Pullman Tires Debut In San Antonio Parade
A brass band led motor trucks in a downtown parade announcing the Mileage Tire Company 215 Main Avenue introduces Pullman tires to San Antonio for the first time. J A Graham formerly of Mexico serves as manager as the tire corporation launches nationwide exposure.
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Mileage Tire Company
San Antonio
Mileage Lire Company
Main Avenue
J. A. Graham
Mexico
United States
New Tire Guarantee Across First 3500 Miles
The article notes a 3500 mile tire service guarantee with every Pullman tire, covering all accidental damage during those miles. It mentions Hudson introducing a new wide-body car on the six forty line, designed by Howard E. Coffin, with only 500 units this season. Additional vehicle sales include Maxwell models to Kerrville and Utopia, and various Overland and Chevrolet transactions across Texas.
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Graham
Hudson
William Steinhardt
Hudson Company
San Antonio
Howard E. Coffin
Chalmers Motor Car Company Visitation in San Antonio
The Chalmers Motor Car Company is in San Antonio for several days on a periodical visit of inspection to owners of Chalmers cars.
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Chalmers Motor Car Company
San Antonio
Chalmers Cars
Train Jumps Track on New Haven Line Killing Fireman
Fireman Harry Carroll of West Reading died after a dinky train on the New Haven road jumped the track at Clayton. Engineer Fred Benson of East Hartford was seriously hurt, with a dozen passengers injured and many others bruised or shaken as rails spread and two coaches overturned. The crash, first serious New Haven incident since last October’s Gilt Edge express wreck.
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New Haven Road
New Britian
Conn
Harry Carroll
West Reading
Fred Benson
East Hartford
Clayton
Carroll
Westerly
R. I
Dog Expert George W. Clayton Arrives for San Antonio Show
George W. Clayton of Chicago, a noted dog authority, arrived in San Antonio Saturday night to judge entries for Fiesta week. He will stay through the show as the San Antonio Kennel Club prepares for its first annual beach show opening Wednesday morning April 22 with over 300 dogs entered.
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George W. Clayton
Uric Acid in Meat Clogs the Kidneys
A health note claims daily meat raises uric acid that harms kidney function, causing dull pain, headaches, and urinary irritation. It promotes Rad Salts, a grape lemon lithia preparation, as a safe treatment to cleanse kidneys and ease bladder weakness.
Commissioners adopt precinct machinery plan for Quintana road build
County commissioners approve a plan to allot road machinery by precinct to fund road work under a 550000 bond. Each commissioner will buy needed equipment in his district, aiming for economy and better service while residents protest graveling only part of Quintana road, seeking full-length gravel.
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Citizens Advisory Committee
James R. Davis
Quintana Road
Cassin Road
Somerset Road
John Kenney Sr
Somerset
San Antonio
Quintana
County bids sought for sand and cement in bond program
Bartlett received authority to advertise a general bid for all sand and cement used in county road bridge and building construction under the bond issue. County aims to get the lowest price by purchasing from one supplier, preferring local firms if they can meet shipping and price requirements.
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Bartlett
San Antonio
Pleasanton Oil Well Strikes Paying Depth
Oil believed to be in paying quantities was struck yesterday at Pleasanton in Atascosa County. The well bubbled from 835 feet with drilling continuing as Pleasanton Oil Company plans further development. Reports say the flow may justify expanding operations and more rigs are en route to Pleasanton for additional wells.
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Pleasanton
Atascosa County
Pleasanton Oil Company
Improved Highway Aims for Wilson County Road Districts
After a 45-person meeting in Sutherland Springs, residents organized to form one or more special road districts along the Victoria division line of the G H & S A railway to improve a cross-county highway from Gonzales to Bexar. Petitions begin Monday to set district bounds and an election, with a Stockdale meeting planned Thursday.
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Wilson County
Sutherland Springs
Victoria
J. T. Williams
Williams
San Antonio
John W. Warren
Fourth Ward
Texas Good Roads Association
John L. Strohm
D. F E. Colp
Bexar County
Ranchman Quinn Turner Shot Dead Near Galveston Ranch
Cameron County ranchman Quinn Turner was shot and killed near the Galveston ranch about 20 miles from Brownsville. Three bullets struck his body as reports say he was shot last night. the sheriff's department has made an arrest. Turner was under indictment here for a killing about two years ago.
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Quinn Turner
Cameron County
Brownsville
Tex
Aviator Hamel Flies 21 Loops In England Show
Gustav Hamel performed twenty one consecutive loop-the-loop aerials at 2000 feet near Bournemouth England. He repeated the stunt with Prince Maurice of Battenberg as passenger, in one of England's most thrilling exhibitions.
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Hamel
Bournemouth
Eng
England
Gustav Hamel
Prince Maurice of Battenberg
Pilot fish guide sharks and mark their ranks in sea lore
Portland Maine reports Deep-water Skipper Ferguson claims sharks are always led by pilot fish on cruises. The guide fish examine bait before warning the shark, sometimes leading to the shark’s doom. Stripes on pilot fish may denote licenses or apprenticeships. A retired mariner recalls a jellyfish shaped like a horse and Portuguese Man-of-War tales from the Indian Ocean.
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Portland
Ferguson
Indian Ocean
Missing Stude baker auto last seen in San Antonio
J A Brunkenhoefer of Moulton Texas reported to Sheriff Tobin that he and friends rode in a Studebaker from San Marcos to San Antonio with a hired driver who later vanished after directing them to a garage. The car number 228 and description were broadcast to nearby officers.
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Rts
J. A. Brunkenhoefer
Moulton
Tex
John W. Tobin
San Marcos
San Antonio
Studebaker
James Galbraith
Norwell Lots Offer Encouraging Speculative Upside
A San Antonio real estate note says Norwell lots, priced at 75 50 and 25 dollars, are undervalued and will rise when the railroad and cotton shipments begin. The writer refuses to guarantee profits but argues a 25 percent or more gain is likely if a buyer holds for a year, noting past rail town appreciations.
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Norwell
Texas
I Return to Texas for a Summer Comeback
A visitor reports San Antonio as an ideal summer retreat citing dry humidity, Gulf breeze nights, and lower heat than Chicago. He mentions exploring nearby hills, Boerne, Corpus Christi, Rockport, tarpon fishing, and coastal resorts as he plans a July or August return to Texas for a seasonal stay.
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Chicago
San Antonio
Kerrville
Frederickeburg
Corpus Christi
Rockport
Cumberland Range
Texas
Atlantic City
Aransas Pass
Congressmen's Wives Seek Gallery Seats
Mrs Champ Clark signed a petition to Speaker Clark and House leaders to provide seats in the galleries for wives of all congressmen. She had previously refused to sign petitions but supported gallery seating in this instance.
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Washington, D. C
Champ Clark
Clark
F. C. Smith
House
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Southern Motor Car Company
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