Ace Car Arrives in Seattle for Inspection Amid Delays
The Ace automobile arrives in Seattle from the Earnest Motor Co built in Ypsilanti Michigan. Dragon Motor Co led by C W Avery will distribute in Seattle with Farn est financed by Seattle money. The car features new concave body lines and advanced tech including Autolite batteries and unbreakable plates. Avery tests the Ace on rough roads and reports strong performance as production aims for 75 units this year and 2000 next year.
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Ace Automobile
Seattle
Dragon Motor Co
C. W. Avery
FP. &. Earnest
J. H. Cochrane
Earnest Motor Co
Ypsilant
Mich
Washington
Farnest Motor Car Co
Express
Creen
Blue
Clutch
Seay @eek
Sahnent Start
Autolite
Cr. W. Avery
Paved Valley Road and King County Road Updates
Seattle area roads show mixed progress with several sections paved and others listed as good or excellent. Key routes include Kent to Dee Moines paving plans, Renton to Fall City pavement improvements, and Rainier Valley under contract with detours. ferry schedules advertise regular service to Vashon Island. For details call Main 5996 local 4.
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Seattle-Tacoma
Mg Ae Ee
Thru Moines
Dee Moines
K. Kent
Valley
Bent-Aubern
Kent
Auburn
Kent-Dee Moines
Green River
Manaskat
Ivep Lake
Franklin - Breck
Renton
Fall City
Jenebure Pee Rains Pass
Green Water
King County
Pierce County
Redmond
Devall
Devell
Rainier Beach
Taylor's Mill
Bryn Mawr
Vashon
Eating Spots Mentioned in City Address Snippet
A brief OCR fragment lists Boldt's locations at uptown 1414 3d Ave and downtown 913 2d Ave. The text implies dining references without additional context or events.
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Uptown
3D Ave
2D Ave
Battery plant expansion eyed at U S Steel Niagara Falls
Rodney Prentice of Sunset Electric returns from a four week trip with plans for a $5,000,000 expansion at the U S Steel battery plant in Niagara Falls. The project features electric conveyors and a near breakable jar, plus a new insulator after two years of testing. Prentice also toured Zenith Hoboken Bijur Weatinghouse Pittsburg and Buda Chicago facilities, all reported at top speed with high-year prospects.
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Rodney Prentice
Sunset Electric Company
Seattice
Niagara Falls
New York
Prentice
U. S. IL
Zenith
Bijur
Hoboken
Weatinghouse
Pittsburg
Buda
Chicago
Rattle Prevention in Spring Shackle Systems
Instructions describe stopping rattles by tightening bolts or inserting shims between spring end and shackle. Regularly check shackles for mud and wear, clean debris, and lubricate the shackle bolt to minimize wear and looseness on rough roads.
Closed Car Types Gain in Public Favor This Season
Chas. King of Victory Motor Car Co. notes public preference shifting from open touring cars to closed models like sedans and coupes. He cites weather versatility, long tours, and improved convertible designs as key factors boosting demand for Haynes 1920 closed cars including coupe sedan and limousine.
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Chas. King
Victory Motor Car Co
Haynes Distributors
Washington
Haynes Automobile
Pany
Mr. King
Hotel Butler Promises Fine Meals and Music Show
A historic hotel touts quality meals and courteous service with singing and dancing acts at moderate prices to fit guests’ budgets. The ad emphasizes its reputation for dining and entertainment.
Choking Carburetor Guide for Tuning Engines
Instructions suggest leaning or richening the fuel mixture by choking the carburetor or adjusting the air valve. If engine speeds up with choked mix, the mixture is too lean. if it slows, it is too rich. Opening the air valve can confirm if the mix is correct or too lean.
Advertising Sells Autos in Buick Campaign
Buick executive I T Strong argues advertising reflects real car value as buyers stay loyal amid high demand. He notes power and reliability trump appearance, with customers keeping current Buicks in service, repainting and repairing rather than switching brands. The Pulak Motor Co honors long lasting models and resists yearly churn.
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Tuick
Buick
New Willys Light Six Introduces Cantilever Spring
Willys Corporation unveils a new light six with a three point cantilever spring that improves ride comfort and reduces wear. The system extends wheelbase and smooths road shocks, backed by two years of tests and Society of Automotive Engineers approval.
