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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1913

Page

3

Motors Supplant Fire Horses in U S Cities

Nationwide figures show motor driven fire apparatus expanding from 23 to 82000 units in 18 months, reducing horse use and boosting speed. New York leads with 122 power vehicles and plans 34 more. Chicago pioneered steam engines. many cities report lower losses and insurance savings as power equipment spreads nationwide.

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Official Roadman 18 Here 0 M Wells Work

0 M Wells official roadman of the touring department of the Automobile lab of America works from Washington compiling data on road and route conditions. He tests roads under construction using a Locomobile and recommends emergency tires inner tubes vulcanizing demountable rims and spare tires for quick changes.

M. Wells Automobile Lab of America Washington

Maxwell announces new low‑priced roadster model

Leary company engineers unveil a compact Maxwell roadster designed for discriminating motorists. The model, marketed at a notably low price, features optional electric lighting and windshields, aiming to compete with the Maxwell line while remaining smallest in size and well equipped. Showrooms at 1321 Fourteenth Street NW display the car alongside other Maxwell models.

Leary Company Fourteenth Street Maxwell Yt Geven

Automobiles Benefit Railroads and Farmland Values

A Willys-Overland vice president and Ming railroad president discuss how cars boost freight by opening new areas, claiming autos add value to farms distant from lines. They cite a $2 billion estimate in increased land worth, noting faster trips to markets and parity between distant farms and those near rail hubs.

George W. Bennett Willys-Overland Company Newman Erb Ming Ttg Yalug

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Piladelphia Recs Mondex Washington, D.C Natioal Electrical Supply. Co New Yorke Avenue The Automobile Club of America Stall Ed Leagry Aage Maxwell’ Company H. B Leary, Jr Cis Totary Gray & Davis Overland Washinington Motor Co Willys-Overland Josethas Ely Telephone, Inc Ene Street N. W Yang Toedo H. B. Leary, Jr 14Th St. N. W Cook & Stoddard CO Conn. Ave Telephone North Church Street Joseph H. Pilling Pierce Street
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