The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-29

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ible power from the motor, with the
smallest amount of wear on the motor
itself. Like flash, this amazing mo-
hour to 50 miles an hour, on high, with
all the ease of action SO widely adver
tised in the big, powerful machines
selling at five and six times it's list
price.
The low price Of the new car natur-
ally implies economy, but the WHY'S
, Overland officials show that, unlike
many other instances Of low-priccd
cars, the economy does not end with
the purchase price. And here again
the efficiency Of that Wonder-mot0r, as
the Overland officials refer to it, is
demonstrated. Tests have repeatedly
proven that this sensational car will
accomplish 25 miles on one gallon Of
gasoline ana Is to 20 miles per gallon
, is a common performance in average
all-around use.
The motor, however, is but one of the
many features of this inexpensive car
which are causing comment on every
side. In riding comfort it is said no
car anywhere near it's price can COM
pare with it. 1t is equipped with four
inch tires-something practically I'M
no other make selling anywhere near
this price is equipped with 4-inch tires.
Those who have ridden on four-inch
tires know we'll their advantage from
the standpoint of riding comfort in a
car of this size. The easy riding quail
tiles of the car are further enhanced
by cantilever rear springs, an import
ant part of the equipment of higher
priced cars. They reduce to the min
imum the Earring caused by driving
over rough roads. This is due largely
to the fact that the cantilever spring
is attached to the axle of the car at the
rear end of the spring, instead of in
the middle. When the wheels strike a
rough spot, the reaction is directed
backward at slight angle instead of
straight upward against the springs
as is the case with ordinary types OF
springs. The effect is the same as that
of glancing blow compared with a
solid shock.
The New Series Model IS B. Over
land is one Of the exertmely few light
cars, perhaps the only one in its class
in which the maximum Of speed can be
utilized without rafting the cars
frame to pieces and without Earring
the passengers out of their seats. lr
fact, the machine is simply a roomy
comfortable, solidly built car con,
structed on light basis with such
careful attention paid to distribution
of weight and stamina Of parts that II
will hold the road, be it dry or slippery
as the case may be. while the wonder
motor is smoothly developing with
sufficient energy to propel a much
heavier car with perfect ease. Light
as it is, this new model is so built that
it can make the best possible use OF
the most powerful motor.
Notwithstanding the low purchase
price, both touring car and roadster
are equipped completely with all OF
those accessories which prove such
great selling factors in the disposal OF
expensive makes of cars. Here are {
few items in the equipment which are
said to make it positively uniQ1'e in the
history of low-priced cars:
A two-unit six-volt electric start
ing and lighting system, with head
tail and dash lamps and headlight dim
mers; ammeter to register the cleo
trio current; one-man mohair top an(
top boot; curtains fastened from the
inside; built-in, rain-vision, ventilat
ing type windshield; magnetic speedo
meter; revolving oil Indicator; gas
cline guage; electric horn; combina
ton tail light and license bracket
hinged robe rail; foot rests; tire car
riers in rear; extra demountable rim
full set of tools, tire repair kit, jack
and pump.
In appearance, the body also ranks
with the designs Of most costly cars
practically the only difference beine
that it is smaller in size. Character
and stability are noticeable IN ever!
detail. 1t has the latest streaming
design, which has proved so attractive
to the army Of buyers during the las
few months, and its long, sweeping
curves lead in an unbroken line from
the radiator to the full curved back. \
one-piece cowl and sloping back in
crease its graceful appearance, while
the crowned tenders Of heavy shee
steel add another feature that is rare
in inexpensive cars. Concealed door
handles and hinges are also used or
lulS LHOuel. 1lEt Z are la ~ fN~Nc'-
on the inside Of the doors, so neces
sary for carrying travelling incident
ais, and the roomy seats have high
comfortable backs with seat cushion!
built on deep coiIed springs. The ma
chine is finished in solid black witt
nickel and polished aluminium trim
mings.
The drive. of course, is left-hant
with center control to facilitate drlv
ing, while the electric control button:
on the steering column enable the driV
er-man, woman or child-to contro
the horn, lights and ignition withou
STOPPING from the natural position a
the wheel.
The motor is cooled by the most adj
vanced thermo-syphon system, NJ
pump being required. The radiator i:
of the noted Overland cellular typ<
with vertical circulation and the whole
shell is pressed from a single sheet Of
steel. A Tillotson carburetor is uset
and this make of carburetor needs ne
introduction to anyone acquainted witt
the best in motor cars. One OF 1t!
greatest points of desirability is it;
extremely simple adjustment. An i'm