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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1913

Page

3

Auto Trade Reports and Flood Aid Vehicles

The Kelly-Springfield Co. sold multiple trucks to Morse Hardware Co and Western Feed Co in Bellingham and to Vancouver. Mitchell cars ordered by A. Carl and C. R. Laures of Seattle. Kinnear Brokerage and Sorenson of Seattle received five passenger Mitchell touring cars. George R. Allyn bought a Winton Six for Seattle to King County routes. Dorris agency trucks gain popularity. Miller Auto Co. reports sales in Spokane, Yakima, and orders for Vancouver and New Westminster. Hudson Es car purchased by Day Lumber Co. and more. Flood relief in Indiana and Ohio showcases motor vehicles aiding rescue, transport, and supply efforts.

Kelly-Springfield Co Morse Hardware Co Western Feed Co Bellingham Vancouver Dc. A. Kinnear Kinnear Brokerage Co O. C. Sorenson Seattle George R. Allyn King County Dorris Marion Miller Auto Co Spokane Yakima New Westminster Gore & Pauline Doria Mercury Motor Car Co Progress Laundry Cascade Laundry W. A. Taylor Tacoma

Auto World Buzz Shapes to One Model Trend

The article notes England shifting to fewer car models mirroring American practice as Wolseley trims lines and plans large production. It covers New Jersey road-use shifts under Commissioner Lippincott, Atlanta Paper Co. choosing Alco trucks, and rising female influence in car features and controls. It also mentions multiple Seattle area auto dealers, deliveries, and executives visiting Pacific coast branches, with Pacific coast prospects boosted by Panama Canal plans.

Job H. Lippincott New Jersey New York Jersey Lippincott Atlanta Paper Co Atlanta Alco American Locomotive Co Firet M. A. Miller Miller Auto Company Innstead

The Ultimate of the Used Car

CC W Danste discusses used cars, their longevity and buyer classes. He notes a two year old touring car on display, splits buyers into three groups, and cites Buick sales leader Capt Symley and Panama Pacific Exposition plans. Charles B Warren confirms exhibit reservations for 1915.

San Fancisco Charles B. Warren Haynes Automobile Company Indiama Automobile Manufacturers’ Association Intrantsa San Francisco

Auto Clearing House Opens For Used Cars Trade

C. R. Williams forms a large company to handle used cars from auto dealers and private sale. A clearing house at 1409 11-12 Broadway holds about 250 cars with nearly fifty on sale. Delivery cars priced 200 to 700 dollars plus trucks roadsters and midpriced touring cars offered. Williams says the venture serves buyers seeking value and promises service equal to new cars at half the price.

C. R. Williams Broadway Williams

Buick Engine Compared With Watches and Railroa d Power

A. Eldridge of Buick Pacific Northwest argues automobiles rival mechanical marvels like watches and locomotives in complexity. He notes engines must run smoothly from 100 to 2000 RPM, and cars face harsher real world use than rail engines. Buick stresses careful material selection and strict shop standards to handle the demanding loads.

A. Eldridge Buick Automobile Co Pacific Northwest Buick National Cars

Quote on modern automobile motor craftsmanship

A vintage observation extols the current automobile motor as the most wonderful piece of machinery ever built, praising workmanship and the rising rigidity of inspection as evidence of progress. The remark frames the motor as a pinnacle of mechanical achievement.

Maryland Rebuilds Historic National Road Surface

For two years parts of the old National road from Washington to Wheeling have been badly worn exposing stones. The Maryland state highway commission with aid from the Automobile Club of Maryland now actively restores the route to its former importance.

Washington Baltimore Wheeling West Maryland State Highway Commission Automobile Club of Maryland

Paige 36 Drives Through Ohio Flood District

Mr Bartlett completed a Detroit to Maysville trip through Ohio flood conditions. The journey faced washed roads and near boat tragedy as two men drowned in a swollen river. Bartlett and crew arrived safely in Maysville after two days of mud and water, with the Paige 36 proving resilient.

Bartlett Detroit Maysville Ohio River Kentucky Toledo Cleveland Ohio Mr. Bartlett

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