Pathfinder fifth transcontinental road tour filmed
Moving pictures show the Pathfinder car touring from Los Angeles to New York to document road building methods across the Southern states. The American Automobile Association and U S Public Highways office record construction techniques and city development, aiming to capture Southern enthusiasm for the national good roads movement.
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Los Angeles
New York
American Automobile Association
U. S. Government Office of Public Highways
Pathfinder
South
1914 Auto Styles Show Refinement In Car Design
Automakers unveil 1914 models with standardized styling yet room for improvement. Sloping hoods, seedtre gear shifts, and new two speed rear axles appear, along with several direct drives and six or eight forward speeds. Designers seek permanent quiet and introduce worm bevel rear axles on high priced models. More manufacturers add “Six” engines alongside or replacing “Fours,” signaling broad advancement in design and construction.
King Car Debuts in Seattle Area with King Model
F H Bardshaw local agent for Stevens-Duryea and Cole introduces the King in Seattle. Demonstrations showcase a low price yet capable car with long stroke motor unit power plant left hand steer electric lighting three-point suspension center control and full floating rear axle. The ride quality stands out as the key feature.
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F. H. Bardshaw
Stevens-Duryea and
Cole
Northwest Territory
Haat
Middle West
Bradshaw
Davis brothers drive Kissel Kar 6 60 257 miles in a day
J W Davis and BE Davis of Wilkes Barre Pa drive 257 miles to Johnstown Pa in a single day. They tour in a Kissel Kar 6 60 featuring a 127 inch wheelbase and seven passenger capacity. The Imperial model 45 6 cylinder with 60 horsepower is highlighted as a strong machine.
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J. W. Davis
BE. W. Davis
Wilkes Tarre
Johnstown
Puyalup Fair
Grant Hicks
Tacoma
Jack Welch
Imperial
Welch
Auto World
Exclusiveness as a Desirable Quality in Motor Cars
Seattle talk by FP H Hardehar of Stevens Duryea emphasizes individuality as key to value in automobiles. He argues true distinction comes from long development and courage to pioneer new mechanical schools, noting imitators lack genuine character.
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FP. H. Hardehar
Stevens- Duryea Motor Cars
Seattle
Mr. Bardshar
Auto Races at Madison Park Dodge Dust for Exciting Finishes
Seattle Sunday notes six events at Madison Park with entries including Henry North in Locomobile Frank Hennet in Ford Earl Staley in Studebaker Sam Craig in Chalmers Harry Harris in National Joe Wagner in Simplex and O E Osland in Cadillac Additional cars expected as events are open to all The track is well oiled to reduce dust and hazards had been a concern for spectators and drivers
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Seattle
Henry North
Locomobile
Frank Hennet
Ford
Earl Staley
Studebaker
Sam Craig
Chalmers
Harry Harris
National
Joe Wagner
Simplex
O. E. Osland
Cadillac
Studebaker 25 Wins Cup in Seattle Reliability Run
The Studebaker "25" roadster captured the cup with a perfect score in the 900 mile Seattle reliability run. It finished without any adjustment or repair, beating 23 other cars in a grueling test of endurance.
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Studebaker
Seattle
Eddie Roesch headlines in Seattle debut at Clemmer
Eddie Roesch, a popular Seattle baritone, opens at the Clemmer Monday with a new program including Pathe’s Weekly and a Mary Kingsbury solo. Also features Oliver G. Wallace on organ, with a dramatic Broncho Billy sequence and the King Baggot Europe scenes. A street heist report closes with robberies of $72 at 16th Avenue South and Bayview.
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Eddie Roesch
Seattle
Clemmer
Eddie
Old Star Theatre
Classified Film Showings Listing by Theatre and Title
A condensed schedule lists multiple films across circuits and venues with titles such as Brennan of the Moor Gaumont Weekly Forlorn Hope Master of Himself The Farmers Daughters Love of Con chita Show the Piper His Brand His Brothers Wives The Silent Hero Billy Dodges Bills The Original Will Official Goat Protector Why Girls Leave Home The Treasure of the Desert Isle For Her Brother s Sake The Mystery of the Silver Skull A Clever Story Our Neighbors The Steel King s Last Wish A Slight One A Tender Hearted Crook The Stolen Models The Belles of Siskiyou The Atheist.
Beattle Theatre Crowds Beattle Becomes Seattle’s New Show
Beattle theatre in Seattle presents twelve first run reels weekly every Sunday Tuesday and Friday with no exception. Patrons are assured of unseen prior to Seattle releases at regular prices. The program emphasizes new motion pictures each week.
