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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1918
Page
13
Wartime guidance urges car owners to self service. Read manuals, perform simple upkeep to reduce nonessential repairs and free shop time for critical work. The War Economies Board notes owners can advance safety and efficiency while preserving mechanics for urgent tasks. Engagement with DIY tasks may reveal unexpected satisfaction.
The Winerich Motor Sales Company on Avenue and Third Street shows the new Overland chassis that drew comment in New York and Chicago. On display for four days this week and next, the chassis has undergone 40,000 miles of tests, features electric starter and lights, and weighs about 100 pounds more. Expected price near 600, with plans for roaster, coupe, sedan, touring type, and a three-ton commercial model.
Ira J. Kennedy of Central Tire Company lauds wartime tire standardization reducing to nine sizes. He notes earlier proliferation caused high costs and stock burdens. New program limits rims and tires to specified dimensions with gradual rollout by November 192.
An American built Studebaker six completed a historic round trip from Buenos Aires Argentina to Valparaiso Chile crossing the Andes twice. J Bo Richardson Argentine representative of Studebaker with Van Rhodes and family led the journey, highlighting the scarce railways and push for auto mobility in South America. The party started from Buenos Aires, traveled through Moron Tas Heras Lobos Las Peres Pringles Balhia Blanca to Patagonia before continuing toward Chile.
A travelogue chronicles an Arizona road trip from Flagstaff toward the Grand Canyon. The author praises the open-road motor experience and describes encounters with Grand View, El Tovar, and the Bright Angel trail, noting rugged terrain, burro-backed explorations, and the memorable Grand Canyon ride.
The Studebaker expedition crosses rivers and gulches on a three month trek from San Antonio to Buenos Aires via Zapala Tas Lajns and Valparaiso. Drivers faced cold shelters at La Cumbre and extreme terrain including bottomless swamps and high, rail-free bridges as they logged 3604 miles, setting distance records for a South American voyage.
Seven negro waiters from a hotel at Tenex were brought to Camp Devens under the work or fight regulations. They are natives of Hermuda and, upon reaching camp, demanded to see the British consul. All were placed in the depot brigade with draft evaders.
Patriotic use of the Franklin four passenger car in New York and Indiana shows automobiles carrying coal to the poor and aiding Navy Department and Liberty Loan campaigns. The vehicle provided transport in severe winter weather, delivering ten tons of coal and assisting the elderly and disabled when other means failed.
An article in July Motor Life outlines a combined garage and stable design by W D Kivinekle. The plan uses a two car floor, a left side chicken area converted to a two‑stall cows chamber with feed bin, an open right shed, and a second story hay mow for alfalfa or soybean forage.
An old guide describes building a combined garage and horse stable with concrete and wood framing. It details foundation using concrete and rusted wire for reinforcement, a 45 degree roof, 18 inch eave projection, gutterless design, 2x10 joists on ledger boards, and ginch lay siding. It covers stalls, partitions, flooring options, and firing whitewash as interior finish. It also notes door hangers, shed and garage similarity, and a Christmas travel anecdote.
Local manager W F E Mason of Quick Tire Service warns that high speeds waste hours spent changing worn tires and shorten tire life. He notes racing experience shows excessive speed is unhealthy for roads, tires, and overall vehicle longevity, urging motorists to avoid reckless touring.
London report says three men who usually make tennis balls in England now cover electric wires with rubber. England faces tennis ball famine as few clay courts exist and the game is played on lawns. town tennis and golf have similar follower numbers.
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