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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1921
Page
12
French chemists work on a synthetic alcohol evolved from calcium carbide to replace gasoline as a motor fuel. The notes suggest progress in chemical research aimed at alternative energy sources.
Alexander Agafadoroff, a 65 year old Russian inventor, recounts fleeing Bolshevik seizure of his factories and seeking Henry Ford to commercialize a hand powered crankshaft idea. In a Seattle garage he demonstrates a self built car, claiming cost to build was $3 and potential to greatly reduce running costs. He says he will visit Ford to pursue his mission.
Mrs Bergdol declares Grover valued at five hundred thousand dollars, asserting the figure reflects the true value of the person or asset in question.
J. G. Fenton of Eldridge Buick Sales Co compares King Richard the Third’s cry for a horse to today’s need for a reliable auto. He argues a car proves its worth on a single urgent trip and stresses buying from a dealer with strong parts and service to keep the car roadable for emergencies.
A launch and a houseboat owned by FE J Pelletier on the canal near Salmon Bay were forfeited to the government for 2300 in internal revenue taxes arising from illegal liquor dealing on the premises. Action of forfeiture was taken by William T Beeka chief deputy collector of internal revenue.
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