Evening Star Newspaper, June 17, 1923, Page 65

Motor Tourists Resorts Warned of Bad Roads Survey Shows Routes That Avoid Detours| and Rough Stretches Through New York to New England. For the benefit of Washington tour- !sts who are contemplating trips | throuzh New York city to the north- | ern resorts the Amerfcan Automobile Association, through the touring bu- | dletown and Binghampton there is a to Northern between Canaan and East Bloomfield for approximately four miles, and the other, a four-mile detour, on entering | industry o the city of Buffalo Over the lower route to Buffalo via} the Liberty Highway through Mid- “straight brakes, to THE SUNDAY STAR, |PACKARD STRAIGHT 8 SUCCEEDS TWIN-SIX Motor Company Announces liewis‘n Four-Wheel Brake Car. Now on Exhibition. Oficial announcement last night by the Packard Motor Car Company of a four-wheel | company's | eight” with succeed that ix, and as a single-six with the announce- 2] in the country. ~The ngle elght,” as it brakes can be applied as well while making & turn as when on a straight- away. All brakes are inclosed in drums and are protected from dirt and water at all thines. An emergency | brake acts on the rear wheels alone. The crank shaft is provided with nine main bearings. Cylinders are of v bore and 5-inch stroke. The A. E. horsepower rating is 36.4 with | actual block tests developing more | than eighty horsepower. Lubrication is by pressure feed. Cooling i3 pro- | vided with the regular Packard auto- | matic thermostatic control. ~Wint shutters also are provided for the ri diator and an unusually large fan used. The Packard fuelizer has been built into the intake manifold - motor. Aluminum pistons are used. Three diiter- ent ranges of light are provided in the head lamps. One is designed for or- dinary iriving. The second ranre | throws a beam of light low enough | not to make a glare in the eyes of approaching motorists, but far eénough in advance for normal night drivink third range An unusual feature of the car is thelto hav »mpanion to its | lighting arrangement. single-six. rprise to the automotive v. is to be made on a ratio of 6-1 with the new commission, are asking $130,000 for the cture, which they secured from the Baltimore and Ohio raflroad at a small figure, and is only capi- talized at $10,000. “When you' talk about ‘gold-mine’ bridges,” said Mr. Mackall, the Havre de Grace-Perryville bridge: was no more of a bonanza proposition than this bridge is. The bridge was prac- tically given to the owners by the Baltimore and Ohlo, and the capl- talization behind it 18 only $10,000. Nevertheless, they want $180,000 for it. It has been earning $13,000 a year for them.' We intend not only to lower their rates, but eventually to_condemn it." The third of the bridges is the Shepherdstown bridge, which is said the owners are asking $75,000. The fourth bridge is at Willlams- port, and the owners have put no selling price on it as yet. cost $25,000, and for which | AUTO GLASS WASHINGTON, D. C, JUNE 17, 1923—PART 3. reay of the metropolitan division, has | twenty-one mile detour between Sala- JSle ene as made a careful survey of road condi- | manca and Randolph and ulso several [wau pur an exhibition in the Con Yions in that section. The following | Short stretches where the road is In|ticut avenue salesrooms of P.-W. Mo- throws a great shaft of light along the highway, making possible high n the darkest night, in case ul FOR WINDSHIELDS OR_BADIES. ‘While You Wais. tors. Inc., distributors of the Packard A Joy Forever The Overland Red Bird has brought joy to town— Joy because of its winsome beauty—its coat of lus- trous Mandalay maroon, its khaki top, glistening nickeled trimmings and fleet, graceful lines. Joy be- cause of its much longer wheelbase, roomier body, larger, more powerful, economical engine, Fisk cord tires, bumpers front and rear, and easy-riding Triplex Springs (Patented). Joy because of its greater value and reasonable price. Come in and see America’s First Low Priced English 1'ype Car— Dhe Bzg‘]\fc’w RED BIRD 5750 Other Overland Models: Touring $525, Roadster $525, Coupe 3795, Sedan 3860 All prices f.0.b. Toledo. We reserve