Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 311, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 April 1928 — Page 10

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BAKER PRAISES i FALCON-KNIGHT jMerely ‘Steps on Gas’ in Record Run. ' Commenting on the recent record breaking performance of the Fal-fcon-Knight Six which has established anew trans-continental fapeed record of 73 hours and 47 frninutes from Washington, D. C., to Los Angeles, a distance of 3,189 yniles, Cannonball Baker, noted cross-country driver who piloted the |par, said: “I had implicit confidence Jn the Falcon-Knight sleeve-valve engine fat the start of the record breaking itrip, and all that was left for me to do was to ‘step on the gas’ and prove the speed, stamina, endurance, acceleration and power of this type of engine.” Baker clipped six hours and eight tninutes off the former world’s record for trans-continental travel, the !run being officially timed by the Western Union. The .former record was held by a $3,000 car employing an engine that delivered ninety horse power. This provides an interesting study when compared with the Falcon-Kight, prices of which Were recently reduced SIOO on each ftiodel, bringing this car below the SI,OOO mark for the first time. AUTO EXCHANGE OPENS BRANCH SALES ROOMS Hal Farr Named in Charge of New Washington St. Store. The Indianapolis Auto Exchange j Corporation, 426 N. Capitol Ave„ announces the opening of a branch store at 720 E. Washington St., with i Hal Farr in charge. Increased business and a need for greater floor space for handling sales are given as the reasons for the expansion program by officials of the company. Farr is widely known in Indianapolis automobile business circles, having been connected for three years with the Northwestern Sales Company, Thirtieth St. and Northwestern Ave. He brings to his new position as branch store manager a wide experience in the automobile field and an understanding of used bar values. The sales force of the new branch is composed of James Watts, W. W. Duchemin. Herbert Wright, Alfred White, Doc Borsch, Chalmers Cruse. 35 Miles Speed 25 Years Ago Just twenty-five years ago Oldslnobile announced a touring car with two-cylinder engine of tenhorse power and “claimed to have a speed of thirty-five miles an hour.” This announcement was reported at the time as “creating a big stir in the automobile world.”

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Here is the lirst Model A Ford panel delivery truck to be used in Indianapolis. It was purchased by the Guarantee Tire and Rubber Company from Frank Hatfield Company and is being used to speed deliveries from the main store and warehouse, 211 S. Illinois St., to the five branch stores operated by the company.

PUMP CLEAR CRUDE OIL FROM FIELDS

M. M. Hill of This City Sees Production Details of Unusual Lubricant. Clear, amber-colored crude oil being pumped from the ground was one of the interesting sights observed by M. M. Hill of this city, district manager for The Pure Oil Company, while attending an inspection trip and convention held last week by his company of Cabin Creek and Charleston, W. Va, The convention meetings were held at Charleston, which is about twenty miles from the Cabin Creek fields and refinery. More than 200 officers, mauagers and salesmen from all of the marketing divisions of the Pure Oil Company and from the general headquarters in Chicago were in attendance. The most interesting features of the convention, according to Hill were the visits to the Cabin Creek oil fields where this amber colored crude is pumped from wells drilled deep in the West Virginia mountains, and to the Cabin Creek refinery, where Pure Oil converts this unique crude into Tiolene, SuperPennsylvania motor oil. The Cabin Creek refinery is one of six operated by pure oil for the

BREAKING ALL RECORDS I 5 PASSENGER COACH REDUCED TO *‘s3d * 4-DOOR SEDAN 117% sales Increase the first three months of 1928, as comsF* Q Fj* R*dmc*o • pared to the corresponding months last year—that’s the LoJpriau Redaction* Again, the public is quick to recognize low price and Touring - - *455 SI7 highest quality. Coach - - - 535 90 Roadster 485 Only the perfected Whippet offers ail these features: Roadster - - 525 170 Bodies of distinctive design and beauty . . . Gas tank at (%\Hth rumbte seat) rear . . . Unequaled fuel economy . . . Modern, efficient ’ ” 99 power plant... Full force-feed lubrication ... Silent ritno Coupe 200 ing chain... Big 4-wheel brakes .. . 4.75-inch balloon tires ilt P^Ji'L f n^ZZi^i Cationi •• • Snubbers ... Adjustable steering post . . Narrow body if illyi-Overland, fa., ToUdo , obit posts for clearer vision ... 4 long, semi-elliptic springs. S the perfeetedVUhippgt

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manufacture of gasoline, kerosene and lubricating oils. Records show that nowhere else on this continent is there found a crude petroleum like that which comes from the Cabin Creek district of West Virginia. Other crudes are dark in color while this is clean, ! clear, amber hued and its entire production is controlled by The Pure Oil Company. It is rated as a Pennsylvania grade crude, but because of its purity and unusual i lubricating qualities it commands a premium price over other Pennsylj vania crudes. Hill brought back with him samples of Cabin Creek crude which he obtained directly from one of the wells, and which are now on display in the window of the State Savings Bank and Trust Company on East Market St. Hill was accompanied by J. R. Carr, J. H. Thompson, and H. P. McCoy, all from The Pure Oil organization in this city. Gasoline Filter Is Important A drop of water in the gasoline tank can create considerable trouble. To prevent this a gasoline pump • with filter attached was selected as J standard equipment on the new | Oldsmobile. j Bargains in househould goods are ■ offered daily' in Times want ads. jGo shopping thru the want ad 1 columns tonight.

