Auto registrations listed by Lampasas County office
The Lampasas County Tax Collector records week long registrations from May 20 to May 27, 1905. Names include J H Sapp Cameron Oakl and J C Hardie Buckholts Ford J Cavitt Cameron Nash J M Coley Route 3 Rogers J E Stubbs Gause Ford J F Rutherford Rockdale Route 5 Paige A Oliphant Buckholts Route 2 Paige Mrs J D Johnson Route 1 Maysfield Hupmobile.
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Bill Alex Bonds
J. H. Sapp
Cameron
Oakland
Joe C. Hardie
Buckholts
Ford
J. B. Cavitt
Cameron, Nash
J. M. Coley
Route 3
Rogers
J. E. Stubbs
Gause
J. F. Rutherford
Rockdale
Paige
A. Oliphant
J. D. Johnson
Maysfield
Hupmobile
Central Texas highway plan to connect Florida to Colorado
Milam county is urged to send a strong delegation to a June 9 meeting in Brownwood to ratify a Good Roads Convention proposal for a Florida to Colorado highway along the Santa Fe route. The plan includes Houston Brownwood and Amarillo, aiming to link resort regions and boost local prosperity with an extended Central Texas corridor.
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Mineral Wells
Florida
Colorado
Houston
Brownwood
Amarillo
Santa Fe
Milam County
Texas
Essex Car Proves Merit Averaging 23 MPG in Test
The Essex, a much discussed auto, averaged 28 miles per gallon in a 115 mile San Francisco test, then climbed a steep city hill on Battery Street to the Fairmont hotel. Observers were newspapermen. the car was stock with a factory fresh differential verified after the run. The 29 inch long Essex develops over 50 horsepower, showing efficiency without sacrificing power, and will be distributed in Cameron Milam county by Henderson and Atkinson.
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San Francisco
California Street
Battery Street
Fairmont Hotel
Essex
Cameron
Winnie Henderson
B. P. Atkinson
Kantmar Auto Wash Promises Easy Car Cleaning
The article touts Kantmar, a concentrated liquid auto wash by Woodtite Laboratories, claiming fast even distribution in water, thorough stain and grease removal, and safety for delicate varnish. It argues current soaps waste 75 percent and require multiple products.
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Kantmar
Woodtite Laboratories
Chevrolet Employes Serve Nation In Large War Force
A widespread mobilization from Chevrolet Meter Company plants formed a full wartime force including artillery infantry engineers and aero units. Many veterans returned to work while hundreds remain in the army or navy serving as officers or enlisted men across divisions including the Ninety first and the Oakland area artillery. Sergeant Dix Pierce an early arrival and former secretary to R C Durant remains in service.
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Chevrolet Meter Company
Chevrolet
Army
Navy
One
What to Know About a Battery
A storage battery acts electro chemically not mechanically and wears out as made. It is not the primary electrical source though it can deliver only a portion of energy stored. Insulation in insulated batteries wears and if reinsulated before breakdown and plate damage, battery life lasts longer. Every car owner should know the nearest Willard Service Station dealer and have a filling.
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Willard
Dealer Advises Hydrometer Checks for Service Station
The article urges the service station owner to use the dealer's free consulting service or, if impractical, obtain a hydrometer and distilled water to perform regular hydrometer tests.
Commercial Club Meeting Postponed Friday Night
In this week’s write up the Commercial Club directors meeting notes the general meeting for Friday night May was postponed because the Chautauqua session and Cameron High School graduation exercises will be held at the high school auditorium.
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Commercial Club
Chautauqua
Cameron High School
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Essex” Automobile
Henderson & Atkinson
Autos Registered Collectors Office
Lam County
Golrado
Herald
W. G. Gillis
Cameron, Texas
the Chamber of Commerce
Ford Service Department
Exide
Chambers-Hefley Motor Co
Chevrolet Transportation
Daugherty Motor Go
Benjamin Franklin
Tery
Willard Service
Milam County Battery
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