Paige Sales Company Secures Rainier Truck Line
The first Rainier trucks arrived in Seattle as A. E. Morrison Western sales manager for Rainier witnessed unloading and final arrangements with Paige Motor Sales Company. Paige Sales has secured Washington state for distribution of the 1 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton worm-drive trucks manufactured in Ashing New York.
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Seattle
A. E. Morrison
Paige Motor Sales Company
Paige
Washington
Force
Rainier
Ashing
N. Y
Comfcs
America
Pacific Motors Plans Harroun Line Distribution
Pacific Motors Inc announces Grant A. Mark as president and R. B. Mark as vice president as it organizes in Washington and Oregon to distribute the Harroun line. Quarters leased at East Pike and Belmont, with first deliveries due by April. The Harroun car, praised at New York and Chicago shows, secures California through J W Leavitt Co and Northwest via Pacific Motors. Alterations near completion, first car load expected soon for rapid distribution.
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Grant A. Mark
R. B. Mark
Pacific Motors, Incorporated
Washington
Oregon
Oakland
East Pike
Belmont
Pulic
Harroun
New York
Chicago
J. W. Leavitt Company
California
Northwest
Pacific Motors, Inc
Latest Stutz Arrival Showrooms At Parsons Motor
The Parsons Motor Car Company displays a six passenger Stutz with crown fenders and six inch longer springs for smoother rides. The high speed sixteen valve four speedster tops 75 miles per hour with low fuel use and will arrive this week for a few days on display before delivery to C D Stimson.
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Parsons Motor Car Company
C. D. Stimson
Miller Agents Increase Line in Western Washington
The Miller Carburetor Company at 111 East Union Street is appointed distributor in Western Washington for Miller High Power Carburetors Miller Aviation and Racing Motors piston rings and Alloyanium pistons The firm incorporated with Roy W Corbett and service handled by Glenn Walker Henry Broderick Inc arranged the lease
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Miller
East Union St
Washington
Miller Aviation
Racing Motors
Roy W. Corbett
McFarland
Georgia
Florida
Winton
Glenn Walker
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Seattle
Henry Broderick, Inc
Western Motor Sales expands territory for truck attachment
F G Batenburg of the Western Motor Sales Co reports a new contract granting distribution rights for the Western truck attachment across Western Washington Alaska and British Columbia. The move follows rising plant capacity and sales and includes an agency in Vancouver B C with an initial allotment of 15 cars.
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F. G. Batenburg
Western Motor Sales Co
Washington
Alaska
British Columbia
Western Truck Attachment Company
Western Salon Company
Batenburg
Vancouver
B. C
Adjusting Timken Wheel Bearings Front Wheels
Instructions from Timken Magazine explain jacking the front axle, removing the hub cap and cotter pin, and using a lock washer and nut to set slight play. If looseness is barely perceptible, loosen the nut. if too tight, tighten slightly. Refit washer nut cotter pin and test for looseness before replacing the hub cap.
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Timken Magazine
New Spark Device Debuts in Seattle Automotive Market
A patented new spark device, praised for fuel savings, hits Seattle via Craig & Lambie at 714 Pike Street. They serve Seattle and Washington state as agents. An autoist test on a Ford reported 65 miles used only two gallons on muddy trails, suggesting greater city savings.
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Seattle
Craig & Lambie
Pike Street
Washington
Campaign for Members at the Auto Club
The Auto mobile Club of Beattie seeks a membership increase of one thousand to justify a March 2 action. New chairman C L Morr is halves dues to six dollars with initiation paused, valid through April 1918. Seattle club offices operate weekdays 8:30 to 6. President R M Dyer reshuffles directors and committee chairs including Morrie on membership and Roberts on legislative work.
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Automobile Club of Beattie
C. L. Morris
Automobile Club of
Seattle
R. M. Dyer
John W. Roberts
R. J. Sparger
C. L. Morrie
Geo. A. Sample
Frank M. Fretwell
Don G. Fisher
H. W. Treat
Automobile Reserve Corps
Spark device promises constant ignition for old cars
The device ensures the spark remains visible and helps the autoist climb hills when ignition is in order. It will positively fire any old plug even if cracked or sooted and is guaranteed not to injure the ignition system.
Helpful Hints for Motorists on Car Care and Starters
Practical advice for low priced and thousand-dollar cars on upholstery upkeep and preventive fixes. Repair tips include patching cushions with leather scraps, reinforcing fasteners, tightening or lifting the body from the frame, and applying coach varnish to restore luster. Starter issues are tied to thickened oil. solutions include heating the system with hot water or hand cranking to free pistons, plus steps to ease gear shifting when cold.
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Eara
Tire Care Is Necessary for Auto Upkeep
H R B Wilbur manager of the Tyre Shop says tire upkeep saves expense and time. He notes careless drivers ignore tires, while proper care by a good repairman reduces costs and worry based on customer experience.
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H. RB. Wilbur
Autolsta
Irvington Woman Quashes Potatoes with Quiet Wit
An Irvington woman asked a peddler carting large potatoes for a dime's worth. The peddler replied he could not afford to slice his potatoes, a humorous exchange that captures small town street banter.
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Irvington
Automobile Classified Fragments List Prices in Various Models
A series of terse vehicle notices shows prices for used cars including a $825 four cylinder T passenger car, $600 electric started roadster, $826 electric started eight passenger car, $950 six cylinder eight passenger, $250 a good Overland, $300 a road Buick, and $300 a good Studebaker.
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GET Agency
Washington and
NEW Car
Paige Linwood
Rutenber
Gray & Davis
Bendix
Rayfield
Remy
Hyatt
Brown-Sipe-Chapin
Goodyear
Firestone
Gemmer
Paige Motor Sales CO
East Pike East
Western Motor Sales Company Expanding
Parsons Motor Car Co
Broadway
Union
Fone
IT 18
THE
Auto Club
Harvard
Harvard University
Massachusetts Hall
Western Motor Sales Co., Inc
Mike St
Gramm Bernstein
Fowler's Auto Trailer
Parson 8 Motor Car Co
Suess
Taet
W. Hi
Fowler's Ganage & Machine Works
Henderson
Pacific Auto Supply Co
Diamond
Ajax
Mohawk Tires
Gan
Otla
Union St. At Ltd
Matsu
E. Pike St
the Tyre Shop
H. B. Wilbur
Mgr
East Pike St
Master Sales Co, Inc
Ve. Vike St. East
Swartz & Bridgeman
Main
BUICK
Delco
Auto Electric Equipment Co
Eleventh Ave
Pike and Pine
Craig, Lambie & CO
Pike St
Seattle Main
Waterhouse Sands Co
Flectrice
Flectric
Studebaker
Waterhouse-Sands CO
Pine
Bellevue
King
Maxwell
North Pacific Oakland CO
I1th Ave
Packard
Mitchell Motor
Corner Pine
Summit
Kissel
Pacific Kisses
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