Battle Over Gasoline Standards Emerges in Federal Panel
The social committee on petroleum specifications faces a high stakes clash as oil interests press to lower gasoline standards while the automotive sector and navy defend maintaining or raising specs. Officials cite public safety and market quality, noting distillate trends and limited refinery options amid growing fuel demand.
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Washington
Social Committee On
Navy Department
Jhnt
R of Mines
Middle West
West
Committee On Standards
Central Committee
Mark Ll. Requa
Petroleum Divis
The
Fuel Administration
Government urges uniform gasoline standards for all users
Government and fuel experts call for states to adopt a common gasoline standard. They argue that inferior distillate is mixed with fuel and prices rise despite quality, and the standard should apply to common car and truck use, not navy or aviation grades.
Unitarian Minister Day Schedules Seattle Visit
The Rev. John W. Day of St. Louis, a courier for the Unitarian Laymen's League, will speak in Seattle November 11 to 14 as part of a tour through the country and Canada. The campaign targets 65,000,000 unaffiliated Americans during November 11 to 21 to stress religious and educational aims.
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John W. Day
St. Louis
Unitarian
Canada
Chile
Uanity
Seattle
United States
Seattle retailers keep 11 stores open on Armistice Day
The Retail Trades Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce with 700 members decided Friday that 11 Seattle stores will remain open next Thursday. They judged it impracticable to close on Armistice Day due to the many holidays near the time of year.
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Seattle
Retail Trades Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
Veterans honor Horr and Sigurdsson for war bonus work
Roosevelt post Veterans of Foreign Wars passed resolutions of appreciation for Alph Horr who handled publicity and Torfi Sigurdsson who led organizational work on behalf of the veterans bonus bill.
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Roosevelt Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Atalph Horr
Torfl Sigurdsson
The Scared Gent Flees With Bottles From Hotel Room
Federal agents raid the Atwood hotel room on Thursday afternoon finding a strong alcohol odor but no bottles. The Scared Gent, shaking and pleading, dashes past an officer and throws six quarts of Sunnybrook out the window, a lone bottle surviving the fall as a Lucky Pedestrian watches.
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Atwood Hotel
Sunnybrook
Funeral service held for Elk Band organizer Harold Hartung
Harold O Hartung organizer of the Elk Band died at Henry Station Tuesday. Funeral services were held May 4 at Bonney Watson's under the direction of the Bike. He is survived by a widow and three children.
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Harold O. Hartung
Elka Band
Henry Station
Bonney Watson
Bike
Get It Corn Remover Ad Claims Fast Pain Relief
A vintage ad promotes Geta-It corn remover from BF Lawrence & Co Chicago. It asserts the product quickly relieves pain with two or three drops and removes corns without hurt, promising money-back guarantee and national distribution, with Bold in Seattle endorsement.
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Geta
BF. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Seattle
Ow! Drug Co
Women urged to use Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription
A health notice from Oregon urges women to address nervousness and weakness with Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. It promotes the remedy as a tonic for women’s specific troubles as well as general fatigue, claims relief from sleeplessness headaches and dizziness, and includes a testimonial from Mrs B F Seely praising its use during pregnancy and family care.
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Dr. Pierce
Lents
Oregon
B. F. Seely
94Th Street
Adam Diehl Prefers Blue Buckle Overalls for Tough Jobs
Adam Diehl explains his work attire for high buildings. He emphasizes overalls must fit well and resist wear. He wears Blue Buckle Overalls to ensure comfort and durability under demanding conditions.
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Adam Diehl
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Grays Harbor Motorship Corp
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Hansen
Satur
Tailored Ready Co
Pike St
Columbias
New Edisons
Ethelt
Chicker In
Mehlin and Kimball Pianos
Horr
Sigurdsson
Dental
J. B. van Auken
First
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Malin
Owl Drug Store
Middlesboro
Mye Barnes
Adolffffia Oaks
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