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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04

both on the street you are driving and
on the cross streets.
After IA short period, when you feel
satisfied you have mastered the ele-
mentary things drive later in the day
when the traffic is heavy. But be care
full. This will accustom you to the
crowds. During the learning period
drive slowly Do not speed up. Most
of the trouble comes from driving too
fast.
Find out all about your car and treat
it with consideration. Watch lubrica-
ton. You do not go without food for
several days, nor should you allow
your car to be without sufficient oil
and water
And remember your car is a piece
c" machinery. It is not infallible Do
not expect the impossible of it.
All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04

result is that it conforms to the lines
Of the car and really enhances the
beauty of the design instead of being
merely q mass of glass work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
CARS SOLD NOW
FULLY EQUIPPED
Valuable Accessories Included in the
Price of Automobiles Of
Today.
EVEN THE ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Machines Selling as Low as $500
Carry Latest Light
Attachments.

Without the valuable accessories
which go to make up the complete
automobile of today it would be diff
fcult 10 sell even the best Of cars.
The pampered purchaser has been led
by competition among the makers to
demand the best that can be bought
in equipment If manufacturers had
been asked five years ago to supply
the line of dash instruments and other
auxiliary features found on every car
of today he would have lifted his
hands in despair and announced that
it could not be done.
Stop at one of the spaces at the
show and ask the exhibitor what
equipment is furnished with his car.
He will answer, perhaps, that it is
of course, fully equipped" If you
press him for details you will be sur
prised at the list that will be given
you unless you have been keeping in
touch with the lengths to which
manufacturers have gone this year to
make the car complete at the pur-
chase price.
Have Electric Outfits.
Electric lighting and starting,
which were put on the car for 500
extra in 1914, and even on some of
the 1915 cars, are now fitted on cars
selling below $500. In addition to the
starting and lighting units the ad-
vent of the greater use of electricity
has meant the fitting of expensive
switches, ammeters, junction boxes,
fuses, trouble lamps, extra search
lights, electric cigar lighters and even
electric heaters. The bulb horn has
disappeared and in its place is an
electric warning signal.
SpeeGometers which would cost the
owner between $25 and $50 are stand
ard equipment on all the cars selling
above $500.
Wind shields have been fitted for
some years now, as have tops, side
curtains, robe rails, foot rails, tools,
pumps, jacks and tire irons. Yet not
only have these devices been kept
upon the cars Of 1916, but all of them
have been essentially improved in
many details.
Windshie!ds Better.
The windshield is a far better ap-
pearing Job today than it was TWO
years or even one years ago. There is
marked tendency to take it back
ward slightly this year. which tends
to cut down the wind resistance OF
the car and at the same time lends
racy appearance TO the vehicle. It is
built-in part of the car now and is
not stuck on as an afterthought. The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02
Cole On Traffic Laws.

One of the most interesting develop
ments in the motor car field during
the last few months has been the move
ment, which By this time has become
fairly we'll nationalized, to standardize
the traffic regulations I'm the larger cities
over the country Not only are mary
private individuals devoting themselves
10 the project. but the Board Of Direc-
tors Of the National Automobile
Chamber Of Commerce has appointed
special committee 10 consider traffic
regulations. This action was taken on
Wednesday. December !. at the De
troit Athletic Club, where the directors
held their session.
Speeding, the use Of cut-outs. the ed
ucatiol OF pedestrians 90 use safety
zones at crossings. the safety require
ments for cars. and general traffic mat
tiers will be considered by the commit
tee. which will cooperate with Safety
rirst organizations and legislative
bodies
The idea Of standsrdizing municipal
traffic regulations. il is interesting to
note. originated with j. J. Cole, presi-
dent Of the Cole Motor Car Company.
Of indianapolis, who made name FOR
himself i'm the automobile industry
some years ago by c0nceivlng the sys-
tern OF s;andardizinr automobile build
iur and applying it 20 the manufacture
OF his ears.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02
Six Cylinder Buick.

