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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1917
Page
17
Patricia K. Webster, a Franklin car saleswoman in San Francisco, argues that good driving starts as a state of mind. She says fear of fear holds many women back and that mastering the car’s simple mechanics brings confidence, nerve benefits, and a sense of mastery from miles of California roads.
The speaker reflects on avoiding accidents and the overall pleasure and health benefits of driving, noting a strong personal joy in car travel despite potential risks.
J A Asch of Brooklyn recalls a 2779 mile road trip from Freeport New York to Minneapolis in an Overland five passenger touring car. The journey used 157 gallons of gasoline averaging 18 mpg and about 190 miles per day. One dollar fifteen cents covered repair bills after two punctures. The car has 11000 miles on it with under ten dollars spent on repairs and parts in that time.
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company moves to cultivate idle land surrounding Fritch's Lake to boost food production. The plan, led by the labor department, will grow potatoes beans wheat corn and peas with bunk houses and ready-to-work volunteers among employees. The Wingfoot Clan urges other manufacturers to follow and urges workers to plant home gardens to prevent food shortages and rising costs.
Alexander Boynton, former Winter Garden Irrigation Co. operator, arranged a Dodge Brothers touring car delivery by Marconi while at sea. The A. E. Staacke Auto Co. in San Antonio fulfilled the wireless order, sending the car to the ship off Honduras for immediate pickup upon arrival.
Chicago is to get its first motor bus service after a twenty year franchise to the Chicago Motor Bus Company. The force will operate on boulevards under the South Park Board. The park commission will receive four percent of gross receipts for five years with a ten thousand dollar annual guarantee, then four percent with eleven thousand dollars for the next five years, and five percent with twelve thousand dollars for the final five years.
The board of aldermen with police guidance enacted three changes in the congested district. Cars may not turn on any street and must go around blocks to reverse direction. Police gain power to remove or alter curb signs that say do not park between these signs. An hour limit is extended to more streets.
A letter from George Waite of Grant Motor Car Corp argues a national railroad tie up would have shut many dealers in 30 days. He urges dealers to keep ample car stocks due to fragile manufacturing and transport conditions and potential government control of rail shipments during wartime.
A plan for a motor derby at Speedway Park Chicago on June 9 includes a curtain raiser 100 mile race for pleasure cars with each entry sold at a fixed price after the race. Hudson Super Six among high priced entrants. Professional drivers are barred. non amateur dealers and private owners may enter.
Bolivia with 153 automobiles, most imported since 1915, may grow in motor trade. La Paz has a Mitchell distributor led by Senor Virginia Cattoretti, Italy native and veteran South American sportsman, nicknamed the Automobile King for Bolivian prospects.
Mapesines notes a doctor’s advice to seek a new setting as a remedy. The speaker expresses hopeful determination that SF will feature new advertisements to ease the burden on billboards near their area.
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