Magnificent Scenic Route to Harpers Ferry from Washington
Long popular weekend trip by Washington motorists gains demand with improved roads to Harpers Ferry, W Va. The route features Potomac scenery, rich historic sites like John Brown era arsenals and Jefferson Rock, and serves as a gateway to Shenandoah valley excursions. Detailed turn by turn directions from the Washington Post Building through Harpers Ferry are provided.
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Lenox B. Chew
Washington
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Potomac
Frederick
Walter
Barbara Fritchle
Confed
Main Street
Shenandoah Valley
Winchester
Harpery Perry
Harpere Ferry
Government Arsenal
John Brown
Jefferson Rock
Virginia
Washington Post
Pennsylvania Avenue
United States Treasury
Sherman Monument
Treasury
White House
Pasa
Lafayette Square
Fifteenth Street
McPhereon Square
Massachusetts Avenue
Rockville
Courthouse
Warfield
Frederick Road
i-Galthersburg
Cross Ridge
Marksburg
Hyattetown
MG Toollgate
Rhana
Bear
Monocacy River
Croan
Market Street
A.D
Patrick Street
Tork
Jefferson
Petersville
Knoxville
Postoffice
Weverton Station
Must Pay Back Licenses In Iowa Motor Tax Ruling
Iowa motor car owners who skipped state license fees in prior years must pay back taxes even if the car was previously owned by others. The motor vehicle department, led by Secretary of State W. S Allen, vows to collect for 1912 1913 and 1914 registration periods. Some owners threaten lawsuits, but state officials stand firm and refuse new numbers until back fees are settled.
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Iowa
State Motor Car Department
W. 5S. Allen
Bac
Boston to Adopt Ford Runabout City Cars for All
Mayor Curley announced a plan to replace Boston's 75 city cars with Ford runabouts for all employees. The shift aims to cut costs, claiming higher mileage and lower purchase prices will save thousands without reducing service. A municipal garage has been opened to manage the fleet and curb joyriding with strict nighttime controls.
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Boston
Curley
May not: warning to children on road safety
Fragmentary police style note urges parents to teach children not to dash across the street. It emphasizes safer corner crossings to reduce injuries and accidents. The quoted speech reflects a concerned public safety tone about child behavior near roadways.
Gasoline Price War Shrinks Tank-Fill Costs Across States
A nationwide fuel price fight by Standard Oil and rivals cuts crude and refined oil prices, with dramatic drops in Indiana and Michigan as garages slash margins. New York and New Jersey see gasoline around 34 to 16 dollars per gallon dealer and motorist, while Wisconsin and Illinois report sizable reductions. Detailed detours and roadwork info for Washington motorists to Philadelphia and New York City are included, noting Belair road closures and revised routes via Towson and Scarff.
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T 18
Middle West
New York
New Jersey
Texaco
Grand Rapids
Mich
Muskegon
Milwaukee
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Et Louie
Indiana Concern
Supreme Court
Wood River
Ill
St. Louis
Jersey City
Standard Oil Company
Gulf Refining Company
Washington
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Baltimore
Belair
Towson
Cipnarm
Scarff
Dure
Perryville
Parryville
Wilmington
Maryland
Charles Street
Tun
Hunt Club
Cross Railroad
Woodbrook Station
Shepherd
Asylum
Chesanoaks
Delaware Avenue
Joppa Road
At &3
Valley Road
Pass Forkon
Glenare
Belair Railroad Station
Haynes to offer new light six with five passenger body
Haynes announces a 1915 light six for 1485 dollars, marketed as the "little six" with a Leece Neville starting system, Remy ignition, Hayfcliffe carburetor, Firestone removable rims, and motor driven tire pump. Weighs 2950 pounds, wheel base 112 inches, Streamer lines, two piece adjustable windshield, one man top, in five passenger touring and roadster styles, fuel economy over 21 mpg in factory tests.
