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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1914
Page
6
Detroit man Gidney and his wife completed a transcontinental trip in a Studebaker touring car over the old Santa Fe trail. He offers motorists advice, noting that excessive packing is unnecessary and a simple block and tackle could suffice for emergencies.
Mr. Gidney reports mountain roads unusually bad this season with 8 and 10 inch rocks and bridges washed away by floods. In the desert deep sand and a sand storm hinder travel while mudholes threaten wheel entrapment. yet the Studebaker kept moving with help from rope and block and tackle when needed.
A Studebaker six automobile is pressed into service as a locomotive in Santa Fe yards San Francisco. Local agents ordered three carloads of motor cars but all switch engines were in use. The car was hitched to freight cars and pulled a 62 ton load to the unloading station without trouble.
A detailed road guide from Washington to Harrisburg via Hagerstown highlights rich farmland and scenic ways. It notes minimal road flaws from construction, historic sites along the route, and a proposed Harrisburg sightseeing path with paved streets and park drives.
William H. Stewart, president of the Stewart Automobile Academy in New York, urges careful rim maintenance. He warns against riding with underinflated tires, riding on damaged rims, rust neglect, and improper storage. He recommends removing rust, varnishing rims, and using black varnish only, finishing with emery paper for rough rims.
Perry and White, Ford Europe leaders based in Paris, arrived for talks at the Detroit parent plant. Perry praised England’s three year trade boom with abundant work and rising incomes, noting Ford’s output expansion outpacing others.
A local garage man explains that neutral soap cleans better for preserving finish than alkaline soap. Regular washing with a sponge and tepid water prevents dullness, and frequent care keeps the car looking better and running smoother. Rinse thoroughly to avoid soap residue and protect varnish, then dry promptly.
Miller Bros. Automobile and Supply House lists numerous Ford touring cars in service this past week. Names include Anna Chant Yand George A. Harlow William Day K. L. Preston A T McDowell J F Kelchner Mrs J H Bodine Dr Alfred Richards James Gray O J Hughes Basil Gordon W A Simpson W M Finnacom Mrs M H Garner A S Cay wood R Menefee George H Townsend BH H Handy Eugene Gaddess A L Hunt George F A Stutz Frank M Stone A C Whitton D P Bonner G Machen John M Watson E B MeCormick C C Van Allen H E Bit finger E L Simpson Dr F H Morhart L J Groh W W Easley W F Hale Co J N Abel Edward Gash A Gude L A Quirotto H W Shine route to Potomac Electric Power Company Roscoe Rothschild R C Man jsum W W Woodworth C and P Telephone Company Smith Lockwood Manufacturing Company deliv ery cars to Samuel M Tucker Smoot Jeliefe George C Artemus George J R Maier Charles H Kettler and the White House coupe to J B Agnew Co.
Law sliding motorists welcome the updated traffic regulations and will help enforce them. Police should focus on reckless conduct by youths driving horse drawn vehicles, which endangers pedestrians and other drivers. Dirt and brick wagon operators are flagged as frequent violators for ignoring signals and hogging the center of the road.
A dated repair guide outlines do it yourself tricks for car maintenance. It warns against unequal brake adjustment, describes loosening stubborn screws with heat, and advises interior and exterior care such as soap, tire tape, and acid cleaners. It emphasizes safe handling of acids and long term checks like locking nuts and cotter pins.
Article notes leather tops require cleaning with tepid water and castile soap. Fractured or worn tops need a leather dressing made from liquid asphaltum castor oil and ivory black. Dressing can be used on rubber tops. Cooling issues in warm weather include slipping belts bent blades clogged radiators and worn rubber connections. Drag in the transmission may cause overwork and radiator replenishment.
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