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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1915
Page
13
A garbled report describes how centrifugal forging effects tire wear and speed, referencing Goodrich Company efforts to overcome conditions and curb tendencies. It mentions wear resistance, gear-like strains, and unspecified impacts on performance, with many distorted phrases and unclear details.
Historic note describes driver effects at major races with focus on centrifugal force and tire wear. Officials observe center tread wear and grooved tire profiles as centrifugal forces influence tire contact. Observers at Indianapolis and Chicago report faster wheel revolutions altering tire geometry and heat resistant cord materials.
Secretary McAdoo introduces a new method for funding federal public buildings. The plan directs the Treasury and supervising architect to standardize building styles and sizes by class, reducing political influence on where and how much gets built. Small towns once favored for grand structures would see more appropriate, evenly matched facilities.
Interest builds in the Buck Tire & Manufacturing project to erect a 100000 dollar factory in San Antonio to produce Lure pnev mete Ure. Walsh and W. A. Stutchings, stock sales managers, report many inquiries as they plan a Southwest Texas tour to promote the venture. A sale of 100000 dollars in preferred stock is underway with 20 percent dividends promised to holders and eventual conversion to common stock after costs are paid.
In Jieraeta Oklahoma a gambler nicknamed the moth ball cater is blamed for a rise in drug misuse among oil field crowds. John Williams reports a man who chews moth balls during poker games and may inhale other fumes. A federal case links a deadly gas inhalation to similar abuse. The bizarre habit was hidden for months until a napinetly found moth balls in a coat pocket.
A Department of Agriculture report argues state management of public highways could save about 280 million dollars annually in freight-hauling costs. Pennybaker notes eight-mile typical hauls and 14 cent per mile savings on already improved roads. The piece highlights 42 states with highway departments and broad advances in 1919, including 6000 miles completed.
A secretive Maxwell automobile project unfolds from Detroit to Newcastle with tight security. An executive hush hides the 1918 Werner Car while orders surge for 1916 Maxwell models amid speculation of a major upcoming reveal. Local dealers hint at a rush following a planned nationwide advertisement.
Odd tale from Goodyear branches centers on a goat nicknamed Violet the “Goodyear Guzt” sent to a district leader role. Managers feared rivals would snatch him, yet Violet adapted, dining and living in the Goodyear shopfronts while awaiting further orders from the district managers.
A Duluth News writer muses on Russian horse prayers amid war, noting how soldiers and even animals bear the burdens of conflict. The piece reflects on faith, mercy, and humanity in times of battle, acknowledging varied beliefs and the hope for peace.
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