Studebaker Six Holds Record For Broad Jump "When one of our dealers out in a small Kansas town sent us word that lTe had originated a new and startling test to convince prospects of the staunch construction of Studebaker PITH we were, of course interested fn the event," says R. T. Hodßkln-. general sales manager of the htudo l>akcr corporation. "We found that he had built n platform in the middle of a street, over which he drove a Series IS stock Studebaker at express train speed. As the car left the m eline it leaped through the air for a distance of fifty-four feet, striking with tremendous force on all four " This "test to which tho Kansas deal er subjected our cars, severe as it was, did not impress us so very much. Of course we congratulated the deal er upon his ingenuity—but we let it K o at that. . ... "Later another Studebaker dealer in San Luis Obispo. California,, hearing >' the Jumping stunt, decided to stage one of his own. His method of con ducting the event was practically tho same as that used by the Kansas dealer, with a record-breaking crowd lined up on botli sides of the street to witness the spectacular leap. Taking the incline at a mile-a-ininute speed, tho driver of" this Studebaker shot his car through space for a distance of seventy-nine feet and four inches. Then, amid cheers of the hundreds who had gathered to witness this demonstration of Studebaker sturdl liess, the car came to a halt for the rigid inspection of those 'doubting Thomases' who expected to see it crumple up when it had struck the pavement with such terrific. "Not a particle of damage was suf fered by the Studebaker" in either of these jumps not a bolt loosened and not a single piece of mechanism out of place. No adjustments were made ot any kind, either before or after the plunge through space. "liven alter this sensation test we did not think it of enough import ance to give it national puolicity. Not because we thought it of no account —we realized the great strain such u jump put upon the chassis and every moving part of the car but more be cause of the fact that we put our chassis through a test before they leave tile factory that is the most thorough and exacting possible to make. Perhaps you will recall the pictures of the Studebaker car being Dumped over two high obstructions, liTiur after hour, that recently appear ed in many of the papers of the coun try. Such a test as this is far more punishing that a score of flying leaps through tho air. Now, since the same idea has been appropriated by other manufactur ers, we have come to realize the value of such a demonstration. The Stude baker dealer at Salina, Kansas, ori ginator of tho spectacular stunt, na turally feels flattered to know that iiis ingenuity has been recognized by others. Then, too, lie is pleased to know that the Studebaker dealer at San Luis Obispo, California, still holds the world's record with a jump .if seventy-nine foet and four inches— the nearest approach to his record being a jump of seventy-three feet." Milady Is Now Shrewd Judge of Motor Cars "Love me, love my car," is the latest slogan in the feminine realm and milady's energies and ambitions are more than ever before concen trated 011 the adornment of her mo torcar. Many manufacturers have recogniz ed the fact that women are vital fac tors in the purchase of a car and have catered to their demands through the development of little de tails apparent at lirst glance. The Velio Company have gone a step further, however, and have de signed the control of the new "Bilt- ; wel" Six so that it is as easily op erated as an electric. Furthermore, the abundant power and strict econ- . (imy of the have In more than one instance proved to be the decid ing factor in making a selection. Naturally, the woman demands fine finish, soft upholstery and -extreme ' comfort, but with her increasing 1 knowledge of automobile mechanics ] she recognizes durability and reliable performance as factors equally im portant. 1 / : S 1 6-Paasenger Touring $725 3-Passenger Clover-Leaf l A Model 90 Sedan. It will enlarge the That it is fashionably correct for cloth. Every inch of the floor is I £j (J radius of your usefulness and add to social purposes is not as important covered with thick carpet to match . b THflfr _ yri , your efficiency as a household and as as its value as a first aid for better living. the walls and ceiling. rrtc nl/tcr to thug* individuals. , There is spacious room for five The body is Brewster Green with ' With it you protect your family's adult passengers. black top. health and multiply your family value The two doors are staggered. The It has 4-inch tires, non-skid rear; to your community. two front peats are individual, with 106-inch wheelbase; A. uto-Lite start- The good from this Christmas ex- aisle-way between. The top and the ing and lighting system tvj vacuum penditure is lasting. window pillars remain up permanently. fuel feed. H Bad weather is no barrier to The windows drop into the sides Why not buy your Model 90 now achievement for those who are equip- of the body and doors, and are ad- and get the good from its service ?—at ped with this utility car. justable at the desired degree. least order yours now for CVirin*™— THE OVERLAND-HARRISBURG COMPANY 212-214 North Second Street ... ™ ™° NE f Service Station and Parts Department, 26th & Derry St. Maxwell Company Has Own Technical College Most universities and colleges ara in session from September to June and some only during the summer months, but there is one whose doors are open every working day in the year—the Maxwell Technical College. Maxwell Tech has a faculty, cur riculum, students finely-appointed laboratory—everything. At the head of the faculty Is Prof. Guy de Long, M. M. M. M„ Master Maxwell Motor Mechanism. Tu an advisory capacity is H. I. Gunderson, known the auto world over as the "Skiiper," as pro fessor emei ".u. l . Anions the students of this unique university are men from every state of the Union, many provinces of Can ada and several foreign countries. These men, once graduated, go back into their respective sections and, by reason of their course in Maxwell Tech, constantly contribute to the joy of motoring in a Maxwell. These students are, without doubt, the Hardest-working class in the world. Classes are not elective; they are compulsory and rich anh poor alike receive the same instruction and the same treatment. That Maxwell Tech is different from other universities and colleges is admitted, for (and let this point sink home) every student, during his course, receives the personal Instruc tion of the entire faculty! Think of it The entire faculty works each day with each and every student. Prof, de Long is the faculty. Max well Tech, therefore, is the only school in the country which can make this proud boast. The location of Maxwell Tech Is ideal for its purposes. Situated at the immense Oakland avenue plant of the Maxwell Company, every ad vantage is given the student and he learns the car from every stand point. No superficial course is this nor do tlie students