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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1910
Page
6
Jed Johnston, Buick manager, heads to New York for holidays while Hibbs and friends head to Leesburg for a guest stay. Washington agents, car sales, and pathfinding tours dominate the scene with multiple makes including Studebaker, Chalmers, Hudson, and EMF as traders, tours, and reliability tests roll through Detroit and beyond.
A terse dialogue on snake hunting describes how to level a weapon at a snake and pull the trigger as the target swings into range. The speaker emphasizes an almost detached instruction, noting that the hunter provides the aiming while any minor error can end in the snake’s head being removed.
The article notes widespread speed laws across states and municipalities aimed at safety. It explains manufacturers are studying gear ratios to keep cars within normal speeds, lowering max speed but widening operating range, improving hill climbing and engine efficiency, and reducing speed excesses that threaten safety and business.
A cautionary note urges motorists to avoid unnecessary strain on tires by steering clear of streetcar tracks and obstructions. It warns against high speed in corners and frequent top speeds, noting skid forces and reduced tire mileage. The piece contrasts Barker’s dissatisfaction with his desire to earn enough to separate his family.
President Duvall of the Automobile Club denounces the wheel tax as unjust and signals a test case to challenge the new District levy. Officers have begun enforcing the law despite the lack of penalties in the 1909 act, while owners argue it constitutes double taxation and a license tax on occupation.
A humorous Success Magazine piece portrays a wife seeking a hired man who can do chores sweep and clean while staying polite and never impudent. The punchline flips to asking if she is seeking a husband, highlighting social norms of courtship and domestic labor.
A verse from the New York Sun features the Foolkiller vowing bold acts on risky rides at sea and road, ignoring pleas and following those who falter. He boasted of gliding through danger and scoffing at fear, with playful lines about oars, wings, and a fearless stance.
Elliott Hough resigns from Pope Automobile Company to head the electric sales department at Studebaker Washington. A veteran car dealer since Pope began in the city, he built expertise across electric and gasoline models and led efforts as secretary of the Automobile Club of Washington, helping plan a hill climb next month under club auspices.
Washington businesses increasingly rely on motorcycles for rapid deliveries and fieldwork. About 300 owners in the city use them to cover ground faster than horses or bicycles, with plans for a motorcycle run from Washington to Frederick and into Pennsylvania. The Haverford Motorcycle Company covers a vast territory from Buffalo to Richmond, while Harley-Davidson dealer N Mudd expects a dozen new machines this week. A separate note honors Dr. Eugene Hosenovie, who pioneered a cancer anti serum and died at 47, celebrated as a science veteran who advanced progress. The Post urges readers to use classified ads for free outcomes.
Horace DeLisser of United States Motor Company praises the Glidden tour as a better reliability test than track races. He notes the brutal road conditions reveal a car’s true durability, with penalties highlighting weaknesses and driving improvements for manufacturers. The discussion extols road contests while acknowledging value in sustained high speed track trials.
Ray McNamara drives Premier No 1 to the Glidden Trophy with 8 penalties. Chalmera No 5 full second, Walls Maxwell No 7 third. Ballinger Premier No 4 fourth. Moline entries strong, team efforts praised amid a strenuous tour.
Metropolitan Magazine argues that universities are overstaffed and should cut faculty size. If great universities reduced to a third, consolidating salaries for the remaining staff, national education would gain substantial benefit.
The Model 4 30 is pitched as a high type touring car with five passengers and robust construction. It emphasizes a forged front axle, strong shaft drive, efficient Apperson transmission, and complete double braking and ignition systems, claiming performance and quality rival higher priced rivals.
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