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Willys Corporation Snite
Elizabeth
N. J
Willys Corporation
Society of A Tive Engineers
Tts
Keep Oil Records Cue On Engine Use
Advice urges careful tracking of oil consumption to spot leaks or excessive use. Excessive oil burn indicates waste or engine draw into combustion space, risking carbon buildup and related problems.
Warning on Securing Chains for Safe Transport
Caution urges drivers to fully close clamps at chain ends to prevent loss of expensive chains. Loose clamps cause silent drop offs with no warning, leaving motorists surprised upon returning home to find missing equipment.
When Motor Stalls and Starting Systems Fail
When the starting motor stalls and cannot spin the crank shaft, the issue likely lies with a battery not testing up to 1275 or with faulty contact points in the line switch causing poor contact.
Warped Valve Sterna Warn of Engine Heat Damage
If compression is down, inspect valve sterna for warping due to heat. Clean valve heads may still be fine, but bent stems can reduce performance and signal further engine trouble.
Rain Shield Aid From Auto Soap Froth
A reported method uses strong soap suds from automotive soap rubbed on windshield glass and allowed to dry to help prevent fog or rain from obscuring vision through the glass.
Inventor Unveils Tent Frame That Serves as Garage
An inventor presents a tent with a specially shaped frame enabling it to double as a garage. The design aims to maximize unused space and offer versatile shelter through its convertible structure.
Trixie Frigansa Pioneers Coast Drive In Apperson 8
Trixie Frigansa, a veteran performer with 15 years on the road, took a six week layoff from the Orpheum in Los Angeles and toured the coast in an Apperson “8” sedan. She logged 4,300 miles, stopping for sleep and meals, and praised the car for pep and good nature matching her spirit.
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Trixie Frigansa
Orpheum Theatre
Los Angeles
Trixie
Caveman Trailed by Famous Hound
The case against Robert Eggleton an ex soldier charged with assaulting women on lonely roads hinges on evidence from Justice a prize winning blood hound that tracked from the site where Mrs Susan Carter was found unconscious to Eggleton's home Mrs Carter suffered a slash wound with flint Eggleton says he does not remember the attacks
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Tring
Eing
Robert Eggleton
Justice
Susan Carter
Eggleton
Drunkenness Declines in Great Britain Says Blue Book
Official figures in the annual Blue Book show intoxication in Great Britain fell five percent since 1913 and convictions across the kingdom reached a record low. Authorities credit tighter liquor restrictions and the shift from "straights" to diluted drinks after the war.
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London
Great Britain
Rats Join Walkout At Labelle Iron Works
In Steubenville Ohio on October 25 rats deserted Labelle Iron Works as a labor strike continued. The rodents had lasted days after workers walked out and finally left when scraps of lunch were gone, escaping through the mill’s main gate observed by many.
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Steubenville
Ohio
Labelle Iron Works
Thief Uses New Trick To Steal Cars
A described method shows thieves posing as used car dealers to obtain and steal vehicles. They identify a buyer’s target car, obtain a license, switch plates, and return with a bill of sale after securing cash. Owners careless about locking or leaving cars unattended remain at risk.
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Secretary of State
Horn Warning for Turns and Blind Hills
Sound your horn before turning or cresting a hill as another vehicle may approach. The tip cautions drivers to use the horn to alert oncoming traffic for safety.
Lancaster Company Opens New Branch
Frank N. Adgate sales manager of the Products company in Penn has named W C as manager of the new Detroit sales office. The move targets rising product demand in Detroit and aims to broaden service and trade. Mr Clucas from Cleveland joins the team. A Detroit house will also be established to support product distribution.
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Frank N. Adgate
The
Products Company
Penn
W c
Detroit
Mr. Clucas
Cleveland
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Broadway
Bet
Pike and Pine
Portland
St. Paul Stove Repair & Plumbing Co
Pike ST. Main
Nypostate
Ana
Leeple
Willys
Gramm-Bernstein
Cascade Motor Sales Company
Second Avenue
Seattle, Wash
Caveman
Famous
Lancaster Company
Eldridge
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