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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1921
Page
9
Col. Charles Clifton and auto leaders report gradual recovery in Pierce-Arrow activity. Orders strengthen, the truck division also shows growth with September shipments doubling year over year. Executives anticipate sufficient demand to sustain production through January 1922.
War era tire standardization spurs straight side tires replacing clinchers on most vehicles. The new tires mount on rims without tire irons, stay firmly in place, and seal better for higher air capacity, improving ride comfort and safety in mass production cars and motorcycles.
Alfred G. Ayerst markets one of the nation’s largest Ford agencies in Seattle. He urges keeping money circulating locally and notes his plant’s 250000 dollar investment and 31 years in the city. Ayerst says service is his key word and invites inspection of his operation.
The United States completes a low priced steam car for general use. The Coats Steamers, Inc. of Indianapolis, led by President George G. Rowland, will unveil the model mid October. Engineers suggest the invention could revolutionize the automobile industry.
Alton G. Seiberling of Haynes Auto Co cites auto in use at 9 257 575 to prove America runs on wheels. He urges banker and distributor cooperation, noting autos boost prosperity and community welfare.
The report shows Boston allocated 209000 dollars for automobile maintenance excluding police fire and health departments. Daniel Webster defended the initial vulcanization patent case. An automobile for motor camping awaits a designer.
The piece surveys automotive facts across nations noting gummiringer tires in Scandinavia, a planned Trans Canadian highway, and Cuba’s high vehicle density. It cites France’s right side traffic, rising 1920 housing and garage totals, a motor ailment called motor foot, 11.8 million U S cars built in 25 years, and two million cars retired.
Stewart Products Service Station at 1515 Broadway unveils a new bumper service. Owner Hansen explains the system provides immediate, same day repair regardless of damaged part, avoiding delays and incorrect replacements from back east. The lineup includes all types and finishes, with new double or parallel models.
An old spark plug shells method shows an easy way to lift a cylinder head. A half inch rod is shaped into small handles and threaded to fit the top of each plug.
Juan Acosta a Chihuahua mining man visits Los Angeles to purchase his third Liberty automobile in as many months. He has driven a Liberty about 31 000 miles since the first purchase and plans to return to Chihuahua soon. He praises the Liberty for rugged service needed in Mexico and notes rising American truck activity.
A new foot control for headlight dimming allows drivers to press a toe board button instead of reaching to the dash. This lets the motorist keep eyes on the road and hands on the steering wheel for safer operation.
Describes road statuses Kent-Des Moines to Renton and Maple Valley section Closures detours to north in Kent. Notes good or excellent conditions on Duvall Fall City Redmond, Bellevue, and other routes with new concrete pavements and openings near Enumclaw, Snoqualmie Pass, and Issaquah. Detours listed and bridge/parking restrictions noted.
Industry sources note that vulcanization price around eighteen dollars is widely spoken of among rubber manufacturers as the cure.
Eighty percent of tire components are plant based and thus perishable per a 1910s article on tire manufacture and material use.
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