New Route to Baltimore for Capital Motorists
The Washington Post prints a weekly Sunday motor route from Washington to Baltimore and return. The plan replaces the Contee stretch with a smoother roadbed via Hyattsville and Bladensburg reconstruction. Routes vary from about 50 miles to a full day, with the paper offering to scout and publish details each week for interested readers.
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Baltimore
Contee
Hyattsville
Queens Chapel Road
Kenilworth
District Line
Bladensburg
Automobile notes and car sales across Washington region
The Cumberland Motor Company reports a Marion touring car sold to Hugh Kane. A Studebaker 35 touring car goes to William J. Bryan Secretary of State. Walter Huntsberry visits Winchester to drive a Buick roadster back. he holds the Buick subagency territory. H S Elking gains Golden Glow lamps for legal street lighting in Washington. The Indiana Automobile Manufacturer's Association tour from Indianapolis to Los Angeles covers 3548.1 miles in 33 days with 16 cars entered. New York's auto law caps speed at 20 mph. The Washington Automobile Racing Association forms to promote meets. first event planned at Benning on the 21st with many entries. Goodyear buys ground near Williamsville, Conn for tire fabric plant. trucks can change tires quickly with new rim from Firestone. H B Leary Jr takes Washington Maxwell agency. Semmen returns from Wilcox visit. Washington Motorists' Association meets June 3 at Grafton Hotel to discuss traffic laws and welfare. Commercial Auto reports Studebaker and Cadillac sales to Fulks and Truesdell party.
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Indiana Automobile Manufacturer’s Association
Indianapolis
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
Springhelaé
Kansas City
Denver
Salt Lake City
Reno
Sacramento
San Francisco
Hender+son
Steetz
Marion
Premier
Hughes
Pathfinder
System in Motor Service
An Automobile Journal excerpt notes that true system in motor service arises from recognizing possibilities and abandoning outdated methods. It highlights gains from reusing waste products, expanding production with little extra cost, and applying studied, equipment‑aware transport methods to achieve large savings.
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Bis
Automobile Journal
Stop and Make Yourself Known under Massachusetts law
The Automobile Journal notes motorists in Massachusetts often fail to stop and give name and address after harming property or animals. It cites Massachusetts highway commission cases, saying failing to stop can lead to criminal liability and dog-damage settlements, unless driving recklessly or intentionally.
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The
Automobile Journal
Automobile Legal Association
Boston
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Highway Commission
Sumi Ag
New Auto Fuel Cuts Gasoline Costs and Boosts Mileage
A new motor spirit fuel, cheaper than gasoline by several cents per gallon, promises 16 percent higher mileage. Process refines crude oil to yield 20 gallons gasoline, 2 gallons kerosene, 20 gallons motor spirit, and 40 gallons residue. The fuel emits a pungent odor, has light exhaust smoke, and starts easily on gasoline. Popular Mechanics notes its availability in major cities and expanding reach.
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Goodyear
Goodyear Tire & Rubber CO
Akron
Ohio
Washington
14Th Street
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M. T. Pollock
Tourlng
Wommbonref
Paasengerae
Paesenger
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Empire Auto Top
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Ima
St. N. W
Phone North
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Tric Automobiles
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Washington Post
Automobile Department of the
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Automobile Department of the Post
Washingcton
B Street
Judic Eiary Square
Union Station Plaza
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Fifteenth
H Streets
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District of Columbia-Meryland Hine
Cross Bridge
Bult&ville
Laurel
Elkridge
Patapsco River
Wilkena Avenue
Fulton Avenue
Lafayette Avenue
Mount Roys Avenue
Charles Street
Mount Royal Avenue
Soldiers’ Monument
Wilkens Avenue
Brown Store
Crogs Railroad
Fron Bridge
Ryland Avenue
Ninth and
E Streets
Peesing Columbus Monument
Ae Street
Curmingham Motor Company
Hugh Kane
Studebaker
Wiliam J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Walter BE. Huntsberry
Winchester
Mr. Hurtaberry
H. S. Elking
Esterline
New York
Washington Automobile Racing Association
G. B. Cowle
J H Miller
H. BD. Murray
Charles Elop- Iweyer
Benning
Comalata
Lc, Barber
Frank Stewart
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Williamsville
Conn
Om Thia
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
H. B. Leary, Jr
Maxwell
Charles A. Semmen
Wilcox
Washington Motorists’ Association
Grafton Hotel
Commercial Auto and Supply Company
T I. Fulks
C. A. Fulks
Cook & Stoddard Company
Cadillac Touring Care
Col
George Truesdell
H. E. Doyle
N. W Chiswall
N. R. Pleak
R. B. H. Lyon
Utomobile
Barber & Ross
Connecticut Avenue
A.tire
Rand
Newuy
Firestone
Xox Tires
Mr. H. 5. Firestone
Meeley Rubber Company, Inc
Washington, D. C
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co
America
Potomac Motor Car Co
Connecticut Ave
BMWS
Electric
ORLD
Foremost Electric
Emerson & Orme
H Street
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