Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-24
JOHN NJ. WiLLYS BRINGS OUT
ANOTHER GREAT AUTOMO
BILE SENSATION
A SMALLER AND LIGHTER CAR
Model rs, the "Baby Overland"
Selling at $4,000, is sweelp-
ing the Country

| been announced by The Why's
Overland Company Following close
in the wake of the seasons earlier
surprises, the latest achievement of
John N. WHY'S furnishes a fitting
climax to the year of 1915.
An electric starting and lighting
| system and four inch tires, two adj
vantages seldom found in car Of
| this price, stand out prominently in
the specifications Of this new Over
land In addition the car is equipped
with cantilever rear springs which
are probably the easiest riding
springs ever designed
Model rs, as the new Overland is
! known, is designed and built to meet
| the requirements Of those who pre-,
| fer a smaller, lighter and more econ
omical car. Although the wheelD2s
of 104 inches allows a body pr0Vid-
| ing comfortable seating capacity for
| five passengers, the car only weighs
2160 pounds. This light weight as,
sures the utmost in economical op-
Grafton.
This Overland is q real family car
containing many Of the advantages
and comforts found only in the larg-
err and higher priced cars. With the
manufacturing facilities for producing
cars in large quantities, The WHY'S
Overland Company is enabled to
market a car of this type at a price
that would be out of the question
for a smaller manufacturer.
The cost Of the equipment alone
would stagger the average motorist
if he had to buy it in the open mar
ket. 1t includes a tWO-unit, siX-VOlt
electric starting and lighting system,
with head tail and dash lamps, and
head light DINNERS; ammeter to
register the electric current; one
man mOhair top and top boot; cur
tains fastened from the inside;
windshield; magnetic speedometer,
electric horn, combination tail light
and license bracket, hinged robe rail,
foot rest, tire carriers in rear, eX-
ira demountable rim, full set Of
tools, tire repair kit, jack and pump.
Practically every comfort and con-
venience demanded by purchasers Of
high priced cars is found in this
popular priced overland. The 31X4
inch tires are larger than can be
found Oh any car with otherwise
similar specifications. The electric
starting and lighting system is Of
the efficient, two unit type and is
entirely independent Of the ignition
The cantilever rear springs with
which the car is equipped reduce to
minimum the Earring produced by
driving over rough Or uneven roads.
In Joining this spring with the axle
of the car the connection is made at
the rear end Of the spring instead
of in the middle When the wheels
strike a bump or rut, the reaction is
directed backward at a slight angle
instead of straight upward against
the springs, as is the case with the
ordinary types. The effect is the
same as that of a glancing blow as
compared to solid shock.
In appearance, Model rs is as trim
looking as any Of its higher prled
predecessors. 1t suggests character
and stability in every line. The body
is of the latest streamline design
with long sweeping curves that lead
in an unbroken line from the radia-
tor to the full curved back. The
one piece coWl and slOping hood add
materially to it's graceful appearance,
while the crowned tenders Of heavy
sheet steel are an unusual feature
on a car of this price. Concealed
door handles and hinges leave the
exterior of the car perfectly smooth.
There are large pockets on the in
side of each Of the doors, while the
roomy seats have high, comfortable
backs, with seat cushions built on
deep coiled springs. The upholstery
throughout is deep, soft and comfort
able. The car is finished in solid
black with nickel and polished alum
mum trimmings.
The motor is a four cylinder, long
stroke, block type. With a bore of
31s inches and a 5 inch stroke it
will easily develop 1925 horsepower
at normal engine speeds. 1t is sim
pie but efficient in construction and
in operation has been found to be
smooth, quiet and economical.
Left hand drive and center control
facilitate driving, while the electric
control buttons located on the steer
ing column enable the driver to OPP
crate his horn, lights and magnetic
without STOPPING from his natural
position at the wheel Indicating de-
vices including the speedometer, oil