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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1914

Page

7

Safety First Tour Prominent Men Eye Nationwide Motor Campaign

A robust Safety First campaign plans an extended tour across the United States to promote highway safety. The Safety Club of New York leads the effort inviting motorists to suggest measures to reduce accidents while showcasing devices for roadster protection. The tour will visit many states with stops highlighting speed laws muffler regulations and other safety rules.

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Clean Motor Trucks Drive Merchants to Nightly Standards

The article argues that progressive firms enforce nightly car inspections to ensure immaculate condition before morning departures. It notes women customers favor pristine vehicles in front of stores run by jewelers, department stores, and grocers, creating a pride factor that impacts competition among sellers of similar goods and prices.

Court Extends Speed Trial First Jury Verdict In New York Case

A New York jury acquitted Silis Tetell in what is described as the first jury trial of a speed violation under the state speed ordinance. The judge had fined him 10 with permission to appeal after the magistrate found Tetell driving 75 miles per hour on an unlit street at 1 am. The court accepted 65 as the speed limit but noted streets must be uncrowded and driving not reckless. Los Angeles to New York motorcycle trip by HOA Stewart from Chicago is noted as a cross country journey with multiple long rides across states on a single wheeler.

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Traffic Experts Interest Motorists in Delivery

R Harper of the Washington Overhand Motor Company argues merchants lose money from poor traffic knowledge. He cites exhaustive studies showing motor trucks reduce overhead when paired with skilled delivery management. He notes each city has unique traffic issues and urges merchants to employ traffic experts to balance the profit ledger.

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Auto Trip to Philadelphia in a One Day Run

The article extols the rapid change in auto travel enabling a one day trip to Philadelphia from Washington. It describes current routes, detours, key roads through Maryland and Pennsylvania, and notes some motorists prefer a two day journey with an overnight stay near Wilmington.

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Motorcycle Gossip Across Nations War Drives Two Wheeled Messengers

Reports on motorcycles proving crucial in wartime and civilian use. German and English forces employ bike corps for scouts and rapid messaging while a transcontinental pair in New York plans mobile film outlets and route mapping. Police and postal services explore bikes for mobility and mail collection, including women shoppers and Athens parcel deliveries.

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Touring Service Bureau Opens in New York and Chicago Offices

The Automobile Bliss Foot Publishing Company offers a free touring service bureau to owners of the Blun Book current issues. Access via a card included in the new edition. record on file to use the bureau and receive hotel and garage reservations. Goodyear tires announce no war prices, detailing rapid rubber purchases to stabilize supply during the price surge.

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De Fowler In War Zone In Europe Tour

Aleer from the European war zone in Washington methods reports Dr Fowler and party touring France when war was declared. The group including Mrs Fowler and Mr and Mrs Lemud Mitchell traveled from Havre to several cities, writing from Vichy and planning a three month continental tour before progressing toward Paris. The French government may have commandeered the Paige touring car and the party’s whereabouts were unclear at the time of the letter.

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Trade Notes on Metz Cars and Local Auto Sales

The Cartercat Sales Company and Warrington Motor Car Company report recent Metz car sales to buyers including Lieut Iseman and others. Fiat Motor Company spent several days in the city, headquartered with Warrington, while Commercial Autord Supply and Studeagker Cats agencies note week purchases. Overland Car sales to May M Barnum and others are also listed amid prize fair excitement and a bold dare driving display by JP Seitz of Baltimore.

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Motorized farming boosts hay cutting in Imerant county

Farmer Ben, embracing progressive ideas, used a Reo motor truck to cut two loads of hay in 7 hours 49 minutes, claiming he can beat the record. Porter, truck owner, notes the machine plows and handles grain and produce, intending full motorization once a whinnying attachment is perfected.

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