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Haynes Company
T. C. Probey
Leece-Neville
Remy Tenitlon
Hayflela
Firestone
Mechanical car repair tips from an older guide
Practical instructions on flushing cooling systems and ensuring water circulation by priming the pump, lifting the frame to set springs, and using improvised spacers. It also warns against ground faults with magnetos, repairs clutch slippage with tape or match ends, and balancing battery cells by isolating and charging weak cells.
Gasoline Pipe Looping And Maintenance Hacks
Gasoline handling tips cover safe looping of feed pipes to prevent air locks, advising horizontal loops, regular shutoffs when leaving a car, and cutting fuel supply during carburetor fires. Emphasis on straining gasoline, carrying gasket sets, and avoiding ignition trouble by proper plug and gasket care.
Local Agent for Gasolette Distributer Named
The Charles Rubel Company becomes the local distributor for gasolette, a Secoline Improver. It is a 2 Uquid additive poured into the gas tank to prevent carbon deposits on spark plugs, valves, pistons, and cylinders, and claimed to boost gasoline efficiency by 60 percent. The agency was earned after a thorough investigation and a visit by M. A. Leavy, vice president of United Products Manufacturing Company, maker of gasolette.
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Charles Rubel Company
Rubel Company
M. A. Leavy
United’ Products Manufacturing Company
Motor Sidelines From Washington Visits and Local Auto Deals
Georges Patterson of Reo visits Washington and stays with Zell Motor Car and Revelle Motor Truck in the Eastern district, predicting 1915 as a banner year for autos. Cook & Stoddard deliver several Cadillac cars to local buyers. Rauch Lang electric cars loaned to baseball players. Hudson dealer–agent Howard Kneisal works for an early demonstrator shipment. Dr Henry Polkinhorn travels to Atlantic City in a Paige touring car with remarkable economy. Detroit factory activity notes and employment figures for motor plants in the Detroit area.
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Georges &. Patterson
Reo Motor Company
Washington
Zell Motor Car Company
Reo
Revelle Motor Truck Company
Patterson
Hantérn
Reo Company
H. A. Hall
Rauch & Lang Electric
Last Wack
Rauch & Long
Roger Peckenpaugh
Frank Chance
Highlanders
Roy Hartsell
Fiesher
Howard Kneesal
Hudson Automobile Company
Lgcal
Hudson. Car
Here
Detroit
Henry A. Polkinhorn
Atlantic City
N. J
Paige
Old Blue Law Halts Sunday Motor Bus Movement
A Massachusetts Sunday motion faces a blue law challenge as Judge Wield rules against motor buses on Sundays. The Connecticut Valley Street Railway, operating between Turners Park and Greenfield, disputes the old statute favoring electric, steam, and horn vehicles while lawmakers debate suspending rules to allow Sunday bus service.
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Massachusetts
A. F. Benjamin
Arthur L. Wilson
Hiscox
4. W. Grant
William Watts
Turners Park
Greenfield
Mass
Connecticut Valley Street Ailway Company
Attorneya
Comitttes
Statehouse
Gordon
Ha Company
Motor Company
Dri
Letion
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Belair Road
Michigan
Auto Club of Maryland
Overland Washington Motor Co., Inc
14Th St. N. W
Willys-Overland Company
Toledo
Ohio
Garford
Willys
Overland Delivery
Sano Inc Inc
Cook & Stoddard
Cadillac
Emma Hume
R. Patterson
Helen T. McLaughlin
SAC Ov
Fisher
Eration
Tully
Ford
Milfer Bros. Auto & Supply
House
Pierce
N. E
14Th
St. Ne
Linco
North
Firestone Volume
Tire Fe
America
Barney Oldfield
Firestone Tires
Indianapolis
Firestones
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
14Th Street N. W
Washington, D. C
Akron
Azanaiv
Cadillac Baker Electric
the Cook & Stoddard Co
Conm
Ave
Cartercar Sales CO
Staney
Wilcoxtrax
Congressional Garage Coq
Agta
Pa. Ave
Tel
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