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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1917
Page
5
Grant-Coffin & Campbell Co. dealer Ed Campbell urges motorists to reduce waste by proper tire inflation and simple maintenance. He cites that many cars run at 10 miles per gallon instead of 14 and calls on drivers to engage with dealers and stations to save fuel and costs nationwide.
Uncle Sam may refuse to permit perfectly good gasoline to be used for joy riding. The plan is being discussed, according to H. S. P. Wilson, state oil inspector. He says he does not see how such a plan can be enforced except by patriotic appeal.
Police have arrested 28 year old laborer Joe Kelley on suspicion of extensive brass and copper thefts as investigators pursue evidence and motive.
A Seattle man helps the pilot of the Elgin Six National All Trails auto on a 12 000 mile Lincoln highway run. They travel old trails via Rawline to Wamncutter Wyoming and Cheyenne to Rock Springs, noting flowers along the road and rough stretches that test the car in rain.
The 4500 mile sociability run from Winnipeg to New Orleans and back along the Pine to Palm Jefferson highway stimulated interest in the new international route. Manager J D Clarkson and Secretary Walter Parker welcomed supporters along the entire journey. Premier T C Norris of Manitoba motored from Winnipeg to Red Lake Falls Minnesota to greet the party on its return. The Jefferson highway party completed the tour with no tire trouble.
The article explains that motor trucks will shorten a division's marching length by about one mile. It compares current needs of 6,846 horses and 4,875 mules with motorized reductions to 6,713 horses and 2,587 mules and fewer motor cars and trucks while other equipment stays the same.
AMES and Byrer ett see the Harroun car demonstrated to buyers by Bey. R. Pittman tours to old hunting grounds. Pacific Motors Co. secretary E. R. Mark vacations in Detroit with his wife. Gasoline conservation noted as dealers commute. Warren Waterhouse returns to Grant-Coffin & Campbell Co. John S. Hudson buys a Lexington Six and drives to Mount Rainier in four hours with high gear, a rare factory fuel out occurrence.
Ford accessory promoters announce the first national exposition at the Chicago Coliseum from September 22 to 29. A touring bureau will provide route guidance and up-to-date road-condition data free of charge as motorists from Illinois and nearby states are urged to attend.
A Boston motor truck hauls molasses day and night from a South Boston pier to a large distillery. Four round trips of 11 miles each became eight trips in the 24 hour period, averaging 53.6 miles.
Glittering jewels valued at 350000 adorned a professional model's costume during the national convention of the American Retail Jewelers association in St. Louis this week as the event proceeded.
In 1905 the Kaiser and the Czar maintained intimate correspondence as Russia faced revolution. Nicholas wrote to William in March about the empire’s danger and feared losing the crown, while public sentiment saw their bond as pivotal to events leading up to the war. Their friendship shaped intrigues across Europe.
The Kaiser pledged to help the czar crush a Russian revolutionary movement, proposing to send a million troops. Cited letters outlined entry points and commanding generals, urging autocracies to unite and suppress mob rule. England and France funded the czar rather than risk German expansion, stabilizing the autocracy.
The Automobile reports 4,242,139 cars and trucks in the United States on July 1, up 700,401 since January 1. New cars placed on the market total about 800,000 this six months, valued at $650,000,000, with New York leading in total vehicles and Arkansas posting the largest percentage increase.
Passengers aboard a French steamship tell of a two hour running battle with a U boat near the Bay of Biscay on August 20. New smoke screen bombs shrouded the vessel and proved highly effective as naval gunners fired while the submarine loomed ahead. Most women passengers emerged from cabins as alarms sounded and the ship zigzagged to avoid attack.
Trustees of the Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club meet and propose strict penalties for sabotage and criminal syndicalism. A publicity bureau may be renamed Publicity and Advertising Bureau and seek affiliation with the Seattle Ad Club.
The author argues the Kaiser would unleash German troops to crush the Russian revolt to restore the czar, claiming democracy in Russia hinges on defeating Germany. He condemns American pacifists and antiwar factions as aiding the Kaiser, accusing him of trying to exterminate democracy worldwide.
Local market sheet lists beans cabbage cantaloupe celery corn cucumbers garlic horseradish lettuce onions peppers popcorn radishes rhubarb tomatoes turnips potatoes berries grapes peaches pears plums country grain and livestock prices. It notes wholesale prices paid to producers for various produce and grains including wheat alfalfa meal and poultry veal and pork, with regional and new crop entries.
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