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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1918
Page
8
A brief spec note lists width as 62 inches height, weight under 3200 pounds and turning radius of 12 feet. The details appear as a compact technical entry likely describing a compact or mid sized vehicle.
The piece portrays Joseph Stubbers, described as a Cincinnati inventor, claiming no fear of gasoline yet demonstrating dangerous acts. He extinguishes matches by dipping them in gasoline and touches fire to a gasoline stream, arguing gasoline vapors are dangerous and that he would not want to be an inventor.
A government report notes delivering 6 million dollars of merchandise by horse and wagon once cost 500000, marking 8.3 percent of the total. Maxwell trucks dominate recent competitive tests across cities and states, praised for low upkeep and fuel use. New York highway officials bought ten, Mercer county New Jersey evaluated 16 brands, Maxwell winning for reliability and handling after a New York to Jacksonville trip under the A A A.
James D. Hoge of Union Savings Trust bought the southwest corner of Fifth Ave and Beneco at from the Whitworth estate, then sold the property the next morning to Captain Harry Crosby for a profit exceeding $5,000.
The Flgin Motor Car corporation launches a winter sales drive started in December and ending March 15. Led by C. B. Rieman, the campaign aims to award 2600 in gold across four divisions as licenses issued in January and February show a near 50 percent rise in automobile ownership in the state, with trucks showing the largest gain.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co of Akron announces a broad stock purchase opportunity for every employee. The policy highlights employee investment in the company and recognizes the strong service and special abilities of the workforce. It presents one of the most attractive investments offered to a large employee base.
A backless waistcoat created for dancing men promises greater comfort and cooler wear during movement. The garment prioritizes ease of motion and breathability for strenuous activity.
Weeks after a 12 cylinder automobile climbed Mt. Wilson in 27 minutes 17 seconds breaking a Maxwell record Walter Lord of Los Angeles powered a Maxwell touring car to a stunning 26 minutes 56 seconds on the mountain slope.
Prosecutors failed to file an Information charging Dr. C. M. Maxey of Goa5 Fauntleroy Ave. with assault with intent to murder his wife. Maxey was released on 200 dollars bail after denying any gun or threats. Police found a .32 caliber Colt revolver in his pocket when arrested at his home Monday night.
Advertising copy touts Pape's Diapepsin as fast neutralizer of stomach acids. It promises relief in five minutes, with no gas or belching, allowing continued enjoyment of favorite foods. A fifty-cent case is urged from any drug store.
Merchandise descriptions list Empire and military style car savings stamps in long and three-quarter lengths. Materials include wool velours poplins tweeds covert cloth with shades rose pekin french blue sand sammy clay emerald. Available in sizes for women and misses.
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