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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1917

Page

6

Open Paved Highway Between Duwamish and Renton Junction

The new concrete pavement between Duwamish and Renton Junction on the Seattle Tacoma road will be dedicated at Foster Sunday. It completes a 112 mile stretch of paved highway through Western Washington with Gov. Ernest Lister delivering the main address. A 5 minute program by Washington figures follows, under the Automobile Club of Washington. Members assemble at Fourth Ave and University St at 2 p.m. for a procession.

Duwamish Renton Junction Seattle Tacoma Foster Washington Ernest Lister Automobile Club of Wintern Washington Fourth Ave University St

Hupp Chief Says U S In Fine Shape For Fight

C D Hastings general manager of the Hupp Motor Car corp says the United States stands ready for war citing advanced steel and railroad capacity and the booming automobile industry now the third largest in the nation. He contrasts present industrial power with ten years ago highlighting progress in factories and transport.

Nome C. D. Hastings Hupp Motor Car Corporation United States

Goodyear Adopts Trade Acceptance Plan for Payments

Goodyear Tire and Rubber introduces a future payment plan to ease business conditions. The plan uses time drafts drawn by sellers on purchasers for payment on a fixed future date to widen the merchant’s buying field and speed money turnover.

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Akron Europe Great Britain Federal Reserve Goodyear Company

Automatic temperature control to curb radiator leaks

Radiator leaks are costly and annoying for winter driving. Ray Long, chief engineer of the Columbia Motors Co., argues that automatic motor temperature control will greatly reduce or remove this trouble as it becomes more general.

Ray Long Columbia Motors Co

Government Plan Aims to Speed Up Auto Industry

Stewart McDonald of Moon Motor Car Co asserts the government will not divert auto plants from building cars but will boost capacity to support munitions making. He says autos will be produced to meet demand without surplus warehoused, urging buyers to place orders now for winter or spring delivery.

Saye W. L. Hugheon Kinsel Kar Stewart McDonald Moon Motor Car Co St Louis

Cotton boosts tire industry demanding long staple cotton

The tire industry drives cotton cultivation, as only top grades of long staple cotton meet the fineness and strength needed for automobile tires. this demand has significantly stimulated the culture of long staple cotton.

U S Plans to Take Over Railroads and Control Industries

Federal move places major industries under government supervision with Mc Adoo coordinating transport boards. Nonessentials will be restricted and coal traffic prioritized for munition production as rail lines and banks react positively to Wilsons takeover plan.

McAdoo White House Wilson Roads’ War Board Railroad Central K. Hh U. S Interstate Commerce Commission Railroads’ War Board Railroads’ Operating Committee Pittsburg American Railway Association National Coal Associations New York Mankers

Railroad stocks surge as government control announced

New York trading opens with railroad shares rising sharply after government announces control of lines. Major gains seen in St Paul, New York Central, New Haven, Erie, and Southern Pacific as market breathes optimism about postwar profits and liquidity. Some rail issues show erratic moves while overall sentiment stays upbeat.

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Far and Near Feat tle Athletic Club Opens This Week

Representative Miller spoke at the open day event. Lilian Greeley aged five fell from a porch fracturing her skull and died after surgery at Providence hospital. Julius Davinsky, 35, jailed for drunkenness, had bought chloroform from a store and drank it by mistake. The Seattle Sales Managers Association plans an annual dinner at the Shrine auditorium in the new Masonic temple. Charles E. Robbins funeral set for Friday at Butterworth chapel. died Christmas Day at the home of SK KE Brogdon.

Lilian Greeley W. H. Greeley 42Nd Ave S. W Providence Hospital Julius Davinsky Ile City Hospital Seattle Charles E. Robbins SK. KE. Brogdon Ninth Ave. W Butterworth Chapel

First Vote Cast in the Canadian Election

The article notes the first ballot cast in Canada's election, reported from a mail-in stack. It highlights early voting activity and mentions the participation timing as counts begin.

France Canada

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