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January .18, 1929 WILMETTE LIFE 37 NORTH SHORE VISITORS TO AUTO SHOW ·~ TOSEE43MAKESOFCARS _ Chicago Exposition to be Greatest in History-Coliseum to be Brilliantly Lighted Forty-three different makes of motor cars, more than 150 accessory and SO shop equipment exhibits have been assigned space for the national automobile show to be held in the Coliseum at Chicago from 1anuary 26 to February 2. A survey would indicate that twentyfive or more new models never before shown to the public will be revealed. From a decorative standpoint the exposition this year will be the most ornate in the twenty-nine years of its The National Automobile history. Chamber of Commerce, Inc., under ,...-hose auspices the show is held annually, has approved a scheme submitted by General Manager Samuel A. Miles that calls for the expenditure of more than $90,000. The huge Coliseum will be transformed into a palatial ballroom. The brightness of daylight will be brought to the show by an original illumination scheme. Permanent lighting fixtures will be used in the array of effects. Three huge chandeliers have been imported from Czecho-Slovakia, famous for its glassware, to carry out the lighting creations. They weigh two tons each and measure fifteen feet in MOTOR N.EWS I Five New Models · Road Tips Motor Briefs _ . Just Introduced .__ _ _ _ _ _ __._ by Graham-Paige.__- - - - - - - -..... Depreciation is the greatest cost in Graham-Paige Motor Corporation operating an automobile and is 3.16 has just prescribed a new line of five cents per mile for the average car chassis models, comprising two eights according to figures reported to thJ. and three sixes according to Carl HanChicago Motor club. son, of Hanson Motors, Winnetka disAutomobile registration has m- tributor. All but the smallest six-cylinder chascreased more than 150 per cent since 1920 and the improved highway mile- sis have four-speed transmis·sion with age only 34 per cent. the two high speeds in direct and ·semidirect drive. On the two smaller chasRailroads spent more than $90,000,- sis the bodies are of entirely new de000 between 1920 and 1926 for the eli- sign striking an original note in appe~r mination of grade crossings. ance. Other bodies in the line . while typically Graham-Paige in design have height and six feet in diameter. Each undergone considerable refinement and fixture will contain 4,600 crystals, arid reveal many new features of trim aurl the illumination will come from 100 fini·sh. powerful lights set on the inside. The Briefly, the line consists of the Model lights will be changed in color inter- 612 with a 112 inch wheel base and a mittently. six-cylin.d er engine with a bore and The Chicago show long has been re- stroke 3 inches by 4~ inches and degarded as the most important motor veloping 62 horse power. Thi·s model car exhibit held annually in America. is offered in seven body styles. Because of its central location manuThe Model 615 has a 115-inch wheel facturers and dealers from all sections base, a 77-horsepower engine with a foregather in this city to review the bore of 3~ inches and a stroke of 4% latest offerings in cars and equipment. inches. This model has a four-·speed Visitors come not only from the Middle s mission and is offered in· seven West but from the South, Southwest tran. body styles. and the Pacific Coast as well. Model 621, also a four-speed car, ic; The show will reflect perfectly and offerd in ·six body types on a 121-inch vividly the great progress which has been made and will indicate through wheel base and with a 3~x5-inch its exhibits why the automobile in- engine developing 97 horse power. Model 827 has a straight eight endustry has risen to leadership. Condition of roads in Illinois as reported by the Chicago Motor club follow: ILLINOIS Dundee road from Storer to the county line is closed and will remain so until next summer. Elgin-Evanston road is still under construction west of Barrington road. Central road bridge across the Des Plaines river is being replaced with a 40-foot cor.certe bridge. This job wilt be complP.ted sometime during the coming year. River road is closed just south of Rand road. Traffic is directed over city streets. This section will be completed in the coming spring. Irving Park boulevard is closed at the Soo tracks in Schiller Park. River road is closed between North avenue and Lake street. This job will not be completed until next spring. Chicago to Milwaukee-AU roads are reported open. gine vyith a bore of 3~ inches and a ·s troke of 4~ inches. This power plant has an output of 123 horse power. This model is entirely new in design and was planned to make available an extremely powerful eight at more popular prices than the heavier model. Six bodies are offered on a 127-inch wheel base with four-speed transmission. I ~-~ MOTORS SERVICE Incorporqeetf 0 EVER.VTHING AUTOMOBILE ..f&etlle First Aid During the last cold snap we had occasion to render first .aid to a ~number ~of motorists. For the benefit of those who were unable to obtain ~rst aid, due to the fact that they were unaware that we will ' answer calls 24 hours a day, a- call to Wilmette 50 will bring you towing, battery service or mechanical fi{st aid. NEVER. CLOSED ..... 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