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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1914
Page
8
Across the nation heavy snowstorms tested motor driven commercial wagons. New York trucks kept near schedule despite slick streets and horse traffic lag. Electric downtown trucks and large brewery coal and express fleets operated with little trouble, while local merchants reported few problems keeping auto deliveries moving.
Dr G Peregrin of Seattle reported his Studebaker Six stolen and the thief alerted police. A local Studebaker dealer tracked the car to a Portland garage within 24 hours where it was recovered and an arrest followed. Studebaker records keep 180 000 cars and a bulletin service aids detection by 2000 detectives.
Great Britain imported fewer automobiles in 1913 than in 1912, totaling 6,825 cars from foreign countries, down from 7,272. The value dropped to 8,400,225 dollars from 2,889,528. Exports of British made cars rose to 7,594 units, up 44 percent from 6,277 in 1912, with value increasing to 11,677,020 dollars from 9,848,410.
A round of current auto literature highlights prospecting buyers and trade aids. The Anderson Electric Car Company promotes its Detroit electrics with an In Witness booklet of 7 percent satisfied Chicago users. Goodrich distributes Motor Trucks of America volume two with photos, specs, and an essay by W A McDermid on buying and operating trucks. Henry B. Joy of the Lincoln Highway Association stresses the Lincoln Way as an existing road and seeks funds for improvements, suggesting branch roads to connect with the main route. Goodyear’s Encyclopedia of Selling Helps showcases tire economics, noting over a million cars in use and annual tire spend near 125 million dollars. The March Packard issue features the 4.48 gla-cylinder Packard and gear innovations, plus a London Daily Mail article on Packard manufacturing methods and worm bevel gears.
A detailed description explains Firestone inspection practices to safeguard quality. Fabric enters through a pulling test, moisture affects breaking point, and rubber is monitored through drying and curing. Temperature is kept constant, with multiple workers watching conditions day and night. Final casings undergo weight and size checks to ensure flaw-free product.
Washington forms a local branch of the Electric Vehicle Association of America with a nucleus of about twenty members and plans a meeting next Thursday at the Willard Hotel to discuss local conditions and activities. Attendees included Joseph M. Stoddard and R. Bruce Emerson of local auto firms and Potomac Electric Power Company representatives.
Gasoline Gossip notes Miller Bros automobile and supply house reporting Ford car sales in the past week. Tours and runs to Dr. M. I. Cuthbert Dr. James F. Mitchell John J. Odenwald F H Mc Adoo Grove Lime and Coal Ramschel Auto Sales John M. Lyell Clark & Sons Remaohel Auto Sales Company.
The Boston Gray & Davies plant covers three acres, employs 600, and makes 38 complete systems daily. Ohio passes a flat auto registration law with fees for electrics, gasoline and steam cars, manufacturers, dealers, and motorcycles. Indianapolis hosts a parade during dealers' open week. Nordyke Marmon wins best exhibit. Imp Cyclecar reports Sharps sign for 10,000 narrow-tread cars over ten years. Revival of Fairmount park road race proposed by Quaker City Motor Club. Society of Automobile Engineers meets in Cape May June 3–7. Pierce Arrow offers cloth upholstery for touring cars as leather substitute, touting comfort and easy cleaning.
The Original Cyclecar Company of this city announces it has secured the local agency for the Dudly cyclecar, made by the Dudly Tool Company of Menominee Michigan. The Ford Motor Company welcomes visitors to its factory with a large guide staff and photographers recording celebrity visits for exclusive Ford use. A rough wood-rimmed wheel can be smoothed with coarse then fine sandpaper to prevent galling hands.
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