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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1921
Page
14
The article traces a shift to pulverized coal as a cost saver. Atomized coal is ground to a fine powder, fired with air, and burns like a gas with complete combustion. It eliminates smoke and soot, reduces stoking, and lowers fuel and labor costs, with Minneapolis among early domestic adopters and other cities considering adoption.
Report lists road status and pavement conditions on lines from Snoqualmie River to Vashon Island. Five ton load limits noted near T Load. Lake Forest Park, Kenton Kaumelew and Mast Side show continuous concrete and new pavement open for travel. Main 6900 listed for further information.
A safety advisory cautions drivers to avoid letting the clutch pedal strike the floor board on release and to fix loose steering connections, highlighting risk to drivers and the public.
Leo Waller his sister Dorothy Violet Higgins and Edwin Duncan of MacDermott Ohio earned a notardy record for their school term. They traveled 7 894 miles in an Overland car to Portsmouth Ohio and back, averaging 13 miles per gallon in wet seasons and 20 miles per gallon in dry seasons, reporting the figures to the Overland company.
Daily traffic flow through Manhattan reaches about 154,700 cars and trucks, with large volumes entering and exiting the borough. The figure reflects commuter movement and commercial transport patterns shaping city streets and transit planning.
Columbia Motors Co of Detroit unveils its 1922 lineup with reduced prices led by a De Luxe five passenger touring model at 1475 dollars. The Challenger five passenger touring drops 200 dollars to 1195, aiming to be among the lowest priced six cylinder cars. President J G Bayerline says new parts and cost savings are passed to consumers and demand is strong enough to raise working hours.
The Star calls on readers to help locate missing individuals including Paul W. Lester last seen in Beattie two years ago and William K. Steele believed to have deserted his wife and two children since September 1920. Daggett, a Seattle cigar merchant, vanished after saying he would dispose of himself.
Denver brothers J. F. Ammann and C. E. Ammann exhibit an atmospheric generator they say draws electricity from the air. They demonstrate by riding off in a stripped electric auto, claiming the drum contains no moving parts and can drive any electrical apparatus. They guard the secret and have not offered terms, while Denver electrical men await proof.
Industry relies on trucks to move freight, as railroads cannot handle current volumes with dispatch. W. L. Kissel, secretary and former treasurer of Kissel Motors, notes fleets of reliable trucks are essential for industry to prosper.
T. A. Dunn left San Diego on a pathfinder trip toward Washington, D. C. and back to map the proposed Bankhead Highway. His aim is to create a complete road map and detailed log for the plan to unite America’s Atlantic and Pacific shores.
Pierce Arrow announces substantial price cuts with immediate effect on truck models and a September 1 deadline for touring cars. The standard T-passenger touring car now lists at 6,500 dollars at the factory, with enclosed models graded proportionately. Truck prices drop to 4,850 for the five ton, 4,350 for the 3½ ton, and 3,200 for the 2 ton.
A traveler from the nation’s capital begins a trek toward Bon Diego using a Savage cord Ures aid to ensure a successful crossing.
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