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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1916
Page
6
L J Ollier notes 1,900,000 cars may be produced this year, claiming peak output yet. He cites 7,000,000 area population at $6,500 average value and analyzes farm and city owner prospects, totaling about 3,000,000 farmers and 2,500,000 city residents as first time buyers.
A West Virginia picnic titled the Great Falia is set for Saturday and expected to attract the largest attendance in state history. The society invites friends to attend with special rates and cars arranged to depart at noon for the event.
The American Touring Club of the T Street in Columbia seeks to raise 4870 for the Chopawamsic Swamp road. Secretary William Ullman says most motorists lag on the $2 contribution while 77 individuals sent subscriptions this week. The plan targets completion of the Washington Richmond highway stretch to open the road by August with strong local support and calls for a second appeal to early contributors.
E Smith of Bound Brook New Jersey may win the Haynes Light Twelve prize for owning the oldest Haynes car in America. Walter H K Smith is cited as owning an 1890s two cylinder car built in 1891. The antique weighs 1950 pounds, cost about 1900 dollars, and can seat four, with a lever steering system. It runs at 15 to 20 mph on good roads, and each cylinder carries its own carburetor and dry battery. The engine features a 5 inch bore and a 6 1/2 inch stroke rated at 16 horsepower.
The Selby Company received the first model of the Paige Fairfield Six 46 drawing strong street interest in Washington. The report lists numerous sales and potential buyers including HH C Warfield Miss COR Hilly Charles C Carter and others as various car dealers and individuals acquire touring cars and roadsters. A government purchase adds a chin drive Little Giant mutter truck for the reclamation department in north Yakima.
The Hupmobile proves popular with over half of buyers who renew annually. Owners cite higher efficiency, power, and flexibility, plus a trusted service system with expert monthly inspections at Hupmobile service stations, funded by complimentary coupons.
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