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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1913

Page

6

List of Accidents Could Be Reduced By Caution

A fragmented discussion argues pedestrian care and driver attention reduce crashes. It cites tire failures and rear-end collisions, urging adherence to traffic laws and common sense. It mentions a Canton Ohio police project to equip a patrol wagon with equipment for rescue and resuscitation of drowning or electrocution victims.

Uulao Standig L FockhHu Goodyear Oceania Valiisier Police Department of Canton Ohio

Efficiency as the engineers new prime goal

A discussion on cutting car weight and fuel use to boost efficiency, not power. Clement Studebaker touts beauty, durability, and value in affordable American cars while urging manufacturers to pursue lighter, more efficient designs and smaller engines amid legislative pushes.

Clement Studebaker Geney Aman

Maxwell Dealers See Strong Interest In New Line In Texas

Frank Shaw outlines Maxwell Motor Company growth after reorganization. Texas dealers from Southwest region inspect the 750-dollar passenger Maxwell and two larger models, expressing optimism for 1914 sales amid a broad advertising push and factory enhancements. The Dallas-area district manager notes wide territory coverage and dealer enthusiasm.

Maxwell Hinter Car Company Texas Iaid Maxwell Ma Jenne Frank Shaw Ik Htabadie Automobile Company Maxwell Projucts United States Aibears Company Shewald Muswell Motor Company Euewit Vapwin W. E. Manders Yarrows Shaw Frank. Shaw Rédgen Dallas Redden Shay Witeh Oklahoma Lowiajana Arkansas

OnlO City Acquires Michigan Lamp Plant

The Willys Overland era push for centralization moves Castle Lamp to Toledo Ohio from Battin Creek Michigan. About 200 workers relocate with plant to support Overland Garford auto equipment. New Toledo facility faces licensing, traffic, and safety upgrades and a 10 mile speed limit near crossing.

Onlo City Michigan Lamp Plant Michigan City Monn Ohio Battin Creek Mich Toledo Castle Lamp Company John N. Willys Wattys-Overland Company Witlys Willys-Overland Company

Local Firm Handles Popular Baker Line

The Tudson Company of San Atonto will represent the Baker electric commercial and pleasure vehicles in its territory. The Baker Company, among the oldest U.S. manufacturers of electric vehicles, offers the Baker coupe and Baker brougham. Government uses 25 electric trucks. a large brewery uses 80. Annual savings reach 200000 dollars on a 4500000 investment with 426000 initial cost. The Baker trucks run 20 miles per hour, operate 20 hours daily year round, powered by a four-part electric system. A New York dealer displays Baker electric passenger and freight vehicles with demonstrations planned for merchants.

Tudson Company San Atonto Baker Electric Bajar Electric Company United Beates Lass Elvetele Ariven Vehiles Laker Turkey United States Hnnson Company

Power vs Speed in Buick commercial and pleasure cars

Buick explains that pleasure cars prioritize low fuel use and speed, while commercial models emphasize lugging power at low speeds. The firm uses overhead valve designs for pleasure cars and fi head motors for commercial lines to balance efficiency, long engine life, and driver safety.

Buick Motor Company

Student travels by motorcycle to fund Kansas college

Campbell of Fulton Kansas attends Kansas Agricultural College funded by dairy sales carried by his motorcycle. He loads five-gallon milk cans on each side and travels the countryside to collect milk from farmers and bring it to town. Late last year he earned between seven and eight thousand dollars from dairy sales.

Campbell Kansas Agriculural College Cambbell Gratte Campbell Fulton Kaa

White Company Wins Order for 48 Taxis

The White Company of Cleveland reports a major sale of five vehicles including four taxicabs and two 40 horsepower touring cars to Owen H. Fay Livery Company of Cucazo. The deal signals a move toward standardization as California, Chicago fleets expand with White cabs, while other firms assess use. A two week tour by Muscatine Post Telegram’s Ross Phillips and Ralph Slick accompanies the sale.

White Company Cleveland Taxical Company of California Owen H. Fay Livery Company Cucazo Windy City Chicago Bleanerittars Ross Phillips Postal Telegraph Company Muscating Towa Ralph Slick

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