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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1918
Page
5
Maxwell Motor Cars markets a five passenger roadster with all weather top and a six passenger town car. The line includes a five passenger sedan and a 6 passenger town car, with wire wheels and enhanced upholstery. Prices listed include 935 for the five passenger roadster and 1275 for the sedans and town cars.
Maxwell claims its 22,022 mile non-stop test over 44 days with an average speed of 25 mph proved the stock Maxwell’s quality under strict A A A supervision. Inspectors disassembled parts, enforced stock components, and logged every drop of fuel and oil while the car ran with continuous observer oversight. The test yielded about 22 mpg, with rigid rules and a single technical stop during a storm.
Washington July 10 Associated Press reports that General Pershing denied a St Louis newspaper's quote attributed to an unnamed American expeditionary force sergeant. Pershing urged immediate return to France if quoted accurately, stating there is no foundation for the alleged statements.
A Cooke County boy, Ralph Robb of near Gainesville, reports from Halifax that he, a gunner on a submarine chaser, helped sink two German U boats during an afternoon convoy attack about 30 miles off Halifax. One submarine escaped. Robb joined the navy last year and trained at Philadelphia Ss. A Express before sailing to Columbia University.
In Washington on July 10 William Price American envoy to Panama stated reforms by U S troops in Panama and Colon are underway. Saloons are being removed from districts and intoxicants sales halted. He cited election disorder last Sunday as justification for intervention and noted supervision ensures fairness. Price plans to return to Panama around August 1.
Lieut David Putnam of Brookline Massachusetts has been named leading American ace, succeeding Lieut Frank Baylies who has been missing since June 17. Putnam’s 10th victory on June 3 was verified, and he downed seven German machines in June, tying a record set by the late Captain Guynemer.
H and F Klaerner Henry C Maier proprietors announce a first class up to date cafe opening in the R Maier and Son building. They offer short order style meals and prices kept within reach of all. They invite public patronage for affordable fresh watermelons and meals.
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