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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1914
Page
25
Molded oval fender designed by Chalmers improves rigidity and appearance. Local dealer claims it protects passengers from dust water and mud while enhancing car lines and overall beauty.
Readers learn of electric starting and lighting dominance in 1915 cars, with many enclosed body styles, wire wheels, and luxurious upholstery. Emphasis on passenger comfort, driver convenience, and new tire technology including power pumps and demountable rims, reflecting motorist well being and evolving automotive craft.
A Firestone branch on Fourteenth Street showcases a damaged window display attracting attention. The scene includes yellow pumpkin imagery and a placard praising bumper crops, while FP Robinson of Seattle buys a Studebaker, learns to drive, and departs with his family toward San Francisco in a roughly 1000 mile journey.
M Marsh and Frank T Kales drove Baker electric victorias on a round trip from here to Baltimore Havre de Grace and Philadelphia with charging stops. They attended the Electrical Vehicle Association of America convention. Return trip completed with few miles of bad roads and high enjoyment reported.
Palma drove to a flawless score in the annual contest between the Chicago Automobile Club and the Chicago Athletic Association, earning top laurels as Chandler faltered.
Local supplier T Donohoe announces power gas as a heat resistant lubricant that improves engine lubrication and starts, helps cars climb hills, reduces carbon buildup, and preserves motor parts. He explains it as an extract of crude oil with guarded processing to remove carbon forming elements while leaving heat resistant lubricants.
Pittsburgh October 24 report on a Mitchell light four touring car sealing its hood and completing 7500 miles in 30 days. The Chicago start September 3 saw the car reach Pittsburgh one month later with 7318 miles on the speedometer and seats installed by Chicago’s chief of police. The car is in superb shape and the company ponders continuing to California. It covered 23 states and drew enthusiastic reactions from crowds.
Private Turner recounts a day aboard in Vrance on his birthday as German shells hit the town. He describes crossing under artillery fire, taking cover behind a fence, and fighting back after being wounded. He later walks again and aids wounded comrades while recalling a sinking ship with a near retreat from a German fleet engagement.
The Reo Fifth Model costs 2,000,000 yearly more than necessary, funding finer parts margins safety materials and exact assembly. Six weeks per car and strict fitting meet radical tests. Designers keep full focus on the model, adding new features as fast as developed.
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