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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1913
Page
7
Article by Clarence W. Cranmer urges merchants to schedule motor truck demonstrations to prove savings in delivery costs and expanded service area. It cites 700 trucks in Washington, predicts 1000 by summer, and promotes testing under good and adverse weather to justify investment. It notes advertising value and efficiency gains from motor wagons.
The A. Loeffer Company takes the foundation and other assets for Commerce truck sales across Maryland Virginia and D C. Capt J Y T Rose resigns from Wolverine Oil to become Southern sales manager for Invader Oil Company as it opens a Washington branch. Toledo weighs asphalt street tire width amid city rules and shows slow business before regional exhibits. Taxicabs in some Nordic countries run on American tires. Angora apparel and warm gloves rise in variety, while a brown Irish frieze coat and nickel flasks with corks and cup tops feature in fashion and accessories.
Washington offers an ideal mecca for motor car users with top pavements and low upkeep costs. The city supports electric vehicles and strong dealer networks while touring roads improve. Snow is brief and thoroughfares receive excellent care, making it a favorable all year motor city.
The Maxwell Motor Company, successor to United States Motor, unveils plans to rehabilitate the old concern and absorb Flanders Motor Company. The declaration details new models, manufacturing goals, and cautions that some deliveries will be delayed, aiming to clear conjecture and present a clear world view. A fuller announcement with four new models is expected soon.
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