Grea.," il is said. has time and again
succeeded in accele-ating in high after
starting from a dead stop.
There has been great deal Of mis-
unders anding." said Mr.. Senior the
new Pathfinder agent. as 10 the term
multiple cylinder Every one knows
that so FAR as mere utility goes four
cylinder car will do the worn. but there
is more 70 motoring than mere utility.
"The Pathfinder Company has long
realized that the multiple cylinder type
of motor represents the only possible
solution 10 the vibration problem that
is made by the lapse or explosion
points of the lesser cylinder type mo-
to- and has been experimenting on
this subject on constructive lines for
a number Of years. These experiments
led % the adoption Of the Pathfinder
twin six motor as superior % ga eight.
THE Pathfinder twelve cylinder mo-
tor. by employing yalve-'u-head con
structon. does away with the draw
backs charged against the " type mo-
tor with u head construction. IN the
l. head valves must be placed either
inside the " on outside. The en-
trance 70 the angle Of the " Is OBJ
s-ructed by placing valves inside, maxi
ing adjustment of carburetor. valve
tappets. etc, extremely difficult and
unhandy. BY placing the valves out
side the ~ the motor requires in
creased hood room without increased
mower or efficiency.
"The cylinders OF the Fatn1nder
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02
Olds Joy" Convention.

Ore Of The interesting ard at:rac-
tive features staged by President Z. II.
Larson Of tto old mobile Go. o. New
York duriaC show week. will he iue
Dealers AT Day Joy-Rldo Convention
and BANQUET Wednesday. Januarv >. 81
Rei,enwcbcr'f. Eighth avenue and
FiftV-cighth street. 10 he rendered an
the regular and prospective OldSmob'le
dealers. accompanied by their ,erFlce
department heads, in the metropolitan
district.
"Over 200 guests will attend and
help 10 make the occasion from en-
educational and Oldsmobilc viewpoln'
one Of the most memorable Of Is kind
ever held I'm New YORK; City said
President Larson. "After a short
Sightseeing JOY ride iv the new eight
cylinder ears carly Wednesday NOM
ing The convention will convene at the
BANQUET hall at $3.50 d. m. when. before
and after q suw0tuOdt midday ban
ouet. much valuable data, intormatlo1
and enlightenment regarding the new
1916 Oldsmobilc Light Four and New
Light product will be riyen The assem-
blace i'm lectures on The Production
End" By Assistant Sales Manager y.
". Barton: "Our Carburetor' by Sales
Engineer II. W. Farr of the Johnson
Carburetor Co.; Spring By Engineer
J. G. Uthz. OF the Perfection Spring
Co: "The Delco Unit System by Sales
Engineer ". H. Mooney Of the DAYTON
Engineering Laboratories Co; "EN-
plotting the Oldsmobile Product oy
Herbert Longendyke. advertising coUu-
sci of the Old, Motor Works; "Why
The Odds Makes Good" by Sales Man
acer Hall, and The New Eight-Cylin-
der in Detail" by an Odds Engineering
Expert"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02
Bowman Veteran Dealer.

Sidney B. Boams sticks 20 his last.
lie has been ia the b.c"cle ard auto
mobile business all OF his lie aud %
now making extraordinary success OF
the Oakland IS. G's and As in New
York.
Mr.. Bowman IS an interesting char
acter. lie is internationally rcmem-
bercd through his bicycle experiences.
lie was member OF the New York
Athletic Club and the Harlem & Hudson
County Nhcclmcn. the New Jersey
Athlete Club and the Elizabeth Attn
Iet.c Club. He Won the one-m.le
bicycle championship o. the state 81
Nov Jersc. DO 1888. defeating among
others the rrdoa5table Arthur {. Iim-
norman. When bicycling w7s 81 ljs
height. ylr Bosnian established 4
school for the elite o. Newport which
net with such success that ne vas
encouraged To start q school IN New
York. This vas the famous Nlchau.
Cycle Club. which became 50 well
known that t. Vas copied in nearly
every big city and even became famous
m Europe.
Dir bowman took on automobiles as
dc line q, fast. bat eventually he
abandoned bicycles altogether. and has
met win t.gnal success ~ hi. ne"
Venture.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02

In the Chalmers exhibit, Az mann
floor. will be found complete line OF
tho latest six-cy Under models. several
OF which are done in Oriford Lake,
which it is said is going to be the
popular shade for 1916.
The feature OF the Chalmers exhibit
is. o. course, the high speed model
listed at Gi.O50. This car was an
nounced only last month, and created
sensation among dealers all over the
country.
It il the lowest priced car ever
turned out by the Chalmers company
and admirably illustrates the big al
ference in values OF the present auto
mobile show over that Of year ago.
It il fva-pas senger model with 10
inch wheel base, and has all the ieat-
ures Of equipment that appeal to fem
mine and masculine tastes alike. Rec
ogniz,ng ;hc fact that show visitors
are exhibiting increased interest IN
mechanical features, Chalmers sales
ueu are c;1pha izing the points OF me
Six-G0 motor. This motor Is o. the
high-speed type. with %it-inch bore
AID 41?-inch stroke, Developing 40
horsepower at $500 revolutions.
Tho Six-30 engine will turn up 3,i00
revolutions a minute, or the fastest
engine speed Of any stock car in Amer
lea.
In finish tho newest Chalmers COM
pares fayorably with the highest priced
cars at the show. The body is OF die
moulded steel. with Chalmers coach I'm
ish and equipped with luxurious up
Lo1-tsyv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02

