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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1921
Page
13
A traveler notes that entering Tunisia via there allows duty-free entry for a brief tour. The narrator warns the trip should not exceed a few months and implies favorable treatment by customs officers for visitors traveling to Africa.
F W Allport, clerk to the U S representative in Vienna, reports roadsters are largely unknown in Austria. He notes the typical five to seven passenger touring car with four or six cylinders must engage the clutch to start.
The article notes a heavy strain on the battery involving the engine, the start gear, and the counter shaft gears. It highlights mechanical stress during starting and the risk to electrical components.
Goodyear officials report demand for tires is driving a Western factory to expand. At Los Angeles plant vice president A F Ostertoh outlines production jumps from 735 to 3500 tires and 3700 tubes daily by July 1, with payroll and sales rising sharply. Combined Akron and Los Angeles output may exceed 30,000 tires daily in July.
Winners who will divide the $100 monthly prize for the auto contest are named. A new $100 pot is distributed August 15 and continues through Dec 15 1921, with the leader winning a Ford touring car. Coupons from advertiser purchases grant votes, with 10 votes per dollar and larger bundles for higher spends.
D Van Hecke, Rock Island railroad superintendent in Oklahoma, advocates a Buick Model 17 converted to run on steel track wheels as a rapid rail taxi. The car lacks a steering system and uses a rail fender and strong headlight for on track operation. In service since 1909, it can reach speeds up to 7% miles and can be slowed to follow passenger trains on regular roads.
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