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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1920
Page
15
Portland Oregon May 18 Tum meet W Rossman 62 president of United States Auto Run company shot and killed himself at his home. He left a note asking for cremation and the ashes cast to the four winds or the waters. He stated he intended to kill his secretary Miss L Bown and did not because she missed an appointment. Financial difficulties are believed the motive.
New Orleans May 18 John M Parker governor-erect aims to boost the Old Clothes' club formed by Tulane students He says I have bought one pair of shoes in three years illustrating frugality during the campaign.
A fragment notes that women, instead of reforming a husband, seek change through work and attendance at a parade. It mentions a strike where workers vowed not to return until pay rose from 7 dollars to 950 dollars weekly.
A blaze originating in James A. Cunningham's home at 6411 46th Ave damaged neighbor D. Kennedy's house and completely destroyed Cunningham's dwelling. Loss estimated at $3,000. Cause unknown. An unrelated note mentions a cornet player facing censure for a drinking episode.
The article argues that American drivers will demand better tires amid rising costs and skepticism toward bargain dealers. It emphasizes avoiding hearsay and choosing legitimate dealers who stand for quality, a principle on which United States Rubber Company was founded. It warns against multi branded window hype and urges loyalty to durable V U S tires.
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