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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1913
Page
7
A Goodyear advertisement extols No Rim Cut tires as superior and cost saving. It claims 14 years of use by millions, outselling all rivals and a 125 percent sales gain last year. The pitch urges letting mileage prove the right tire and emphasizes no guesswork.
The Washington Post motor truck reliability run is set for May 5 6 and 8 with T B Shoemaker as referee. Officials for the event are being chosen from experienced motor contest officials to ensure fairness and no protests. The plan includes ambulances from the government and three noncontestant entrants, all to undergo the same test as competing trucks.
Officials oversee a large shipment of Oldsmobiles last week amid discussions on valuing goods and a pastry based test to determine relative values. The authorities aim to establish benchmarks for pricing and distribution.
The piece argues motor trucks now replace rail for regional shipping, saving transit time and cost. It cites two cities 15 to 25 miles apart, describes direct door delivery, and notes growth in trucking adoption by manufacturers serving nearby towns. It mentions Firestone plant crews and International Harvester trucks in passable detail.
Booster urges a vast system of interstate roads stretching coast to coast with 18 thousand miles costing about 216 million dollars. Judge Lawe and supporters argue national highways will connect states, stimulate growth, and require state and county maintenance after initiation. The piece notes legislative activity in Maine, Pennsylvania, Missouri and other states, and references Diamond tire price reductions and a new Auto Dictionary by Albert L. Claugh.
A conscience contribution of 4.75 dollars was received from Canada by Secretary McAnDoU for sins involving whisky and cotton goods. The amount was presented to the Canadian government and forwarded to the American Consul General Foster at Ottawa for deposit in the United States Treasury.
Automobiles and sales flow through Washington as dealers report new models shipped to Washington and multiple sales across brands. Notable names include M. K. Gilmour of Detroit and Emerson & Orme listing buyers like D. G. Eads and Miss Alice Gertrude Gordon, with agencies for Hudson, Stutz, Ford, and Packard among others.
John Barrett director of the Pan American Union will speak at the YWCA vesper service on the topic Our Sister Republics Their Peoples and Progress. Meeting at the gmmnp alum 934 F Street includes singing by Mrs Dayelie Taylor Welch and an acquaintance hour. Open to all women and girls.
The Sherwood Presbyterian Church held its annual meeting led by Rev. George P. Robinson with 4000 raised for church work. Officers elected include J. Fred Orth, C. HH Harwood as deacons, Colin Reed as trustee, Marvin J. Nevins and Chester R. Smith as trustees, W. A. Hisenhardt as auditor, and Harry H. Burton as secretary. Pastor Rev. T. B. Thompson resigned to serve as naval chaplain. a committee was formed to arrange for pulpit candidates.
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