Pulp Fiction, 1938 · page 115 of 116
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This page is primarily an advertisement for the Vacu-Matic, a purported automotive fuel-saving device. The ad features testimonials from satisfied customers claiming 3-7 miles-per-gallon improvements and annual gas savings up to $180, along with claims of increased engine power and smoother operation. The product allegedly works via a "supercharge principle" that automatically adds oxygen to the fuel mixture. The page includes a coupon for free details and information for sales agents, representing a typical early-20th-century patent-medicine-style automotive gadget advertisement.
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$18O°°, YEAR “On an International truck on a round trip to Cleveland, 385 miles, it saved 19 gallons of gas."—Jamee Seeley, N. Y. “On my V-8 Ford, it works miracles. Its added power, acceleration and top speed has sold me. The results are unbelievable."—Ralph Fields, Mass. “Very giad to say, the Buick showed an incréase of 5 miles more per gal- “On my Plymouth, I obtained an av- erage of 22 miles per gallon, an fn- crease of 7 miles, This means a sav- ing of $15 a month or $180 a year.” “J¢ saves me one gallon a day. I had to buy 5 gallons each day—now only 4 gallons."—L. V. Sweet, Pa. “My Chevrolet certainly runs smooth- er, has more power and snap to it aince I put the Vacu-Matic on.”— J. H. Nelson, Minn. “On my Dodge 8 I am getting 6 more miles per gal., with more power and pick-up, which is all anyone could ask."——Lee D. Esty, Cakf., “? have twelve Vacu-matics on cars now, and they all show an increase in mileage. The car owners are very well pleased.”—Fredé Taylor, Okia. “T avera 25 miles per gallon on & trip Ona waaial A Ford at 40 miles per hour, where before I only aver- aged 20. Also better pickup and smoother running. — Wm. Lyons, Calif, “J have been placing Vacu-matices on expert mechanics’ cars. All are well pleased.”"—v, W. Donahue, W. Va, Ibe VACU-MATIC Co. tw SUPERCHARGE MORE PRINCIPLE MORE POWEp GAS SPEED NEW MOTOR iirz QuICKER STARTING uP? 507 rpuretor Control q AT LAST! Automotive engineers have smashed down the barriers to perfected com. bustion! The new VACU-MATIC solves the secret of greater power! With almost magical action, this amazing invention instantly puts new life and pep in any motor. It adds mileage to every gallon of gasoline ... produces split-second pick-up, sensitive accelerator response, quicker starting, greater speed and smoother running, , ilormate= - Nothing Like It? The self-starter—four wheel brakes—knee action— stream-lining ...and now VACU-MATIC! The sensational money-saving invention! With it, en- gineers have achieved a practical means of bale ancing air and gasoline automatically for all speeds. Vacu-matic is entirely different? It operates on the super charger principle by automatically adding a charge of extra oxygen, drawn free from the outer air, into the heart of the gas mixture. It is entirely AUTOMATIC and allows the motor to “preathe” at the correct time, opening and closing automatically as required. No idling troubles—no carburetor adjustments necessary. It is so simple it will amaze you—so practical it will save you many dollars on gas costs, Agents and Salesmen j VACU-MATIOC offers a Gentlemen: Please send me full particulars concernin : I the Vacu-matic and details of your Free Offer. This of splendid opportunity for course does not obligate me in any way. unusual sales and profits. { | Every car, truck, tractor Name ,@eeaaeevveeoe COSCO HSHLOEEHOHEEOEEHHOHHEEOHOOOM | and motorcycle owner 2 { : , pro ct. Valuable terri- AGGTCBB nc cccccccccccccccce @ee@eeeoeeeerse se eee oe tories now being assigned i ‘ opreeee Check and mail coupon, | City Seeeeceexseeeeeeseeeeoeoeeesegeoeseoesd State eoecerze 60086 i Wauwatosa, Wis. tow = that BREATHES J Guaranteed Gas Savings WY VACU-MATIC proves itself of every car. It is guaranteed to give worthwhile gas_ savings, quicker pick-up, and more power or it costs you nothing. You can instantly tell the difference in added power and motor performe, ance — you quickly notice the cash savings on gasoline, . Free Details VACU-MATIC is constructed of six parts, assembled and fused into one unit, correctly adjusted and sealed at the factory. Nothe ing to regulate. Any motorist can attach VACU-MATIC in ten mine utes. Once in, its only reminder is the surge of instant power and speed it gives to the motor and the savings it affords your pocketbook. Fits All Cars You owe it to yourself to know all about this remarkable discove ery. Mail the coupon below, Start saving gas with VACU- MATIC and enjoy a new driving thrill! There’s no obligatlon—so get the facts now! Write today! r- — — -FREE OFFER COUPON— — — -; VACU-MATIC COMPANY ~ 7617-387 W. State St., Wauwatosa, Wis, ( CO Check here if interested {n selling proposition. ee Sen's Ee Se eee ae COMICLOO <S) CO