MAKING EPOCHS IN
' MOTOR lIUSTRY
President of Paige-Detroit Com
pany Tells Haw and When This
Is Accomplished
"What is an epoch-making automo
bile'.'" The question was put to Harry
M. Jewett, prosidfl nt of the Paige-De
irolt Motor far Company, because the
Paige has just priced on the market
a new six which! the company has
described as "epoch-making." Ob
viously it was a l'jair question for Mr.
Jewett to answer.
"The term 'epoefh-making' has often
been loosely applied in the motor car
industry,''' the Pairre president replied.
"To be entitled to the phrase a car
must be one that makes, a profound
impression and exerts a' revolutioniz
ing influence. It must through its
unique qualities cfcange things that up
to the time of its entry into the field
were regarded as fixed or standard.
It must ,by new mechanical ideas or
inventions carry the motor ear a great
.step farther than it has ever gone be
fore: or.it'must thremgh its exceptional
and inherent qualities establish a new
standard of values. ,
"The; self-starter created an epoch
in the motor car industry. Likewise
the advent of good four-cylinder cars
of the thousand dollar class created
an epoch. I believe; we are entitled
ft) the'belief that we created some lit
tle stir,in the industry with our four.
Whn we started planning for our six,
which .has just reached the market,
we werto determine*! to build a six
that wotlld make jutft as great an im
pression and exert just as profound
an tnfluerice v as did our four.
"We believe the . Paige six is equal
to the task and we further believe we
are justified 'in calling it an 'epoch
making' car', ' Our reason for this be
lief is based on the matter of compara
tive values rather than on any sensa
tional mechanical _ device included in
the car. I
"That is. we say of the Paige six,
BATTERY **
r«* SERVICE
Batteries rebuilt and recharged,
various types of "Exide" batteries
and parts in stock. Automobile'
repairing, starting and lighting sys
tems a specialty.
Exce s : or Auto Co.
H. li. MYERS, MGR.
11th and Mulberry Streets
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| UNION TIRES I
Guaranteed 5000 Miles
ji Union Self-Sealing jj
Inner Tubes
!j Guaranteed One Year Against Punctures
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I AIITA Radiators, Lamp.,
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SATURDAY EVENING, nAKRISBURC- TELECICXPH MARCH 13, 1915
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK MODEL E |
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Motor Truck Department, International Harvester Compnny, fllo Walnut St.
C. J. Steven s, Manager.
'This is an epoch-making car' because
its value is so great for the low price
quoted:—the lowest of all seven-pas
senger sixes by the way—that a new
standard is set. One's idea of six
prices must now be readjusted. And
when we are asked in what way we
are giving epoch-making value we
turn to our specifications, our equip
ment, to all various and sundry fea
tures of the car and say, 'Add to these
our reputation as motor car manufac
turers, our ideas, the organization
back of our car and you have a six
that is epoch-making in value." "
Stutz Car Has Enviable
Record in Cup Classics
Two seconds within one week in the
recent Grand Prix and Vanderbilt cup
races, and the first American car in
both events, Is the enviable record of
the Stutz. This was accomplished last
Saturday and also a week ago on the
Pacific coast, beating all but the driver
of the foreign oar that won first prize.
From its in-ancy the Stutz car has
been tried and tested in automobile
racing contests. The International
500-mile Sweepstakes at Indianapolis,
May 30th, 1914, crowned the Stutz's
many preceding demonstrations of
ability. Barney Oldfield drove a Stutz
across the llnisn line ahead of every
other American car. No mechanical
adjustments were made. No water
was added to the radiator. Only three
tires were changed during the long
grind. Its average of 78.15 miles an
hour is the fastest ever made by any
301-450 class car.
• In addition to the all-around Amer
ican championship, the Sturdy Stutz
holds the world's road race record for
301-450 class cars, with an average of
75.03 miles an hour—the former rec
ord was 74.42 miles an hour.
. The Stutz is represented in this city
by the Waldron Motor Car Co. in
ciiarge of R. M. Waldron, Jr., at 420
North Third street.
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MINOR CHIMES
Greater Power and Smoothness of
Action and Larger Crank
shaft Bearings
More complete than ever before the
Hudson lines for 1915 o?f*r models
that meet with the approval it auto
mobile enthusiasts in genera!. Noth
ing has been left undone by the Hud
son engineers to perfect a car that is
modern In every detail.
I. W. Dill, local distributor, display
ing models at the auto show in Arena,
announces six distinct body types are
available with the new 6-40, viz., five,
six or seven seated phaeton, a four
seated coupe .a limousine, a roadster
and a convertible roadster. The 6-40
roadster has a wider seat than last
season. It easily accommodates three
passengers. Imported cloths and
trimmings with hand-buffed leather
are specified for all interior finish.
The Hudson 6-40 is equipped with an
engine, bore by 5-incli stroke,
developing 40-47 horsepower. The
whcelbase is 123 Inches. The car
weighs 2.890 pounds.
