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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1921
Page
13
Motorists favor durability and economy over price or appearance in a census of 20 000 cars. The friction principle is highlighted as a major step, with the Kel-Six by Kel-Motor Co of Newark showcasing the system.
The Central Agency Inc authorized Ford dealers at Broadway and Pikest deploy Ford parts trucks with repair part bins. Each morning routes start with a complete Ford parts stock to commercial houses and garages and an hourly truck serves late repairs. Bert Blangy promotes this Instant Service to deliver parts immediately.
A straight line shaft drives the car through a friction transmission and a jackshaft with internal gears inside the brake drums at the rear wheels. The system eliminates 123 heavy parts of a standard car, offering smoother operation and easier control. It removes the clutch rear transmission and heavy bevel gear, cutting cost and upkeep and reducing tire strain from clutch jumps.
The annual cycle show and dealers convention runs November 7 to 12 at the Chicago Coliseum with exhibitors from across the country. Manufacturers of motorcycles bicycles and accessories fill the space as associations unite under Cycle Trades of America. An active program promises no idle moment for delegates with optimism and brisk business already noted in some firms. The article also notes annual vehicle operating costs in the United States estimated at 6.967 billion dollars with 784 million spent on gasoline.
Highways ranging from 25 to 55 feet in width are being built across China as part of ongoing expansion projects. The work focuses on improving road capacity and regional connectivity, with multiple state and local authorities coordinating the construction efforts.
The Nash 691 Series introduces six models including six cylinder touring sedan roadster and sport models. The firm touts winter usability and spring delivery, with new straightline bodies, improved suspension, Delco electrical equipment, and features like a large front seat, broad cushions, new parking lights, and a precise gasoline gauge.
Detroit manufactures ten motor truck models and twenty passenger automobiles. The production mix highlights variety in commercial and personal vehicles.
Market reports show mixed results across a broad list of companies. Gains appear for American Sugar, Sinclair, Texas Company, and California Packing, while declines are noted for Baldwin and several other firms amid overall volatility in the session.
Grain prices fell late in trading after an early rise caused by heavy commission house buying. Weather in the wheat belt and snow aided the decline, while provisions moved higher. Wheat December closed down 0.01 to 1.05, May down 0.01 to 1.344. Corn December opened unchanged then declined. May rose briefly and finished lower.
Live stock quotations show cattle receipts around 100 with a market 606¢ lower for steers and calves up to 5 609.60, sheep receipts 6,200 with lambs and feeders varying, and hog receipts 100 with top at 6.76 and bulk 5.50 to 6.60. Grain and commodity prices include wheat, corn, oats, raw sugar around 4.00 to 4.11, and coffee futures mixed. foreign money and wholesale commodities listed with various bid prices and exchange figures.
Listings show butterfat grades and milk values for shippers, including Beattie delivery, Kane French ranch, and Pulleta creamery. Also notes on butterfat price, creamery products, eggs, cheese, oysters, and hay varieties with regional references Wisconsin and Tillamook.
Shipping news lists tide times at Tatoosh Island and a long run of vessels arriving, sailing, and dock assignments across Seattle and Puget Sound ports. Entries name many ships such as Admiral Goodrich, Shubrick, President, Rainier, and Watson, with routes from Vancouver, Antwerp, Kobe, and Beattie and ports including San Francisco, San Pedro, Tacoma, Seattle, and Port Algberni.
Market steady with cattle receipts noted for Portland. Rent steers bring 5 756 50 while fair to good trade quotes 4 75 to 6 76. choice cows and heifers 4 50 to 5. canners 1 60 to 2 75. bulls 2 76 to 2 78. calves around 6. Foreign exchange rates from New York list sterling 2.90 plus, francs 0.071, lire 0.046, marks 0.0096, kronen 0.154, and related currency figures with sterling closing at 5.99.
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