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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1913
Page
5
The article notes the rapid sales of new cars despite unspecified delivery dates as buyers rely on catalogs and dealer quotes. It highlights industry growth from small shops to a major sector, with focus on luxury, refinement, and features like electric lighting, self starters, and expanded baggage equipment fueling weekend and cross country tours.
The Cook & Stoddard Company will display Cadillac and Baker electrics during carnival week at 1184-46 Connecticut Ave. The showroom will be elaborately decorated and staff will welcome visitors. J M Stoddard will be assisted by Rudolph Jose and George Weaver, noted figures in the field, to receive guests. A full line of models and a showroom service plant will be showcased, touted as one of the most advanced of its size in the country.
Miller Bros oldest Washington auto dealer to showcase Ford during Carnival Week. Claude and Charles Miller will greet guests all week, with an original decorative display. The firm prides itself on thorough Ford service, a complete machine shop, and an up to date paint department for owners.
An expert urges motorists to treat cars like locomotives with regular, careful maintenance. Start smoothly, delay clutch engagement, and use brakes gently. Keep gears from burr, advance spark about 2 3 inches, and avoid emergency brakes unless necessary.
Oldsmobile, shown by M T Pollock at 1018 Connecticut Ave NW, brings two handsome light six cylinder cars with five and seven passenger bodies received from the factory for carnival. Also on display are a five passenger Defender and a limousine. The Olds unit in the carnival parade, starting Monday at Sixteenth and U Streets at 1 pm, features 1902 34 54 one cylinder models led by a 1913 six cylinder car. Showroom decor includes palms and souvenirs, with cars ready to transport visitors to other showrooms from 8 am to 11 pm.
Robert H. Martin, local Buick branch manager, leads a carnival week exhibit at 1026 Connecticut Avenue. The floor features a complete Buick line with five models, including new Disco starter and combination electric side and taillights. The display underscores the car's popularity and Martin's energetic leadership.
Maxwell Rambler and Mitchell cars form the exhibit at G B Leary Jr showrooms 1321 Fourteenth Street NW. The new displays will be decorated with electric effects highlighting improved models and a complete Maxwell equipment set. Mitchell cars offer five models on three chassis while Rambler lines attract diverse motorists and Leary emphasizes a top service department backing his clientele with unmatched maintenance.
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