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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1917

Page

9

Two Maxwells In Road Test Make The Same Mileage

Two Maxwell one ton trucks ran from Dallas to Fort Worth to compare gasoline economy. Each achieved 19.4 miles per gallon of Foxoline, with start times at 19 a.m. and finish near 11:57 a.m. The test demonstrated engine reliability and fuel efficiency, as both trucks maintained identical performance on the intercity run.

Maxell Dallas Fort Worth Maxwell Mazewell Alic Dallas-Iort Worth Texas Lurton-lowndiree Company Nal, S Wright Company Mayswell Te Gers Forthorth Mln Hall Malcola Davis

Java Motorcycle Tour Sets New Speed Record

A motorcycling record in Java on an improved road between Batavia and Soerabaya, about 345 miles, saw riders Van Coaten and Vari Aaten clip thirty seven minutes from the previous best. Java’s hilly terrain and century-old roads, built under Napoleonic influence, frame a popular touring landscape for cyclists.

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Liberty feature adopted in 1918 Liberty motor trucks

Government uses Liberty feature in new Liberty motor trucks for wartime service. Detroit designer Wells states no design changes were necessary, while refinements improved efficiency. The hot spot device for matching fuel delivery is now standard in 1918 models, praised by other manufacturers and Liberty engineers.

Industtries Middel Eays Wiells Liberty Moto Car Company Detroit Liberty Gilbety Tiberty

Mitchell Motors appoints Brandimore factory representative

William Brandimore was named a factory representative for Mitchell Motors Company of Fabre Wisconsin. He recently assumed duties at Roane Wisconsin after a seven year stint with Rueschin vice president of the Mitchell Motors factory. Brandimore is noted as a prominent automobile industry figure with decades of travel across the United States and deep experience in manufacturing and selling motor care.

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Clemaskes Motorists to Aid Farmers in Texas War Economy

JL Clemasks Motorists proposes using motor travel in 1918 to help farmers in rural Southwest Texas reach markets. He argues motorists pay higher living costs while farmers lose profits to middlemen, suggesting car journeys reduce prices and transport produce directly. He cites rural hardship, high living costs, and a slogan urging consumers to “bring home your own produce” to benefit both farmers and motorists.

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Prospective car buyers seek life of the new auto

Alfred Mngr of Muller Company, local attributionary of National Highway car, touts investment value in autos. He notes a shift from lightweight focus to durability and fuel efficiency. Engineers claim a car weighing 1400 pounds less than peers offers comparable power and comfort at lower cost.

Ivestment Alfred Mngr Cary Meltnesa Mosk Taatey Maximim Power Confort

Medical science in front line trenches at Camp Travis

A fragmented account outlines Camp Travis medical leadership. It details division surgeon Lt. Col Hullarot and several senior officers, their training in civilian medicine, wartime service in the Philippines and Washington, and roles overseeing hospitals, nurses, and medical departments at the camp.

Camp Travis

Medical officers at Camp Travis Hospital and staff listed

The report details medical officers and staff assigned to Camp Travis Hospital during wartime. It names Maj HW Moore and Capt Joan H W Rhein among others, noting their prior service, training, and affiliations with medical societies. The text also mentions numerous dental and medical reserve personnel, appointments, and exam oversight by visiting boards, with references to affiliated universities and hospitals.

Speviallers Favrett Medical Reserve Corps Kamp Travis Hospital Montgevnt American Academy of Opthalmology and Otolaryngology American College of Surgeons American Medical Association Chicago Medics] Society Ilinois State Medical Society Cook County Hewitt St Fort Wiley Kai Have Camp Wravis St. Lola New Baptist Samtaeum St. Louis Fle America Biological Society Joan H.W. Rhein Newrapsy- Atrke Cannauthe Howard Honpital Nigretic Deng Committee Sven Lyfe

Cochrane Joins Savage Company Sales Staff

J. G. Cochrane, long active in auto wreckery and allied trades, is named assistant general sales manager of Savage Fire Corporation. A veteran salesman, he has led Pacific coast and Southern California wholesale efforts and previously worked with Chanler & Lyon and Hood Tire Company. His energy and organizing ability are noted as key assets.

J. G. Cochrane Assista Sava: ‘Fire Corporation Cochrane West Iitssal Chansler & Lyon Yearic Pacific Coast Hood Tire Company Nin Auto Company California

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