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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1914
Page
7
A persuasive 1910s era piece argues the automobile transforms work and home life. It urges owners to embrace ownership, notes private transport benefits, social standing, and broad family use. It dismisses mechanical fear, promotes practicality, and advises timely car purchasing.
At their monthly meeting last week the Washington Automobile Trade Association elected Irvin T. Donohoe National Electrical Supply Co R McReynolds & Sons United States Tire Co Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co Firestone Tire and Rubber Co Miller Dudley Co and Motor News as associate members The group also planned orphans day with an outing on June 1 using cars donated by members from various institutions.
Mrs. E. W. Remsen bought an Overland roadster from Overland-Washington Company. Overland touring cars went to W. Sloane, G. Sloane, and J. W. Hechinger. Bosch magnetos and plugs equipped every finisher in the Grand Prize and Vanderbilt races at Santa Monica. Auctions of used cars grow popular as a market relief. New York dealers launch weekly auto auctions, a trend spreading to other cities.
IRVING J. HENDERSON and PERCY E. ROWE head the Henderson-Rowe Auto Company, merging sports prominence with car trade. Henderson, longtime National Capital sports figure, joined the auto field five years ago via the Overland agency. Rowe, Eastern High School graduate and former broker, helped form the firm two years ago, now handling Chevrolet and Little cars across Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia.
Advice urges buyers to act early to secure spring delivery, obtain better trade allowances, and avoid dealer backlogs. Emphasizes limited future model introductions, value of used cars now, and visiting different showrooms to compare makes and pricing.
An Automobile trade editorial urges newspapers to curb auto publicity stunts and publish real information. The Washington Post is cited as a model, editing its automobile pages to include only worthwhile news, benefiting readers, dealers, and manufacturers when committed to genuine items.
The Mercury Cyclecar Company of Detroit showcases the Mercury cyclecar in a temporary Washington showroom on Fourteenth Street. Features touted include simplicity, reliability, and economy aimed at local motorists. Makers claim average monthly upkeep is $5, covering gasoline and oil. The tandem two‑seat car has a 6 inch tread.
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