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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1913

Page

21

Tourists Seek All American Seeing Routes Expand Travel Interest

Tourists seek routes across New England and the Rocky Mountain region while clubs and associations in New York report rising inquiries. The article notes plans for a national tourism event, possible routes from the Twin Cities to Stadler, and road development to Glacier and Yosemite to improve access and comfort for visitors.

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Medium Cost Car to Help to Industry

A 1912 reminiscence argues that the medium priced car spurred prosperity by improving quality and spending, boosting auto advertising and business. It credits Michigan’s high automotive output and notes roads pushing better infrastructure, including a planned Detroit to Toledo road as evidence of auto influence.

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Knox-Martin tractor wins bet for Culver on hill pull

In Springfield Mass the Knox-Martin tractor, nicknamed the tug shear of commerce, pulled a heavy load up State street hill amid slippery roads. With a 23 1 2 ton combined weight including trailers and vehicles, the tractor showed traction sufficient to move one fifth of the load on rough grades, while driver reported throttle was half open most of the way.

Knox-Martin Charles BR. Culver Use Knox Automobile Company C.F. Martin Mc. Mart T. W W. Clark Springfield Mass State Street Hill Comerce Silpnery Surfang

Show Low priced six to be seen at auto show

The Little Six from Little Motor Car Company, Detroit, advertised as the lowest priced six cylinder car. It features three point support, helical timing, enclosed valve stems, and a strong frame with rear axle designed for easy repairs. The engine claims higher displacement than a four cylinder of similar weight and is offered with or without an electric starter.

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Motor trucks prove superior to horse power in logistics

Wi L. Das of General Motors Truck Company argues motor trucks outperform horse-drawn equipment in workload capacity. He notes the main barrier is adapting terminals and rail systems to handle motor trucks, saving time at terminals equals profit, and better service hinges on redesigning facilities for continuous operation.

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Knight Motor Co to Have Good Show at Local Event

Knight Motor Co plans a major display at the local auto show featuring Little Auto Company Flint Michigan Chevrolet Motor Company Petro Michigan Auburn models and a Minttte Four roadster with a Six touring car. Factory representatives will discuss fourteen Anhury auto models and a range of Auburn six cylinder touring sedans and other body styles.

Uitie Motor Car Company Ewntolt Knight Motor Car Company Tais Company Little Aotor Car Company Flint Michigan Chevrolet Motor Company Petro Michigan Little San Antonio Tattle Anhury Auburn Avenue CG Hin Company

Chemistry Plays Big Part In Auto Making

An old newspaper note emphasizes chemistry's crucial role in automobiles, tires, and rubber science. It cites Diamond Tires announcing a price cut tied to improved rubber vulcanization and a secret method to toughen pure rubber, boosting wear resistance and fuel efficiency. It hints chemists could also address gasoline efficiency.

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Parcel Lost Ruins Uniform in Post Office Incident

Anderson postal carrier Literal and his route faced a mishap when a fall sprayed yolk onto his newly issued uniform. A large parcel load including eggs toppled, ruining the garment and complicating efforts to clean stains from the fabric.

Girl to Learn Banking in City Bank

A local girl, Miss Jean Allison, plans to begin work in the First National Bank this April. The bank was founded by her grandfather, Lewis Cheney, later run by her father the late W. H. Allison, with her uncle Charles H. Cheney as cashier and her brother Lewis C. Allison as assistant cashier.

Tiss Jean Allison Ambiion First National Bank Lewis Cheney W. H. Allison Charles H. Cheney Lewis C. Allison

Federal truck tows heavy load up San Francisco hill

While demonstrating a Federal truck on Fillmore Street a two horse furniture load was towed uphill after a two horse team struggled for over half an hour. The wagoner and employer soon ordered Federal trucks for Emmons Dragway Co. The San Francisco boosters report four Federals in service with no grade too steep.

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Twelve Women Jury Seated in Washington Civil Case

In Spokane twelve women were selected as jurors for a superior court civil case between R. T. Lawrence and W Downe over a mining contract. Both sides offered no challenges as the women took seats in the jury box, marking a notable moment since women gained suffrage in Washington.

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