do flap a bit; or if, THIS NEW LOZIER FOUR is made ju*t like all Loziers al fatigued with flapping one drop* off now and then? He way* have been made—conscientiously and intelligently, can buy another for a couple of dollars —they keep them and with no concessions to popular clamor or the direc- 4~ in most all the stores nowaday*. tion other* are going at the moment, v J HE GOT HIS MONEY'S WORTH, and, to u*e the vernacu- AND THIS LOZIER FOUR IS LlGHT—just as light as A lar, he has no kick coming. As the Hebrew clothier said sound engineering practice will permit. But in making it ] to the irate customer when he came back exclaiming light our engineers stopped before they reached the 4j "there are moths in that overcoat vou sold me!" "Veil! — danger line—even the doubtful line. 4? Vat did you eggfpect for ten dollars—humming birdsr" > , , _ , , .J OP COURSE IF YOU WANT A SlX—feel you can afford the 4j SIMILARLY, the man who buys a car just to take him some- difference in upkeep cost —by all means you should buy J» S- where and who pays accordingly, does not feel hurt nor one. E* need he be surprised if, a few weeks later, he finds it ha* . , . . 4j hatched out a whole nest full of yellow-hammers, a couple BUT DONT BUY A CHEAP SlX—buy a real six, or buy a C- of wood-peckers and a guinea hen. rej i our * L BUT LET THAT SAME MAN PAY SIBOO or thereabout* AND WHEN YOU'VE INSPECTED this new Lozier four *<» for a car, fondly believing he is getting a real automo- critically, ridden in it—and we defy you to tell after bile and an up-to-date one—for isn't it a lix ju*t like the twelve miles per hour whether you are nding in a six or a L high priced ones?— and have it, after a brief period of four—when you've asked all the Lozier owners you know «j r »en ice develop innumerable and inde*cribable noises— about Lozier cals generally, you 11 decide you don t want 4d then it ceases to be humorous, and in the case of macy a cheap six, but a first rlass four A I-ozier Four that will families, takes on an aspect very like tragedy. Way good. 21 i , .1 | Light Four S2IOO " P | | BIGELOW-WILLEY MOTOR CO., Distributors 21st Street, Below Market, PHILADELPHIA PA. Efe 801 l 'Phone, Spruce 6110. Keystone "Phone, 130:f UemooHtrator with Andrew Reilmond, I,oeal Representative, to-day and all a ext week. > LOZIER MOTOR COMPANY, DETROIT j I 9' Written br E. UR*r P«Deti«r M C*mi»kt hy Uiicr Mater Cmrany f I . i Harley-Davidson Features Side-Car ! That the sidecar Ails a distinct place In touring and makes possible for the owner of a motorcycle to en joy the companionship of his wife or a friend during his runs to the coun try or to places of interest, is the opin ion of H. C. Heagy, of Heagy Broth ers, at 1204 North Third street, dis tributors of Harley-Davidson motor cycles and sidecars. One of the things in favor" of the [sidecar is the low Pficg and small cost of maintenance, it ti-easily handled and can carry a maximum load of 600 pounds plus the driver. With a side-' car one may travel oi/er highways and byways which are closed to the auto because of the condition of the roads. The Harley-Davidson is the latest in sidecar construction, says Mr. Heagy, and he feels that it will appeal to those who wish the very best. It is built for hard service and has easy j riding qualities. Mr. Heagy says the I body cannot "pitch" or "roll." The | extra wide fenders afford protection | from spattering of mud and water. The sidecar is easily atached or de tached. It is harmonious in finish and considerable attention has been paid to the seat. There is much space and the cushions are deep and comfortable. By removing the seat there is a handy place for luggage. It can be used for many purposes. The sidecar sells for SBS. With extra equipment such as detachable apron, $2.50. Some of the features of the 1914 Harley-Davidson machines Include double control of free wheel on all models; do.ble brake control, external contracting and brake on belt model, dust-proof enclosed Internal expand ing band brake un chain models, step starter on chain models, large folding footboards on all models, new hubs, I lower saddle position, wide niud i guards, larger tool box, larger tires and improved gTip control. I Models and prices for 1914, follow: | Model 10, A-5 horsepower single belt I transmission, $200; 10-B, o-horse- power, single, chain, $210; 10-C, chain, with two-speed, $245; 10-E, 8 horse power, twin, chain, $250; 10-F. 8 horsepower, twin, with two-speed $285. Saxon Runs 135 Miles at Cost of Half-cent Mile Unusual records in gasoline and oil economy are reported by M. A. Cro ker, ->ilot of the 135-mile-a-day Saxon car which has rolled up a mileage of 2,700 miles in Detroit 'r ■ > "s. At the rate pf 30 mile- f gasoline and 150 milt oil, it is figured that I j gasoline and 18 quart. ;.»vt I been used, at a total cost ul $14.40 or I approximately half a cent a mile. | No repairs or tire renewals have i been required, the fuel consumption I being the only cost. The car is said | to be in as goodL condition as the day lit started, though in less than three ! weeks it has traveled the equivalent of eight months of in the hands !oc the average owner, j An average speed of better than 19 ICRfrHfIES. 1-ton gasoline commercial cars. Suitable for any business *730 Stanley Steam Cars Pleasure and Commercial. I 11,300.00 to $2*500,60, fully equipped. Equipped to burn kerosene. | Paul D. Messner 1118 JAMBS STREET 1 Bell Pfcoae. miles an hour has been maintained by the Saxon the eleven trips about the long course being covered consistently in less than seven hours of rumiing The total number of circuits made by the car to date is 202, the course being close to twelve miles In length. The trips to and from the starting point boost the c'aily distance to 136 miles. Maxwell Two-Cylinder Parts May Be Purchased The 30,000 and more owners of two cylinder Maxwell cars, formerly made by the Maxwell-Brlscoe Company, will le glad to learn that the present Max well Motor Company, Inc., Is now prepared to furnish from their parts plant at Newcastle, Ind., repair parts for al! cars made at the Tarrytown, N. Y., plant prior to the acquisition of Ensminger Motor Car Co. • Wholesale Distributors Ohio and Mitchell Cars and ONE TO FIVE TON Dart Trucks Ohio $1,085 Ohio "4-40" $1,275 Mitchell "6-60" $1,805 Mitchell "4-40" $1,505 Dart. 2-ton, $1,775; 1-ton, $1,300; Deliver)-, $875. PRICES F. O. B.—FACTORIES Salesroom Third and Cumberland Streets that plant by the Maxwell Company The Maxwell Motor Company an