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THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

STUDY SPARK PLUGS Determine Right Type for Best Use in Car. Informing car owners of the importance of proper type spark plugs | in order to obtain the best performance from an automobile, H. Rabezi zana, research engineer of the A. C. | Spark Plug Company, says: “When a plug is too short it does not bring the firing points far enough into the combustion chamber. Good ignition under this condition is impossible. The motor is bound to be sluggish and Inefficient. “A plug that is too long extends too far into the firing chamber. This will cause the lower end of the plug to become overheated, resulting in igniting the fuel too early. "The correct length of plug fits so j that the bottom of the spark plug shell is just flush with the inside wall of the cylinder head and the spark gap extends beyond into the combustion chamber. AUTO TIRES ON PLANES Substituted for Strength on Ten Lindbergh Models. Large airplane tires on ten Lind- ! bergh model Ryan monoplanes, sold ; recently in Buffalo, were taken off j before delivery to customers and J regular automobile tires substituted, according to word received by the | General Tire and Rubber Company, i Akron, from the Buffalo Aircraft I Company, Ryan distributors there.

GENERAL TIRES SALESJOOM 28 Per Cent Increase Reported Over Last Year. General Tire and Rubber Company announced today increases of 28 and 40 per cent in sales and tire production, respectively, for the first three months of the fiscal year. Sales passed well over the six million mark, New York financial papers reported. The company announcement shows a substantial increase over average business last year when the General faotory led all other American rubber companies in sales gain with $24,000,000. Good business should hold during the next four to six months, in the opinion of offcials. Volume orders and resonably big production should be the rule for spring and most of the summer, they declare. “Plant additions, new machinery and increased shipping facilities have made possible an orderly increase in production in our factories without the necessity of taking on large numbers of new men,” declared W. O’Neil, president. “Despite an apparent brisk spring business, it is our intention now, as in the past, to avoid over-production. “Selling our entire output as we do, through our own dealers, we are in position to sense accurately the moods and buying capacities of tire consumers. “Advantages accuring from this close knowledge of our market are reflected in smooth factory operation where we have steadily and carefully increased forces, but on the other hand, we have not found it necessary to lay off a single employe for lack of work for more than six years,” said O’Neil.

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BY SWEDE SWANSON “'T'OO many of us behave with A our automobiles like a small boy with anew toy.” It is rather a sore commentary on our sanity and intelligence that Is made by Sidney J. Williams, director of the public safety division of the National Safety Council. But if we observe our fellow motorists for only a day on any popular thoroughfare we might agree with him. How easy it is for us to be petty and spiteful when we are at the wheel. How we gloat in playing tag with others, in beating another across the street, and in doing all those childish things which cause Williams to make his comment. We “show off” and are oblivious to the rights and feelings of other motorists and pedestrians. The re- ; suit is an accident and we are just | as liable to be "it” as any one else. In order not to be “it” we must ! remember that this is no toy we | are driving. It is, rather, a powerful machine for which great responsi- ! bility has to be assumed. We must I not feel too lightly about it or, like

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jTh E world’s largest sale of 6-cylinder cars became an Essex achievement solely because of merit. All 6-cyiinder sales records are swept aside in the enthusiastic reception everywhere accorded the New Essex Super-Six. Many communities report 100%, 200%, even 300% greater 'sales than for the corresponding period of last year, which was the former all-time Essex record. Greater in power, more versatile in all performance, large, roomier and more beautifully appointed, the New Essex Super-Six gloriously earns its richer reward in even greater popularity than its predecessor. The exclusive, high-comp: ession SuperSix motor that turns waste hqat to power, develops the greatest power per cubic inch of piston displacement of any stock motor we know' in the world. In all ways the New Essex Super-Six is engineered to the low r est operation and maintenance costs. And increasing thousands of owners rolling up thousands of miles of service prove that these qualities which delight you on your first ride are just as lasting as they are brilliant.

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Simple, Compact and Convenient 1. Light control - 2. Horn button • Throttle • 4. Radiator shutter control 5. Starter - 6. Electro-lock 7. Gasoline gauge • 8. Choke The beautiful Essex instrument board is of ebony finish, grouping under indirect light, motometer, gasoline gauge, speedometer and ammeter. Restful seating position with convenience, and operation ease of all controls, insures easiest driving you ever knew. COUPE .... $745 (.Rumble seat 330 extra) COACH . $735 SEDAN (4-door) • $795 All prices f. o. b. Detroit, phis war excise tax Buyers can pay for cars out of income at lowest available charge for interest, handling and insurance