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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1915
Page
11
A remembered reminder from a practical motorist warns chains should not be hooked too tight. If links remain reasonably free, tension will creep and wear too will distribute more evenly across tire parts.
Exposition officials select the Cadillac as official car for the Panama California exposition in San Diego. Three Cadillacs ordered by E A Davison, chairman of the fair committee, to be used by executive committee on official business. Cars delivered through Don Lee Los Angeles house. Two Cadillacs also bought for Panama Pacific exposition in San Francisco with ambulance bodies to be mounted, stationed at the fair grounds for medical aid.
A Barrage Manager advises coating silvered lamp reflectors with alcohol carrying a small amount of dissolved material to prevent tarnish during use. The coating forms good protection and washes off easily with warm water.
Caution against using oatmeal or cereals to seal radiator leaks. The practice clogs the cooling system and should be avoided to prevent water-system congestion.
The Adamson measure seeks a single national rule for vehicle registration and licensing, backed by 1.5 million motorists. The Maryland case prompts calls for a universal standard, noting Europe’s international plates and urging Congress to enable free interstate travel with unified identification. President Wilson and the American Automobile Association push for prompt action as states press for safety and order on highways.
A historical report argues states must build sturdier roads to handle faster, cheaper vehicles and proposes a federal participation plan. It suggests a large interstate road expense could be transferred to the national government.
John N. Willys forecasts motor car business reaching half a billion dollars in 1915, citing a new era of prosperity starting January 1. He notes 4,006 Overland dealers spanning the world and says trade revival is underway after war-related setbacks. Confidence returns among bankers, farmers, merchants, and manufacturers as business picks up since October.
Norton of B F Goodrich outlines in his Motor Truck Club talk that overspeeding and overloading trucks cause premature tire destruction, higher tire bills, and more frequent renewals. Poor tire equipment and misjudged loads bred by owner ignorance or driver haste drive the risk, while tire makers respond with education and better guarantees.
The Washington branch of the Electrical Vehicle Association of America met last Thursday. J J Bartram announced a January 28 dinner at the Lord Baltimore Club. W H Haycock described a December 24 postal motor test, noting multiple trips by parcel post cars while horses made only one trip. A light electric vehicle designed for mail collection was praised as ideal for efficiency.
A Detroit dispatch notes twelve cylinder motors may soon become common beyond racing circles as automakers in the United States push for more seamless engine impulses. The market could broaden for luxury models as manufacturers weigh the advantages and tradeoffs versus smaller cylinder counts.
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