twelve are cast in blocks of three, win
motor head. intake manifold and water
outlet integral for each act OF SIX.
Block castings maintain moro perfect
bearing alignment. duo TO increased
rigidity of the crank case. To permit
connecting rod bearings 10 be side py
aldo on the rame crank shaft pin, inc
right set Of cylinders ait y inches
forward of the left. Tho stroke ~ ~
inches, with n b-inch bore.
"Tho twelve. cylinder ignition prob
Ion, il solved by the Pathfinder igni-
ion system. giving extreme simplicity.
elimjnatinC the vibrator and assuring p
constant supply OF current. The cur
ront for ignition ia supplied by inc
motor Generator with strong battery
aoa,ing in line. 4 single ignluon
,ircr and distributor unit contains q
separate circuit breaker and distributor
for each set OF six cylinders. lhese
are operated from single vertieai
shaft. driven at crank shaft speed IRON!
the cam shaft, resulting IN perfect
Characterization. A centrifugal governor
in the base Of the timer housing auto
moticallv regulates the spark advance
for normal running. A hand advance
is supplementary for extreme cohdl-
lions.
"Pathfndsr the Great has virtue
which Il demonstrates 10 remarkao .,
degree namely. lis wonderful smooth
ness. It's mower is generated with sucn
oily regularity that there - 10 SUD,
dennes IS in us action. in face Of the tact
That It is by actual demonstration one
of the fastest GcelerGtng cars bu'lt. ~
balance has been perfected so tha'
even at seventy miles an hour not
passenger has any sensation Oi eA-
irene speed"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02

increased in number. Makers Of skies
contend. however. that beyond Ger
tain point this extra smootnness o.
power has no significance 20 the aver
axe motorIst. They argue that for az
practical purposes the siN-cylnde.f
motor supplies power that IS smooth
enough to be defined as practically
liquid in its flow.
takers of SKIES do not contend that
? greater number Of cylinders than SIX
are impracticable in motor They con
tend that beyond a certain point ~
motor smoothnesS any additional
smcothness is undiscernible 10 the
average user 1t is just like )! 'pO'
watch. q nice thing TO own. perhaps
ST one has the money 10 spare. but a.
zine keeper not one whit better tnan
watch that can be purchased ior
500. r,,;,.
Mich. the worlds largest exclusive
,aanufac.urers of siX-cylinder motors.
rceeiyed thousand Of inquiries atleF
,bcir "sixcs exclusively" announce,
wsnt. asking why their output "ouio
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02
NEW LOCO
MANAGER
Transferred from Philadel'
phia to New York Branch,
Succeeding Plummer.
HALVES GOES TO PHlLA.
MIR. Keim Has Been in the Loco
mobile Service Many Years
Takes Charge Here
at Once.

The Locomobile Company OF America
announces the appointment OF seymour
dc Bonneville Keim as manager OF It's
New Yori. branch. The New Iorh
branci management was vacated = ie"
week. ago by John ! Plummcr' VINO
resigned 20 pursue other business IN
rcrcs,.. 81. Piummcr was one OF the
original Locomobile men and had been
with the company Tor sixteen years.
.fuch regret was occasi0ned at ms
decision 10 retire from the automobile
business.
Mr.. Keim hes for several years past
been manager OF the Philadelphia
branch OF the Locomcbile Company,
and his appointment to the New YORK
branch house is a fitting tribute to
his ability and years Of service as one
Of the early Iocomobile statesmen. lie
was first associated with the Philadel-
phia branch as salesman, after q wac
expcr:rucc iu the sc-rice department
a. ta. factor a. Bridgeport. His in
.iiaalr .couaintarca witn the ncch&ni-
cal 80 artistic development OF tn"
Iocomob 10 made Lun particularly val
liablc in the -aies department., so that
his appoiatmcn. to thS management OF
the New York branch WAS quite IN ac-
cord with the policy OF the company
in recognizing peculiar ability ana re-
sourcefIiness on the part Of members
of the organization.
NJ. Kem has been very SUCCESSFUL
az factory representative IN placing
the Locomobile car on the high plane
which Il enjoys with many Of the
wealthiest and socially prominent fam,
HES az Philadelphia. Mr.. Keim VIII
be missed from thc business and so
cial lie of Philadelphia. where he IS
a member OF the Merton Cricket Club
the Manufacturers cab and Cover
ior o. the Cyn*yd Country Club.
VI. Kc;m w'll re succeeded as man
ager o. tic Philadelphia" branch o. the
LocomoJiic Company Is Arthur Prince
Have. at present manager o. the Dos
ton branch Of that con pany. M whir )
city be has q large circle Of friends
in both business and social life. NJ.
Havcs viii be remembered as one OF
tho ranking tennis players Of the
United States. and he is gentleman Of
particularly pleasing personality and
charm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02

