Mitchell Motors Drops Propaganda From Skies Over Seattle
Mitchell Motor & Service Company launches wartime propaganda flyers by air over Seattle. Aviator Eddy Hubbard and car dealers J. B. Beard and H. Hickok drop leaflets from a plane, touring Automobile Row, shipyards, and Second Avenue to promote the firm’s used cars and trucks.
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Mitchell Motor & Service Company
NC4
Read
Atlantic
House of Mitchell
Seattle
J. B. Beard
H. ©. Hickok
Beard
Mr. Hickok
Eddy Hubbard
Mitchell
Hubbard
Second Ave
Heard
Rickenbacker Named Pace Setter for Indianapolis Race
Indianapolis May 38 Captain E V Rickenbacker the American Ace of Aces will set the pace for the 500 mile race on the speedway in the first start. Ralph De Palma’s 150 mile an hour pace is favored but Rickenbacker’s selection is to ensure a fair start for all contestants as 33 cars trail the pacemaker in tightly packed rows.
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Harris
Germany
Wilson
Indianapolis
E. V. Rickenacker
Ace of Aces
Indianapolis Speedway
Ralph de Palma
de Palma
Speedway
Mieut
J. G. Winmotor
Avia
Ima
Rickenbacker
Refcontest
de Talma
A J Well Known Firm Opens Auto Accessories Store
The management of A J Well known in automobile circles through his connection of Lyon and Ballou over a fond period of years Reynolds have opened in this city at 1207 Pine will conduct a wholesale in automobile accessories.
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A. J
Lyon
Ballou
Reynolds
Pine
Detecting Dead Cylinders by Spark Plug Testing
The method compares engine response when a single cylinder is grounded with a screwdriver. If the engine slows, the cylinder is live. if there is no effect, the cylinder is dead. This mirrors the standard diagnostic approach used for pinpointing misfires.
Boldt's Places Listed for Uptown and Downtown Dining
A note lists Boldt's locations at 1414 3rd Ave uptown and 913 2nd Ave downtown for customers seeking meals.
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Boldt’s
Boost for Good Roads in 1919 1920 Movement
An article urges strong support for good roads locally and nationally. It highlights Michigan’s fifty million dollar program and argues farmers and urban motorists alike benefit from better highways, saving time and cutting costs. It predicts record road-building in 1919 and 1920 to boost vehicle use and freight flow.
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Michigan
Arso
America
Motor Troubles Their Cause and Effect Explained
Warren B Bullock explains how small mechanical faults in automobiles escalate costs and delay deliveries. Key issues include carbon buildup, valve tension, grinding by technicians, timing of valves, cooling system faults, fan belt integrity, and tight hose clamps.
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Warren B, Bullock
Daniels on Coast Trip Reflects Business Motives on Road
H Daniels advertising manager for the Dart Motor Car company of Flint reports from a Los Angeles to San Francisco motor tour that most vehicles seen on California roads serve business rather than pleasure. He notes rapid coast sales, visits six towns, and cites a two day crossing vs a three and a half day rail trip.
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H. Daniels
Dart Motor Car Company
Flint
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Mr. Daniels
California
Daniela
United States
J. R van Cleve
Daniels
New Dort
Earle C. Anthony, Inc
Aix
Dort
Portland
Seattle
Hawkinson
United Motor Cara Company
Spokane
Denver
Minneapolis
Calls Auto Best Tonic for Country Joyrides
Mitchell Motor and Service Company president J M Osmond argues motorists overuse city pavements. He urges driving to rural roads for fresh air, better health, and mental calm, claiming country rides improve appetite, sleep, and mood. He promotes gas purchases for country joyrides as a health measure.
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J. M. Osmond
Mitchell Motor and Service Company
Munyon
Hawkinson Seeks More Cars for Seattle Demand
A. F. Hawkinson, manager of United Motors, left for eastern factories to press for larger allotments. He will visit sales managers to secure more automobiles and tires for Seattle buyers, spending two weeks touring the eastern field and gathering selling ideas.
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United Motors
Eastern
Seattle
A. F. Hawkinson
Hawkinson
Choosing the Right Motor Truck for Your Business
GM Truck executive Vance Day outlines key questions for selecting motor trucks. He urges potential buyers to assess routes distance loads and road conditions before installation, noting load carried and country versus town service as core factors guiding type and size decisions.
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Vance Day
General Motors Truck Company
Pacific Coast
Central West
Day
Keep Cool Says Iles Drive Carefully and Stay In Control
A Seattle motor official urges safe driving with steady control and clear signaling. He stresses avoiding sudden moves and maintaining a 50 foot distance on main roads to Tacoma, warning that jerks and abrupt actions wear engines and risk crashes.
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Tacoma
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Eric Liberty
Union St
Johnson
John S
Elliott
Charles S. Harper
Charles S Harper
Willard US Station
East
Pike Street
North End Piranch
Faetlake Av
Iranch
Marion St
Mercer Cycle
Bicycle House
Pike St. Elliott
Grant
Carl Lipsky
Mitchell Motor and Service Co
Captain Bullock
Warren DR. Bullock
Motor Transport Corps
Dart Motor Car Company Visite
Callifornia
Sunshine Estate
Auto Bargain House
East Pine
Osmond
Prest-o-Lite
Division of Research and Statistics
Iles
CC. P. Ties
Seattle Motor Car Corporation
Elgin and
Harroun Distributors
Eldridge
U. S. S. Battery
Gabriel Snubbers
Waltham and
van Sicklen
Splitdorf
Electric Auto Lite Corp
Gray & Davis, Inc
North East Electric Conn. Tel
Elec. Co
Atwater-Kent Mfg. Co
Simms Magneto Bijar Motor Appliance Co
Gray Rew Oe
Sunset Electric Company Automobile Electric Equipment Agents
Broadway
Pioneer Auto. CO
East Olive
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