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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1920
Page
14
The Davis Car Company invites the public to name its first Seattle produced automobile. The car features the Davis drive and will be awarded to the best name candidate. To avoid litigation the Davis name was relinquished in favor of a new, nationally suitable title.
Open to any person anywhere except Davis Car Company employees and immediate family. Entry is free and each family member may suggest one name. Names are numbered by receipt, with ties going to the earliest submission. Mail entries only to the factory address. names will be published later. no second prize. the car will go to the first name deemed most acceptable by judges.
Authorities believe the car with no differential will become universal. The statement reflects a growing view that this design flaw will persist and spread across vehicles.
The Davis transmission replaces the clutch drive gears and differential with a single unit. It eliminates about 600 parts, lowers operating costs, and uses a cone fiber grip to reduce gear stripping risk. The system allows movement in two inches, ideal for tight city driving.
A Seattle Star Monday talk by Rev. Floyd I Beck of First Baptist argues for better public schools. He cites Solomon on wisdom and stresses teachers shaping 25 000 boys and girls into future business leaders parents and rulers. The piece urges support for the Greater Schools for Greater Seattle slogan.
The passage urges promoting public interest in Seattle schools and educated citizenship to steady political and social unrest. It notes Seattle’s high school attendance reflects parental cooperation, and calls for familiarity with teachers, curricula, and school facilities to support a strong, patriotic citizenry.
The Alva McDonald family loses Lao 16 months to flu as father and mother also die. Matthew 6 and Gerald 4 fight for life. Home at 121 19th Ave. Funeral for Mrs. George J. Dana 7540 Wilson Ave held at St Edwards Hillman. Fire Lt. C J Moorehead dies after flu illness.
Loula Frenette of 116 South Jersey Street St Johns Portland says Tanlac restored his health after years of rheumatism weakness and loss of appetite He gained fifteen pounds from 132 7 to 152 and now sleeps well eats normally and walks easily He praises Tanlac as the medicine that makes life worth living.
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