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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1916
Page
6
The Ingraham Poston Corporation, based in New York and Washington, announces a new Safety First device designed to replace the old arm signal for stops and turns. The inventors note that right side drive cars and enclosed vehicles cannot safely use the traditional arm method.
A new Kasper Semaphore Signal for cars is described as a rear mounted device operable from the drive wheel via a switch or six volt battery. It uses a red horizontal for caution and a vertical position for clear road, with a night green or red bullseye light indicating status. It aims to enhance safety, especially on country roads at night.
A Washington Board of Trade committee discussed proposed District of Columbia auto registration changes. Officials favor annual nominal licenses but oppose a horsepower tax, with a subcommittee to push a draft resolution to Congress and the Senate and House committees.
The Press Office announces that applications for the Automobile Club of Wiand can be ed. details and contact points were not fully captured in the fragment.
A buyer quips about car guarantees, arguing that a life guarantee is better than a year. The salesman replies with a quick twist, exposing the point about value and timelines in a humor-filled exchange.
Straw and Dean announce the Enger Twin Six arriving in Addison Pennsylvania. The twelve cylinder model 25-8 by 81-2 is priced at 1095 dollars, 400 less than last year’s single six. The article notes its overhead valve design, camshaft location, and unique single-block cylinder construction.
The Department of Commerce reports September gains in auto exports with 2,227 trucks valued at 5,882,275 and 4,299 passenger cars valued at 3,215,459 plus 1,613,419 in parts. This surpasses September last year and August, 1915, signaling robust growth in motor vehicle trade.
The Automobile Club of Maryland invites applications via the press office offering details on how to join and apply.
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