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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1922
Page
10
An old classified page advertises a 1920 touring car and various tires and accessories. It promotes bargains at 409 East Pine Street and mentions brands like Overlands Fords Maxwells and Reos. It lists a six page promotional sheet with vehicle options and deals.
Seven year old Little Heap Thunderface son of Indian actor M. J. Thunderface is the Savage Tire publicity mascot. He appears in juvenile roles at studios and is adopted by the Spreckels Savage Tire Co, bringing luck as the company promotes its Savage cord.
A Firestone company letter to its branches cites a strong rebound in auto manufacturing and employment. May data show car plants employing over 15 000 more workers than 1921 levels, with Detroit adding nearly 20 000. Akron leads in rubber industry hires as tires production rises despite past declines.
The Cleveland Automobile Co. introduces the Chesterfield-Cleveland Six with a bilge brown finish and khaki top. Features include a aluminum trunk, nickel bumper, plate glass windshields, cowl ventilator, beveled rear mirror, windshield wiper, and five wire wheels, promising ample interior space and stylish speed.
A 1919 discussion notes early wireles s use on cars and trucks as a prototype for in vehicle radio. It envisions dispatchers, drivers, and sales teams staying in constant contact with offices, aiding in trouble calls, service, and market updates as technology advances.
A recent study shows women now drive taxis and buses more often and incur fewer accidents than men. The report notes women are less frequently called to court for motor or financial offenses and highlights a rise in female chauffeurs alongside 105 automobile factories operating nationwide.
The Automobile Club of Western Washington mails questionaires asking vehicle owners two questions about road taxes. Should car taxes be reduced and should state road tax revision be pursued to fund maintenance from general taxes while special vehicle taxes cover upkeep only. The committee cites tax inequities and urges broad input from members and nonmembers alike.
Widridge Buick Co. reports a nearly perfect 1924 Buick after testing all materials and construction methods. The redesigned body adds rigidity with reinforced front pillar braces, heavier seat backs, and bolts replacing wooden screws. Bronzes bushings in steering have longer life. rear brakes grow from 12 to 14 inches. water pump packing improved. accessibility upgrades and electrical charging rate increased.
The Washington State Good Roads association proposes replacing the estate road levy with an added gasoline tax or a flat registration fee and gas tax. W C Baldwin opposes the change arguing it shifts tax burden to farmers who pay substantial highway taxes through farm value assessments and vehicle taxes and would raise overall costs due to gasoline consumption.
Robert M Haig of Columbia University argues a road should be built only if it outwears the bond as surface crumbles. The ad cites a convention of salesmen and notes Buick optimism about near perfect motor car mechanics. Local representatives cite route construction.
The bureau of engineering reports practical perfection of a muffling device with low back pressure. The article notes long lasting road beds built to outlast surfaces and criticizes bidding practices, urging road commissioners to favor firms with durable road bed knowledge.
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