Auto Trade Folks and Rain Folklore Dialog
S C Renner likens farmers praying for rain to auto repair in town. N R Pittman guides Elgin shipment in spring suit. Mike Collins wears loud shirts. Ed Campbell busy selling Grant Six cars. Jay Smith tipped to join U S Signal corps pose. Huntoon praised for lunch at Northold Inn.
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N. R. Pittman
Pacific Motors, Inc
Everett
Mike Collins
Pitt
Mike
Ed Campbell
Grant-Coffin & Campbell Co
Grant Six Agency
Jay Smith
Sam
U. S. Signal Corps
Jay
Austin Wins Trip to Oakland Home
R H Roberts president and GM for North Pacific Oakland Co arrived from the East after untangling Oakland freight congestion bound for the West. He will leave again at month’s start and take Harry D Austin back to the factory. Austin earned the trip through a strong sales record.
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R. H. Roberts
North Pacific Oakland Co
Oaklands
Roberts
Harry D. Austin
Washington Oakland Co
Austin
France Cuts Private Car Fuel Allowance To Gallons
The French government reduces private vehicle gasoline allowance to a weekly limit while public vehicles such as taxicabs ambulances and other services retain a 14 gallon per week limit.
Echo Zahl Learns to Drive Auto with H B Fowler
The author reports on first driving lesson with H B Fowler in Volunteer Park. She describes buckle up and brake, starting the engine, shifting through gears, and initial success after four attempts. Fowler’s patient guidance keeps the lesson progressing as she plans a second session next week.
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Echo Zahl
H. B. Fowler
Fowler
Star
Volunteer Park
Mr. Fowler
Trucks Carry House at Camp Stewart Move
A house weighing over 46 by 20 feet was transported on four large motor trucks to relocate it 70 miles at the Mexican border. Two trucks ran in reverse for the entire journey to keep the structure intact while all four machines matched speeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Stewart
Dort Distributor Urges Respect for Traffic Officers
Dort distributor George S. Trotter appeals to motorists to support traffic officers. He says many drivers view guards of public welfare as enemies, though safe driving relies on their enforcement. Obedience to road rules and ordinances protects community safety and personal welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dort
George S. Trotter
If you value your watch let Haynes repair it
Local advertisement urges watch owners to choose Haynes for repair services at the Next Liberty theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haynes
Liberty Theatre
Adv
Ford Profit Per Car Revealed In Dodge Ford Suit
Vice President Kliingensmith testified Ford cars cost 260 dollars to make and sell to dealers for 281 dollars, yielding a 21 dollar profit per car. He said Ford aims for about 12.08 percent gross on a 250 million dollar business this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FORD
Detroit
Kliingensmith
Ford Motor Co
Dodge Ford
Ford Company
Light armored cars see little action on French front
Paris dispatch notes minimal use of light armored cars on the Western front due to shattered ground and limited protection. Motor trucks with antiaircraft guns have performed steady work instead, reflecting the conditions rather than the vehicles’ value.
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Paris
Maxfer Buys New Plant for Trucks at Harvey Illinois
The Maxfer Truck and Tractor company purchases a new plant in Harvey a Chicago suburb ten times larger than the old facility. After May first production will reach 300 trucks daily as the firm expands. In nine months the company has grown to 1200 dealers with representatives in every city in the United States and Canada and in many foreign countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxfer Truck and Tractor Company
Harvey, Ill
Chicago
Maxfer Company
Alment
United States
Canada
New Ford Service Station Opens in City
The Ford Central agency at Tenth Avenue and Seneca Street has completed finishing touches on a large, well equipped new service station. W A Wallace says the building, nearly a full city block, will soon expand to cover more space and become the largest Ford agency in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Central Agency
Tenth Ave
Am! Seneca
Motorists Burdened by Comprehensive Traffic Code
A lengthy new traffic ordinance imposes numerous parking bans and rules across Seattle streets. It lists dozens of restricted zones and time limits, with penalties up to 100 dollars or 30 days in jail.
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Fifth
Ninth
Fifth Ave
Railroad Ave
Jackson At
Pine St
Seneca St
Fourth
Fifth Avenues
Maton St
Third Ave
Fourth Ave
Washington St
Fliat Ave
Jefferson St
Yeslerway
Jackson St
Washington At
Pike St
Union St
Terrace St
University St
Seneca At
Sanderson
A National Bridge Dental Offer for Modern Tooth Replacement
A National Bridge advertises the Sanitary Bridge method as a modern solution for missing teeth. It promises lifelike, durable fixed dental work with 11 year unconditional guarantees and low fees. Free estimates and examinations are available across locations.
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S. C. Renner
Renner
Huntoon
Willard
Northold Inn
Imes
Oakland
Echo June Zahl
HM. B. Fowler
Lexington
Seattle
10Th, Seneca and
Broadway Court
Central Agency, Inc
W. A. Wallace
Msgr
10Th Ave
Maxfer
NEW Ford
Beauty
Stewart
Pike Place
First Ave
Union
Western Ave
University
Post At
Seneca
Spring
Wenrntern Ave
Furet Ave
Becond Ave
Marion
Third
Fourth Avenues
Columbia
Firet Ave
Cherry
Second Ave
Jefferson
Yellerway
Terrace
Fourth and
Yesler Way
University At
Paige
America
Paige Motor Sales Company
Fast Pike Sr
Parson’s Motor Car Co.i
Broadway
East Pike
Fowler's Auto Trailer
Henderson
Fowle's Garage & Machine Works
Vernon & Son
Pacific Auto Supply Co
Diamond
Silvertown
Cord
Miller and Ajax
Gan, Ola
Std. Main
Carbureter Co
CEM
East Union
East Sap
Auto Electric Equipment Co
Pike & Pine
Enet
E. Pike St
Goodyear
East Pike St
H. B. Wilbur
Mgr
Master Sales Co, Inc
Pike St. East
Swartz & Bridgeman
Main
Delco
Eace Delco
Maxwell
Studebaker
Western Motor Sales Co
Metz
Northwest Metz CO
Speetvranoz
Raymond Remedy Co., Hotel Antlers, Fourth & Union
den Talloy
N. W
4Th and Pike
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