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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1908

Page

8

1908 Automobile Standards Likely To Persist

Analysis of what buyers will face as autos move toward standardised designs. Experts say power systems are well established, major changes unlikely soon, with improvements in details and price trends toward lower levels. Mass market cars emerge with costs from about 500 to 1500 dollars, while top models gain power and capacity.

San Antonio Ameri England Europe Unis Uey Satia Rinabonta

Millions Invested in Autos Ten Years Later and Now

A Commerce and Labor Department report compiles key figures showing the automobile industry's expansive growth. It notes the car as a city staple and mountain mail carrier, linking outlays to wage earners and broadening use from luxury to essential transport, commerce, and interurban communication.

Department of Commerce and Inbar Cassa

Terrel Wells Automobile Line Adds Evening Trips

The Terrel Wells Automobile Line changes schedules and will connect with the South Flores car at the end of each car run, except in case of accident. Passengers will not wait more than 20 minutes at the end of the line. Rates start at 40 cents round trip with special trips after 5 PM for groups of four or more by phone request.

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Speed Contests In Police Court Draw Mixed Testimony

An opinion piece presents police court cases on speed, noting autoists dispute officers on speeds from 8 to 20 mph. It discusses gear changes and gear details, critiques patrols, and praises American engine design in contrast to foreign competition, highlighting Lewis Nixon and Oregon engine makers.

San Antonio

American Boats Approved After 7000 Mile Test

Bern April 11 A Russian inquiry into American boats for Russia shows Nixon built vessels beyond expectations. The 7000 mile voyage across the Atlantic proved their speed and endurance, with the fleet tested in Sevastopol and the Gulf of Finland under Russian officials. Admiral Briles and Admiral Avalan praised the results, calling the boats effective defense assets for the Baltic coast.

Huglish England America Lewis Mixon Australia New Zealand Nixon Tsarskoe Selo Grégory Jelf Reagan Austria Maring Malcolm Clarke Bern Russia Admiralty Atlantic United States Navy Department Atlantia West Indias Inok Gregory Sevastopol Black Sea Cully France Gulf of Finland Navinsky Admiral Briles Admiral Avalan Mariee Kronstadtsky Viest McK Kronstadt Arsenal

Hertzberg Optical Cuts Spectacle Prices Significantly

Hertzberg Optical warns customers of high profits in eyewear and promotes big savings. They tout 30 years of reputation, prices on glasses from $1.60 to $10, aluminum frames, and best gold filled options. An expert optician offers free testing and guarantees proper fit and prescription fulfillment at low, bell prices.

Opticians Hertzberg Ab Bertaberg Bell Hertzberg Imwalry Co

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