Washington Post Pathfinders Report Rough Jersey Road Run
The Washington Post pathfinders set out from Atlantic City to New York and Washington, tracing a near 600 mile route via Wilmington and Elkridge. They report mostly good winter road conditions, a continuous ride with no major mechanical issues, and a seven to ten hour time frame depending on conditions.
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Wilmington
Jersey
Acante City
Washington Post
Ana
Jatapsco
Elkrida
Washington
New York
Wimington
Delaware River
Pennstrove
New Jersey
Racer Auto
Maryland
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Camden
Tussixan
Atlantic City
Nee
Matt
Atlantic
Wil
Atlantic City to Washington via Penns Grove and Wilmington
A detailed 182 mile route through towns such as Belair Charlestown Elkton Newark Wilmington and Atlantic City. It lists crossroads bridges rail crossings and street names from Atlantic City to Washington with notes on ferries depots and gateways along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsvilld
Cemetery
Cross Bridge
Belair
Churchville
Canning Factory
Fork
Aldino
White House
Earlton
Jert
Perryville
Charlestown
Cross Railroad
Amnder Railroad
Ross Bridge
Elkton
C Rosa
Church
Maryland-Delaware
Cross Iron Bridge
Pass Depot
Newark, University
Newark Center Cross Railroad
School
Pass Church and Cemetery
Marshallton
Elsmere Junction
Union Street
Pennsylvania Avenue Railroad
Wilmington
Tenth
Market Streets
Hotel du Pont
Market Street
Fourth Street
Penna Grove
Ferry
Penns Grove
Woodstown
Pitts Grove
White Hotel
Monroeville, Cross Railroad
Croan
Cropa
Franklinville
Malaga
Small Wood
Andiby Sula
Len Disvinne
Buena Vista
Richland
Pasa White House
Mays Landing
Shore Road
Pleasantville
Verona Avenue
Atlantic City
Washington
Automobiles and Good Roads Benefit All Sectors
If automobiles had never been built there would be few good roads. The automobile era created demand for more vehicles, expanded trade by reducing time and distance, and yielded dividends in pleasure. It is an economic and social boon to farmers merchants and manufacturers alike.
Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company Organizes Rifle Corps
The Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company forms a rifle corps among workers to promote preparedness and citizenship. President Harry M. Jewett spoke to 70 department heads, a citizenship bureau aids naturalization, and 200 employees joined a Y M C A rifle practice showing strong enthusiasm. The corps plans a 106 member start with new headquarters at Miller Bros. supply house on Fourteenth Street Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company
Harry M. Jewett
Paige Company
Paige Rifle Corps
Jewetta
Paige
Detroit
M. C. A. Rifle Corps
William B. Naughton
Professional Chauffeurs’ Association
Miller Bros.’ Supply House
Fourteenth Street
Unclear Building Layout With Offices and Large Assembly Room
The first floor features a making and recreation room with offices on the same level. The second floor houses a large assembly room for over 160 people used for all business meetings.
Service Means Something in Early Auto Industry
An interview with M. A. Bayles of Record Auto Co argues service is the core foundation of the automobile trade. The piece links Saxon cars to U S troops near El Paso in 1918, noting three Saxon cars were sold to Army officers for border patrol training.
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M. A. Bayles
United States
Pancho Villa
British Isles
Europe
Uncle Sam A
Rio Grande
el Paso
Tex
United States Army
Villa
Trina
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Mecca
Pathfinders
Mington and
E Street
Xtrala
Funciary Square
Ross Union Station
Columbua Monument
Maryland Avenue
Fifteenth
Bladensburg Road
der Railroad Bridge
District OF Columbia Maryland Line
Bladessburg
Los Bridge
Atsville Cross
BEC
Csville
Patapsco
Claremont Avenue
Carroll Park
Monroe
Wilkens Avenues
Fulton Avenue
North Avenue
Baltimore North Avenue
Charley Street
Raiilroad
Perry Hall
Stewart-Warner
St. N.W
Atlantic City Road
N. J
Atlantic Avenue
North Carolina Avenue
Albany Street
Scripps-Booth
B. Derott
Isotta Fraschini Corporation
Connecticut Ave
Dupont Circle Co
Royce Hough
Yororsch Bam
LEE Tires
H. B. Leary, Jr
Diatelbuter
North
Washington, D.C
National
Combs Motor Company
Vermont Ave
H St
National Motor Vehicle Company
Indianapolis
Ind
Onl
Manuf
Reed BY
Chicago Pneumatic Tool CO
Washington Branch
Missouri Ave. N. W
Westcott
Three Moses
E. J. Quinn Motor Car Co
Connecticut Garage
St. N. W
Wadcott Superiorities
Timken
Westcott Delco
America
Jeffery
Jeffei
Goodyear
Bosch
Stromberg
Kenosha, Wis
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