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THE World’s most spectacular feat of carendurance goes to the credit of the Chrysler. 6720 miles of highway, concrete, asphalt and rough dirt, with endless curves and hills, were covered in a total elapsed time of under 168 hours. This amazing run works out at an average of 40 miles an hour, including all stops, for 7 days on end ! In a flash it wipes away all preconceived ideas of car endurance. Mr. L. B. Miller started from San Francisco at 1 p.m. on May 31st, in his own “ Imperial SO ” Chrysler. 79 hours 55 minutes later he 40 MPH DAY & NIGHT FOR 7 DAYS reached New York, and then began the return journey to Los Angeles. He covered the total distance for the round trip of 6720 miles in a total elapsed time of 167 hours 59 minutes—almost a thousand miles a day for seven days ! “ I don’t believe there is another automobile in the world that could stand up for such a long, long time under the merciless gruelling this Chrysler has undergone,” said Mr. Miller. Could any proof be more impressive of the Chrysler’s stamina, driving ease, roadability, and its capacity not only for great speeds, but for maintaining great speeds indefinitely ? 197 m d HRYSLEIWO KJ BARLEY & CO- LTD. GREYMOUTfI. - s TODP MOTOR CO., Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill.

‘THIS SICKNESS DOTH AFFECT THE VERY LIEE-BLOOD OF OUR ENTERPRISE. ’’—Shakespeare. Even a simple cold may strike mighty blow at the foundation of your physical health. It is wise to take no chances and always keep handy bottle of Baxter’s Lung Preserver. “Baxter’s,’' as well as being an excellent tonic, is invaluable for coughs colds, and all throat, chest, and lung affections. Rich, warming, and soothing, and never fails to give relief. All chemists and stores sell “ Baxter’s.-’ 3 Generous-sized bottle 2s, fid.; family size 4s. 6d : , —Advt,

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Hokitika Guardian, 19 July 1927, Page 1

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Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 Hokitika Guardian, 19 July 1927, Page 1

Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 Hokitika Guardian, 19 July 1927, Page 1

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