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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1909
Page
6
A fragmented travel note describes a group of Cashmere and Wenatoher families enjoying a road trip. The writer praises the route as the best for a journey with perfect conditions and mentions returning home without spending much.
H P Grant of Seattle Automobile Co returned from Syracuse where he inspected the 1910 Franklin car models and arranged for the coming season. The first 1918 cars are in service and one recently set a world efficiency record in Buffalo. Grant rode and drove the new model to verify the claim of a steel cooled motor car marking a distinct advance in auto construction.
G. B Ingall of North Yakinoa drove from his hometown this week and passed through the region before a crossing on the east side of the mountains. The ferry is condemned by the government so autos must ship by freight for this road section. Despite the crossing, Ingalls reports a pleasant outing in fine road and weather conditions.
The White Flyer 13, representing the White Steamer Co, arrives and is shown at the White Steamer Co garage on Broadway in Seattle. The machine resembles a torpedo boat with a speedful look, earning the nickname speed machine as it stands on display amid curiosity. In Los Angeles a 300 mile stake race saw the Locomobile win over Stearns in a Tuesday event.
The Brigham and Fenn Co received several carloads of Cadillac 1908 models. The shipment includes improvements and is praised as satisfactory. J Murray Page, head of Locomobile interests for the constable, and George B Johnson of Fick Hubber Co travel on inspection tours. At Firestone Hubber Co they display a demountable rim compatible with Q D tires eliminating tapping.
A migrant letter to Mr. Grant, manager of a garage, describes failed job searches and farm attempts. The writer seeks a return to the garage, pledges faithful service, and asks for a respectful reply, noting personal hardship and uncertainty about future work.
In Sedro-Woolley Washington Harry Messingham was found dead in his room with a light burning during the day. He appears to have died of heart failure after an attack. Messingham had recently resigned from a position at Stanchard Furniture Company in Seattle due to ill health.
Harvesting will be completed soon in Walla Walla county making this the shortest harvest on record. The quick pace is due to many threshing machines in use and ranchers owning their own outfits.
Wm. M. Bolcom of Bolcom Mill Co started yesterday with his wife and party for Mount Halder. Roads are in splendid condition for the trip and many others are on the road. With favorable weather, Bolton expects a enjoyable journey for a few days at least.
Madgett, Portland manager of Mirestone Hubber Co., completed the Rose City to Seattle club run to Beattie and the fair. Over 100 pledged to go, but few Portland banks joined after poor Oregon road conditions. He faced tough roads early but finished the trip and remained in Beattie.
The 1910 Franklin uses a new cooling system that removes the front fan and combines parts to double function. An air jacket and flywheel suction fan circulate cooling air around the cylinders, solving the air cooling problem and reducing moving parts.
The 1910 Franklin model D touring car weighs 2,200 pounds and uses 36x4 inch rear tires and 36x4 front tires. The text argues heavier cars require more power and wear on tires, noting Franklin’s larger tires relative to weight compared with heavier contemporary cars.
The Franklin with its light-weight construction wood sills and full elliptic-spring suspension is claimed to be the easiest riding of all automobiles. The text asserts that automobile comfort is the purchaser's most essential requisite.
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