Washington Boulevard Opens as Pacific Coast Scenic Highway
The 52 mile loop around the city opens Sunday August 26 with unbroken pavement praised by Automobile Club of Western Washington officials. D Shelor lauds the board of commissioners for their tireless work as most pavement is 20 feet wide and remaining sections will reach maximum width with the Victory highway completion. The final four miles between Bellevue and Newport complete a major stretch.
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Washington Blvd
Pacific Coast
The
Automobile Club of
Washington
Board of Commissioners
D. Shelor
Automobile Club
Orga
Shelor
Bellevue
Newport
la Lake
Olds Sport Car Breaks Pacific Coast Run Record
An Oldsmobile four cylinder semi model with a gear shift lock reportedly broke all records in a Sacramento to Nevada run via Blip Ford Hill. The stock car, taken from J W Leavitt & Co showrooms, was driven by Bill Slippery and with George Nes Sacramento artist and R F Press as spokesman. The car reportedly ran without adjustments despite hairpin turns and a 48 hour motor stop.
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Sacramento
Cal
Nev
Ford Hill
Automo
Pacific Coast
J. W. Leavitt & Co
Francisco
San Francisco
J. W
J. W. Leavitt Company
Bill
Georgenes
R. PF
Ford
Reno
Maxwell Makes Grueling Trip Across Country
Ray F. McNamara of Maxwell Motor completes a solo Detroit to Los Angeles and return cross country run in 17 and a half days. He logs 6 148 miles closer to the million mark with an average of 351.31 miles per day, using a standard Maxwell touring car and no external servicing or mechanician.
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Detroit
Ray F. McNamara
Maxwell Motor Corporation
McNamara
Los Angeles
Pacific
Tire man urges cover on spare tire
A Seattle Breckels Savage Tire Co. manager argues spare tires decay even on the rack and must be priced as a partial tire. He says tire covers reduce deterioration and improve appearance, urging owners to cover spares.
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Ure
FE. P. Strang
Seattle
Breckels “Savage Tire Company
Strang
Mitchell Endsurance Run Heads to Seattle Stop
Endurance test driver Mitchell aims to complete a 16000 mile run with hood locked and crankcase secured and is expected to reach Seattle by Saturday or Sunday, per a wire from the auto firm headquarters.
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Mitchell
Seattle
Heat of Speeding Burns Up Casings
A high grade tire on a racing car can last about 600 miles under intense heat, a twentieth the life of normal use. Heat from internal friction raises tire temperature during high speed, accelerating rubber deterioration. Tires resist heat in ordinary use but cannot endure continuous high-speed heating. speeder’s tire bills would likely be higher than a moderate pace driver.
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Jimmie Murphy
Buick
United States Tire Company
Tire quality drives total cost over time
The text argues that carrying extra tires increases expenses but cautions against choosing low quality tires to save money. It asserts that cheaper tires force expensive repairs and that initial savings vanish when failures occur. It emphasizes opting for durable tires to avert added costs.
Piston Business Merger Forms Wheaton and Van Amburgh
Ralph R. Wheaton of Western Washington and Rollin Van Amburgh merge to form Wheaton and Van Amburgh, Inc. to sell and install light alloy pistons, including Kant Shore and Dowmetal, with parts and cylinder-removal service offered in Beattie city.
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Ralph R. Wheaton
Rollin van Amburgh
Washington
Wheaton and van Amburgh, Inc
East Pine
Prston
Lne
Beattio
Kant Skore
Galion
Ralph R. Wheaton, Inc
East Pine East
Auto Travel Spurs Town Beautification Emphasis
Cadillac official Mr. H. Rice notes interstate touring boosts civic pride and road improvement. He says trips spark desire for pavement, lights, and modern civic buildings as states become neighbors through the automobile. He cites license plate variety on a New York highway and per car occupancy in California and Alabama.
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H. Rice
Cadillac Motor Car Company
United States
Cadillac
Rice
Mail trains beaten by auto in South Africa endurance run
An American inspired endurance race saw a stock Chevrolet beat mail trains from Cape Town to Pretoria. Drivers navigated 1000 miles of veldt with relays at Kimberly and Johannesburg, completing the trip in three hours and forty eight minutes despite road losses.
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South Africa
Cape Town
Pretoria
Kimberly
Johannesburg
Automobiles in 1921 Demand Steel Paint and Police Motorcycles
Production in 1921 used 1,464,000 tons of steel and six million gallons of varnish and paint. Police departments also acquired motorcycles with sidecars to transport four additional officers.
King County Road Bulletin Aug 19 19 Century
Weekly road bulletin lists King County paved roads in good to excellent condition and gravel routes in fair to good, noting closures and detours around Lake Washington including Seattle to Kent and Fall City to North Bend. Officials urge safe travel and provide Main 5900 for details.
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Thomas Kh. Beeman
King County
Kent
West Side
Renton
Maple Valley
Hellevue
Newport
Newport-Bellevue
Lake Wesehington
Kent-Miack
Kenton
Karlington
Sancet
Issaquah
Fall City
Acellent
Bkend
Keenquah
Redmond
Lake Sammamish
Inglewood Fair
Ieanquah
Auburn
Black Diamond
Reed
Stevens Pass
Skykomish
Halford
Woodinville- Duvall
Kent-Des Moines
Seattle-Kent
Wertide Valley
Renton Junction
Moines
Pierce County
Seattle-Mothell
Lake Forest Park
Boho Lake
Kellevue
Encqualmie
Tolt
Woodiinville- Duval
Post Office to Issue Special Delivery Stamps
The Washington post office announces new special delivery stamps featuring a boy on a motorcycle. The stamps will be rectangular, blue ink, and issued regularly until stock is exhausted.
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Washington
Ito
Valve Caps Prevent Tire Valve Trouble
A warning explains that omitting valve caps leads to sand infiltration and leaks. Without caps, dirt works into the valve threads as inflation occurs, creating an airtight seal problem and possible loss of air.
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Wasringtos
Olds Sport Gar
Bill Warmer
Cilevro
Hill Warner
Warner Auto Company
E. Pine St
Maxwell
Haynes
Harvey
Seattle Automobile Sales Company
East Pike St
H. P. Grant
Harvard
Bport
Ee Tee Ees
Eldridge Buick Sales CO
California
Alabama
Chevrolet
PI &Entral Agency
Broadway
Pike
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