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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1929
Page
12
The Lone Star Ice Delivery line logs an average of 1880 miles daily during peak season. Elmo McGee, assistant manager, says this combined mileage implies one car undertaking that distance across daily routes.
Gus A Wohlfrth owner of the Cash and Carry Printing company at 40 East Houston street explains his business model in San Antonio. The shop emphasizes good printing for cash with a 25 to 44 percent savings and has expanded from a small unit to a large operation in five years. It offers color work, type grooving and embossees for engraved effects, a service in rising demand for wedding invitations.
Robert Beatty, general manager of the Yellow Line taxi, argues reliable taxi service is cheaper and less troublesome than owning a car for infrequent or twice daily trips. He notes rates are reasonable, appealing to those not needing full-time car use.
The Lotus Speciality company and Vanilla products company have moved their offices to 1640 South St. Marys Street. The new facility offers more space, modern building amenities, and ample parking near the downtown district. The telephone number is updated to Mission 311.
The article explores why some business concerns still rely on horse drawn delivery. Lone Star Ice and similar services favor wagons in certain city areas where horses prove economical and nearly as fast as autos. Cars serve fast routes. wagons receive ice from direct from the plank via supply trucks.
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