A summary of the improvements:
The engine, cast in a single block,
gives increased power and is snioot ,er
and quieter in action. Crankshaft
bearings are larger in diameter by
inch and the connecting rod bear
ings have also been increased in size.
A new design of timing gears is xised,
tending to more quiet action. The
intake manifold has been dispensed
with and the gas passage from the
carburetor is now entirely surrounded
by hot water, which tends to more
perfect carburetion. The air for the
carburetor is taken in over the hottest
point of the exhaust manifold and the
air inlet is also surrounded by a water
jacket.
Self-lubricating bushings are used at
all points hard to get at for oiing, as,
for Instance, in the steering column
tube, on the rear axle brake shaft, etc.
The single unit lighting, starting and
ignition system is continued, but lias
been simplified in construction. For
detecting short circuits in the wiring a
relay is now used in place of the fuse
box. A positive lock is provided on
the ignition and lighting switch, which
makes it possible to lock the switch
only al'tef the motor has been shut off.
Any combination of lights may be left
on and securely locked with one key.
The wiring has been simplified and all
wires are now run in flexible metal
conduits securely anchored to the
frame, etc. An automatic spark ad
vance is installed and operates in com
bination with the regular spark lever
on the steering wheel quadrant. A
radiator of increased cooling capacitv
is fitted.
The speedometer is now driven o(T
the transmission shaft, which elimi-1
nates the possibility of breaking; the
drive shaft. A tubular propeller shaft
instead of a solid one is now used.
This reduces weight of the shaft and
load on the axle and transmission
bearings, and avoids the tendency of
the propeller shaft to whip.
The front axle has been improved in
design ami is lighter in weight than
last year's, while possessing the same
strength. The rear axle now has spiral
bevel drive, a feature of the highest
grade cars, The gasoline tank also has
been lightened and its fittings are now
of pressed steel. An improved method
of supporting the headlights is used.
By a change in the steering assembly
and in the front axle the steering has
been made easier and the turning ra
dius has been reduced. Fender sup
ports are now of pressed steel and
therefore of reduced weight.
A more convenient and Improved
form of windshield with rigid one
piece side supports is used. The upper
glass swings oil friction clutch bear
ings and is adjustable to any angle
without the use of screws or other
fa-steners. The one-man top Is at
tached to the uprights supporting the
windshield. The separate top brack
ets used on the 1914 model have been
eliminated. The horn button is located
in the center of the steering wheel, a
most convenient position.
The front seat of the phaeton has
been set farther back, giving addi
tional leg room in the driver's com
partment. The back of the front seat
In the phaeton has been raised one
inch and the back of the rear seat two
inches. With the change in upholster
ing, an extra height of one inch or
more is gained, so that the front seat
back support is really two inches
higher and the rear seat back support
three inches higher than before.
The 6-54 is a larger model and very
comfortable. It is a car for automo
bilists who wish a large, luxurious
seven-passenger machine. Only the
highest grade of leather is used in the
upholstering. It has a 185-inch wheel
base and a 54-horsepower engine. It
PACKARD 3-38 SALON TOURING
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Packard Motor Car Branch, 107 Market Street. B. Boyd Harrington, Mgr.
Three things to settle '
at the Motor Show
1, Gasoline Economy or Real Economy ? II
2. Right Weight or Wrong Weight? J
3'» A Proved or An Unproved Car? I
IT isn't gasoline saving that ers have come to call this the takes up the stresses and strains I
keeps your car's expenses "car of economy."' of driving. 1 I
down. f Because this car is a right- 1 I]
It's very little that can be saved |
ffimSy " r - and holdsVpkeep Jst at I
between the gasoline bills of It may save a little in oil and owes no c • 111
any two "light sixes" on the gasoline but it's going to cost a r purchase of an In I I
market " lot more in repairs. 1 unproved car is a specu- 111 I I
It's cutting down repair items You must have enough weight jation of a proved car a wise I| | j
that is real economy. to make the car sturdy and investment. fI l|
. strong, to make it easy riding. The Chalmers "Light Six" has I. j)
Often one repair bill will wipe ma k e jt hold the road when proved in the past season's ser- 1 111]
out a year s saving in gasoline y OU U p" a bit, and to vice that it costs far less to own | llllf
give season after season of ser- than any car of similar size li |||j
If that were not true the Chal- vice at the lowest cosL and P ower on the market. I I
mers "Light Six" wouldn't be b Cha i mcrs The motors in the Chalmers Jft j
any more econ°m.cai than any "Light Six" you are settling. . Light Sixes put on the road 1 |
other light sixes. this weight question sanely. in May _ are still running |[ J
~ , i. i sweetly and smoothlv. Six Iff I U
There are ot cars wic are j ake j at this j n million miles of travel have |1 Ai |
just as spanng of gasoline. produce d no signs of weakening. || W \
The big difference is that the Show. Originally this car was priced at I 111 I
Chalmers Light Six slays SIB3O. It was a big value at 1 W I
put"— keeps running month sub antially is that price—now, at $1650, it is IVI I I
Zu-r uritUi.t anv npprl built where weight is necessary „ , . «•1 I I i I
of attSn. for strcn § th and safet y- Glance 4 grC V | |
at the strong torque tube You should see this car. It's at 1I J,
So CMlmer* "Light Six" own- anchored to the frame that the Chalmers Exhibit. Ij j
at Sixth Annual Auto Show, Arena, 3rd and Delaware JL a &/I |j !
