Evening Star Newspaper, September 30, 1923, Page 61

ECONOMY N FUEL NEED OF AR DWNER “Tip” Volunteered by Na- tional Motorists’ Association * Addressed to Affiliated Clubs “Now is the time for the car owner to learn to economize on fuel,” warns Ibridge commission formulated plans STATES MAY ACT JOINTLY IN TOLL BRIDGE PURCHASE Maryland and Virginia Seek Ab- olition of Private Structures. Special Dispatch to The Star. BALTIMORE, September 20.—An- other definite step toward the abol- ishment of private toll bridges on| state highways was taken this week at Frederick, when the Potomac river to acquire by joint action with the state of Virginia two toll bridges connecting the state road systems of | the two states. There was a general discussion of |lentz, two states joln hands and pool funds to acquire the bridge. ‘The commission is planning to pro- ceed so that there will be no repeti- tion of the experience that the state roads commission had in trying to acquise the bridges which join this state with West Virginla. Although negotfations have been on for more than a year, only one has yet been nc_gulred—-!he Hancock bridge. he commission is composed of John, N. Mackall, chairman: Emory L. Cob- Frederick; Charles B. Staley, Frederick; D. John Markey, Freder- ick; Dr. Charles H. Conley, Willium L. Gross, Brunswick, and Willlam J. | drove, Buckeystown. P A Blue Enough—Blooey! “Don’t you think my car would U. S. ROAD BUREAU URGES WINTER SNOW REMOVAL }. Holds Highways Useless Unless Kept Open for All-Year Traffic. A good road with a boulder block- ing it is of no more value than if it did not exist. For ‘“boulder” read “snow” and get the problem which #the middle and northern half of the United States has to face every year. A good road covered with deep snow FOR HIELDS OR BODIES. Installed You Wait. cost of living and keep up the doing of business as are the main streets of cities and towns. The individual shovels his own snow path from door to street: the town .shoulders the responsibility of keeping the street open_to traffic; why should not the county keep its roads open and the state do the same servies for its principal high- ways? t In its last analysis it is up to the voter; If he wants open roads he can have them by saying so. If he wants to save money by being snowed up he is the greatest sufferer! 7 and more every year both state high- way departments and county road officials are seeing the wisdom of spending some money. for snow re- moval, It is slowly but surely becoming recognized that the main roads are as much needed to keep down the 18 of no more value than if it did not exist! The bureau of public roads of the Department of Agriculture makes a definite effort each year to try to in- terest more and more highway offi- clals in the matter of keeping snow- bound roads open to traffic. More jesth trunk line Located in Close Proximity to The Hotel Walker ANNOUNCING look bettér painted a deeper shade of Rhu?‘; 1 1\ ‘ “Not it you are planning to pay aranjo ‘asman the bilL" 1017 NEW YORK AVE. N.W. B A e 3, 4 plans of no?nlrlnx the toll bridge at {the Point of Rocks und the other at Brunswick. It is planned that the the National Motorists' Association in a statement just sent to its affiliated clubs, numbering more than 300 throughout the country. The gist of the National Motorists' “tip” is that if, while et into The Opening of Washington’s Newest and Finest 4 - The L Street Garage 1705 L St. N.W. Four Stories—Fireproof—Modern This splendid new garage, combining all of the newest ideas in con- struction, arrangement and equipment, is designed to serve a discrimi- nating clientele. As the demand for space is likely to be very great, we suggest that immediate reservations for storage be made. “The Home of Minute Service FAMOUS Kenyon Cord Tires The New Semi-Flat Type—in a Gigantic Sale Our great purchasing power has enabled us to buy at prices that mean a tremendous sav- ing—and we are passing this great saving on to you during this sale. All tires are new, fresh goods, guaranteed for 8000 miles. Don’t be bothered by tire trouble any longer. Equip now for the fall and winter season. tion of fuel will not inc proportion to the increas Joogoodeed 3 * 7 K & * > , » > Poe®e "% o QXD nsumption 1 through o increns urplus will naturally go the R "’ 2 OWing on’ to the the enor- ol "% of fuel oll e refiners have gasoline, for heating curtailed