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Yege Six fl i'f Check the Me a:- \iS Leg room, depth and width cf seats— with those of any car selling from $1000 up to $1400—you'll find this is a "big" car in inches as well as "immense" in effi ciency. Note up-to-date streamline body design, left hand steer, center control and other features of the highest priced cars. V' -V '-. "•-.t i,yv»«i 1 1 *'V"'• i-'H"?: *'•. VS ilA.kal (id mmmm IT IS predicted bv shrewd judges that the Maxwell "25" $750 car made by the Maxwell Motor Company, Detroit, Michu, will within a year be the fastest selling automobile in the world. And this isn't such an extraordinary pre diction when you consider the many very remarkably good points of the Maxwell "25, and the present phenomenal demand. A prominent writer who has intelligently studied the subject said recently that this time is coming when most families in the United States will own an automobile. In many places Maxwell "25s" are used not only for pleasure purposes, but for business reasons as well, thus rendering a highly efficient double service. The Maxwell "25" Car is unique. It occupies a distinctive position* The Maxwell "25" has absolutely every essential quality and absolutely every necessary feature found in the very highest priced cars. In actual economy of operation, in real ability to keep out of the repair shop, it not only equals but surpasses most cars which coat five its price. The Maxwell "25" weighs 1685 pounds. A wonderful "tire economy car." .. Hai 30" 3 tires, front and r—r, permitting rear tires to be shifted to front wheels to give extra long service. The motor is cast en bloc 3%" bore 4 stroke adjustable valves com pletely inclosed. Extra large crank shaft bearings of bronze with babbitt lining. Motor water cooled, will not overheat. More Power for Its Weight Than All Higher Priced Cars The Maxwell "25" has a real "25" horsepower motor—which develops more power in proportion to the weight of the car than the engines of most $5000 automobiles. The Maxwell "25" can pass most any car on hills "in high." It is a phenomenal hill climbcr. SHOE & JENSON These Detailed Specifications Prove Positively How Much forward and It is in a class by itself. It hasn't a real competitor because it gives what other cars do not give. It pos sesses more advantages that benefit you, price con sidered, of course. The Maxwell "25" Car has all the fine points of higher priced cars and none of their weaknesses. It is truly a marvel of engineering genius. It is thoroughly trustworthy in every detail of construction and equipment. It is made from the best materials that brains can devise fifhd money buy. The Maxwell "28" is a light, practically indestructible car of extraordinary capacity, power and performance. It symbolizes speed, power and economy. The cost of oil, gasoline and tire maintenance }s so small as to be positively amazing. This has been proved repeatedly. The Maxwell "25" is more than just merely a car. It is a superbly constructed, roomy 5-passenger automobile^ It is a real full grown car, a beautiful, smooth, swift and eminently satisfactory streamline automobile, Costly High Tension Magneto—Like Highest Priced Cars The Maxwell "25" has a Simms high-tension magneto, which always delivers the spark direct to the spark (dugs in correct time. This means no coils—no make-shift master vibrators—no mechanism that requires frequent delicate adjustments. The magneto works right, and stays right. Transmission—4-Speed Selective Sliding Gear, Center Control The Maxwell "25" has a 4-speed selective type transmission, 3 1 reverse. The main shaft has Hyatt Roller at front end—bronze bushing babbitt lined at rear. Adjustable cone dutch lined with motobestos. It takes hold firmly without sudden gripping, and without undue noise. Control—Brakes of Extra Strength The Maxwell "25" has left-side, 16" steering wheel. There is plenty a? room for a big man to drive without being cramped. Spark throttle control rods arc incloscd in steering Thursday, May 14, 1914.