Keystone Motor Car Compiny !|
1019-1025 Market Street Harrisburg Pa. J ;J Lflf J
weighs 4,180 pounds. The price has i |
been Increased SIOO. The chussis is
tho same as last year, the money hav- |
ing been invested in the body design
and finish. The divided front seat is
a new feature. Doors open Into tho
front and tonneau. Other specifica
tions are the same as in the 6-40.
Union Sales Co. Makes
Its Own Tires and Tubes
The Union Sales Co., Inc., located nt
Second and North streets, report that
the demand tor their tires and self
sealing tubes has increased to such
an extent mat they have purchased
their own factory equipment and are
now manufacturing their own products"
in Louisville, Ky., having their own i
special compounds and formulas. i
It is understood that efforts are be -1
Ing made to have them build a factory |
in this city. The vice-president states .'
they have had overtures from several
cities in which to locate a factory, but
for the present they would continue.
to manufacture in Louisville, where
they have the benefit of an up-to-date,
complete power plant, vulcanizing vats!
and other features.
It seems that Harrisburg now has a ,
real good chance to locate a good in
dustry in its midst as the company
was started here and would like to |
build in this locality.
Their self-sealing tubes which they |
are exhibiting at the Arena and Rex
Garage Automobile Show have attract- I
ed world-wide attention. They reportl
Inquiries from Canada, the Philippine!
Island and South America.
COLE EIGHT WILL !
HAVE LOCAL AGENT
Another Eight Cylinder Model
Soon to Be Seen at
Local Garage
I Tlie new Cole Standard eight cylin
der car will be represented In Har
risburg by Harry L. Myers at Cameron
jand Mulberry streets.
I Tills car Is standardized in every
'detail. Tlie motor is the product of
the Northway Motor Company of De
troit, this organization having been as
| soclated intimately with the Amer
ican development of the eight-cylinder
type of motor.
The motor is the accepted "V" type
'with the two fours facing each other
at a junction of ninety degrees. The
S A E rating is 39.22 horsepower; the
Shaffer Wagon Works
80-88 South Cameron Street
Manufacturers and Dealers in
Carriage, Wagon and Automobile
Supplies
DISTRIBUTORS OF GIBNEY WIRELESS AND KELLEY
SPRINGFIELD MOTOR TRUCK TIRES IN THIS VICINITY
We have installed a 150-ton hydraulic press for the application of all kinds,
types and sizes of motor truck tires.
WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF PRESSING ON AND OFF GEAR PARTS
bore and stroke being 3Vi x 4 U Riving
a piston displacement of 348.4 cubic
inches. Every moving part is in
closed excepting the fan. The cylinder
heads are removable and it is claimed
that the Cole motoAis by far the most,
accessible eight-cynnder motor pro
duced to date.
It is also claimed that the new Cole
motor will develop 70 horsepower or
i better on bloc k test and that Its large
valves and piston displacement makes
it the most powerful "eight" to which
the American public has ever thus far
been introduced.
The lighting, starting and ignition;
are performed by three independent
and separate Delco units. The carbu
retor is a Stromberg special.
Charles Crawford, chief engineer ot
the Cole Motor Car Company, states
that the car has been subjected to all
the rigorous tests usually applied by
his department plus others and more
(drastic tests that were deemed proper
in light of the fact that the eight has
heretofore been regarded as an In
novation. "There is absolutely," savs
Mr. Crawford, "no further doubt of
the fact that the eight has actually ar
rived to stay. The remarkable stor
ies told al>out the performance of the
• | eight are for the most part true, as
■ |T know perconally from my tests of the
s I Cole Eight. This Cole Eight duplicates
all the co-called eight cylinder stunt!
and then by means 4f its greate
power and piston displacement per
forms even more marvelous accom
plishments. It accellerates from
mile an hour on high to seventy mile
an hour and even better, without a
unpleasant jerk.
"The application of power is per
fectly smooth and except when start
i ing from a dead stand, it is never net
essary to use the gears. Practically a
• bills can be taken with case on liigl
I The economy phase of the is simpl
11 surprisingly gratifying." ,
The car is a seven-passenger. Th
. wheelbase Is 126 inches. The auxillaT
seats are disappearing, with one nia
top and aisle-way fronl scat. It weigh
i less than 3,500 pounds fully cquippe(
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When driving in the rain particula
i care should be exercised to avpi
! scoring the tires. In dry weather th
i rubber of the tire treads is able to re
I sist cutting, even when rolling ov«
i very sharp edges of stones, but. whe
wet it yields far more quickly, ex
• actly as it does to a knife blade tha
has been moistened. For this reaso
> it is well to form the habit of coast
i ing over gravel patches whenevc
! 'possible, but particularly during w«
i weather.