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Beattle
Union Theatre
Seattle
City Park Donation Considered by Park Board
The park board weighs accepting a donation of all acres at Wear Seattle on Duwamish Head for park use. Theodore N. Haller offers the property and the board directs its engineer and superintendent to finalize details.
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Wear Seattle
Duwamish Head
Theodore N. Haller
Market Prices Collapsed Listing Various Local Produce
A corrected daily market list shows prices for apples onions squash pumpkins and cucumbers with notes on poultry veal and pork. The entries include geese turkeys hens guinean fowl and fat pork cuts alongside vegetables such as lettuce and beets with varied per unit prices.
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J. W. Godwin & Co
White River
Hubbard
Coloty
Perry Bros
Save Your Money Mutual Saving Society Ad
Save Your Money is urged by successful business men as a rule of thrift. A dollar saved is a dollar earned and mutual saving society members claim never to pay less than six percent on savings. Directors and officers listed include J H Bloedel president and Scott Calhoun counsel.
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First Ave
Union Block
War on Politics in City Departments
Two hundred city employees attended Seattle Civil Service league meetings at W O W hall urging complete elimination of politics and better cooperation among departments. A permanent organization will form at next Friday's council chamber session.
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Seattle Civil Service League
W. O. W. Hall
Injured by Auto Suit Filed for Damages
Joseph and Theodora Krulikoski sue County Health Officer Dr. George H. T. Sparling for $10,000 alleging an auto collision at Heights and Union on August 2. Mrs Krulikoski suffered a brain concussion and other injuries.
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Joseph
Theodora Krulikoski
George H. T. Sparling
Union
Deputy Shipping Commissioner Peterson Resigns to Return at Sea
AH Peterson a deputy United States shipping commissioner for seven years has resigned. He plans to become master of a sailing vessel returning to sea in the coastwise or transpacific trade.
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Peterson
United States Shipping
Studebaker Reports Robust 1914 Car Year Outlook
The Studebaker Corporation sales chief predicts a stronger 1914 season after selling every car the plants can produce through September 1914. He cites experienced business men surveying over 2,000 cities and confirms renewed contracts with dealers. Fall buyers favor closed cars and year round demand for coupes sedans and limousines with electric lighting and starting devices enhancing value.
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Benson
Studeeaker Corporation
Stuedebaker
Baker
Stude
New Garters Feature Snap Fasteners For Jewelry
Inventors reveal garters with multiple flap pockets and snap buttons to securely hold jewelry or money, aiming to free hands and reduce loss for women while on the go.
SeventY seven remedy touted in farm vacation tale
A girl recounts an old fashioned cold on a farm with varied folk remedies and the note that “Seventy seven” pellets, a small pleasant vial, were popular. Humphrey’s Medicine Co. sells the remedy in drug stores for 25 cents or 1.60 by mail from New York.
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Ene
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OZIER
Aaxwell
Beniree Motor Car — Telephone Broadway
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KKKR
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East
Buick
Marion Dorris
East Pike
Miller Auto CO
M. A. Miller
W.H. Barnes & Son
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Seneca St
Washington Cartercar CO
Broadway
Imperial Automobile Agency
Messrs. Waller & »Ratten Distributors
Pike St
Hudson - Paige
Federal Trucks Forces
Pacific Car Co
Robert Atkinson
Mgr
Garford
Lippard-Stewart
Mercury Motor Car Co
Phonie Elliott
King Car
News OF the Auto World
Marion
Marion Motor Car Co
Marion Company
Dalits Manufacturing & Salen Co
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Kelly Truck Co
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Minneapolis
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Olympia
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Firat Av
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D. D. S. Sentile’s
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Ballou & Wright Automobile Supplies
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Hone Pnet
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Washington Auto Supply Company
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Salon St Tel
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Indian and Emblem Motorcycles
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Broncho Billy
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Reader
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Eesaway Co
King Baggot
Europe
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Mrs. Innocence
England
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Mr. Innocenta
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Paris Universal
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Kalem
Venice
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Uae
J. H. Bloedel
BH. W. Campbell
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R. Campbell
Scott Calhoun
J. W. Maxwell
H.C. Ewing
W. J. Colbett
J. A. Boderberg
A. F. Anderson
Puget Sound Savings & Loan Association
Mutual Savings Society
M. Freninge
Humphreys
Humphrey
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