the right to change prices and ‘without motics See the Willys-Overland Advertisement in The Saturday Evening Post R. McREYNOLDS & SON DISTRIBUTORS 1423, 1425, 1427 L Street N.W. OPEN EVENINGS Phone Main 7228 DRIVE AN OVERLAND AND REALIZE THE DIFFERENCE very poor condition. is the result of this survey: —_—— in_this territory. The Boston Post road between First public tests of the new model ror” ciciier ana priaserort 1 LONG MOTOR TRUCK | yere hosde s Bl recenits nscr| ey aTE TO PURCHASE A ey P observation of & number of tech- | rutted and in poor condition, and al nical experts representing the mwtor | tkough it is not impassible, it would | TRA'N TO PASS HERE press of the count e e Sisaing o thoroush POTOMAC BRIDGES this rcad on Saturdays or s.mua:.s| _— e¥ery king of motor car when traffic is at its height. On week | i e R e - 5 affc (s _ | s 5 ” 5 n line motors is used in the new car. days one can get through with little' Marines to Pilot 87 Machines Pa.-};;\rd englneers, in effect, huve cut | Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown and diffculty. T a from Bridseport| From-Fndianapolis to Quantico |yhe {PUTFYEer netor i ) = to New Haven s ellent condi- | : ’ four-cylinder moto ‘Williamsport Structures S 1 is and Philadelphia. half on the other end d d = lted a new design of ¢ haft and Wanted. state highway {an unusual firing orde H — - % tically im-| Gra of the longest In general lines the new car is dis- | For the Tean fogoto] o which have journeyed cross|iinctly Packard. However. the 136 end is Newport | trains 8 and 143 inch wheel bases. long hood | oo (oionisdion has just completed known as “Back- motor truck BALTIMORE, June 16.—The state s g0 from New |country since the days of the war|{and the disc wheels, which are stand- | ' via Middletown avenue to pass through here soon. The!ard equipment on all models, serve to|the purchase of the first of four g the letown and Marlboro. thence ‘.Klu\n‘v' | be niloted by United Stat | give a low, racy, appearance to the bridges over the ytomae at the into {Autos g 3 < car. i West a line. The LI | Marines, who are bringing se R inmbelliliaies venal e, Thelm Ne (gt Sk nOLOr | irakes are a feature. | brid at Hane and was | & car. five large ltrufr-;';“J!\lel_;“1;;:“‘,;‘“““ | Braking pressure Is applied to all four | bought f $40.000. company | P ot Indianapolls. to Mar | wheels by depressing an ordinary foot | wanted $80,000, but finally accepted at Philadelphia, P: pedal and an equalizer gives the state's offer of half that price. D erding 1o present | form predetermined pres; 4 Th nd bridge s that at he the tricks will leave Indian- | Wheel 3,and & unother “gold- about June 16 and will be ap- | ({laring tiony sinular to the:one {proximately two weeks en route et PArerae itk About 1,000-Mile Trip. | Tests have shown. | The transmission and dif- ferential gears constitute the backbone of your automobile. These gears must perform, in some instances, a service more severe than that which falls W oud and 10ad [to be followed will bring the total | &2upon "ll"l:v other part Of ::e route to Pittsfield and | thence northeast to Cinelnnatl and un whole driving load. ) o O e To withstand the strain, t will divide, the gears must be correctly elphia and the lubricfl[ed_ Try Ebonite today. It's the greatest aid to the proper performance of an automo- bile. Sold by reliable dealers in five-pound cans and at ap- pointed service stations where you see the checker- board design pump. EBONITE (1t’s Shredded Oil) For Transmissions and Differentials uckle pin, acquired at Havre de Grace The owners of this bridge, according | o 1, chairman of the G While th istance from starting construc: wor T | point to destination is about 600 miles The bes North e Plain: d, P 1 inder to ns to s convoy with i Adams and Greenfield Tentative Schedule. Dus to 1 | A tentative schedule of the cities i {to be visited and the dates is as fol- vay and | cinnati, Ohio June 2 ht ‘(!'