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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
6
City officials expect victory in securing the Diablo canyon power site on the Skagit River. Council discussed Mary Houston letter and the agriculture department telegram, reviewing proposed board of public works measures.
Seattle is praised for its foreign trade leadership as Richardson of the Importers Journal of America notes Seattle has contributed significantly to the growing commerce. The piece highlights the city’s role amid broader trade expansion and Up ple Sam gathering.
A box claimed to contain whisky sparked an arrest of L. C. Lah at 223 Spring Street. The case involves a man who rented space on Lah’s premises and later disappeared, according to the dry squad’s Labman yesterday.
A Laurents & Hartshorn Packing Co letter from Fort Wayne says since buying Gary trucks a year ago last July they have had no repairs and maintenance costs only for gasoline. Seattle's L A Snow, Gary trucks representative, cites this as proof of the Gary slogan.
Goodyear Tire and Rubber plans a 15 million dollar issue of five percent cumulative preferred stock from Akron Ohio. President F A Seiberling notes fiscal year 1917 gross sales reached 111 million with capacity for 200 million and recent November December gains exceed prior year by over half signaling 1918 sales may top 150 million.
Advertisement promises Cascarets to clear headaches and biliousness, ease constipation, and refresh breath and skin. It claims no shock to the liver, no bowel gripe, and suitability for children, promoting a full day of energy and activity after use.
Sergeant William B Evans, famed for beating Barney Oldfield in a $50 rebuilt car, leaves Camp Lewis for Leon Springs Texas to train at the signal officers camp. Evans and a partner built the car after purchasing a scrap auto while at the University of California. They won $7,500 plus royalties and used funds for further education. Evans serves in the 322nd Signal battalion.
Leigh Lynch sales manager at Columbia Motor Truck and Trailer Co. says the motor truck trailer is just now coming into its own. He cites wartime conservation and the drive for efficiency at the least cost as key factors driving the rapidly rising demand for trailers.
Charles H. Shields, distributor for Oldsmobiles and Oakland cars, says business is good in the Yakima Valley. He was in Seattle last week to oversee operations and meet dealers.
Superior Judge Jurey denies injunction to halt recall proceedings against school board member Anna Louise Strong. Erwin B. Ault had sought to enjoin the recall, and the case proceeds to trial.
San Francisco January 3 plans to end competition and duplication in passenger and freight service were agreed by the Western committee of the railroad war board. Details were sent to Director General McAdoo. Coast roads have halted freight and passenger soliciting. about 1,200 men in the West will be reassigned.
The Morning Taps weekly notes that in Great Falls Montana the Third Company Washington Coast Artillery Corps keeps its latch string out at home. Soldiers ride free on street cars as described in the company bulletin.
A new all hard surface roadway between Seattle and Tacoma was dedicated last Sunday with 2000 attendees. The 112 mile pavement runs from north of Marysville to the Nisqually river, south of Tacoma, featuring speakers including the King and Pierce County commissioners, County Engineer Humes, EB Blaine, John Hartman, and James Allen.
Care of a storage battery in winter is crucial for any automobile owner whether the car is used or not. The battery is a chemical device, so regular examination and attention matter more than materials strength. Regular checks prevent most difficulties.
Jan 3 report shows 34,887 men now at Camp Lewis plus 5,000 regulars and volunteers. Costs total about 7.35 million dollars since September, roughly 1 million per month, covering pay, food, fuel, and light. Buildings authorized approach 500,000, with another 500,000 planned for Liberty Park. minor items like blankets uniforms rifles noted.
Advertises free advice for pyorrhea and discounted dental work for twenty days. Introduces a painless method with free tooth extractions for thirty days. Promotes former Painless Austin and National Dentists manager now at a new office at Corner Third and James Street. United Painless Dentists.
The Seattlemade headlight perfected by J. B. Suess of the Suess Glass Company will be handled by all major dealers in the state, per an official announcement from the firm.
Johnny Widrin, territory man for the Overland Pacific branch, plans to visit the Chicago Auto Show this winter as he tours the circuit.
The Portage tire will be distributed in Washington and Idaho by the Eldridge Buick company Seattle and Spokane BK. Anderson Smith factory representative came to Seattle to sign the contract.
A home made cough syrup using Pinex and sugar syrup is promoted as a cheaper, more effective remedy. The article claims quick relief for coughs, throat and chest colds within two hours and asserts it is safer and longer lasting than store bought preparations. It links savings to 65 cents for a pint and cites general use for throat irritation bronchitis and croup.
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