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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1909
Page
8
Advertises the International Institute of Wireless Telegraphy in Seattle offering jobs and training in wireless telegraphy with travel prospects and lucrative positions. Mentions open days and evenings and practical tuition at low cost. Also reports British political tensions with Lloyd George and Burns, budget impact, and hints at a leadership plan for the Port of London.
Purcell Safe Co announces they have more safes and vaults in daily use than all other manufacturers combined. They guarantee superiority and list 312 Occidental Ave as agents for Herring-Hall-Marvin Safe Co. and Hall Safe & Lock Co. products.
Marion Barnet reported to police that two men used a freight bill swindle to cheat him out of 15 dollars at the King of Station. A bogue expressman appeared with a freight bill demanding the same amount, and after Barnet paid the $15 the pair vanished.
The November issue spotlights the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition campaign and features Spokane Apple Show and Walla Walla Commercial Club articles. A lead piece by Joel Shomaker discusses the commercial value of the A Y P livestock show to the Northwest.
A Seattle Automobile Association formed by prominent dealers aims to boost Seattle and the Northwest motor scene. It will work alongside the Beattie Automobile Club and plans an indoor auto show in the second week of January, modeled after the New York show, to boost trade and public interest.
Reports say Detroit based Anderson Carriage Company completed its purchase of Elwell Parker Electric of Cleveland for nearly half a million dollars. The Cleveland plant will be expanded to produce electric carriages and taxicabs, with capital stock rising from 500000 to 1000000.
The Maxwell Briscoe Motor Company of Tarrytown New York has joined the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers after being organized in 1904 Mr Maxwell built the first Maxwell car in Detroit in 1903 in partnership with Benjamin Briscoe The plant moved to Tarrytown occupying the Mobile Company of America building under a lease option and later purchase The early models included runabouts and touring cars with horizontally opposed engines, later adding four cylinder versions.
New indications point to major changes in exhibits at the Tenth National Automobile Show at Madison Square Garden January 8 to 16. The display promises dazzling autos and accessories, with 1,000 seats in arena boxes and six entrances to accommodate visitors amid a deluxe setting.
A background is prepared for cars on the main floor and Alec the rath skeller in the basement will be a featured beauty resting spot at the show.
A Pierce Arrow Motor Car company book recounts an American traveler who ships his car to Paris, uses picture post cards and local guides to select visits, and enjoys a month of well organized touring in Europe. The volume highlights efficiency and practical road information for touring via car.
An OCR fragment displays an ad style notice for furniture, naming Waeldert Ride Davenport’s Lounges and Saniu ary Couches with emphasis on savings and a percent offer like TOR 10 Pike 84. The text reveals a retail promotion with product types and discounted prices.
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