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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1922
Page
12
The Aero Manufacturing Co of Chicago introduces an air meter that attaches to the valve stem, allowing a quick read of each tire’s pressure. Proper inflation can double tire life, with a simple car wide check around every wheel.
A statewide push may turn auto taxes into a major campaign issue. The Auto Club seeks voter expression to shape next legislature policy. A filed resolution urges at least three cents a gallon gasoline tax, signaling higher auto taxes next year per Baldwin and Reeves Ayimore Jr.
Earl McKale manager of the McK Tire Co announces the Sei berling cord tire for New Portage. The tire is built ten percent oversize with heavier treads and more resilient cushions than previous models.
Colorado records the nation’s highest broad gauge railroad and the highest altitude auto drive in the United States, near 12 000 feet, highlighting extreme elevation and infrastructure.
The article notes the opening of Bouton’s first storage and care garage for motor cars in 1899, marking an early development in local automotive services.
President H H Rice told Cadillac executives that conditions have improved across the West and California with business on the mend. He cited better agriculture and mining, and noted rival Cadillac depots in San Francisco and Los Angeles sparking competition as signs of a brighter economy.
Chicago March 5 Bowlby urges nationwide paved highways as essential for national progress. He warns in ten years two cross country lanes and four more north south links could unite communities, stressing education, safe grade crossings, and coordinated planning to build a first class highway system.
The Cottage near Denver, once linked to George Pullman and his dream of comfortable travel sleep, remains standing in the shadow of the Rockies near Denver.
The piece argues yellow rear lights reduce night confusion. It cites a chauffeur who followed red tail lights into a gate and was hit by a train, urging red lights only at dangerous crossings and where obstructions crowd streets.
A report notes that an underinflated tire can yield higher mileage in certain conditions than a tire inflated to the recommended pressure. The finding prompts questions about optimal tire pressure for fuel economy and safety considerations.
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