Ministers Fight Sunday Racing Dispute in Tacoma
The Montamara Festa organizers clash with Tacoma ministers over a Sunday race plan on July 6. After initial approval for Saturday and Sunday races, contracts were signed, but clergy objections prompted the committee to deny the Sunday schedule. The event would feature Teddy Tetzlaff and Bob Burman on the same track, amid a noted driver rivalry. L. V. Peek of Jenkins & Peek promotes Cartercars in Seattle, expanding showroom and service at 1515 Broadway as orders grow. Local buyers include Standard Oil Co, Kristianfferson Dairy, Pesbrastian Lumber Co, Champion & White, Westminster Gravel Co, with several trucks listed from 1/2 to 7 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanestion
Montmart Pesto Ly
Teddy Tetz
G. M C
W. H
Barnes & Son
Seneca St
Standard Oil Co
Kriatoferson Datry
Pesbrastian Lumber Co
Champion & White
Westminster Gravel Co
Westminster
B. C
Auto World News Highlights Seattle Car Show Plans
Sweetwood announces next week private Pathfinder show at Van Brunt Motor Car Co. Broad way. Seven Pathfinder models will be shown and invites the public. W. H. Barnes & Son to handle G M C trucks in state and British Columbia. Northwest distribution via Harnea. Imperial motor car agency reports prosperous opening under T B Waller and H D Stratton. Several Seattle buyers acquire Metz roadsters, Oldsmobiles, and other makes while a carload heads to Miller Auto Co. on Pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. TB. Sweetwood
van Brunt Motor Car Co
Broadway
Mr. Sweetwood
Pioneer Motor & Truck Co
San Francisco
W. H. Barnes & Son
British Columbia
Harnea
Northwest
Seattle
Imperial Motor Car Agency
T. B. Waller
H. D. Stratton
Miller Auto Co
Pike At
Youngest Automobile Agent Gains Notoriety at 18
William Whipple of Genoa New Jersey is hailed as the youngest real automobile agent with a formal contract and commission earnings. He started at age sixteen as an agent for the Michigan car company and now runs a flourishing dealership style operation, leveraging experience gained at the Kalamazoo factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
William Whipple
Genoa
Wiliam
William
Ilnois Farms
Michigan Cara
Michigan
Kalamazoo
Kissel Truck Efficiency Highlighted Over Horse Haulage
An official from Kissel Motor Car Company compares a three ton Kissel Kar truck with five horses and equipment, noting 235 square feet of truck space versus 720 square feet for the horse haulage setup. The comparison emphasizes real estate savings, lower operating costs, and improved efficiency. James & Bushnell photographer buys a Cartercar for Hazel James via Jenkins & Peek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kissel Motor Car Company
Kissel Kar
Ita
James
James & Bushnell
Hazel James
Messrs. Jenkins & Peek
Broadway
Interesting facts on auto horsepower and road impact
The Jocal Apperson dealer cites A S A M horsepower rules as outdated and notes gasoline variety affects engine output. R E Olds argues good roads boost prosperity and rural cooperation. Reports cover travel conditions from Portland to Seattle, vehicle shipments, and a Bothell dairy truck purchase.
Buick Captain in France Reliability Test Complete
Buick was the only American car among 9 with a flawless score in L Auto’s 2 680 mile reliability tour of France. The test limited cars to 1600 dollars, required a 15 day round trip with 12 running days averaging 19 miles per hour, and sealed major components to prevent routine maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
L’auto
Alps
Pyrenees
Motor Truck to Supersede Army Mule
The motor truck is poised to replace the army mule as a primary transport. The article notes it can haul more than mule wagons, cut road space needs, and sustain faster travel, potentially enabling continuous 24 hour operation for supply movement in military logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E Sands
Frank Waterhouse Motor Co
War Department
Rosda
Hans Wagner May Buy Paige Roadster
Pittsburg auto dealers chase Hans Wagner, famed shortstop, for a Paige roadster. Wagner wants a roadster. a lone dealer fears loss as shipments miss his return. Factory promises a double carload to meet the Pittsburg star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Wagner
Paige
Pittsburg
Wagner
Kelly Trucks Run on Express Schedules
In Connecticut towns they tell time by Kelly trucks from Merchants' Express Bridgeport. Two three tonagers run daily between Bridgeport and New Haven with Ansonia and Derby legs, each averaging over 70 miles. L. B. Sanders, Abbott Motor Car Co. manager, visits Seattle and notes local car sales.
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Connecticut
Kelly
Merchants’ Express
Bridgeport
New Haven
Derby
Ansonia
L. B. Sanders
Abbott Motor Car Co
Detroit
Seattle
Mr. Sanders
Abbott
Metropolitan Motor Car Co
Fifth Ave
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Washington Cartercar CO
Broadway Phone East
Messrs
Jenkins & Peek, Distributors
Hudson - Paige Federal Trucks
Pacific Car Co
Robert Atkinson
Mgr
East Pike St
Havers
Washington and
Oregon
Mercury Motor Car Co
Phone Elliott
America
Pathfinder
Washington
Stutz Motor Car Co
KB Pike
Northweret Distributors
Akland
Elliott
Arthur Bunker Motor
Apperson
Apperson Jack Rabbit
Marion Dorris
East Pike
M. A. Miller
Chalmers
Phone East
Olympic Motor Car Co
W. Dansib
METZ
Metz Car Distributors
W.H. Barnes & Son Meter Trucks
L. V. Peek
Jenkins & Peek
News OF the Auto World
George Zimmerman
The
White Sewing Machine Co
A. Bornstein
Mr. Bornstein
J. D. Thomas Co
Pike Street
W. G. Swallwell
Everett
H. G. Weller
Weller & Weller
West Seattle
Imperial
Ed Blake
Dungeness
Mr. Blake
Sound
Mets
Mr. Guichard
Apperson Motor Car Co
Bellingham
W. M. Whelps
Sunnydale
Rush Banks
Centralia, Wash
Geo. H. Terrell
Pacific Motor Car Co
Electric Vehicle Company
1716 Broadway
Jocal
Thalet
R. E. Olds
Reo Motor Car Co
T. M. Lawrence
Peerless Artificial Limb Company
Portland
Lawrence
Mr. Miller
Victoria
Bothell Dairy
Bothell, Wash
Pacific Brewing & Malting Co
Tacoma
J. G. Fenton
Buick Automobile Co
BUICK
Cr. W. Taylor
New York City
Bosch Magneto Company
Ballou and Wright
Taylor
Bosch
Bayfield
Ballou & Wright
Hugh A. Baird Motor Supply CO
Aseau
ER “Quality” Tires
Miller Tire Company
Auto Painters
H. Poynter & Son
Washington Auto Supply Company
Ertee Repairing
Rainier Cycle CO
Pike ST
Phone Main
Auto Brokerage Company
K-R-I-T
Hyatt
Mercury Motor Car
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