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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1921
Page
13
Experimental transit enters general use in Richmond Virginia with trollibuses operating for some time. Firestone Ship-by-Truck bureau notes these vehicles are cheaper than streetcar systems. Trollibusses seat 50 with 15 standing passengers and are powered by overhead trolley wires.
Buick Motor Co reports June deliveries totaling 13,159 six cylinder automobiles priced from 1,495 to 2,635. General sales manager E T Strong says the figures prove the revival of demand and the auto industry’s status as a major American business.
An Australian is reported to have developed a secret method to turn rabbit skin into leather. The breakthrough could influence supplies and materials in fashion and industry markets.
Automotive experts see promise in a dual compression cycle combining high pressure diesel with conventional engine design. Dr. G Bergmann suggests injecting fuel after air compression to lower combustion temperature while maintaining power, enabling use of kerosene and other low grade fuels.
A. L. Dinneen and M. Haynes, wholesale manager for Triangle Motors, directed a 66 car Haynes driveaway from Haynes Automobile Co Kekomo Inc. They moved to Chicago and thence to various destinations.
Rev. K. W. Taylor arrived in Seattle from Scottbluff Nebraska claiming to be first to reach the Grand Canyon’s forth rim at a wide drag and first to cross the northern vehicle road on the American continent in 1919. He tours the Yellow Stone trail en route to San Francisco Crater Lake and says roads have evolved from dirt to paved. He notes frugal travel costing 49 to 60 miles per gallon of gasoline and that he is hailed as a prince from the East.
A former Tacoma Smelter superintendent Van Amburgh unveils an alloy piston named Tsungani after a three year practical test. It promises lighter weight reduced energy waste long engine life and greater running efficiency with extraordinary wearing qualities. Produced by Alloys Motor Parts Manufacturing Co in Tacoma and now handled by Medina Machine Works in King County.
George P. Webster and Joseph Vossen, each with decades of experience, have launched Webster & Vossen Auto Repair at 2211 Ninth Ave. They claim full capability to handle any motor vehicle problem and to duplicate any car part in the new facility.
Oakland dealer Austin Moseley Co. launches a closing out sale with a 20 percent cut on all renewed cars. The firm states the sale is genuine and promises quick turnover as cars move fast.
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