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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1922
Page
10
Expert George Pepperdine warns that worn piston rings allow oil to seep into the combustion chamber, causing carbon buildup, preignition, knocking, and power loss. He urges motorists to replace leaky rings to regain performance and mileage.
County engineers report road conditions across towns from Black Diamond to Bellevue. New concrete pavements open on Renton to Enumclaw and Kent routes. several detours and closures due to washouts and slides. Calls for caution and updated information at Main 6990, local 24.
High prices and fuel rationing in Europe spur a trend toward small economical cars. Shows in England France and Germany feature three and four cylinder models with low upkeep and reduced fuel use. The Rumpler front-engine rear-drive design and air propelled concepts illustrate European push to lighter, cheaper mobility.
The January Pacific Builder and Engineer outlines Washington state plans to spend about 4 million dollars on highways in 1922, with roughly 3 million from state funds plus 1.1 million federal aid. King County reports 470,000 in permanent funds and 701,500 total county road plans, including 60 miles of paving and 110 miles of grading and gravel. Kitsap Mason Snohomish and Seagit counties follow with varied road districts and maintenance funds, while flood conditions in Seagit may alter new construction allocations.
Douglas Shelor of the Automobile Club of Western Washington is elected to the executive committee of the National Parks Highway association. Other Northwest members include Fracia Sweetland Tacoma Fred Wolf Newport and Sidney B H Vincent Portland Oregon. It is always five miles to a garage when a fellow's car stalls.
A clipped vital records listing births marriages and deaths from various Seattle area addresses. Names include Vidreatons Frederick birth at 4202 45th Ave. a birth record for a girl. marriages list Grover Leslie and Wilson Grace. Charles V Manette and Ethel J Manette. deaths include Marshall Anna 50 Yakima Ave and Moran Hazel G. 45 Bel mont Ave among others.
New York faces a severe parking crisis as Dr John A Harman proposes underground garages under Bryant Park and Central Park with shuttle motor buses to theatres and stores. Officials estimate space for 34 000 cars and claim reduced traffic and accidents, while critics warn of park vegetation loss.
Government guidance outlines 1921 and 1941 tax reporting rules for 1921 payments of 1000 or more to individuals and organizations. It covers beneficiaries including officers, employees, trustees, churches, banks, real estate agents, and corporations with branches. Penalties apply for late or missing Form 1099 filings and Form 1096 summaries.
Arold H. Emmons, representative of Henry Ford, bid eight million eight hundred thousand dollars at a Detroit sale, securing Lincoln Motor Company for Ford. Emmons shouted his amount as the auction moved to close.
In Germany, Red Cross volunteers set up first-aid stations at busy street corners to assist motorists and pedestrians. The initiative aims to improve safety and provide immediate care near high-traffic areas.
Harry C. Hayes of Portland becomes Seattle local manager succeeding H D Knudsen who is promoted to assistant manager of the San Francisco plant. Knudsen moves up after ten years with the company. BE A Culver is named president and general manager of the Western division. Frank C. Riges retires from Pacific coast division to assist Portland, Seattle, and Spokane branches.
A Philadelphia businessman fined ten dollars by Maryland for displaying three licenses at once after traveling through three states. Prentice-like quips about speeding and cars appear as a panel of light humor.
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