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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1919
Page
8
L R Pittman of Bargain Market reports unusual demand for higher quality used cars, with many buyers preferring cars 1916 and newer. August exceeded expectations and September looks strong as inventory includes a large assortment of good cars, aiding steady sales through fall and winter.
PD, McCall White and E. C. Howard, recently resigning from top posts in a Detroit factory, prepare to enter the car market with a new line. White’s global lionized career includes Napier and Cadillac roles and wartime Liberty motor work, while Howard rose to Cadillac general sales manager. Rubin Motor Car Co announces King Eight distribution in Seattle and Indianapolis venture with a new plant and a 52 week free service plan.
San Diego report says L A Chamberlain Pacific Coast sales manager for Savage Tire was elected a director, succeeding B M Warner who died weeks earlier.
A humorous line contrasts male willingness to babysit with less frequent effort to supervise a wife. The remark highlights prevailing views on domestic labor and gender expectations in social commentary.
Dragon Motor Company faces a setback as railways refuse express shipment of three Ace cars destined for Seattle. Perishable goods take priority, delaying arrival by about two weeks, though fast freight may save roughly three weeks. Seattle investors and Detroit factory reports boost optimism for the Ace line.
A brief local note describes Boldt's French pastry shop shifting from Uptown at 1414 3d Avenue to a new venue on 913 2d Avenue, signaling a neighborhood change and potential status update for shoppers.
Nash Motors plans a Milwaukee four cylinder car plant on 41 acres at Clement street and Oklahoma, with a power plant foundry machine shop and metal work facilities. Construction to begin soon with completion within 12 months and initial output aimed to match Kenosha passenger car production. An immediate one million dollar investment is planned with further funding as plans develop.
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