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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1921
Page
14
A. Baril president of the railway company cites savings of ten dollars a year per automobile and about nine dollars daily in ownership costs. He notes cars last about six years and drivers value time at roughly two dollars per hour, with overall savings attributed to reduced transport costs.
In Asheville and Weaverville North Carolina the so called Man of Mystery who died in a Weaverville hospital drew interest from over 150 women nationwide. A grip contained letters and passports bearing names such as J R Morrison K H L Carson Edward Alfred Mange Edward Alfred Cohen and Charles Moyne. Attorneys received inquiries about potential spouses and possible marriages after his death. The stranger’s estate will stay open for a year for widower claims and widow battles to prove marriages.
A garbled column lists births including multiple names and addresses, followed by marriage licenses with numerous Seattle and nearby city names. It also notes divorces and deaths with several individuals and ages, along with scattered addresses such as 7104 James Isegedt and 3743 38th ave. The entries reflect a dense town record page of vital statistics.
Approximately $400 was realized at the Friday night concert by the German and Austrian Relief society at the Odd Fellows temple. The event supported the child feeding fund managed by the American Friends Service Committee in Europe.
The year 1920 saw auto trucks move a total freight tonnage of 1,206,000,000. This reflects rapid growth in motor vehicle cargo transport and the expanding role of trucks in commercial logistics.
Mayor Hylan lauds a trackless trolley bus that can run on gas or electricity as a near solution to New York City transport. Detroit also adopts the unit, with specs for mass production. Grover Whalen notes the design fits 29 inch height, offering flexible trackless service. Bull, NY Trackless Transportation expert, says the bus and trolley are here to stay.
The Savage Tire and Rubber Co urges drivers to inspect and pump spare tires, keep them in good shape, and rotate spares with regular tires. Idling a spare causes hardening and rapid tread wear when finally used, so change and use all tires to maintain even wear and readiness.
Chevrolet promotes the Four-Ninety model with a lower price than prewar levels and added improvements. The fully equipped car reportedly costs $25 less than the 1915 introductory price, offering greater value by price alone.
Nash Motors distributors met at the Kenosha Wisconsin factory on Oct 6 7 to discuss service improvements. Chas B Voorhis VP and general sales manager emphasized dealer distributor service as a cardinal policy and a factor in the company merchandising plan with close supervision.
Auto dealers nationwide anticipate higher sales of enclosed models like coupes and sedans as cooler months approach. The closed car has grown in popularity, shifting from luxury to common choice due to better coach building, comfort, and year round suitability.
The Greeley Co. operates buses in New York City and has equipped front tires with pneumatic tread and rear with mono-twin solids. After extensive testing under real conditions, the arrangement is reported to meet heavy traffic demands and satisfy all requirements.
Engineers estimate a racing car rear wheels move about 10 percent faster than the car. The U S department of agriculture uses more than 3 000 passenger cars. Per inspection during the meet the different distributors.
The famed performer known as Cannon Ball Baker covered 168 miles in Massachusetts and Mohawk Trail with an 87 mph ascent on a 1400 foot grade. Ed Spooner of the Timers Club notes the trip revived pioneer memories. A local farmer once hauled cars from chuck holes to profit but faced jail after later schemes collapsed.
The Ranger Pathfinder, a Texas built vehicle, completed a 10 000 mile tour across Texas to map roads and promote better roads. Officials of the Automobile Club of Texas praised its performance reliability sturdiness and economy after the Houston to Dallas journey and across the state.
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