Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 3, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 April 1917 — Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 [ADVERTISEMENT]

An average of slightly over 14 miles per gallon of gasoline was attained, an excellent example of Chalmers economy. 586.8 miles, through the famous congested Chicago ‘ loop” district, is a wonderful feat. This performance on high gear is even more wonderful. It is without an equal. It is an endorsement of the motor. It proves Chalmers reliability. It demonstrates Chalmers cooling. It shows Chalmers flexibility and perfect control. It is a new achievement. A condensed sumnlary of the signed certificate issued by the Contest Board of the American Automobile Association, under whose supervision the test was made, is reproduced below.

THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the Chalmers seven-passenger car above mentioned was a fully equipped stock car. It was driven for 24 hours through Chicago traffic. Only high gear was used. The motor was never stopped during the run. The mileage obtained was 586.8 miles. The gasoline consumption was an average of slightly over 14 miles per gallon. ■ Chairman Contest Board, American Automobile

Some Other Chalmers Achievements

Atlanta to Chattanooga June 24, 1916, a Chalmers lowered all records between Atlanta and Chattanooga. The distance of 125 miles was covered in 3 hours, 53 minutes. This is faster than the .time of the Dixie Flyer, the fastest railroad train of the south. Dallas to San Antonio Another ? famous train the Katy Limited —was beaten by a Chalmers between Dallas and San Antonio. The Chalmers made the run in 9 hours and 22 minutes, 1 hour and 33 minutes faster than train time.

and many of the highest-priced and highest-powered American cars. Wins Pike’s Peak Climb August 11, 1916, a Chalmers carried off first honors m thp 230 cubic inch class on the terrific grades of Pike’s Peak in Colorado. Its time was within a few seconds of much higherpowered, and specially built machines. Detroit to Indianapolis On June 12,1916, the Chalmers set a new record over the roads between Detroit and Indianapolis, 305 miles, making the trip in eight hours, 23 minutes.

A. A. FELL MOTOR CO. G. L. Thornton, Rensselaer Wm. Hallihan, Remington

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