Eldridge Sees Bright Fall Prospects in Eastern Washington
A S Eldridge president and general manager of Eldridge Buick tours eastern Washington meeting Buick and G M C dealers. He reports optimistic harvests with superb crops and predicts strong fall business. He cites irrigation projects on the Columbia River, highway improvements, and tourist traffic as key drivers for the state’s growth. He urges building Pasco Kennewick bridge and notes Rimrock irrigation work near Yakima will boost local irrigation by about 20 percent. He endorses the Sunset highway as a preferred route for travelers entering the region.
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Eldridge
Eldridge Buick Company
Buick
G M. C
Washington
United States
Walla Walla
Spokane
Big Bend
Columbia River
Pacific Coast
Pasco
Pasco- Kennewick
Portland
Yakima
Rimrock
Button controlled spotlight tilts and swings for flexible use
A new type of spotlight attaches to a sedan and is activated by a button inside. The light can tilt and swing at any angle via a flexible shaft controlled by the button.
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Iside
Patrons Say Used Whitcomb Cars Feel Like New
Whitcomb of Sunset Motors reports customers praise revamp program for used cars. He notes in-house repair, paint, upholstery, and electric work ensure top condition and new tires with a strong warranty. Four years as manager. prior Tacoma stint. He sells “Better cars for less money.”
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New Whitcomb
Sunset Motors
C. M. Whitcomb
Sunset Motor Co
Whitcomb
Sunaet Co
Tacoma
Ship News Tides in Seattle
Maritime listings for Seattle harbor on July 16 cover arrivals, departures, and movements. Vessels include US Navy ships, merchant steamers, and coastal trade craft with routes to and from Alaska, Hawaii, and Asia. multiple dock and terminal assignments are noted.
Market movers show mixed gains across major steel and industrial stocks
The report lists price changes for several companies with United States Steel up 72 percent and Bethlehem up 45 percent. Other firms like Mexican Petroleum up 104 percent and Atlantic Gulf down 1 percent show varied movements. Famous Players up 47 percent and Studebaker up 79 percent headline a broad shift in the sector.
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New York
Frerhance
Baldwin
United States Steel
Bethlehem “T
Atlantic
N. Y ¥. Stock Exchange “O Pvt Mist
General Motors
Goodrichees
Northern “S
Rockleland
Republic Frontel
Sinclair
Southern Pacific
Southern Krailer
Stromberg Studebaker
Texas Compan
Texas Pacific Eee
Union Pacific
United States Rubber
Utah Copper
Wabash Cee Renee Eewee Aee
Westinghouse Cheesee
Willys-Overland Peewee
International Nickel
B. Manning & Ca
Berien
Esas Ee
Market notes on fruit prices and fresh produce
Green corn prices fall to four dollars per crate as receipts rise. Strawberries climb to two fifty to two seventy five per crate for fancy fruit. Raspberries and loganberries move well. blackberries due late July. Local peaches quoted from one twenty five to one fifty per crate. California peaches at one seventy five. Cantaloupes brisk at four per crate standard, three twenty five ponies, one seventy five flats. Carambola melons in fair demand at six cents a pound. Eggs firm, butter steady. Funeral services for Mamie Dolan Reaney set for Seattle St James Cathedral Monday at ten.
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Mamie Dolan Reaney
Vancouver
B. C
Seattle
St. James Cathedral
Lee
Gemma
Merced
Janetsey Soo
Kent
Atermelon
Imp. Val
Brazil
Virginia Keystone
Seattle Delivery . Eeeeeaee Co -French Ranch
Portland Market Status Prices and Receipts Summary
Market steady across cattle sheep and hogs. Cattle receipts show choice steers 7.75, fair to steer 2.50 to 6, cows and heifers 6 to 6.50, canners 1.75 to 2.75, calves 4.50 to 10. The hog market lists prime mixed around 12, heavies 6 to 11, and pigs 11. Lamb figures include fair to good lambs 4 to 7.75, lambs 5.50 to 5.53, yearlings 4 to 5.26, wethers 3 to 4.5, and ewes 4 to 4.50.
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Chicago
Demurrage Suit against Vernon Boat Owner Hits $911.75
Federal Judge Jeremiah Neterer awards Pacific Tow Boat Co. Priday damages of 911 dollars and 75 cents against Gudlement for demurrage on a boat he admitted he kept past the agreed return time.
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H. B. Horn
Vernon
Pacific Tow Boat Co
Jeremiah Neterer
Wheat futures ease on light trading with corn oats up
Chicago markets show dull activity as wheat futures fall while corn and oats advance. July wheat opens unchanged at 1.31 and later slips. September opens 1.33 and declines. Corn and oats gain, soybeans steady. Chicago live stock receipts rise with varied cattle and hog prices. pork, veal, and lamb values listed. Foreign exchange slips as sterling opens flat to lower toward close. sugar and coffee markets noted with prices given.
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Chicago
Footers Ber
Foreign Exchange
New York
France
Frances
Marks
American Goods Cheaper in Orient Spark Debate
BE G Anderson of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce argues congestion of American commodities in the Orient has driven prices down there. He spoke at a luncheon as Prof N M Skinner plans a Canton teaching post to boost Seattle's trade interests.
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Orient
BE. G. Anderson
Foreign Trade Bureau
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Western Dry Goods Company
Masonic Club
Arcade Building
N. M. Skinner
University of Washington
Canton
China
Canton Christian College
Seattle
Acme Steam Carburetor Masters Difficult Test Drive
An Acme steam carburetor fitted to a new Ford with five passengers and luggage completed a challenging test route. L. H. Kent, a Port Orchard Ford specialist, drove Ellensburg Snoqualmie pass to Yakima and back, delivering six gallons for 332 miles and no overheating. Subsequent runs showed a carbon-free engine after 1550 miles and plans for a Buick test.
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Ford
L. H. Kent
Port Orchard
Ellensburg
Snoqualmie Pass
Kent
Yakima
White company sells 46 trucks for Pacific coast routes
The White company completes a Pacific coast record sale of 46 two ton trucks to American Railway Express for Los Angeles San Francisco and Seattle. The $150000 transaction places White trucks as standard equipment with express lines and mall carriers adopting the model.
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Pacific Coast
White
American Railway Express
Los Angeles
Seattle
San Francisco
A. Christeson
United States
American Express
Mall Ik
Express Lines
G A. Urquhart
Pacific’ Coast
Dirty oil repurposed for transmission and rear axle use
Dirty oil from the crank case may be used in transmission and rear axle after settling. It is mixed with grease to form a heavy oil for reuse.
Hand pump precaution for motorists
Motorists using a hand pump should give it a few strokes before attaching to the valve. This clears grit and foreign matter from the pump hose to prevent contamination.
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Anne E Morse
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Andrea F. Luckenbach
Mpekane Street
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Awe Chiek
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Saterday
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Darrington Manufacturing Co
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Chicago Board of Trade
DB Mensing
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Walter Baldwin
Johnston
Johnston Piston & Ring Co
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Madison St
ACME
Kant Skore Pistons
Arante
Mach. & Supply Co
Rainier
East Pike
Eldridge J
Stewart Products Service
East Pike Street
Excelsior Motorcycles
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