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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1918
Page
11
The guide advises extra brake precautions when parking on grades. Use a gel in first gear instead of neutral to steady the car as the motor resists movement. Turn the wheels toward the curb if possible to prevent rolling.
Radiator compounds are recommended for temporary use when a leak appears. Use sparingly and replace with a proper soldered repair as soon as possible by a competent repair person.
The report notes Lake Wenatchee and nearby lakes with medium high to clear water and fair to very good fishing for perch, cutthroat, and brook trout. Dungeness River and Skykomish River show clear to high water with varying success for salmon trout, steelhead, and eggs or spoons. Lake Chelan trolling improves as water rises, while Kitsap waters are clear with good perch and crab fishing. Lake Sammamish and others report mixed results as conditions change with weather.
The M. B. Brigham company gains agencies for Bethlehem and Indiana truck lines. Adding Smith Forma Truck representation in Seattle, Brigham now handles a strong combined truck lineup. In a few days they secured several large orders and work on a major Northwest deal.
Advertisement for the Next Liberty theatre promoting watch repair by Haynes, urging readers to bring timepieces for servicing and maintenance.
An advertisement claims four ounces of plain liquid arvon dissolved on the scalp each night will remove dandruff after one or two applications. It promises relief from itching and itching, with hair becoming fluffy, glossy, and soft by morning and after several uses.
John H. Baisden of John Baisden Inc urges motorists to conserve auto tires to maximize rubber use for the war. He cites dealer education at service stations as key and notes tire users often resist applying conservation methods, though dealers strive to impress proper tire care to extend mileage.
A humorous verse sketches road rage from a driver’s view. It traces clashes between pedestrians and motorists as the speaker, once a pedestrian, now a boat owner, laments dangers, honks, and near misses. The speaker ends by noting everyone complains about cars until behind the wheel.
George M. Price, president of the which he belongs will assemble From New York they will go to Italy to take up their duties on the war front.
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