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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1920
Page
3
The Maxwell ND offers affordable ownership with attractive appearance and known economy. It touts proven durability and reliability and urges customers to arrange a demonstration to experience Maxwell ownership in 1920.
Seattle Automobile Sales Company promotes H P Grant as manager at 1101 East Pike Street East 462. The listing highlights a sales venue and leadership for local car trade.
W C Holmes, Goodyear Brazil manager, started Brazil’s first automobile section after meeting with the editor of the nation’s leading newspaper. The paper now hires a full auto news staff as local transport coverage expands amid Brazil’s mineral wealth and export growth. The Motor League of Louisiana plans a $20 million road-improvement campaign across 27 states adopting vitrified brick or concrete highways.
In cooperation with the California State Automobile Association, the Pacific division of the American Red Cross arranged to establish first aid stations throughout the forests and national parks across the state.
The Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mining Company, operator of the world’s largest independent lead and silver mine in Kellogg Idaho, bought a 5-ton system truck and trailer when freight cars were unavailable. The truck efficiently delivered logs used for mine timbers, as shown in the illustration.
Western Washington motorists have long delayed trips to British Columbia and Vancouver Island due to traffic rule differences. A pending agreement between the Automobile Club of Western Washington and B C officials aims to harmonize rules with Washington state. The delegation met with Attorney General Farria and Minister J H King to urge immediate change, with favorable consideration reported.
Manager W. E. McGrath announces Savage Tire will move to 18 East Ave into the Chansier and Lyon property, making Seattle a wholesale hub for Washington Oregon and Montana. The firm reports 1920 dealer contracts complete and outlook of a record year with a new store opening soon.
The Shield & Livengood Motor and Austin Moseley company annual dance drew a large attendance at the Mount Baker clubhouse last Saturday night. C. H. Shielda W. M. Livengood and Harry Austin led the event with E. L. Stevens as master of ceremonies and W. M. Hartford handling refreshments.
In response to strikes, emergency measures allocate 20,000 army trucks and 100,000 private motor vehicles to move food and essentials to major cities. The plan leverages military and civilian assets to maintain supply lines amid disruption.
Horace de Lisser, president of the Ajax Rubber Company, Inc. announced negotiations for a new Ajax factory to be erected in Sandusky. Ninety acres of property have been secured. Construction starts immediately and by late 1920 production will be well under way. Existing Ajax plants will reach record production levels.
A photo shows a loaded Traffic truck traversing soft wet ground to demonstrate traction. W. E. Shields of Shields Livengood Motor Co. drives, convincing ranchers and dairymen that nearly 200 Traffic trucks operate satisfactorily in Washington. The Pittsburgh Transportation Association is a new organization formed by motor truck owners in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Frank Ansted of Connersville Indiana presents a merger in New York forming United States Automotive with 600000 capital stock and 600 shares no par value. The Lexington Motor pany Ansted Engineering Connersville Foundry Teetor Hartley corporation join, centered in Connersville, Indiana, in the auto trade.
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