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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1919
Page
9
Harry Warburton, after six months in the weed car department, is promoted to son of sales manager and assistant to Max Olsen. He will oversee Velie and Peerless sales and supervise used cars, planning a sales and service organization to maximize business with minimal friction.
The Elgin Six earned a new distance record of 193 miles at an average 47.7 miles per hour with a 17.3 mpg gasoline rate. Jamison, factory sales manager, drove with a Motor Age observer, beating the fastest train by 51 seconds, no water or adjustments during the run. The 1920 Elgin models introduced refinements including a larger clutch and brakes, adjustable pedals, and stronger axles as shipments head toward Seattle.
A consensus among leading economic writers urged buyers to act now as prices have reached a new level and are unlikely to fall soon. The piece explains the dollar's reduced purchasing power postwar, higher labor costs, and the sustained money supply driving the price plateau. It quotes S M How urging decisive purchases of essential goods while conditions remain favorable.
For maximum mileage, rotate the spare into regular changes starting at the right front and proceeding around the car. Each tire gets a week of service, then is inspected and any cuts or abrasions vulcanized to maintain tread and balance.
A blaze has raged for nearly a week on peat moors near Findon in Kincardineshire. Fire crews battled the flames as residents watched from surrounding roads and fields.
Gordon Prentice describes the evolution of the gas engine and the carburetor, from crude boxes to atomizers, and credits Baverey’s 1906 work for the modern carburetor. He explains the shift from varying air to gasoline to balancing rich and lean mixtures for constant performance across speeds and conditions.
Washington D C. officials report that the Automobile Club of Uruguay and the American Automobile Association will establish reciprocal relations. David Jameson AA A president and Mat eo Frugoni Uruguayan delegate discuss mutual recognition of clubs and rights for members. Frugoni forecasts rising motorist exchanges across the Americas.
The 3000 mile motor truck tour finished half its schedule across farming states showing trucks speed, lower costs and farm versatility. Demonstrations included hauling grain, livestock, and tile, with farmers and bankers urging truck adoption amid mud, rain, and hilly roads.
Washington dispatch reports A A A Good Roads Board chairman George C Diehl urges a two tier highway system with freight and passenger roads. He recommends classifying highways by heavy truck capability, marking weight limits, enforcing limits, and creating a chief traffic engineer to oversee traffic rather than construction.
London reports a large jam shortage forecast as England lifts fruit sale limits. Traders warn that most of the crop may be frittered away at inflated prices as fruit preservers cannot buy at high prices to sell at lower ones.
The note lists Boldt’s French pas try at Uptown and mentions addresses 1414 3d Ave and 913 2d Ave downtown. A brief local guide item notes bakery locations without extra details.
The Yakima good roads convention endorsed the Carlyon bill with unanimous support after the resolutions committee report. A seven member publicity committee was created to promote the measure, backed by the Washington Automobile Chamber of Commerce Seattle Auto Dealers association and the Washington State Good Roads association.
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