Auto Trade Surges as Dorris and Rambler Trucks Sell Fast
The Miller Autocar Co reports Dorris 2 ton and 1 ton trucks sold to buyers in Puyallup and Renton while Wing Bros Tacoma buys a Stewart 2 ton. Rambler agency Seattle ships a S passenger car to L. J. Ward and 60 cars are sold in Everett area. Buick and Locomobile sales grow with agents in Bremerton Oak Harbor Leavenworth and Olympia boosting inquiries and deliveries.
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Miller Autocar Co
KE. H. Gray
Puyallup
KR. Wood
Renton
Wing Bros
Tacoma
Mr. Miller
Ralph Barker
Northern Hotel
J.D. Thomas Co
F. M. Wheaton
Thomas Company
J. D. Thomas Co
Ferrell
Everett Auto Co
Buick
Everett
Territory
Buick Automobile Co
Robert Ely
Oak Harbor
Leavenworth
Howard Co in Big Race with San Francisco Entries
The Howard Automobile Co of San Francisco will be represented in the Los Angeles to San Francisco race on July 4. Entries include a Buick driven by Louis Nikrent and Mitchells National roadster, with Bert Dingley and Swede Swanson also entering speedway roadsters. The article notes horsepower definitions and compares power to work output.
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Buick Automobile Co
Hansen-Lozier
Roadway and
Pike
Howard Automobile Co
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Mel Johnson
Portland
National
Buick
The
Automobile Company
Louis Nikrent
Mitchell's
Indianapolis
Bert Dingley
Speedway
Swede Swanson
Harvey Herrick
Herrick
Suggestions to Gar Buyers from Pacific Motor Car Co
Robin Atkinson, manager of the Pacific Motor Car Co, warns buyers about cut price discounts. He explains true cost includes depreciation from the old car and that overpricing a new car can mislead buyers. Tacoma Buick agent Jack Croston and Seattle Buick’s Mr Eldridge add anecdotal notes on dealer practices and test drives.
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Robin Atkinson
Pacific Motor Car Co
Jack Croston
Buick
Tacoma
Northwest
Eldridge
Seattle
Croston
Engineers Entertained by Indiana Engineers in Indianapolis
The Indiana branch of the Society of American Engineers hosts British auto engineers from the Institute of Auto Engineers and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders after a 600 mile race at Speedway Memorial Day. They will tour Wheeler-Schebler Carburetor and Prest-O-Lite plants, dine at the Canoe Club, tour the city, and proceed to Detroit for factory visits before a return.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Society of American Engineers
British Automobile Societies
Institute of Auto Engineers
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Tradere
Wheeler-Schebler
Prest-Olite Company
America
England
Canoe Club
Detroit
Kellys Empty Gallon Records Reported
Eleven miles per gallon of gasoline and 350 miles per gallon of lubricating oil were achieved by a Kelly ten ton truck in normal road tests conducted by J W Moore. Moore certifies he was present for all observations and that the results reflect ordinary load and road conditions. Manager Brawley of the Stutz agency traveled from Hast to Indianapolis for races.
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J. W. Moore
Standard of! Co
Moore
Brawley
Stutz
Mr. Brawley
Indianapolis
Apperson Renounces Season Models in Car Value Debate
The Apperson Brothers challenge season's models arguing that forcing last season's design out of date devalues a used car. They say depreciation should reflect actual service value and owner care, not unwritten insurance tied to a model.
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Abe
Guichard
Jack Rabbit
Apperson Brothers
Apperson Company
Apperson
Merchants urged to promote motor delivery for faster service
George A. Kissel of Kissel Motor Car Co argues merchants neglect publicizing motor delivery. He says motor trucks offer quicker, more certain service and act as moving advertisements. He urges aggressive newspaper ads to maximize the benefit and cites outpacing horses in traffic as compelling proof.
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George A. Kissel
The
Kissel Motor Car Co
Teelf
Ap Race Feature in Los Angeles San Francisco Road Show
The July 4 road race highlights an Ap person "Jack Rabbit" entered by Leon T. Shettler Co, Apper son dealers in Los Angeles. The event is billed as the biggest road race yet with many world renowned cars entered.
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Los Angeles
San Francisco
Jack Rabbit
Leon T. Shettler Co
Apperson
Stevens-Duryea Arrives in Seattle with Wire Wheels
A new Stevens-Duryea auto arrives in Seattle marking a early adoption of wire wheels by an American factory. The blue enameled sedan features electric lights and an improved air starter. S. A. Cordz, a Seattle retiree, owns the car with O. Cords Jr. driving and the Misses Cordz in the rear.
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Joe Waterhouse
Studebaker
Seattle
Frank Waterhouse
Broadway
Stevens-Duryea
Napier Car Company
England
S. A. Cordz
O. Cords
Cordz
Good Roads Debate Marks National Policy Turn
Former President Taft addresses Yale on highway funding and warns against pork barrel reformers. A A A National Good Roads Board chair criticizes Taft for insufficient study, urging federal cooperation on highways equal to rivers harbors and swamp reclamation. He argues both benefit the whole nation, not just local communities, and stresses broad public gains from improved transport and land drainage projects.
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Taft
Yale University
George C. Diehl
A. A. A. National Good Roads Board
Local salesman joins Van Brunt Motor Car Co force
R. W. Doyle, recently with Pacific Car Co., has joined Van Brunt Motor Car Co. as a salesman. Doyle is a well known local figure and is expected to succeed. The firm now handles Maxwell cars for the state and the Pathfinder, strengthening their city line.
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R. W. Doyle
Pacific Car Co
van Brunt Motor Car Co
Doyle
Maxwell
What Becomes of Used Cars
The Star visits Auto Bro Co. to explain what happens to used cars. A Lozier once worth 5600 now sells for 1500 after overhauls, repainting, and resale. Police department trucks and a Black Maria are shown among various makes, with second hand vehicles repaired and returned to the showroom for sale.
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Auto Row
Auto Bro Co
Ying
Williams
Proctors
Seattle
Lozier
Starman
Marion
Ford
Studebaker
Everett
Liams
Bosch Magneto Sets Record with 300 Hour Packard Run
The Bosch Magneto type DU6 powered the Packard engine through a continuous 300 hour non stop test at about 1200 RPM. It operated without falter delivering 64 800 000 sparks and 129 600 000 interrupter arm movements, highlighting its absolute precision and reliability.
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Bosch
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Arthur Bunker Motor
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E Aastagy
Marion Dorris
East Pike
Miller Auto CO
M. A. Miller
Chalmers
Phone East
Olympic Motor Car Co
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Metz Car Distributors
Raat
W.H. Barnes & Son
Seneca St
Washington Cartercar CO
Imperial
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Messrs. Waller & Stratton Distributors
East Pike Mt
F. O B
Hudson - Paige Federal Trucks
Robert Atkinson
Mgr
Waterhouse Trading Co
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Green River
H. A. Stuht
Mutual Life Insurance Co
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Vernon
L. J. Ward
Robert Oliver
Bremerton
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Thomas, Wash
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Ballou & Wright Automobile Supplies
Kinet
Hugh A. Baird Motor Supply CO
Nassau
Elliett
Miller
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