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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1916

Page

17

Maintenance Guide for GAR Car Systems and Components

A fragmented instruction sheet outlines periodic checks and adjustments for a GAR vehicle. It lists inspecting valve tappets, grinding valves, adjusting timing, lubrication, wheel bearings, transmission, ignition, fuel system, generator, starter, steering, and sleeping gear. The text emphasizes inspecting for wear, tightening components, and charging owners for materials and labor.

Clem Motor Car Co Sledebaker San Greece Netty Gener

Count Bismarck Decorated for Bravery in Field

Count Nicholas von Bismarck eldest grandson of the late Count Wilhelm von Bismarck has been decorated with the Cross of the First Class for bravery on the field. The youthful count owns Varzin estate and entered the army at the outbreak of war, rising to lieutenant in one of the Prussian guards regiments.

Bismarck Bern Nicholas von Mismarck Wilhelm von Mimarck Bismarete Varzin Alumber Fmigus Prunsing Guard

Texas roads progress and costs spur Texas road work

Texas shows steady road building progress over ten years with ten million dollars spent in the past year. The effort emphasizes gravel and shell roads, highway projects from Dallas to Port Worth, and ongoing university supported testing of materials for economical road construction.

America Texas James P. Wash Bureau of Economic Geology and Technology University of Texas Tai J. A. Odden University, of Texas Tesaz Faml Vesas San Antonio Austin-San Aintonia Bexar Bell Malas Haris McKeenan Dallas Fannin Comal Maverick Ufc Exay McLellan Tarrant Port Worth Highway Commission Upalale Ajong Lexas Union Indiana Wioven Uress University of ‘Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College Iso Thasa Lini Asecr Jaime

Aviator Smith Buys Willys Knight Car in Fort Wayne

Renowned stunt pilot Smith, famed for pop-the-loop and upside-down feats, orders a Willys Knight touring car from the Overland dealer in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He learns of the Sleave valve engine in Japan and arranges immediate delivery for his mother to have the car ready on his return from overseas.

Art Stitt Aledon Willys-I Fort Wayne Ind Smith Haring Sot Jong Neo Smith Orient Philo Japan Fort Warne

U S Tire Company Breaks All Records

United States Tire Company reports record sales in the U S market driven by heavy newspaper advertising and strong dealer demand. Weston, the general manager, praises the year’s performance and forecasts further growth, noting autos’ impact on overall figures.

U.S. Tire Company United States Tire Company Weston United States Han Niorg Etna

Hupmobile Demonstrates Superior Performance and Value

The Hupmobile highlights 24.2 percent of buyers from higher price fields and a 99 percent rating for all around efficiency. It emphasizes a unique four cylinder principle, extensive service, and ongoing owner feedback, claiming superior performance, flexibility, and monthly expert care through coupons.

Women to Fill Clerical Roles as Men Go to War

Berlin reports a surge in female students in German commercial colleges. Authorities in Württemberg and Bavaria consider policies to reinstate former clerks after the war, while Prussia seeks to ensure women’s temporary employment only. Manufacturers in Ulm Augsburg Munich Mannheim pledge to rehire clerks returning from service, including those partially disabled.

ERLIN Ita Merccantile Firma Bordtea Gtelliens Wuerttemberg Nmié Ulm Augsburg Munte Mannheim

Civilians Reach Berlin After Indian Repatriation

About 150 German civilians detained in India at war start have returned to Cologne after over eighteen months in harsh camps. The group includes old men, women, and children whose husbands and fathers were sent to England. They describe harsh treatment by British officers and native Indian guards, scarce food and medical care, some deaths, and no allowed communications during captivity.

Thor Heh India Ace Berlin Cologne England

Kenosha Plans Big Auto Industry Growth and Housing Boom

Ground broken for 400 new dwellings to house workers drawn by the Jeffery automobile works expansion in Kenosha. Miller Nash, ex General Motors president, leads Jeffery affairs as demand for Jeffery cars and trucks soars. Overland car wins inter city road race in Cripple Creek to MantStou. Roy Wright leads, clocking one hour seven minutes thirty six seconds, with 10,009 foot ascent noted in route.

Kenosha Wie Saddle West O. I Uivsu Sre Kennosha Tlosris B. Jeffery Company Jeffery Automobiles Nash General Mocars Company Jeffery Newnet Roy Wright Cripple Creek Cola Mantstou Road Chines Uly Pass

German War Treasury Aids Dependents With $27,500,000

The German treasury has paid 27.5 million dollars to families of soldiers killed wounded or still on frontlines since the war began. June payments totaled 2.6 million dollars, higher than a year earlier. Municipal aid funds mainly cover housing rents for wives and widows, ensuring rent payments continue despite moratoriums. London reports mention publichouses selling beer during prohibited hours with low alcohol content.

Berlin Aia Aenet

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