rebreteodeed oo * Central Location--Unusual Features Located between Connecticut avenue and 17th street—right in the heart of the fast developing Fifth avenue section of Washington, this garage with its many unusual features and its excellent service will fill a long-felt need. It is fireproof to the minutest detail. e CaXa) Know > is the gly inconse- TN XaXa hat the faster sts, nor that ween twenty ir sufficient per thou- does twenty nt gallon at ten o o% LN ?' during the cour. 1.000 mil twenty w it is worth o o3 egr et Sale Price $24.95 2595 33.50 34.95 36.50 Sale Price $9.60 9.95 16.97 K2 s XX '’ We Invite You to Inspect the Building at Any Time The L Street Garage Co. (Inc.) 1705 L Street N.-W.—Franklin 9462 Owned by D. M. GORDON The Galliher-Walker Corporation Manager L ory. iillion dollars’ this one List $41.35 245 50.30 31.20 1895 35x5 52.80 32.20 19.85 37x5 55.50 No :Charge for Installation Size 33x41/, 34x41/, 33x5 List $14.85 15.50 28.35 osts any- times the per_mile, 30x3 30x31/5 31x4 32x4 33x4 s e ' 23 QX e > ® » t the wide d justmer adjustme > K2 200304} X% > > 2 * QXL * 23 K2 * o o%e e s’ 0o o% @ e X X g) ® e’ 2 2 QXD = * 2 e X g 1+ machine is < tewn, particularly Washington Accessories Co. Edw. E. Lipphard, Mgr." 17th and L Sts. N.W. | D70 %N 0TI % P atredradeed Ry "’ O ».}0’ "o s Main 1394 judgment is told that z miles per \s O e O}Ioooooq.og‘o r recently showed R A i clutch a motorist ¢ coast one-third of Coasting, practical nor frequently places too he brakes: but the oast much more fuel situ- the foregoing sug- National Motorists® Dopee BROTHERS TOURING CAR is_when the price of commodity is low. It k of any” increase in In city traffic or on the open road, this new touring car impresses you instantly with its exceptional rid- ing comfort. The seats are deeper and lower. The body has been lengthened to afford more leg-room. Its low- swung design reduces side sway and increases the car’s stability at all speeds. The front springs are wider, and built of more, and thinner leaves; the rear springs—now underslung —have been materially increased in length. In fact, the comfort of the car is comparable in every way with its good looks and the well known character of its performance. The price is $880 {. 0. b. Detrois—$965 delivered SEMMES MOTOR COMPANY 11321134 Connecticut Ave. N.W.—Main 6660 14th and Monroe Sts. N.W.—Columbia 5179 il Last Longer- -~ Less Adjustment Buick Four-Wheel Brakes Buick four-wheel brakes not only double the braking efficiency of the new 1924 Buicks by doubling the braking surface, but for the same reason lessen the wear on each brake mechanism in proportion. Buick four-wheel brakes last longer. They require less adjustment and the linings do not wear down as quickly. A Top Like This Will Add at Least §100 to Your Car REBUILT TOP CO. 3412 Ga. Ave. NW. Col. 10-0. Open Evenings a — Radiators and Fenders ANY KIND MADE OR REPAIRED. 10 DIFFERENT MAKES RADIATORS WITTSTATT'S R. and F. WORKS 319 13th. F. 6410, M. 7443, l T Sunday * 1426 P, AR Simple in construction and positive in action, Buick four-wheel brakes give added safety under all circumstances. They are of the Buick external contracting type and each brake has a three-quarter wrap or grip instead of the usual half-way grip. y " Buick four-wheel brakes are.operated with a slight pressure on the service brake pedal. They act quickly, smoothly and easily. All 1924 Buicks ‘(both fours and sixes) have these new four-wheel brakes. In addition, the 1924 Buicks embody further advancements in power, in construction and in beauty that make Buick more than ever ‘“‘the Standard of Comparison’’, Come to us when- ever you have to buy Tires and you will not have to buy them so often. BUICK MOTOR COMPANY, FLINT, MICHIGAN Diwision of General Motors Corpovation Ploneer Builders of Valve-in-Head Motor Cars Branches in All Principal Cities— Dealers Bverywhere B et I S S— - - / N BUICK MOTOR COMPANY, WASHINGTON BRANCH 14th and L Streets N.W. C. C. WATERS & SON Gaithersburs, Md. ROSSLYN MOTOR CO. Rosslyn, Va. Service Tire Co. “The Reliahls Tire House” 1336 14th St. N.W. (3 doors below R. I. Ave.) Service Station Goodrich Silvertown Cords United States Royal Cords STANLEY H. HORNER 1015 14th St. N.W, Phone Main 5206 OREM MOTOR CO. ‘Waldort, Md. EMERSON & ORME 1620 M Street N.W. Phone Franklin 3860 FLETCHER MOTOR CO. 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