be confined 20 that one type. The
reply in each instance was TO the effect
that the six-cylindcr motor offered the
greatest possible motor smoothness ana
balance that could be built into a
motor of simple construction. Inc
Buick company contends that III the
present stage of engineering develop,
ment 10 20 beyond six cylinders woulI
involve q mechanical compleHity ana
expense which would not be warranted
by the advantages gained.
The Buick Company also taxes 'ht
rosition that the six IS the logicai
motor from the standpoint OF pune
favor. as well as the standpoint Of me
chanical efficiency. Since the announce
ment that all Bucks would be SIX cyl
inder models the company has been
swamped with demand for Its prod
uct.
Buick six-cylinder motors are built
with the valves directly in the top of
the cylinders hence the name waive
in-head"-so that on the exhaust
stroke the dead gases, in order 70 get
out. travel in a straight line. When
the piston starts upward the valve
opens and the dead gases, carbon, etc,
take straight shoot for the opening
They do not have % turn corners OF
any kind The opening lies straight
ahead. Thus you see the yalVe-in-heao
motor lends itself 20 the accommoda.
tion Of the natural tendency OF air, OF
gas. 20 travel in a straight line wher
once IL gets started.
In other tyrcs OF motors this Is
not true. In those types the exhaust
valve is az the bottom Of the valve
pocket adjacent TO the cylinder. This
means that the dead gases in orcel
to get out of the cylinder must make
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02

3 complete turn. IN making TINS turn
these gases strike the cylinder "ni'f
end i'm consequence there Is irlc,t,oH
and this friction retards tnsir night
II N.us happens that d little OF nc
dead gas is left in the cylinder after
Zach explosion. This dead gas. carbon
&c. mixes with the next lncor mg
charge Of gasolene vapor and weakens
II. That is why the Buick valye-ln-
head motor is the most powerful. motor
il is possible 20 make. The cylinders
are cleaned perfectly, or "scavengedd'
after each eXplosio ION. so that when the
next charge of gasolene enters 1T us
NOT weakened or diluted by LETT over
portions Of dead gases from the pre-
vious explosion.
The valve-in-head motor IS free from
the evil known as pre-ignition for ;h'S
same reason.
The grea. Buick superiority. and tae
one upca which tho Buici; Motor Com
panv lays tine greatest stress '' cor
rcctress Of design. The valye-m-head
motor is absolutely correct IN .pHn-
ciplc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02

HIGH GEARED
Engineers Say 1t Would Cross
the Continent Without
a Change.
RANGE 2 TO 70 MILES

A twin six motor of unusual design
is used by the Pathfinder Company
in its latest model, pathfinder the
Great" Around this multiple cylin-
der motor every unit and working part
has been carefully designed and test
ed over a protracted period. until the
Pathfinder Company is willing to ac-
cept the Judgment of the American
public on its latest effort.
It's speed range in high is capable o..
doing seventy miles an tour and throt-
tie down to two at will. Because Of
this speed fexibility it would be en-
tirely possible for the ordinary driver
TO 90 from New York TO San Francisco
in high gear. ii he cared to devote
himself to such an unusual undertake
ing. Even on hills pathfinder the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02
NEW PEERLESS s
Nav Be Seen This Week at
Show and in Several
Hotels.

The leN Peerless Eight a0ou;
which there has been considerable
talk ir the trade. has arrived, and G..
r. Silver. the Eastern Distributor
considers it such a remarkable car ne
viii exhibit it this week in three
hotels. Il will also be shown IN the
Peerless space at the Motor Show
For many years the Peerless cars
have been i'm what might be called the
high.priced or $4,000 price zone class
but the new model this year, which
cmbod;es all Peerless features, so as
TO preserve the distinction and quail
itv Of q Peerless product, has been
produced at a price that will in the
opinion of the manufacturers and dis
tributers throughout the country en-
able the car 20 dominate what is
known as the $4,000 class.
Il jewellers so brake horsepower at
900 revolutions; the motor has eight
cylinders, "" type. set at 90 degrees,
81, bore by inch stroke; gasolene
iced is by vacuum system with auxii-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02