attend classes in the student garb of the comic supple ments. Overalls are the absolute rule—and the rule is strictly adhered to. The building of the Maxwelf, the construction and material of its com ponent parts, the chemical analysis fit the metals used, the repairing of damaged parts, the different branches of the electrical system of the Max well —these constitute the curriculum of Maxwell Tech. If it be necessary to tear down a car—let the student, under the direc tion of the only one-man faculty in the world do it. A stripped chassis, cut out to show every part, every gear—everything helps to locate any possible trouble, imaginary or other wise. Maxwell Tech was started with the idea of having employes of Maxwell distributors and dealers attend Its session so that they might become experts on the construction of the car. Hundreds of dealers have taken advantage of the wonderful oppor tunity thus offered and thousands of Maxwell owners have continued to benefit by the establishment of the school. Many dealers, themselves, have taken the course and all have declared it the most helpful of their automobile careers. The therefore, Is the embodiment of the desire and purpose of the Maxwell Motor Company—th* rurtheranco of service to and enjoyment for the owner of the Maxwell car. Moreover any Maxwell owner, >*llo may not be conversant with his car may have hi 3 troubles analyzed bv Prof, de Long, who will gladly point out the remedy therefore. There is no charge for this service. That this purpose has been attain ed in every way. the testimony of ev legion of Maxwell distributors and dealers nnd, indirectly through them thousands of Maxwell owners, unani mously declares. Hupmobile Dealers Enthuse Over New Light Model Under the present conditions, and with the threatened arbitrary reduc tion by the government of from forty to seventy-five per cent, in the out put of passenger automobiles the coming year, ynusual Interest cen ters around the bringing out of a new model and the reception of that model by its distributors and dealers. It is significant that when the Hupp Motor Car Corporation announced its new model at a convention held in Detroit, the distributors represent ing every section of the country re ceived the announcement with an en thusiasm equal to that shown in years past. The war note was heard only from the company's officers in outlining their plans for the coming year. The dealers themselves seemed to fe§l no uneasiness for the future. On the other hand, there was a wide spread belief that the market for the coming year would be very little, if any, below normal, and that an adequate production of passenger cars would be attained somehow or other. Contrary to expectation, the men whose very existence in a pros perous condition depends upon the future of the automobile industry, were not frightened at the rumored action of the government in curtail ing automobile production. It was a very general feeling that the ad ministration in taking its final action would do nothing to cripple the ttilrd industry of the country. The new model Ilupmobile, the "Series "R." can be taken as an In dication of what all passenger car manufacturers are, striving for in the production of this season's models. It is a light car and, therefore, con serves materials for which the gov ernment now has a demand. It will show better than a twenty-four per cent, increase in miles per gallon of fuel and therein further conserves a most needed article. On account of its light weight, tire mileage will b„e Increased and rubber and fabric con served. If the efforts of the Hupp Motor Car Corporation in bringing out this new car do indeed indicate the trend of all automobile manufacturers for the coming year, a tremendous con servation of materials will be effect ed without any arbitrary action on the part of the government; and the automobile which is proved by Amer ican business not a luxury but a nec essity, will not suffer and the millions who are dependent upon it for their livelihood will pay ijo penalty not exacted from the country at large. NOVEMBER 17, 1917. To Bring Farm Products Direct to the Consumer Automobile clubs throughout the United States, collaborating with the Goodrich National Touring Bureau, are mobilizing now to launch next year a big campaign to bring the motorist in close touch with the farmer, to put him *n a position to purchase necessities direct from the fields without freight delays and at reduced cost. Goodrich pathfinders are out now mapping roads into the country, arteries that run to the very heart of production. In addition the Goodrich test tire fleets have received instructions to collect all road data that will be of service to the econom ical autoist and the government. Tacit approval cf the "farmer to consumer plan" is given by the gov ernment which is now seeking to formulate a scheme whereby food stuffs can be brought direct from the farms to the consumer without entailing delays that might be dis astrous to the shipment. The plan which Congress is being asked too sanction is an automobile and motor truck collection system which would relieve the railroads. It incorporates the establishment of service bureaus in cities for the benefit of the man with an automobile and the citizen who may have one at his disposal. Information of what farmers have for sale will be distributed there and orders will be received for placement with farmers through rural postmas ters. The latter feature depends largely on the number of trucks that can be placed in use for the collec tion of ailments and the distribution thereof direct to the consumer. The burden of supplying route cards, maps and literature falls on the Goodrich -touring bureau. It is announced that this department is preparing fi,000,000 route cards, 2,- 225,000 state maps and instructive literature to be distributed by over 20,000 dealer substations of the Goodrich National Touring Bureau. Furthermore, he has increased the force of roadmarking trucks and with the assured co-operation of au tomobile clubs and state officials he predicts that 150,000 guide posts will point the way for the motorist in 1918. These sentinels are sprinkled over a half million miles of automo bile highways. After we replate or reflnish brassbeds, chandelieres or met al work of any description, they cannot be distinguished from new. Auto radiators, lamps and windshields, repaired, nickeled or enamelled in our shop, give the best of satisfaction as well as the utmost of service. Get our estimates and we will get your work. na Americanization in * 11 Welfare Meeting] Americanization, women In J dustry, industrial education, accident! prevention and other war-time sub-d jects will furnish the chief themefll for discussion by the flfth welfare^ and efficiency conference at the Statdll Capitol, November 21 and 22. GoW ernor Brumbaugh will open the COUM^ ference. J The chief speakers will be EdgaCP C. Pelton, of the State Committee off Public Safety: John A. Phillips, vlce president State Federation of Labor; Boger J. Dever, "Wilk