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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1921

Page

12

Auto contest winners announced by The Star

Howard Crane 11 of Seattle topped The Star's auto for the month ending Sept 5 winning 50 dollars. James Morgan of Seattle won 25 dollars. Other prizes went to Mrs George Anderson 10 dollars Dolph Anderson 5 dollars T L Calkins 5 dollars and Charlie C Steele 5 dollars. Clip the coupon for 100 votes and buy auto goods from advertisers for 10 votes per dollar. Send votes to The Star Auto Contest editor.

Howard Crane Box 441 Seattle Star’s Darnell James Morgan Sistave George Anderson 17Th Ave Rudolph Anderson 10Th Ave T. L. Calkins Woodinville Wash Charlies C. Steele Thomas St The Star Num

Princess Elizabeth of Romania Receives Cadillac Gift

The London Daily Mail reports Princess Elizabeth wed Prince George of Greece and the bride received premier gifts, including a Cadillac enclosed car from the city of Bucharest.

London Daily Mail Elizabeth Romania Prince George Greece Bucharest

Money Creek Park Opens for Tourists on Stevens Pass Highway

Money Creek Park near Tourists Money Creek Park on the Stevens Pass highway will be open through September and the first week of October to serve auto tourists. Provisions for comfort include dry wood and a camping area. A monthly cash prize and a brand new Ford automobile will be awarded December 15, inviting visitors to join the contest.

Money Creek Park Stevens Pass

Some More Letters From Star Readers

A reader letters page responds to Wm. Klanning with critiques of the church using biblical references Exodus 34 and a metaphor of jackasses. The writer stresses church failures and defends respect for faith, signing as Mrs. Hubbard of 7022 28th Ave. N. W.

Star Hubbard 28Th Ave. N. W

Married Women in Men's Jobs Provoke Unemployed Plea

A letter from "PATER FAMILIAS" protests that married women fill men’s roles with no children, urging discharge of childless married workers to make room for families. He claims stores offices doctors lawyers banks and insurers employ such women and accuses them of consuming resources while real women with families struggle. He calls for action against employers and comments on Japanese policy references.

the Star

Letter on Circumstantial Evidence and the Durrant Case

A reader petitions the editor to publish the full Theodore Durrant murder case from 1905, arguing about circumstantial evidence and justice. The author claims San Francisco juries consistently convict on strong chains of evidence and asks for public discussion and disclosure of the confession, asserting personal loyalty to due process.

Theodore Durrant Golden Wear San Francisco Patrick Crowley Isiah Lees Durrant

Gets Smile Out of K. K. Klansman Editor Column

The Star prints a letter by Donald Frew arguing the Ku Klux Klan should be treated as a minor, fading obsession of aging businessmen. He condemns lawbreaking and urges a calmer view of the group’s popularity and harmlessness.

K. K. Klan

Sudden Stop Dangers Tire Wear And Brake Check

A Spreckels Savage Tire bulletin cautions that sudden braking while driving fast stresses tires, wearing tread and injuring inner fabric. Unequal rear brake tension accelerates wear. regular inspection and proper adjustment prevent premature tire failure.

Spreckels “Savage” Tire Company

Inventor Henry J. A Applies for Auto Drive Patent

Henry J. A of 66 10th Ave NE has filed for a patent on a new automobile drive. The device can be attached to a car or built in and is designed to push the auto through deep snow sand or mud or other loose traction.

Ku Klux Daya Henry J. A 10Th Ave. N. E

TEST WIEEL Wobble Check and Cylinder Oil Effect

To detect wheel wobble hold a rule against the f enoe with a steady hand on a block. Turn the wheel slowly and observe rule shifts or gaps indicating wobble. Poor cylinder oil causes carbon deposits on cylinder walls piston heads and spark plug points.

Passenger Automobiles Dominate Oregon Traffic

Passenger Automobiles of Oregon account for 72 percent of the state's vehicular traffic, underscoring a heavy reliance on private cars in daily transportation patterns.

Oregon

Farm Vehicle Use At Thirty Percent On U S Farms

A survey shows motor vehicles present on 30.7 percent of all U S farms indicating growing adoption of farm transport and equipment.

United States

Safety Reminder for Vehicle Maintenance

Monthly checks tighten nuts and bolts and replace worn parts. A new tube in a new tire helps prevent leaks and blowouts, matching standard maintenance guidance for reliable vehicle operation.

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Princess Cadillac Auto E. Pike St Johnston Piston & Ring Co E. Madison Street East Union San Antonio Dallas Jackass Wm. Klanning Irvin Baruch Editor Donald Frew Buick Eldridgesszea Sales Harvard and Pike Spokane Yakima Spreckels Savage” Co Lyanite Ralph R. Wheaton Northwest Pike Topeka Kas Best Buy Auf Ford Dealers Hugh Bair Fourth Avenue Ja’ Elliott Canal Motor CO Nickerson Street Garfield M. Cline Motor Co East Forty-fifth Street Kenwood Hart & Hart Stanley Avenue Mart Eeney Clark-Baker Motor CO Mincboee Pike St Tenth Avenue Jackson Street Beacon California Ave Alaska St WM. L. Hughson CO Pike Street Alfred G. Ayerst, Inc
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