STOP LOOK LISTEN Safety Advice From Accident Expert
Accident expert urges Seattle drivers to use caution at rail crossings. He cites data from the Southern Pacific and other lines showing many deaths occur when autos stall or misjudge train speed. He stresses not to rely on gates or signals alone but on personal judgment and cross safely in daytime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Re J. Clancy
Peveral
Southern Pacific
Western Pacific
Tidewater Southern
Seattle
K. J. Clancy
Tidewater
Advance Justified for Modest Automobile Price Increases
Stewart McDonald of the MoonGene Car Co says public criticism of auto price rises is unfounded. He cites average gains of around 8 to 10 percent, with parts and clothing also up, and argues higher labor and material costs justify the moves. He urges consumers to buy now before further increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart McDonald
Moon Gene Car Company
St. Louis
Tire tube insertion and bead alignment guidance
A dated instruction notes that when inserting tubes in large truck tires the flap must be evenly distributed around the tire circumference. It may appear short, but once pressed down firmly the base aligns with the bead tines of the tire.
Haynes 1920 Car Emphasizes Detail and Comfort
How ard H Lerch of Victory Motor Car Co highlights the shift from purely mechanical focus to finish and fittings. Haynes of Kokomo Ind markets the 1920 Haynes with six models stressing beauty strength power and comfort and featuring the full aluminum body with silver mounts and fine detailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haynes Company
Haynes
Mount Vernon
Have Scheme for Thieves
Article explains a theft-prevention plan by Haynes Motor Company and Victory Motor Car Co. to aid police. When a Haynes car is reported stolen, a nationwide notice lists all factory part numbers to dealers who watch for those identifiers. If a stolen Haynes car surfaces, dealers hold the vehicle and alert police, helping recover cars and catch thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haynes
Haynes Automobile Company
Kokomo
Ind
Victory Motor Car Company
H. R. Perry
Service Department
United States
Haynes Station
Ford
Gimple
Operation Cost Movement Is Big Boon to Truck Industry
An analysis by Warren B Bullock explains that standard cost data for truck operation, from tires to lubrication, lets dealers prove trucks are cheaper than horse drawn vehicles. It covers production value, daily costs, maintenance, depreciation, interest, and fleet office expenses, with examples from five ton trucks and Connecticut highway studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren B. Bullock
Motor Transport Corps
Costa
Connecticut Highway Commission
Traffic Motor Truck opens radiator core plant in St Louis
The Shields Livengood Motor Co and Traffic Motor Truck reps announce a new radiator core manufacturing plant at Traffic's St. Louis factory. Capacity is 59 cores daily to support a 60 truck per day output. Modern equipment and a unit production system enable immediate service and high quality cores for all Traffic users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shields Livengood Motor Co
Traffic
St. Louis
Traffic Corporation
8. H. Dorsey
Guy Wilson
The
Rattle in Shackles Causes and Remedies
Guidance on spring shackle looseness in vehicles notes rattling increases on rough roads. It recommends tightening the bolt or inserting a shim to remove play and warns against mud and debris causing wear. Lubricate the shackle bolt to reduce friction and noise.
Testing vent pipes on car cooling system
Instructions explain filling the radiator to overflow the vent pipe to indicate a clear vent. If the vent is blocked water overflows the filter cap instead, signaling immediate attention. Do not start a trip without closing valves and ensuring the air valve and water are set.
Home ownership surge in Seattle spurs pioneers spirit
A Seattle realtor highlights a north city encounter where a timber wagon driver seeks a place for his load and ends up buying a home. The piece celebrates self reliance, thrift, and the drive to build independent homes amid rising rents and scarce housing. It notes former auto buyers turning to homes, and workers using spare time to construct houses on outskirts.
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Seattle
Abeltera
Bulb Replacer Revealed For Safer Light Changes
A simple tool uses four stiff wires attached to a broom handle to form a hand grip that slips over a bulb. The wires must supply spring tension to turn the bulb in the socket without damage, enabling easy replacement.
Motor stalls point to weak battery or bad switch
The starting motor stalls and fails to spin the crank indicating a storage battery under 1275 rating or contacting points in the line switch not making proper contact.
Rural roads tied to crime control say Richmond official
George B. Weston chief of the rural police of Richmond county South Carolina states a direct link between crime and roads in rural districts. He argues that without roads it is nearly impossible to police outlying areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Weston
Richmond County
South Carolina
Weston
Correcting irregular magneto action with fiber washer
Irregular magneto action arises from end play in armature bearings. End motion can upset contact breaker timing, causing firing to be uncertain. Inserting a fiber washer to eliminate slack is the proper remedy. Don’t become distracted by events half a block away when crossing streets.
Boldi's French Pastry Shops Listed
Uptowns location at 1414 3d Ave and downtown site at 913 2d Ave are noted for Boldi's French pastries.
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Boldi
Uptowns
2D Ave
Three Lots Leased for $3,000,000 Here
A L Rabling president of Aabling Seed farms and J T Hodge of Northwest Trading Co lease three lots on the southwest corner of Fourth Ave and Priest St from F K Struve Mrs Jacob Furth and the John Davis estate for 50 years. The deal exceeds $3,000,000 with a $300,000 three story mercantile building planned. The plots span 173 feet on Fourth Ave and 110 feet on Priest with two two story and one three story brick buildings currently on the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Rabling
Aabling Seed Farms
J. T. Hodge
Northwest Trading Company
Fourth Ave
Prie St
F. K. Struve
Jacob Furth
John Davis
Priest
Burglar Steals Phone From Wall at Home
Mrs. M. L. Fiske reports a night intrusion at 1512 Boylston Ave in which a pay phone on the wall was taken, along with a stash of nickels. Police were notified Friday about the theft.
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M. L. Fiske
Boylston Ave
Money Discounted and Andrews Grumbles at Canadian Coin
Herman Andrews of 927 18th avenue told Captain Hans Dahm that he cashed a dollar note for a Canadian 50-cent piece and later spent it to receive only 45 cents in value. He called the situation robbery and demanded legal action, while the captain explained Canadian money was discounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Andrews
18Th Ave
Hans Dahm
Dahm
Andrewa
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Clancy
Gmc’s
Eldridge
Howard H. Lerch
Victory Motor Car Co
Ecar
Central Agency
Myers & Baird Higgins & Matthews
L. M. Cline Motor Co
Clark Baker Co
Alfred G. Ayerst, Inc
Broadway
Nickerson St
45Th
Ferdinand St
Fast
Elliott
Queen Anne
Kenwood
Rainier
East
Laurelhurst
Cascades
Mt. Rainier
City
John J. Elliott Co
Fortuna Park
Yesler
Andrews
Golden Gardens
Gotterdam's
Ballard
Fourth Avenue
Palace
Hippodrome
Arthu
Cavell
Northolme
Greenwood Paved Boulevard
Phinney Avenue
City Water
E. H. Jackson & Co
L. C. Smith Building
J. W. Olmstead
87Th
Greenwood
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