<p></p>Greatest At its Price, theWorld's Automobile^ilue! Maxwefe$750 The Car that is Rapidly Setting the Selling Pace Everywhere Thursday, May 14, 1914. Big speeds Bearings The Best Equipped Garage in the Northwest. Phone 334 The Maxwell "25" is unfailingly responsive. It at once attracts favorable attention and flattering comment. When you buy a Maxwell "25" you do not have to be ashamed of it you do not have to apologise for it it isn't a car that's perpetually joked about. When you buy a Maxwell "25" you get a car that looks like one that costs double the money, and acts like a car that sells at twice its price. ^operation is easy and economical. You are not compelled to dig constantly into your purse. It isn't a car that's a source of worry. It minimises cost—saves you money. The Maxwell "25" is a real joy. It is a ear that stands up and delivers at all times and under all conditions, no matter how trying. It is always right there at the right time. It gets you to your destination and back in the shortest possible time and at leadt cost. It has plenty of smart style it is a fast and sure hill climber in fact, its hill climbing performances are marvelous, a* record* prove. There is afoot throttle or accelerator pedal with foot rest Transmission Control Lever is in center of car and is operated by the right hand. The ssaiits brake is contracting and the emergency bralw ipanJ* ing. They act on 12}^" brake drums bolted to rearwheels. Unfailing, Economical, Spring! Type Carburetor The Maxwell "25" has a Zephyr Carburetor—Atomizer Type. This gives unusual high mileage per gallon of gasoline without constant carburetor trouble. Starts and runs right in any weather, and controlled from the dash. Lubrication—Improved Splash System with Oil Saving Pump The Maxwell "25" has splash lubrication with a sturdy, slow-moving plunger pump. This saves oil. Capacity—A Real 5-Passenger Car of Comfort I. The-lihxwell "25" is a real 5-passenger car. It carries 5 grown people comfortably. There is plenty of leg room. Atomiser Value Ton Can Get in the Maxwell "25" at $750 ,M 32" car.<p></p>WILLISTON, II The Maxwell "25''$750 is the car thatyotf should own. Our object in running this, the world's largest automobile advertisement, is to vividly impress you, to try and convey to you at a glance what a truly remarkable car the Maxwell "25" is! We could have compressed this advertisement into half the •pace, but that wouldn't have satisfied us, nor would it have impressed you in a big way. Big things should make big impressions. And as the Maxwell "25" is a big thing in automobile advancement—the very biggest in its class we want your attention now—at once! But after all, perhaps the best and most convincing way to impress you is to show you the Maxwell "25" itself! A shipment'has Just arrived, and we are very eager, indeed, to show you these beautiful cars, to demonstrate to you their many points of superiority. Come and let us take you for a ride in a car that runs swiftly, beautifully and as ideally as an exquisitely made watch! 'Phenomenal Easy Riding Qualities The Maxwell "25" has 4 semi-elliptic type springs. The front springs are long. The rear springs are 40" long, fixed at front, shackled at rear, and mounted on a rocking seat. Absolutely no expensive •hock abeorbera or auxiliary springs ai Fullest Equipment—Complete and of Unusual Quality The Maxwell "25" has a perfectly fitted top with envelope. The top has the famous "Jiffy Curtains," which fold back in the top and can let down in an instant without getting out of the car. Pull equipment of handsome lamps, Prest-O-Lite tank, full set of tools, jack, pump, Stewart speedometer, eta At the fear of the car there is a strong, good looking tire-carrier. You have no extras to buy. Everything comes with the N. D. I It H'lIU be Maxwell "25-4" Town Car, $950 These sturdy Town Cars have a seating capacity for 6 persons— 2 in the driver's seat and 4 in the rear. Landaulette type. This is the ideal car for hundreds of kinds of steady daily service. These Maxwell Town Cars are light, flexible and strongly con structed—in fact, indestructible. They keep maintenance cost down to the minimum mark. If you want a car for hire purposes, for taxi uses—a car that will stand up and deliver—a car that will make money for you day in and day out—this is the car that you should buy without hesitation. In thousands of sections throughout the United States, partic ularly in the rural regions, there are many splendid opportunities to profitably operate a public hack or taxi. This is the car that renders real ideal service because of its durability and low upkeep cost. Ask us about this Maxwell "25" Town Car. Price $950, plus the freight. Maxwell "25" Roadster, $725 A two-passenger car of imposing appearance, same specifications as the touring car. Just the car for the doctor or man whose business demands a car for quick and constant use. An ideal equipage for the family of two or for the larger family to supplement the big high-priced car for handy runabout purposes. Turtle deck is removable and express deck as shown can be fitted, making a splendid car for the business or man who wants a light delivery conveyance. Price of Roadster with either deck $725 plus freight, or $750 with the two dedes. Maxwell "25" Roadster with Express Deck, $725 See Description under the Roadster