the brakes on locomotive. Two sets
the service and the emergency have
a total effective area Of over l52 square
inches. Steering connections are drop
forged and heat treated 20 secure the
greatest possible strength. Every par
OF the steering assembly is designed
and manufactured with the one idea 81
safety in view. In addition % the bull.
in safety features Chalmers cars are
equipped with non-skid tires on the
rear wheels. thus avoiding additional
outlay on the part OF the owner.
The Chalmers Six-f0 roadster sp
neal. 10 motorists Who have no need
.ar fhr larger carrying capacity u he
touring car.
Doctor and other professional mer
who demand a lignt. powerful closed
car which viii carry them ~ comfor'
in all kinds Of weather will appreciate
the three passenger Victoria cabrioiet
Winter Top Supplar.s Limousine.
When the Chalmers company set on,
20 build the Chalmers Palanquin Il did
not begin By building the car and then
evolving a makeshiit winter top % 70
with il. Both Falanquin top and tie
Chalmers. SiX-10 seven-passenger BODY
were designed together, one for the
other.
KNOWING that perfect harmony O
lines could not be obtained ir any Other
way. the engineers designed the CON.
bination first az an inclosed car ard
then detached the top in such way
As 20 give the graceful curves o. The
soven -Dassenger Six-sO touring ca.
when installed the style. LUXURY snd
beauty Of rhe Chalmers PaIanouin eom-
parcs favcrsbly with The h'gn elias
limousine.
The transformation from touring car
10 inclosed car and vice versa is a
simple one. The Palanquin top can be
quickly adjusted or taken OF ~ feV
minutes time at any garage and stored
away I'm q very small space.
With The Palauquin the woman driver
Is assured an the comforts Of the moF
Injurious limousine withoU the hear,
body and unwieldy steering Of the A.
craze irclOsed car Those women who
arc accustomed 70 motor during the
milder months Of the year need no.
now be deprived Of the pleasure and
recreation during the winter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02

iarv tank under the dash. and the
eouinment. which is not oTl. comp ote
bat IN many ways luxurious. includes
noa-,kid cord tires. shock ahsorber,.
platform springs. parabolic head
lamps with extra small lamps out Of
focus for city driy.r-. motor driven
ouup aud mary gthct appoin,m ,nts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02
Chalmers Flashes Skies
Done in Oriford Lake
New Six.3O "34OO" Model and Six-4O Shown
in Touring, Cabrioet and Roadster Types
Also the Palanquin, an All-Year Car.

either sea-. Care has been taken 70
sot the scat cushions and backs al the
angle which experience mas proved is
the most restful sitting position.
The ball and socE, - shifting device
is rattlc-proof and handy to the driy-
er's hand. The instrument board ~
arranged go that every controlling de-
vice is nj the drivers finger tips
The Westinghouse starting and light
ms SYSTEM will be standard on the
Six-30 line for 1916. Regular equip
rent includes One-man top, special type
windshield. extra demountable rim, tire
carrier IN rear, lock on ignition switch
10 prevent theft Of car, quick adjust
able side curtains, etc.
The Six-30 roadster and coupelet
are three passenger models OF the all
ycar-round type. In the roadster mod
FL n commodiouS rear compartment Tor
b. ...s.ss is provi3c!, mAIrg IL. "a, an
ideal one for touring purposes or for
o. city salesman who carries samples
OF his goods.
The Chalmers Six-4O line repre-
roadster and cabriolet body styles diff
Of power plant.
three Six-i0 Models on View.
Equipped with a valve-in-hcad. over
head camshaft motor. the SiX-i0
Incorporates type Of engine hereto
fore found exclusively in racing cars.
The supremacy won by Jhis type Of
motor both at indianapolis and Chi
cago Speedway races during the last
year thoroughly proved the efficiency
of the overhead valve engine under
extraordinary conditions. Chalmers
engineers have eliminated features un-
suited 20 stock cars and have evolved
motor with unlimited stamina and
fexiblity.
The Six-4O touring car has wheel
base Of l2l inches and seats seven
passengers comfortably. Auxiliary seats
Of the Pullman type fold flush into the
back Of the front seat and are entirely
out Of sight when not in use.
Safety First Ideas Prominent.
SAFETY erst features stand out promi-
rently on the new Chalmers models.
The brakes are twenty-five times as
large IN proportion to their weight as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-02
Safety First Ideas Prominent.

SAFETY erst features stand out promi-
rently on the new Chalmers models.
The brakes are twenty-five times as
large IN proportion to their weight as