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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1918
Page
5
Ambiguous OCR text suggests claims that an automobile industry or automotives have spurred retail business in town. Mentions farmers, supply shortages, and a journey to town. Lacks clear names or dates.
The Willard Battery Service in Seattle has more than doubled its capacity. Manager C. M. Starr notes the station now carries 160 batteries on Pecks at once and can stock a wide range of batteries West of the Mississippi, enabling instant service for any battery on the market.
Arthur Now faced ongoing issues with his auto placements on Summit Avenue as patrons grew frustrated. He moved his car several blocks away from the business district to ease access, remarking that he had to lift and move it at times to clear jams.
Industry firms increasingly rely on internal publications or house organs to communicate with vast workforces. As plants expanded and thousands joined the labor ranks, these company publications became essential to convey extensive operations and unify workers across different divisions.
G. A. Mark of the Pacific Motors company, Spokane distributer for the Harroun car, is organizing agents for the western part of this state and Idaho. Headquarters report Harroun is expanding nationwide as the factory runs at full capacity to fill orders quickly and avoid waiting lots.
The Mitchell Motors Co Inc of Racine Wisconsin announces the appointment of Frank A Kapp as its advertising manager. Before taking up his new duties Kapp was associated with Willys Overland.
Practical guidance for motorists covers repairing broken anti rattle chains by tucking pieces under the fender, applying a spring lubricant made from paraffin and graphite, and draining vacuum tank drains weekly to remove water rust and debris to prevent fuel feed issues.
Renner of Northwest Radiator and Fender Works hosts a house warming and old country style dance to celebrate his new home at 1406 Broadway. The event invites all to view the Gaslight shop and services including auto body work and radiator and fender repair. Funeral services for Joseph H. H. Fenn, pioneer Washington resident, were held yesterday from Ronney Watson chapel with burial at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Mr. D. B. Marriott of Auto Tire and Supply reports a breakthrough week during his anniversary sale and extends the offer. A misdirected Ford casing shipment allows 50 standard tires to be sold at a very low price, prompting a one more week continuation of the sale and related items through the coming week.
Mart y Austin, manager of the Washington Oakland company, says the Oakland trainroads received last week are selling quickly. He is rushing a second trainroad and expects it to depart soon after careful inspection of cars from the waiting lot to fill orders.
Barrett, former general manager of the Lexington Motor Car Co in Great Falls Montana, joined Fowler's Garage and Machine Works in special charge of the sale. He had chased Montana mines seven years ago and is glad to return to the old stamping ground as the Lincoln Highway nears completion in New York to San Francisco.
Miss Ludvigson agreed to act as agent for the Seattle office at 617 Western Ave and conducted a two weeks sales campaign among salesmen and employees with a successful thrust for thrift stamps.
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