Automobile News Notes From The San Antonio Auto Club
Secretary G. M. Fairfield of the San Antonio Auto Club invites bids for concessions at the 12 hour race to be held at the fair grounds on August 28. Austin officials are enthused over the event and many local restaurant operators are expected to participate. the race will feature the 45 50 Rainier and Stoddard-Dayton cars among others, with players and drivers from Houston and Buffalo. The report covers Glidden tour results, tire advice, and commentary on American vs foreign cars and the value of proven, midyear improvements in automobile models.
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G. MW. Fairfield
San Antonio Auto Club
Fair Grounds
Eagle
Long Island
Long Island Motor Parkway
Alto Club Gathers at Omoxer for Monthly Meeting
The San Antonio Automobile Club meets at the International club rooms on Tuesday night featuring a smoker and business. Secretary Fairfield has circulated entry blanks for the 12 hour race on August 23 and expects many entries from Houston and Anne. The endurance race aims to be statewide, with the contest committee reporting progress and detailing car descriptions. The gathering is expected to draw a large attendance and serve as a key social and planning event for the club. A second item highlights Burnett Co. as a major box manufacturer in Texas with a large plant and 30 to 50 workers.
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San Antonio “Automobile Club
International
Wairfield
Fairfield
Houston
Anne
Fair Grounds
Aw Club
Thay Far Ri
Black cow taken up in city pound sale notice
Taken up and in the city pound at Trinity and Ruizarteeta a black cow with a few white spots, no brand, will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at 11 o clock a m on August 7, 1908, if not redeemed. City Clerk Guse A Maurermann notes and accompanying officials sign.
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Trinity
Ruizatreeta
Gus A. Maurrmann
Maeabal
Attost
Pred Fries
Pleased With His Auto Trip
D W McElroy of this city returned last week from an overland fishing trip along the Hallas route. He was gone 18 days with wife and son plus Mrs Z W Perking. The Rambler four cylinder made the journey from Dallas in 24 hours of actual running time. They endured a 6 4 mile mud stretch on the return. They caught many fish with the largest bag weighing about two and a half pounds. McElroy praised the trip and favorably noted the Tun vehicle despite preparation troubles.
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D. W. McEilroy
Hallas
Dallas
Agike Warty
McElroy
ZW. Perking
Qué
Orders for New Auto From Algmo Automablis
J B Jones places order for 29 wheels power car at 1509 Stoddard Daytom in adapter with baby ton natu. Car features 121 inch wheel base and exclusive upholstery choices. Delivery promised not later than November 1 and a Lone Star soda fountain listing appears in the same notice.
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J.B. Jones
Algmo Automablis
Hows Power
Daytom
Adater
DLS
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