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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1919
Page
9
Practical advice on preserving a car’s enamel finish with wax polish and careful washing. Emphasizes washing with cool water, using a sponge, avoiding direct water streams, and using castile soap only for spot grease. Also cautions against washing the hot hood and instructs how to clean the radiator from the rear.
Sunset Electric in Seattle has developed a magneto service and repair department that operates at full capacity with a skilled supervisor of 20 years’ experience. Every unit receives a thorough test before return, and the service is offered as part of the company’s regular offerings at no charge.
The Barley Motor Car Company of Kalamazoo Michigan highlights export trade by shipping 75 Roamer cars on 60 days to dealers in 14 cities across 11 countries. Agencies in Osaka Bombay Calcutta Madras Havana San Juan and others report growing popularity with large back orders. Mexico has placed orders to be shipped when safe.
Commanding the Woman's Motor Corps outlines accident prevention, stressing speed as the main cause. The rules urge drivers to stop within sight and under service brakes, avoid skids in wet weather, and always stop at railroad crossings to ensure no approaching trains or cars.
The Liberty Motor Car company near Detroit erects a two story colonial brick steel administration building on Charlevoix Ave. The design, resembling colonial era structures, includes a large rest room, a smoking room, executive offices, car model displays, and a Independence Hall style tower housing a Liberty bell replica.
W. A. Wallace, manager of Central Ford, reached Detroit and Chicago after three weeks away, noting Ford production near demand with Liberty starter soon standard. He rejected rumors as unfounded and said official Ford announcements will come via authorized dealers.
The East Michigan Pikes tour from Detroit to Sault Ste. Marie and back covered 1200 miles in nine days. Denby two ton trucks with Firestone tires kept pace with autos, carried gear, and suffered only one puncture. The machines showed strength on rough pine barrens and new stone roads, signaling gains from Michigan road program.
Max Olsen of Olsen-Warren Motor Company touts motor trucks as the fastest, most economical delivery method, arguing they expand a firm’s reach and speed up order filling. He notes horses’ rising costs and static power, while trucks enable better warehouse loading, factory logistics, and increased agricultural land freed for food production.
When rear wheels skid experienced motorists avoid brakes and throttle. They disengage the clutch and steer into the skid, letting driving wheels rotate slowly. On wet roads without chains they should keep one pair of wheels on rough pavement or dirt where possible.
Mt Vernon fair grounds host a race meet on Saturday August 16 with speed events and tractor dealer displays. Attendance is expected from farmers dairymen and race fans from nearby areas as Seattle visitors plan to drive in for auto races comedy laps and special features.
A simple DIY removal tool is made from 3/8 inch round steel bent about two inches from the end. The steel piece must be long enough to pass through the steering knuckle and extend one to two inches beyond to hammer.
The article explains prewar and current fuel scarcity in France Italy and Germany with emphasis on illuminating gas as a substitute. It compares caloric values benzol and gasoline equivalents and notes rising consumption and future output from Nord area coking plants.
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