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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1922
Page
13
Oldsmobile at Lansing announces broad price reductions across 1925 models. Cylinder and V cylinder sedans and coupes drop to new figures, with six entry levels ranging from 1095 to 1745 dollars. Touring cars, roadsters, and six other body types see substantial reductions, while 1973 and 1922 comparisons appear in the note.
F M Metcalfe of the Northern Pacific campaign urges drivers to cross rail crossings carefully amid persistent accidents. He notes thousands cross without looking for trains, while railroads report a historic peak followed by declines in cross and overall fatalities since 1907 to 1921.
An ordinance in Los Angeles County shields desert yucca plants from being picked by motorists entering the area. The tall blossoms, growing eight to thirteen feet, are native to Mexico and Southern California and could die if plucked, with the law marking a first desert wildlife protection measure.
The text notes that total deaths in 1901 and 1899 were similar despite a 140 percent rise in employees, 225 percent more passenger traffic, and 400 percent more freight. It argues safety improvements have grown but stresses a continuing need for safety campaigns as cross-traffic fatalities rose 245 percent and injuries 652 percent over 30 years amid population growth of 68 percent.
California leads US states in auto tourist crossings into British Columbia with San Francisco visitors topping Blaine counts. Canadian authorities expand border staff to manage weekend crowds as liquor regulations in BC shape travel, club scenes, and permit practices for visitors.
Detroit reports about 360000 families with one car per three families, a claimed record high share of households owning automobiles according to local statistics.
A horse fountain in Kennet Square Philadelphia is listed for sale. The note questions repurposing it to pipe gasoline and regain use. It also mentions Mexico City as a noted disposal ground for stolen cars.
Washington reports the U S Bureau of Mines shows May 1 gasoline stocks at 892,267,766 gallons, a new high after April record gains. April production rose 10.96 percent from 1921 while consumption increased 11.57 percent, with exports and shipments rising and imports climbing as refineries operated at 77 percent capacity.
A Spokane travel note highlights an 26 mile scenic loop with eight lakes two waterfalls and cave features like the Devil's Well and Mammoth Cave. The route runs via West Branch Newport highway past Aloiks Fan Horseshoe Lost Trout and Bacheen lakes, then Diamond Lake and Kaliepel Lake to Metaline Falls with rugged hills and ample scenery for auto travelers.
C A Bantmyer of Reading Pennsylvania claims the first cross country motor trip with a radio receiving set. He equips his coupe for a Pacific coast journey, keeping in touch with the outside world from any stop. The antenna extends from inside the car on the road.
Howell Tatum credits Michael Phelan, famed billiard champion, with inspiring Brunswick Balke-Collender Co. to patent a rubber cushion for billiard tables and, later, to expand tire production. The firm began tire experiments in Muskegon 1909 and moved to larger output by 1916, then introduced Brunswick Tire and Tube in 1917.
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