Auto Race in Wade Park Chicago Showcased by Police Escort
Park officials sanctioned an unusual public race in Wade Park Cleveland style with four Grant cars. A mounted officer accompanied the field as drivers raced two miles from 105th street to Lake Erie in high gear. The winning car finished in 40 minutes and seconds, while two cars stalled and were withdrawn.
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Wade Park
Cleveland
105Th St
Lake Erie
Grant
Grant Cleveland Co
Birkett Wiliams
Grant Motor Car Co
Round table conference to discuss boyhood issues in Port Angeles
Port Angeles Rotarians plan a round table conference with all city clubs invited to join. The meeting will discuss problems facing boyhood and related community efforts.
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Port Angeles
Quirky Bits Chronicle Local Wits and Odd Inventions
A collage of humorous notes and brief items includes a quip about buying used cars, a squirrel in a cellar, Nuts and Bolts announcing a traffic cop contest with Bill Applequist a nominee, and a dash clock for blind motorists. Also mentions Streetcar fare changes, a dispatch about Patrolman Bilodeau, and various lighthearted gags and ad parodies.
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Nuts and Bolts
Bill Applequist
Blewett Pass to Open Gate to Inland Empire
The Blewett Pass road, linking Chelan and Kittitas counties in Washington, is nearing completion with grading almost finished. Contractor Charles Monary says the route will rival a paved highway and handle about 600 cars daily once open. A 100-foot wall guards the hair-pin curve and widened curves allow six cars to pass abreast.
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Inland Empire
Washington
Blewett Pass
Charles Monary
Chelan Side
Kittitas Side
Shorel
Chelan
West to Profit Says Hubbs
George C. Hubbs vice president and general manager of the Grant Motor Car Corporation arrives in the Pacific coast region to lead an intensive six month sales campaign on a scale unseen in the company’s history. He notes strong Pacific state demand aided by the Grant Special and reports rising auto sales across Washington Oregon and California as harvests livelihoods and prosperity improve. A popular model sedan offers a seat adjustment feature to fit drivers.
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Denver
George C. Hubba
Grant Motor Car Corporation
Cleveland
Hubba
Pacific Coast
Grant
Hubbs
Pacific States
California
Washington
Oregon
Hubbe
Ford plant closure stance contrasts with local claim
A fragmentary quote notes opposition to layoffs while a Ford plant closure report sparks concern. The piece contrasts a tough stance on jobs with a local assertion that the plant will remain operational.
Six-Wheeler Truck Breaks Rail Run Time Record
Goodyear six wheel truck traveled 420 miles from Los Angeles to San Francisco in 14 hours 40 minutes carrying five tons. The run shows motor freight can beat rail on short hauls despite longer routes and transfer times. Earlier it completed Akron to Los Angeles in seven and a half days actual running time.
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Goodyear Tire Company
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Railroad
New York
Pittsburg
Akron
Annual Yellowstone Trail meeting set for Spokane
Delegates from Yellowstone Trail cities in Washington meet in Spokane on Monday October 31 for the sixth annual state gathering. Local arrangements are by R A Laird. Delegates vote one per ten dollars paid to the association penalties updated to October 31. The meeting will review all Yellowstone Trail business and elect a new Washington executive member replacing E W Trenbath who has moved out of state.
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Washington State
Spokane
Yellowstone Trail Association
Trailman
R. A. Laird
Cites
Elven
Washington
E. W. Trenbath
China to Stage First Automobile Show in Shanghai
China plans its inaugural automobile show in Shanghai this November. In Ontario, data shows an average of one accident for every four vehicles, reflecting rising traffic risks.
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China
Shanghai
Ontario
Seattle
Twelfth Avenue
Pike Street
Examine Your Tires Advises Savage Co
Savage Tire service bulletin urges motorists to inspect tires daily for breaks and cuts and to repair damage promptly. It warns that moisture leads to separation between rubber and carcass, risking blowouts, and recommends carrying a spare for temporary use until repair.
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Savage Co
Savage Tire Service
Savage Bulletin
Monobioe All Rubber Storage Battery Arrives
Harper Meggee Inc announces the arrival of a new all rubber storage battery named Monobioe, improving on old wooden boxes. The casing resists decay, corrosion, acid and water, with an 18,000 volt test tolerance and 3,600 psi tensile strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Meggee, Inc
Pike St
Ite
Auto Distributor Listings By City and Brand Names
Advertised dealer lines include NUTE MOTOR CO Hudson and Essex distributor OLDSMOBILE MOTOR CO Oldsmobile distributor SHIELDS LIVENGOOD MOTOR Lexington and Gardner distributor WILLYS OVERLAND PACIFIC CO Overland and Willys Knight distributor ZEINDEN DODGE MOTOR CO Auburn and Roamer distributor.
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Chandler
Overland
Buick
Oakland
Oldsmobile
Nute Motor CO
Hudson and Essex
Oldsmobile Motor CO
Willys-Overland-Pacific CO. Overland and Willys-Knight Distributor
Zeinden-Dodge Motor CO
Auburn and
Roamer
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Walla Walla District
Olympia
The
East Trading Co
Gammel
Mr. Ault
Snohomish Ad Club
American Legion, High School
Wendie
For Salvation Army
Chelan County
Port Townsend
Children of the Cashmere School
Lake Stevens
Western Royal
Wal- Walla
Walla
Okanogan Valley
A. W. Kinney
Olympia Peninsula
Nick
Hank Klausys
Hank
Paris News Dispatch
Bilodeau
Second
James
Eee
Oscar Tinroof
Westlake
Oscar
Art
Cage
Abe Shannon
Henry Ford
Wilé
Lizzie
Mys Auto
Cap” Sullivan
Mike Olsen
Minoda
Kenroku
Yesterway
Scan
Kazno
28Th Ave
Gray
William Francis
Valley
Morgan St
Hg ‘Emileter
Wallingford Ave
Simpson
Joseph Henry
Green- Ben
Cee Tin Jones
Aiphsba Jadison
B. Madson
Clyde David
Krong
Ronald
14Th Ave
Hewle W
Aderéoon
Traces
George Arthur
Cker
Francis
Tacoma
Wiley
Hazel Nona
Pas
Alexandro
Robert
Nellie
Gustave
Agnes
Annie
Louis M. Brett
Clara A
Arthur Anna Fh
Mye
Puget Eve
W. Ke Botel
Ford
Ours
Ords the
Universal Car
WM. L. Hughson CO
Pike and Summit
Johnston Pistons
Harper Meggee
Western Auto
LEGAL
Tecksels Vulcanisers
E. Pike
Autoparts
Maxwell
Reo
Chilcott-Nash Motor CO
Nash and Lafayette
W. L. Eaton
Dodge
Franklin-Wicks
Franklin
Great Western Motors CO
Paige
Northwest Oakland CO
Bargain
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