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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1922

Page

9

Registration of Motor Cars Gains Millennium

Government and industry figures show 1921 motor vehicle registrations at 10,445,632, up over one million from 1920, with high increases in industrial regions and agriculture. Total fees collected reach about 122 million dollars while Goodrich figures reach 10,625,897, signaling momentum for a connected national highway system and federal highway act plans.

Tue Yean Publiq Ronda United Ethicy Department of Agriculture Avery State Sag Antonio Suforedite L. F. Goodrich Gubte Company B. F. Goodrich Hos Tong Higheare Yoreth Oodbresdik Vaches Funde Fedrenl Fonda Beild

Correct Balancing of Crankshafts by Machine

An article describes a dynamic balancer at the Otas Motor Works. The crankshaft is clamped, spun at high speed, and the bed rests on flexible springs. A dial indicator measures vibration to fractions of a thousand inch, and weights are added to achieve near perfect balance before final assembly and running tests.

Otds Motor Works Basily

Motor Vehicle Seen as Key to World Progress

Wormer Postmaster General Haya said the motor vehicle will be a vital factor in civilization’s development. Local dealer J. F. Hagen notes mail delivery speed improves, with 200 post offices saving money and time. Rural riders gain earlier deliveries as motor cars replace horse transport for daily routes. A reliable, safe, low cost car is essential for constant service.

Haya J. F. Hagen Maxell Inet Haga Vestal Department Jerhans Baril Tastor R.pld Xeora

Franklin salesman takes around the world car demo test

Franklin salesman John W Banks from Newark leads a full page advert to prove car merits by a cross country demonstration. After a 14 hour return leg covering about 500 miles the trip ends with a sale prospect and a hoped for record sale of eight automats.

Franklin Araved Bst John W. Banks Star Franklin Sales Pan of Newars N.d Franklin Jong United States Hanks Jaonklin Newark Burera Banks

Cadillac official touts nationwide optimism, growth

Hise for Cadillac Motor Car Company executive Greenwell from Detroit visits San Antonio for the automobile show. He notes strong demand with production at record levels and orders booked ahead. He cites Cadillac ideals of dependability and quality and hints at possible expansion toward Mexico City.

FW. Greenwell Cadillac Motor Car Company Detroit San Antonio Afr Greenwell San Adouio Boston Fortory

Motor show visitors from Hudson and Ford firms.

Gas gossip notes Hudson Motor Car Company officials G. Phipyt and E. Gorman among factory executives visiting the show, hosted by Willian Steinhardt of Grockett Automobile Company. Chandler distributor C. S. Jonce attended with Burton-Lary of Southwest Texas. Ford’s R. Abbott and Houston dealer Ben Johnson joined other guests.

E.G. Phipyt Ed Gorman Hudson Motor Car Company Hudson Willian Steinhardt Grockett Automobile Company Hudson and Essex Jonce Chandler Burton-Lary Motor Company Texas Abbott Ford Motor Company Hoveton Ben Johnson Ford Houston C. L. Ramsey The Word Motor Company

Advances in easy driving and child friendly Studebaker clutch

Notable advances in automobile design push easier operation for all drivers. Engineers highlight Studebaker’s new clutch as the latest leap, featuring a single spider disk, balanced springs, and equalized release to smooth gear shifts. Aimed at quiet, simple handling, the shift lever and transmission setup reduce effort, making driving less a man’s job and more accessible to women and even children.

Nate Merit Studebaker Sluidebaker

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