Lexington's Lark sport car announced by Lexington Co
The Lexington Motor Co introduces the new Lark sport model using the Ansted engine from Pike's Peak racing, claiming 60 percent more power yet greater economy with Moore exhaust and Lexi gasifier. The car features a low rakish line, wire wheels, two running boards, windshield wings, touring trunk, motor meter, cord tires and two way headlamps designed for individual buyers. The firm says the launch signals the end of its stock and price-cut adjustments as the industry stabilizes.
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Ansted
Lexington
Pike's Peak
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Lexington Co
Washington Automotive Trades Holds First Annual Tacoma Convention
About 200 delegates at the first annual convention in Tacoma pledged to keep dealers square and curb unscrupulous practices. J H McDiarmid of Seattle urged integrity while the meeting elected McDiarmid president and set officers and directors for a planned merger with the Washington State association.
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Washington Automotive Trades
Tacoma
J. H. McDiarmid
Seattle
McDiarmid
Washington State
W. F. McKenzie
Spokane
Fred Burrows
Yakima
F. R. Matthews
Waldemar Bronson
Olympia
William Simonds
H. E. Komitch
King County
Battery Men
A. B Cunningham
A. Rose
Thurston County
L. W. Harkins
Pierce County
Haines Celebrates Chevrolet Agency in Seattle
Fred S. Haines expresses strong pride after becoming exclusive Chevrolet agent in Seattle. He says he took the agency because Chevrolet is the best in the country and notes his excitement remains high a week into the role. Sales manager G O Washburn calls the move a "gure bet."
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Haines
Chevrolet
Safety First Sells Itself at Stewart Products
A. C. Hansen of Stewart Products service station touts the safety-first idea. He says he has sold himself on Stewart warning signals search lights and bumpers and calls it a comeback that brings customers back with enthusiasm. He adds that if customers could hear others praise the safety devices they would persuade themselves.
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A. C. Hansen
Stewart Products
Stewart
Maxwell Car Beats Train From San Francisco to Reno
Tr M Seymour of San Francisco wagered Fred Rheinsmith that he could beat the railroad to Reno with a Maxwell. The Maxwell covered 148 1/2 miles in 6 hours 18 minutes, beating the train by 2 hours 32 minutes through heavy Sunday traffic and 1700 feet of elevation without stops for gas oil or water. Only seven gallons of gasoline were used on the uphill run.
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Tr. M. Seymour
San Francisco
Fred Rheinsmith
Sacramento
Reno
Maxwell
Rheinsmith
Autos Requested for Visitors Here
Public spirited citizens are being asked to donate autos next Wednesday to the entertainment committee for the American Poultry association convention here. Convention visitors are to be taken on a tour of large commercial farms at Hollywood and Alderwood Manor. Those who can promise care are asked to notify J. W. Merriman, chairman of transportation, Elliott 1905.
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American Poultry Association
Hollywood
Alderwood Manor
J. W. Merriman
Elliott
Auto Industry Facts and Highway Figures Highlight 1920s
A survey notes over a million annual car replacements, Detroit production valued at 550 million dollars, 2,473,551 miles of U S highways, 225000 automotive workers last year, 477 national highways built, 411 trucks in 1904, 9090 car dealers in 1920, 725 million dollars of auto parts made last year, and tire pressure guidance for safety.
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United States
Ten Dollar Train: New York to Seattle Car Trip Described
H. A. Lumb, a New York broker, offered a ten dollar a day plan to move his Oakland car to Seattle with his wife and two children. The 12 000 mile journey covered 4 012 miles at 24 mpg and included meals, fuel, and all expenses. Lumb has completed 12 trips totaling 721 793 miles.
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H. A. Lumb
New York
Oakland
Seattle
I. A. Henderson
Northwest Oakland Co
Oregon
Washington
Lumb
South Dakota
Lamb
Hoe
Portland
California
Old
New Mexico
Jitney Drivers' Appeal Likely Amid Ban on Unprotected Jitneys
City officials continue to bar jitneys not protected by the McGlothern injunction. Forty-three jitneurs joined the suit but face fruitless efforts to secure car operation permits. Twenty-one drivers arrested for alleged unlawful operation plan appeals to the superior court, with formal notices not yet filed. Streetcar receipts drop short of expectations as 65 of about 200 buses still run. The city council is expected to receive feeder permit applications at Monday’s session.
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McGlothern
Haynes Exhibit Shines at Chicago Pageant of Progress
The Chicago Pageant of Progress runs July 50 to August 14 with the $5,000,000 municipal recreation pier as a centerpiece. The Haynes exhibit features the new Haynes models in public display for the first time attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors and showcasing motor car fashions for the coming year.
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Chicago
Municipal Recreation Pier
Chevrolet 1920 Touring and Oakland 1920 Roadster Sale
Advertisement offers a 1920 Chevrolet Touring at 550 dollars and a nearly new Oakland 1920 Roadster at 6975 dollars. Both items described as low market prices with flexible payment language and personal pricing suggestions oriented to buyers in Oakland.
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Oakland
War Hero Alfred Norbett Finds Welcome Home
Alfred Norbett, a Canadian war hero, arrives in America for a leave of absence and is greeted by his wife in Vashon. She later returns to England after two weeks in Seattle, while Norbett files for divorce on Friday.
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Alfred Norbett
Vashon
Inngland
America
Nerve on Hill Race Headlines Pikes Peak Challenge
The renowned Pikes Peak hill climb returns to Colorado Springs on September 6 with top drivers racing to conquer the 12 miles plus 2200 feet ascent. Ralph K. Mulford, holder of the world record at 18 minutes 24.7 seconds, plans another assault in a Paige to lower his mark.
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Colorado Springs
Pikes Peak
Ralph K. Mulford
Mulford
Paige
Crystal Creek
Forest Patrol Delayed by Gas Shortage Across Northwest
Portland reports aviation forest patrols halted due to lack of high test gasoline as the Pacific Northwest faces a critical fire season. Major H H Arnold says patrols will resume when fuel arrives, but no delivery date is known. Auto fuel price cuts have begun nationwide, ranging from 5 to 35 percent.
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Portland
Ore
Pacific Northwest
H. H. Arnold
Ninth Corps
San Francis
Arnold
Crop insurance issued for only about two seasons
The report notes crop insurance has covered roughly two seasons and highlights a 12 percent gain in motor vehicle production in 1920 compared with 1919, indicating rising industrial output alongside agricultural policy.
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Om Renewea
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Marmon
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East Pine
Buick
Great Western Motors
Used Car Department
Ford
Overland
Voyster
Willys-Overlandish Company
12Th Ave
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Ume
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Kenwood
1100 East 45Th Corner
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Thirteenth Ave
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Ak Wan
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