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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1912
Page
13
An old article extols pneumatic tires over solid rubber for electric pleasure cars and trucks. It warns solid tires cause jolts and damage, urges pneumatic tires, and hints at a new invention making tires as resilient as inflated pneumatic, superior to solid or pneumatic limitations.
Two day meet at Laurel features Bob Burman the world's champion speed king. Burman will compete after record drives and a 300 horsepower mile in 24 seconds. R E B Shadel promotes the event with Curley Brown coordinating track days. Sanction expected daily as AAA backs the meet. More than 50 000 expected from across the country with overflow seeking Baltimore recreation during the Democratic convention.
Inquiries on Washington to Warrenton routes are addressed weekly by the Washington Post Automobile Editor. The guide lists key towns and mileages, notes rough stretches on certain segments, and highlights the Shenandoah Valley scenery from Winchester to Staunton.
The Rambler proves its strength on a miles long journey across four states to Chicago then seven states to the Golden Gate and down the coast to Los Angeles. It returns via desert heat and mountains to New Orleans and Atlanta before looping back to New York. The company backs a confident guarantee based on eleven years of motor car building success and solid manufacturing and financial resources.
George H Duck of Matheson Auto proposes a city wide plan to curb accidents in big towns. The rule would enforce 10 mph near footways, require signaling before turns, keep pedestrians to sidewalks and crosswalks, and require landlords to notify tenants of the regulations.
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