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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1912
Page
13
Local motorists compare tire wear and fuel use by weight as Hudson dealer William Steinhardt discusses the 3334 pound empty weight of the Hudson 37 touring car and 3295 pounds for the torpedo model. Filled weights reach 3541 and 3526 pounds respectively, prompting buyers to weigh efficiency against heft.
A test comparing tire and fuel economy favors the Hudson. The Hudson shows superior mileage across the evaluated route, prompting favorable verdict for overall efficiency and cost savings.
Dr Charles G Percival in his new book The Trail of the Bulls Dog recounts driving the first car through Alaska and the Klondike. He advises using hot water jackets on carburetors, filling radiators with ethyl alcohol mixtures, opening petcocks to warm the mixture chamber, and starting indoors to check for leaks before braving extreme cold.
Emil Grossman, maker of the Red Head spark plug, urges car owners to avoid guesswork when trouble arises. He says eliminate everything until the real cause is found and corrected, noting faults often stem from simple carburetor, magneto, or spark plug adjustments rather than factory design.
H. J. L. Shepler general superintendent of Willys-Overland Industries in Toledo Ohio has left for Europe. He will attend the London and Paris automobile shows and study the old world motor car industry for two months. He will focus on proposed production of high grade cars at low prices being discussed in England and Germany.
The Chalmers air pressure self starter, introduced on the Chalmers 36 in 1912, uses a mounted air pump and storage tank to feed compressed air to a timed distributor. A foot button releases air, advancing charges to each cylinder in firing order, easing starting and requiring low maintenance.
Vice President G. W. Bennett of Garford in Elyria Ohio notes healthful plant conditions under John N Willys. Thermometer Tommy a worker dedicated to regulating temperature finds heat needs vary by task with toolroom jobs requiring 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit while other departments suffice at 60. An English factory has started making paper from Australian blue gum wood.
After a double trans continental honeymoon trip Dr. Bertschinger of Portland Oregon and his wife plan a new coast to coast run. He believes nine days possible lowering the ten day record while recounting hardships from Idaho to Wyoming mud floods and costly gasoline.
J D Porter of Garford Elyria Ohio reports steady demand from customers like M A Smith of Gallatin Missouri for Garford four cylinder catalogues. A 1907 Garford with over 200000 miles is praised as durable and deserving a rest after long service and good value.
Sing Woo of Shanghai a wealthy merchant buys a Stoddard Dayon 48 and begins a 36 day tour of the Pacific coast before shipping the car to the orient.
Report notes American designed footwear sold in Russia facing competition from German made products. Industry analysts cite price and branding as key factors while suppliers highlight trade obstacles and regional demand shifts.
H B Joy of Packard Motor Car Company says the industry is not adversely affected by the election. He notes record October commercial vehicle sales and the strongest car sales of the year with over 500 unfilled orders. He adds the current boom stands apart from past patterns and predicts a coming Democratic administration may change dynamics.
Mount Wilson California is a favored test ground for Franklin car owners. W A Hoblett of Los Angeles reached the summit in 1908 in a Franklin touring car with his wife and three children, taking an hour and a half without a stop. The car has since logged over 75 000 miles, including 14 000 miles with little engine adjustment. Hoblett notes climbs of 20 to 21 percent on the grade and says the trip is a severe test for car and driver, with water cooled cars often boiling over before reaching the top.
Ford Motor Company Detroit publishes a 42 page monthly magazine titled the Ford Times. It features car illustrations in unusual colors and on difficult road conditions with emphasis on good roads advertising and topics of interest to Ford owners.
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