.n trucks will follow the Dixie high- lway and Old National trails through | I . Springfield. Columbus and 12 ©o; Wheeling, W. Va.: and Uniontown. Pa.: Hagerstown and Fred- Selling Transportation Our business is more than selling Buick auto- mobiles — it is selling satisfactory transportation, which can only be done by being in a position to care for all service needs as they arise ins post roa New York Roads Good. > east jeric s rough | A part of the convoy will then go arrytown 3] fe an - | tnrough Bal e and Perrsuilie, son to Albany OnEMd: Wilmi Del.. and Ches- E sids of & t re lter. Pa, to Philadelphia. the re- Getaurs, on d | mainder passing through Washing- her in ton and Alexandria, Va.. to Quantico. and the t .n SAFETY EXHIBIT FILMED. highway Dbetween Pathe News Weekly No. 46, which catskill STANLEY H. HORNER 1015 14th Street Main 5296 views is a slow- locomotive strik- d with dummies THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CAR IN AMERICA The Sign that Guarantees Genuine Parts Only through the use of genuine Buick fac- tory-made parts can the mechanical excel- lence of Buick cars be maintained. These parts are identical with those originally used in building the car. The same materials, the same workmanship are employed. Bult as ‘Beauty “Deserves Superb Workmanship —Fine Performance — Long Life need for gear shifting. The slight pressure of a dainty foot taps a ready flow of power to master all road conditions. Motor life is increased and its youthful vigor retained, by the Paige high-pressure oiling system. Bodies, too, are soundly built. No body squeaks or rattles mar the performance of ur Paige—double strips of patent leather i:ep metal from touching metal or wood. Substantial finishing is in conformity with the precise mechanical workmanship—not a piece of imitation leather in your Paige. For years you can confidently expect the Paige to retain its fine performance, silence, comfort. Its high standard. is unexcelled. Long life in such a car is certain; such satis- faction is the thing to buy. Paige is the only manufacturer of finest quality cars witha volume in smaller cars the size and price of the Paige- built Jewétt. Thisenormous volume reduces Paige overhead by hundreds of dollars on each Paige car. This is your saving when you buy your Paige. motometer; Walt gauge and cigar lighter on the indshield wiper; sun visor; rear-view mirror; transmission lock. mam&hmvfiuhh?flpw 7-passenger Phacton $2450 S-passenger Brougham $2850 ‘7-passenger Limousine $3435 _4-passenger Phaeton $2450 5 or 7-passenger Sedan $3235 Mnbamru-:- “WASHINGTON-VIRGINIA MOTORS, Inc. 1028 Connecticut Avenue HOW all your youthful instincts draw you to the Paige 4-passenger Phaeton! The trim lines, with a hint of dash, mark its fine breeding. You will always be proud of it. Insheer performance it will exceed your fondest dreams. Steeringease for the frailest hand—gear shifting at a bare 3-inch move- ment of the lever. And so gentle the Paige clutch that stalling or jerking never occurs. Restful body positions with low-set seats and ample foot room make comfortable rid- ing. Rear springs more than 5 feet long laugh atrough roads. No thought here of fatigue. The steering column is adjustable to your driving position. Coinpartments and pock- ets provide space for traveling accessories —2 lock-equipped“cubby-holes”safely carry valued articles. And forlong tours—a fold- ing rack in the rear accommodates heavy luggage. ‘The Paige 70 H. P. motor,with the silence and smoothness of perfect lubrication, performs eagerly at 2 miles an hour or 70, throttle-controlled. Rare, indeed, is your The infrequency with which Buick requires such service is proved by the experience of every Buick owner. If however,for any rea- son such service is necessary. Buick Auth- orized Service is available everywhere. BUICK MOTOR COMPANY, FLINT, MICHIGAN Division of General Motors Corporation Ploneer Builders of Valve-in-Head Motor Cars Bramches in All Principal Cities—Daalers Everywhere - cesw BUICK MOTOR COMPANY, WASHINGTON BRANCH 14th and L Streets N.W. p— EME! C. C. WATERS & SON 1620 M Street N.W. Gaithersburg, Md. Phone Franklin 3860 ROSSLYN MOTOR CO. OREM MOTOR CO. Rosslyn, Va. Waldorf, Md. R STANLEY H. HORNER 1015 14th St. N.W. Phone Main 5296 FLETCHER MOTOR CO. Alexandria, Va. When better automobiles are built, Buick will build gh= ’M‘