Slater Recalls Gas Ration Adventures Across States
John B. Slater details early road travel hardships during gas shortages. He describes ration practices in Washington Oregon and California, noting station rules and a Corvallis scheme to tax fuel permits. He recounts cooperation between oil firms and local chambers and ends with hints of future letters about journeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oregon
Standard Oil
Union
Shell
Associated Gas Companies
Portland
Corvallis
Chamber of Commerce
C. of C
Chamber
Corvallis Publicity Bureau
Ucertain
Arkansas
California
John. B. Slater
Dance at the Columbia pavilion Marcus
Travel narrative recounts seaside experiences from La Jolla to Colville. Describes San Diego summer life, theosophical center at Point Loma, and climate contrasts across the West. Noted uncalled letters include Oscar Allen and Addie Cook among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Jolla
laHoy-ya
San Diego
Walt Mason
Scripps
Point Loma
World Center
Theosophical Organization
Ocean
Colville
Stevens County
California
Nevada
Salt Lake
Utah
Idaho
Oregon
Grant
Mormon Tabernacle
Great Salt Lake
Pendleton
Washington State Line
Spokane
Sierras
Washington
Oscar Allen
Allie Bush
Addie Cook
Wiliam Dunlap, Esq
W. D. Estey
Robert Hanson
Nancy Miller
Catarrhal Deafness and Constitutional Cure
An ad explains catarrhal deafness from inflammation of the ear’s mucous lining and Eustachian tube. It argues only a constitutional remedy can restore the tube and prevent permanent hearing loss, offering a one hundred dollar reward for proof. J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
Tire shop urges check of tires before long trip
The ad promotes premium tires and suggests inspecting each tire for proper trim before setting out on a long spin. It invites customers to visit to pick up extras for the journey.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Traffic Motor Truck Corporation
St. Louis
Red Seal Continental Motor
Bosch
Timken
Earle T. Gates
Wash
Whitworth College
N. Wall St
Slater
Examiner
Columbia Pavilion
Marcus
Strang & Prosser
State of
Commonwealth
America
Roland H. Hartley
Hartley Campaign
R. R. Fox
Hartley
Butler Hotel
Seattle
J, Cheney & CO
Toledo, O
Frank B. Goetter
Colvili
Reinewba
Willard
Colville, Washington
Colville Tire Shop
WM. Schraeder
Loto
Joo
Farsi
Richard Drug CO
Chewelah
F. M. Baker
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