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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1917
Page
5
Auto instructor Fowler at 1414 Broadway says women drivers who truly master a car outpace men, remaining calm in trouble and learning quickly. He notes few women know inner car mechanics yet education in this area is rising steadily.
An expert auto instructor urges women drivers to learn proper technique to reduce accidents. He cites errors such as removing hands from the wheel, waving at friends, delaying signals, forgetting to release the clutch, and delaying gear changes on hills, advising use of emergency brake and starting anew.
A girl working at a garage. taught by Mr. Fowler, demonstrates driving a Lexington Six. He asserts women can drive as well as men, needing only to learn the wheel and pedals, with simple steps from clutch to gears, stressing hands on practice over theory.
Harry D. Austin of the Washington Oakland Co. warns that government troop and material movements will strain rolling stock. He notes railroads must be efficiently managed to avoid car shortages as ordinary freight will be deprioritized during the war effort.
The first motor bus for Merida arrives from the United States and operates between the city center and a major residential suburb. Fare is 10 cents for any distance. The new service is reportedly financially successful and several more American buses have been ordered.
The New York National Guard will replace its supply train of 128 auxiliary wagons and 162 trucks with motor trucks. Recruitment has begun for about 324 chauffeurs mechanics and cooks. The new division ammunition train will use 328 motor trucks and 41 motorcycles. About 684 men with similar qualifications will be recruited.
W L Hughson of Kissel Kar notes the army cantonment at Little Rock Arkansas prompts a rush order for eight express carloads of Kissel trucks. The dealer reports Uncle Sam values motor trucks to speed cantonment completion.
Fifteen policemen discharged for refusing to guard strikebreakers will get a hearing before the civil service commission after trials in superior court on charges of nonfeasance. The board granted the hearing Tuesday night. Attorney Dan Landon will represent them.
Deputy county auditor Morris D Kennedy reports few slackers wed to dodge the draft and July license issuances hit a yearly low. Twenty three car crashes were logged Tuesday with three injured including Mrs M Gilbert of 900 Health avenue. An automobile driven by J B McPher son collided at Third avenue and Marion street. Pacific Kissel Kars secretary W G Campbell praised Northwest auto industry prospects during last week’s visit.
Cc 8 and Huntoon may secure a tent at American Lake as draft orders keep sailors and townsfolk waiting. The Central Agency buzzes about Ford repairs at 10th Ave and Beneca near E M Cox of Grant Coffin Campbell Co, with Uncle Sam’s call looming for soon to be seagoing sub sailors. Mike Collinge returns from a fishing trip tan but fishless while Al Stewart awaits a summons and promises a periscope from a future prize. Johnny Bataden comes home from vacation with Mish and a fish tale questionable after a stop in Anacortes.
J A Sternberg a service and traveling machinist for the Grant Motor Car company is in Seattle this week working from the Grant Coffin Campbell office. Grants owners are inspected free twice a year by factory experts. Sternberg left Cleveland seven weeks ago, has toured the North and Middle West, and is now moving south. He says most Grants are in excellent condition and his trip has been more pleasure than work.
George L. Trotter argues that the average woman is better qualified to drive a motor car than the average man. He claims women are more careful with a keener sense of distance and alert to potential trouble while driving.
J B Huntoon of Lewistown Montana and his son C B Huntoon manager of Electric Equipment Co Willard distributors spent the week in Seattle. They traveled through the South on a business and pleasure trip and stopped to visit in Seattle on their return.
Ground was broken on July 16 at the Olds Motor Works in Lansing Michigan for a major expansion. A two story building 80 by 400 feet will add 64 000 square feet of floor space across the new structure, enhancing production capacity.
New York sees a rush to marriage licenses while Chicago Cook county applications run 126 a day, 25 below normal.
An old advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarem Ol Ca sules as a world wide remedy to cleanse kidneys and bladder, relieve congestion, and expel poisons. It claims gentle action inside the kidneys and lining, offers a money back guarantee, and urges readers to buy at local druggists.
Secretary of War Baker urges timely consideration of the Chamberlain-Dent military highways bill. Brig. Gen. Kuhn notes the proposal covers ground well but requires revisions and faces delays amid wartime strain on all government departments.
The HalfScott Motor Co plant, maker of airplane engines for the government, shut down after a strike. Strikers offered to return today, but the firm refused and said reopening in a month would be under government control with boosted output. Company officers blame German agents for the strike.
San Francisco August 1 United Free Wire. District Attorney Fickert says Mooney may get a new trial only if Frank Oxman is convicted of framing evidence against Mooney in the preparedness parade bombing case. The outcome of Oxman’s trial will determine Fickert’s consent.
John H. Baisden president of the John H. Baisden Co remarks that new tire types or improvements open new transportation possibilities for motor trucks. He cites the Metz truck ure as an example of expanding use and reach in freight services.
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