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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1919
Page
9
Dortois manager laments expert thieves stealing cars from private garages and growing crime. He notes current laws hinder cross state prosecution. Congressman L C Dyer of St Louis introduces a bill to allow legal action across states and urges broad support from automobile owners.
A columnist claims drivers wrongly excuse car thefts as random crimes, arguing that organized thieves routinely prey on motorists and that such escapes only blind them to the danger and scale of the issue.
The passage describes observing a leak by bringing a gauge near the suspected area while the engine runs. It notes that whether air is exhausted or drawn in, chalk or dust is blown away from the gauze when influenced by the leak.
By year end the United States plans to have sent about one million bales of cotton to Japan as part of a growing trade arrangement. The move reflects ongoing postwar commercial ties and aims to support American cotton producers amid international demand.
An afternoon club session sparks a family saga as the new motor license law prompts a shift in driving roles. Mothers win license cards and issue orders while Paw resists, leading to a humorous scene of fragmented teaching and vigilant driving aboard the family Buick in Michigan.
Ty Cobb the famed baseball star has taken up a winter venture selling automobile tires. He secured exclusive agency in Augusta for Pennsylvania Vacuum Cup tires and Ten Teated tubes with partner Sanford, former local high school principal. Cobb played his last game in Chicago September 27 and moved to Augusta for the Cobb Sanford Tire Company opening October 1, also welcoming a new Cobb family member.
Louie Benski borrowed a Liberty brougham, drove 3000 miles from Newark to Los Angeles with two minor accidents, and discussed the trip with a local distributor. Liberty records traced the theft, prompting nationwide alerts through the Detroit factory as police were informed. He admitted ignorance of New Jersey car theft laws and vowed not to publicize future endurance runs.
F J Laher president of the corporation leads a six month project for a new fronted facility with crescent columns and an electric globe. Laher came to Seattle in 1917 to open a branch and factory at 1409 Broadway. He aims to expand westward with sales and service stations in every city of the territory and to cover Washington Oregon Montana Idaho California Utah Nevada with Lahor springs. He notes rapid demand from across the country and emphasizes service and a drive-in arrangement in the new factory.
The Knights of Columbus directors see great value in motor car work for veterans. They will train discharged soldiers as garage mechanics and drivers, following lessons from France and experiments at home. A coast to coast K of C car journey, led by Thomas Connors, collected praise in Sacramento where they received a warm reception. The Hudson sedan served as post office and first aid station en route with few mishaps.
The last sentence in each St. Louis Mirror issue warns readers to stay alert when crossing behind streetcars. It advises looking out for cars approaching from the opposite direction to avoid accidents.
A fragment notes Boldt town area at downtown Mie city on 913 2d Ave. Details are sparse but indicate a location reference for a property or business listing in a historical urban area.
The Knights Templar preceptory known as Templars farm at Temple Hirst Selby will be auctioned with 280 acres. The farm buildings house the remains where the order ruled for a century. The site is linked to Ivanhoe era tales with an intact doorway and turret nearby, and legends tie Robin Hood and Little John to the area.
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