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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1913
Page
5
Dealers often take in used cars as partial payment for new models, accepting them at trade values that leave little profit margin. Elective used cars are typically bargains due to wear and newer stock turnover.
The article notes fall is prime for used car bargains as dealers clear stock for new 1914 models. Buyers should seek reputable dealers and rely on skilled mechanics to judge motor, gears, and frame, with electric cars often a smart buy due to lower wear. The piece emphasizes that value lies in condition over appearance and that cars offer ongoing revenue unlike horses.
The column parodies a canceled World Series trip due to business, attacks a dissident customer who blamed Buick manager Hob Martin, and celebrates Bob Martin. It then shifts to auto care tips, electric starters, and Battle Creek traffic rules, urging safe, informed driving and proper maintenance. It closes with a call for American Automobile Association members to stay connected with public road policy and congressional actions.
A discussion of the Simmons-Underwood tariff outlines reduced duties on chassis and finished car parts, but leaves over 2000 dollar cars taxed high. It notes foreign auto imports have dwindled while U S sales rise, and a separate plan lowers motorcycle duties to spur cycle-car growth despite uncertain impact on imports.
The Treasury may admit English, French, and German cycle cars as motorcycles. A reduced duty lowers tire tariffs from 35 to 10 percent, signaling American tire makers will feel the impact and prices may readjust accordingly.
Personal notes describe Dr Adams returning from Saks Sunapee Minnesota in a big Cadillac touring car. A Belleville Illinois high school boy built a wind powered street waling auto that halted traffic on its first appearance. Hilda Pletcher of Indianapolis bought a seven passenger Cadillac from Cook and Staddard Co. Admiral Col Parker Landsburgh Vaughn Tyler Omohundro and Mrs Leonard are also mentioned with Cadillacs.
The Henderson Rowe Motor Company closes several subagends in Virginia as Chevrolet and Little cars gain traction in Suffolk Norfolk and Bristol. Emerson Orme Detroit electric opens a new service station on Fourteenth Street to recharge up to 45 cars, boosting capacity to about 100 cars citywide. Tidbits cover battery water quality, paint wear on car bodies, tire exhibitor plans, ignition cable fitting tips, and gasoline valve keeping open with a rubber band.
A suggestion in England favors using rubber mass for congested streets, despite high costs. Proponents argue reduced noise and vibration, cleaner streets, and less damage to structures. Lester C Busch predicts a two year span before a Washington to Memphis highway project.
Temperature shifts may require radiator drainage or antifreeze use. Dealers sell antifreeze, yet one quart of denatured alcohol mixed with radiator water can work. Automobiles are now admitted to Yosemite Valley via Merced with car checks before entry.
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