Oakland Flat Rate System to standardize auto service
The Oakland Motor Car company distributes a booklet titled The Oakland Flat Rate System to all branches and dealers. It details 43 operations with time studies to set flat rate repairs, enabling dealers to quote prices before work begins and align small-town shops with urban service standards.
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Oakland Motor Car Company
Oakland
United States
W. R. Tracy
Ands
R. A. Armstrong
Outkland Motor Car Company
Plains
Armstrong
English Automotive Luxury Observations From Cadillac Factory Tour
A. T. Davey, editor of Engineering Production, notes English car buyers mostly choose custom bodies and that fuel could last the U S a century at current consumption. He cites Austin’s output, idle labor, and salaries under five thousand dollars, then tours Cadillac plants and U S cities.
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England
A. T. Davey
Cadillac Motor Car
Britten Isles
Cadillac
Englnd
Austin Car 1St Sham
Acto Davey
Engineering Journal
United States
Davey
Carlillac
Chicago
Milwaukee
Dayton
Indianapolis
Society of Industrial Engineers
Inventor Promotes Water-Gas Fuel Generator
C F Degner of Los Angeles claims a fuel generator made by mixing two thirds gasoline with one third water in the tank. Tested at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn the device allegedly outperforms 32 different carburetors and yields more miles per gallon.
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C. F. Degner
Los Angeles
Degner
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn
N. Y
Deagner
Market Glutted With Flimsy Cord Tires
The tire market is flooded with low quality so called cord tires from unscrupulous makers. Reputable cord tires offer clear advantages over fabric tires but many sellers push inferior products. Consumers should choose with care as some fabric tires rival or surpass poor cord options in price and performance. A note adds: put a tablespoonful of kerosene into each cylinder weekly to reduce carbon buildup.
Indians Using More Autos
The July rise in passenger car imports reflects a shift in British India from 80 cars monthly to 309, valued at 139,062 dollars, driven by tariff changes that favor cheaper models. Canada supplied Australia and New Zealand with trucks and car parts, while the UK and South America showed varied July import levels. Australia led in automotive trucks from Canada, with New Zealand close behind.
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British India
New Zealand
Canada
Australia
United Kingdom
South America
Argentina
Auto Sales Firms Relocate to New Seattle Showrooms
The Seattle Automobile Sales Co. now operates from 1424 Lith Ave after moving from 1101 Pike St. H F P Grant serves as manager for the Haynes and Cleveland cars selection. The service station fronts 12th Ave with a long level floor. the shop and bigger facilities are set back. The 11th Ave salesroom is being fitted with displays of new Haynes and Cleveland models.
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Seattle Automobile Sales Co
H. F P. Grant
Haynes and Clewland
Kb, Pike At
Lith Ave
12Th Ave
11Th Ave
Haynes and
Cleveland Motor
Maxwell Changes In Engineering Leadership At Maxwell
J C Freeman announces promotions within the Maxwell organization highlighting FE A Nelson as chief engineer, Claude Faurède as assistant chief engineer for design, H B Maynard as assistant chief engineer for technical sections, and John Squires as assistant to the chief engineer. Nelson and Faurède have past ties with Hupp General Motors Studebaker and Dodge, while Maynard brings long Maxwell experience. The moves recognize engineering performance over the prior year and strengthen future product development.
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Magnel) Motor Corporation
William Robert Wilson
J. C. Freeman
Corporation
Freeman
FE. A. Nelson
Claude Fauredde
H. B. Maynard
John Squires
Nelson
Hupp
Laursedde
General Motors
Studebaker
Dodge Bros
Maynard
Maxwell
Standard 8 Price Cut Announced On Two Models
Effective Sept. 1 Standard 8 trims price of two models. The seven passenger touring car and the four passenger sport drop from 2500 to 2395 f o b factory. The reduction follows a year ago price of 1400 and signals factory efficiency gains. Use the motor as a brake going down bill. Drain the gasoline tank of sediment regularly.
