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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1921
Page
12
A special committee of engineers will probe every phase of Skagit hydroelectric project work. The Beattie Chapter of the American Association of Engineers approved the plan Friday night to conduct the inquiry.
A resolution protesting the proposed destruction of the battleship Oregon was adopted by John R. Thompson camp No 1 United Spanish War Veterans and sent to members of Congress.
Hudson and Essex renewal cars attract buyers by low repair bills claims from Motor Co officials. They note no worn parts in renewed models and identical reliability with new cars, emphasizing endurance and reduced maintenance as key selling points.
W A Jetton of Quinton Oklahoma argues that his Chalmers auto is a boat not a car after a cross country trip through Oklahoma Mississippi Arkansas and Tennessee He found the vehicle endured mud rain and rough roads in high gear and finished with no major damage despite fears of collapse upon washing it
Economists forecast a high saturation point for automobiles at 20 million in daily service, up from 9 million. Walter C. Davis of Davis Motor Company argues cars are now essential, expanding daily life, business wealth, and national income, with no let-up in demand as the vehicle becomes universal.
L G Linkletter university district photographer told The Star the dismissal of Miss Greta Charter from his office force was not tied to her campus fee activism. He said the move reflected his two week absence and lack of staff to supervise her work.
Glen Hoover now directs 280 veterans enrolled with the federal vocational guidance board at the University of Washington, succeeding Paul Hodge. About 360 students are in classes, with most being permanently disabled and receiving tuition, books, materials, and $100 monthly subsistence. The program emphasizes choosing vocations, with business administration most popular, followed by engineering and law, and aims to place graduates through the national placement bureau.
New York actress Mae Murray balked at a $1,160 plumbing bill for work on her new apartment. She refused to pay and is using court filings and reels to argue her case in court.
Out of 41,000,000 tons of steel produced in 1920, more than 1,000,000 tons were allocated to automobile construction, highlighting the rapid growth of car production and demand for steel.
A rural con stable turns grafting highwaymen tale describing a country brawling reform to a roadside extortionist. An innocent motorist is halted by a masked rider on a high powered motorcycle with a demand of five to ten dollars. The local man denounces constables as highwaymen.
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