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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1921
Page
2
Jimmy Murphy rises from a small garage to top auto racer by sheer drive. He aimed to be world champion since youth, left the business to chase speed, and won the recent Grand Prix at Paris marking a high point in his racing career.
Three Marmon distributors earning the most demonstrations in their territories during the second annual demonstration week receive handsome cups. The top in each division earns engraving and possession for a year. a three-time winner keeps the trophy. Cups include the Marmon cup Moskovics cup and Rice cup, presented by Nordyke Marmon officials.
The first Japanese invasion of New Jersey will be carried through with full approval from Washington. New Jersey was chosen as a staging ground for international combats and to support seaf-eating American beetles attacking truck gardens. Five thousand cannibal Japanese beetles are en route to launch a counter attack with Washington ready to cheer the invaders.
He beat all the old timers to win the 250 mile Beverly classic in February 1921 as a Dusenberg team member. He then drove to Daytona Beach Florida and pushed 168 miles an hour out of the car he built at the factory. That speed has never been equalled.
The document outlines Zerolene based maintenance for Chevrolet models, detailing oiling intervals and methods. It specifies quantities and application points for crankcase reservoir, valve rocker arms, electric starter motor, generator, clutch, steering gear, transmission, rear axle, wheels, and springs, with frequent checks every 100 to 1,600 miles and instructions to flush, refill, or inject Zerolene products as needed.
In the first trading hour in New York, United States Steel lagged after a wage cut was announced post close Friday. Mexican Petroleum rose above $2 from an early 91% low as independent steels edged higher, while Central Leather and several rail stocks showed light activity and weak support.
Chicago market reports a sharp wheat price decline after an early rise on the Board of Trade. September wheat opened at 1.17% and closed lower, while December eased to 1.19% with a 4 cent drop. Corn and oats showed varied moves amid demand shifts and livestock holdback. Livestock receipts volume for hogs, cattle, and sheep is noted with ranges for top and average prices.
Word of the death in Los Angeles reaches Seattle where former resident William Morgan Watson passed away. A son, Ormaby M. Watson, resides in Seattle.
About twenty four animals including horses and mules will be sold at public auction on Wednesday at 10 a m at Camp Lewis. The listing notes a mix of horse stock and pack animals available to bidders.
Seattle officials prepare to host Dr. Lee Frankel welfare director of the United States Post Office Department whose visit to Beattie is scheduled for August 26 and 27. Spokane coast utilities buys Wee Natchee Valley Gas & Electric Co. at receiver sale for 600000 dollars in Seattle.
The summer has been the dryest in 20 years with three exceptions 1496 1910 and 1914 noted by Seattle weatherwriter George N. Salisbury.
James Calbreath secretary of the American Mining Congress spoke before Seattle mining men Friday. He discussed the proposed McFadden gold bonus bill, taxation, and the mining congress gathering in Chicago from October 18 to 22.
The Senate confirmed G. J. Lamen and other Alaska appointments, including federal judge positions, following word received Friday night about the nominations by the President. The confirmations cover the Alaska division and related federal posts.
Port Angeles plans to establish a Kiwanis club after officers presented the charter to a new organization at Creacent. The Beattie Kiwanis club is highlighted as a model for the local chapter.
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