Weekend Town Rally Leaves Girls Charmed by Candidates
A group of about 26 girls hosted a political rally at a home inviting Matt Starwich and several candidates. Downey spoke praising Starwich while others like Gaines and Gilmore joined briefly before leaving. The gathering ended with lemonade and wafers as the girls expressed enthusiasm for future events.
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Matt Starwich
Starwich
William D. Downey
William A. Gilmore
Hart
Olympia
Candidates Back 40-Mill Tax Levy Limit Support
A Seattle canvass of legislative hopefuls shows broad backing for a 40 mill levy cap on property taxes. Respondents across districts 32 through 47 express favorable positions, with many urging accompanying revenue sources or protections for government operations.
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Seattle
Voters’ Information League
Griffiths Fights Dry Law Foes In Senate Bid Rally
Judge Austin E B Griffiths campaigned for the Republican nomination for United States senator delivering speeches before labor unions and railway workers. He urged strict enforcement of the Volstead act and opposed repeal or modification, warning of renewed anti liquor agitation and calls for stricter laws. He also attacked child labor, argued against anti labor restrictions, and criticized Senator Poindexter while urging constructive remedies.
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Austin EB. Griffiths
United States
Tam
Seattle Trade in Big Growth
Government figures show Washington district exports and imports for the six months ending June 30 at 220.1 million dollars, up 50.9 million or 27 percent from the prior six months, with Seattle as the district hub. San Francisco and Columbia River districts declined, while San Pedro posted a small gain. in bond shipments favor Seattle as the dominant final destination port.
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Washington Customs Distric
Seattle
San Francisco
Columbia River District
San Pedro
Los Angeles
Eastern Mills
New York
Health Officers Convene to Form Coast Association
Health Officers of Oregon Washington California and British Columbia meet in Seattle to form a Coast Health Officers association. They expect to undertake the organization Saturday to foster closer cooperation in safeguarding Western health and addressing region specific challenges.
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Oregon
Washington
California
British Columbia
Seattle
Coast Health Officers’ Association
Judge Griffiths Addresses King County W C T Convention
Friday afternoon Judge Griffiths spoke to the King County W C T convention about guidance and leadership, using the proverb of the blind leading the blind into the ditch to frame the discussion.
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Griffiths
King County
Montana Club Dance Draws Hundreds at DeHoney Hall
More than 1,000 people attended the Montana club dance at the new DeHoney hall Friday night, including 776 former Montanans. Glenn McLeod oversaw guest registrations and will publish a list within a week so former residents can learn who from their home towns is visiting.
Estate worth 135000 filed for probate in Seattle
Robert A. Stuart left an estate valued at 135000 with a will filed for probate in superior court on Friday. He died in Seattle on July 12 and was a brother of Elbridge Stuart, president of Carnation Milk Products company.
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Robert A. Stuart
Superior Court
Stuart
Seattle
Elbridge Stuart
Carnation Milk Products Company
Denver as gateway to national parks and monuments
Denver serves as the motor gateway linking travelers to 12 national parks and 32 national monuments, highlighting its role as a transit hub for major public lands itineraries.
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Denver
Indiana to erect marker for first automobile run in 1894
The Indiana historical commission moves to place a marker at the site of America's first auto run in 1894. It praises the automobile's role in uniting the nation and cites Elwood Haynes among pioneers alongside Whitney Fulton Stephenson and Howe.
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Indiana Historical Commission
Indiana
Oii
Elwood Haynes
Eli Whitney
Robert Fulton
Stephenson
Elias Howe
Still Chugs On After 20 Years
Cadillac marks its 20th birthday as a auto maker by buying a 1902 one cylinder Cadillac as a birthday gift. The firm 27 years old since 1899 adopted the Cadillac name in 1902 and displayed the ancient model at the Detroit plant with President H H Rice praising it as fit as a fiddle. The Model A “Caddie” features a curved hood water tank chain drive and a midships motor, cranking from the side.
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Cadillac Motor Car Company
Cadillac
Detroit
H. H. Rice
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