Sunset Electric Company Christmas Celebration Grows
Sunset Electric Company held its third annual Christmas dinner at the Army and Navy club on December 23 with over 70 attendees. Rodney Prentice, president, praised loyal workers as payroll expands from 4 to 42 in Seattle and Portland, and Sergeant Louis Peterson returned from service to join the event.
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Sunset Elec Company
Army and Navy
Rodney Prentice
Prentice
The
Sunset Organisation
Sunset Electric Company
Seattle
Portland
Sunset
Louis Peterson
Francisco
Imr
Grant
Son
M. Wilmye
Lexington lights aid drivers amid fog rain and snow
Hiculties in night driving due to weather and terrain are being eased by new lighting devices from the Shuttle Livengood Co. The two way lamps and tilting reflect lamps aim to improve road illumination by directing light where it is most needed, extending safe distance and reducing glare.
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C. H
Shuttle
Livengood Co
Lexington Distribut
Lexington
Cadillac
Doug stars orders first Goodyear tires from new California plant
Hollywood icon Doug places the first order for Goodyear cord tires from the Los Angeles factory. He praises California’s plant and hopes for prompt acknowledgment and delivery, noting the tires will equip stunts and films while the star pursues high speed and daring sequences.
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Doug
New
Goodyear
Los Angeles
California
Grand Canyon
Goodyears
Auto lights that rise instantly with clear weather
Describes a device allowing headlights to lift to an upward position the moment weather clears or conditions require. The system solves issues on sharp curves and hills at night, improving safety compared with fixed lights on most automobiles.
Boldt's French Pastry Run Noted Uptown Downtown
Local notes reference Boldt's French pastry shop stops at Uptown 1414 Third Ave and downtown 913 Second Ave as part of a casual shopping errand.
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Boldt
Third Ave
Second Ave
Franklin endurance record in 632 mile Rochester drive
Franklin driver Harry G. Themes set a 632 mile 19 hour 9 minute endurance record from Geneva to Rochester New York with a Goodyear equipped touring car. start at midnight 28 degree temperature faced six inches of snow a blinding snow storm rain fog and no tire trouble or extra tires used. average speed around 40 mph with 18 mpg gasoline and observers present.
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Franklin
Harry G. Themes
Rochester
N.Y
Geneva
J. M. Herbert
Donald H. Craigie
Kenneth I. Smith
Buffalo
Syracuse
Uties
Watertown
Utica
Dope Book Has Value in Car Ownership
Advertising manager Waring Sherwood of Hriscoe Motor Corp in Jackson Michigan argues instruction books boost car value and owner care. He notes monthly oiling and 250 to 500 mile bearing checks aid maintenance and reduce repair bills, especially for mid priced cars.
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Waring Sherwood
Hriscoe Motor Corporation
Jackson
Michigan
Thore Olling
Brown
Mr. Brown
Frees Rejoins Haynes Sales Staff at Victory Motors
H. H. Lereh of Victory Motor Car announces J. F. Frees joins Haynes selling staff. Frees is a longtime Haynes salesman with East market experience. Since leaving service he sold Fords for the Central Agency.
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H. H. Lereh
Victory Motor Car Company
J. F. Frees
Haynes
Frees
Indianapolis 500 entry blanks mailed for 1920 race
The seventh International 500 mile sweepstakes at the Indianapolis motor speedway will be held May 31 1920. More than 200 manufacturers and enthusiasts from the United States and Europe are invited including English French and Italian champions. Prize money totals 50000 with 70000 to the winner and bonuses from tire and accessory makers possible.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
United States
Europe
England
France
Italy
le Mans
Cleveland Gains New Axle Firm in $5 Million Plant
Cleveland becomes the axle hub with Eaton Axle Co forming a $5,000,000 Ohio enterprise. The company plans a first factory unit and product marketing by June 1920. W V Torbensen serves as chief engineer and J C Baton is president and GM.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Eaton Axle Co
W. V. Torbensen
Torbensen Axle
Torbensen Axle Co
Baton Axle Co
J. C. Baton
New Concern
Light Weight Cars Will Maximize Fuel Economy
The article argues that heavier cars demand more power and fuel. It predicts a future with cars weighing far less, achieving at least 30 miles per gallon. Lighter metals and aerospace design ideas will reduce weight without sacrificing strength, cutting fuel, tires, and repair costs.
Two Wheel Speed Demons Dominate 1919 Motorcycle Season
The 1919 motorcycle racing season yielded top performances despite wartime constraints. Gene Walker led with 16 victories across major meets in Atlanta, Greeley, and Sheepshead Bay, while Red Parkhurst, Ralph Hepburn, Jim Davis, and others posted standout results in Denver, Baltimore, Columbus, and beyond. Ray Artley set new road records from Los Angeles to San Diego, with James Urquhart aiding records on the Francisco to Los Angeles route.
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Gene Walker
Atlanta
Greeley
Colo
Sheepshead Bay
Dave” Kinnie
Bakersfield
Jim” Davis
Itten
Alliance
Dayton
Marks
Lima
Mansfield
Ray Artley
Los Angeles
San Diego
James Urquhart
Francisco
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Douglas Fairbanka
O. K
Golden State
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
F. A. Seiberling
Goodyear Company
Douglas Fairanks
GMC
USA
Eldridge
East Pike
East
Pike Street
S. A. BE
Ford
Atwood
J. Brown
Orpheum
Third End
Madison
Red” Parkhurst
Denver
Ore
Marian
Ind
Columbus
Ralph Hepburn
Becanaba
Grand Island, Bridgeport
Columbus, While
Baltimore, Columbus
Iba
U. S
Broadway
Bet
Pike and
Pine
Zenith
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