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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1916
Page
6
District club still hopeful as Secretary Ullman objects to person. Solicitation of subscriptions continues hoping automobile owners will realize the value of the work and join the movement for road funding.
A rough autotorial discusses Washington Post funding for a road project from Washington to Richmond. It notes volunteers, subscriptions, and private support by motorists through the American Automobile Association, with named local contributors and ongoing work on a swampy stretch and bridges.
ASCENDING CRATERROCK quotes J S Combs of a Washington distributorship arguing buyers prefer complete automobiles over parts. He says cylinder count alone does not determine value, praising twelve, six, and four cylinder designs if they form a harmonious, well built car. The public should judge by performance and overall construction.
Franklin Company touts a 40 pound weight reduction in its Series 9 car while maintaining passenger size and strength. The move is linked to lower operating costs and improved comfort with lighter axles wheels and better weight balance between front and rear to enhance safety and ease of operation.
New Polarine tank autos arrive in Washington this week drawing comment for their white bodies with gold lettering and 63 gallon tanks. The Standard Oil Company noted the service aims to speed deliveries and could spread to Heartsville, Chevy, Kersington, Falls, Kokville, and other towns.
Speral reports the annual camp meeting in Washington county will be held under the direction of F Wilson Walker of Gateherst. The program lists Honer Folson, Visa Wotano, Derwyn Mi, Rev John Ti hortey and others, with activities continuing through Nugis 4.
EF Redden, inventor of the Redden make a truck, pioneers Ford to one ton capacity. Redden, former eastern Studebaker manager and Maxwell executive, heads Redden Motor Truck Co of New York with Leslin BR Acton ly as vice president and treasurer. A Maxwell car recently won the fourth annual New Mexico road race amid mechanical trouble and a tire blowout after leading until near the end.
The article discusses major highway funding through federal and state collaboration to construct trunk lines and rural links. It cites President Wilson's signing remarks praising national road development, notes California’s early $1,000,000 commitment, and explains the process for states to apply for federal aid via their highway departments. It ends with a local dealer report of recent vehicle sales.
A fragmented report describes a group excursion toward Harpers Ferry. The text references four persons and mentions travel timing and scenery, with unclear details and partial names.
Alan Hawley and Henry Woodhouse of the Aero Club of America urged Secretary Baker to create an aerial reserve corps of volunteers. They proposed certificates for members and fast-track missions after testing at Army aviation camps, with volunteers serving unpaid until training completed and a commission fund of $000 to cover certificates.
Residents planned to approach Valparaiso’s elusive hermit Eve in the woods to learn her identity. Fishermen reported seeing a mysterious woman bathing in the lake in nature’s clothes, then disappearing into sand hills. The figure, living in the area for some time, has recently attracted notice for twice daily lake baths.
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