Wagner to Start Autos at Mardi Gras Carnival Race
Fred J. Wagner, longtime official starter of the American Automobile association, will serve as starter and referee for the Mardi Gras Speed Carnival in New Orleans February 20 23. He will manage New York entries and oversee short races and the 24 hour world championship. National officials emphasize no censure for clubs wishing to hold races, with France Italy and America expected to be represented in the 24 hour race.
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New Orleans
Fred J.wagner
American Automobile Associaion
Wasner
New York
America
American Automobile Association
Frederick H. Billett
TC. Campbell
Homer “.George
France
Italy
Assur Acer
West
Trainé
Amelia
George H. Smith
Queen & Crescent Lines
Columbus
Jng
Stracke Co Ships Buick Roadster to Dr. Ward
The Stracke company shipped four Buick roadsters on Thursday to Dr. J. T. Ward of Laredo. The cars were en route to arrive on Christmas day.
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Stracke Company
J.T. Ward
Laredo
Automobiles and a Promising Beach Racing Season
The article notes signs of prosperity for auto makers as spring races may be held on Florida beaches by late March, with improved beach conditions and hotel arrangements. It cites a growing American Automobile Association membership, rising farm use of cars in Kansas, and demand for versatile open and enclosed all around cars.
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Avery
West
Kansas
Kansas City
Topeka
James Joyce
Thi American Locomotive Company
TH & Man
Tita & Tadt
Remarkable record of a Mitchell roadster car in New Jersey
J L Farris of Rhode Hall New Jersey writes that his Mitchell model G roadster has logged 7000 miles by December 1908 with repairs totaling only 2.50. He had no prior gasoline car experience yet drove through congested New York streets without mishap and consistently completed long trips on time. He calls the car a marvel of reliability.
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Wonderlin
J. L. Farris
Mitchell
Fetsis
Rhode Hall
N. J
New York
Hes Bean
Buys Chalmers Detroit Touring Car Sale Report
A. Kalkhurec, agent for Chalmerz Detroit, reports the sale of a touring car to T. M. Rennett of the National Banke of Commerce.
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A. Kalkhurec
Chalmerz-Detroit Company
T. M. Rensnett
National Banke of Commerce
Gee Whizzer to Visit Praltig Town With 101 Ranch Show
The 101 Ranch Wild West show will arrive in Biss Okis on Friday January 1 1909 bringing the famed Gee Whizzer. A grand display of plains romance and mystery awaits with riders trick ponies and daring feats in the outdoor arena. The show promises a vivid transplantation of the wild west with an army of performers presenting authentic pageantry.
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Biss
Okis
Plains
Toman Coliseum
Ratich
Plumbing ordinance governs San Antonio construction details
An 1908 city ordinance prescribes comprehensive plumbing and drainage requirements for San Antonio, detailing pipe materials, thicknesses, venting, traps, connections, and inspections. It mandates cast iron and lead components, enamel and brickwork rules, venting to roofs, and inspector oversight with multiple test stages before occupancy.
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San Anto Hin
Texas
San Antonio
Withirana
Raat
Enah
Sitos
Wilnesgt
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Automobile News Notes
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G. D. Robbins
Cor. Losoya & Crockett
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Thy Soli
Vent Pines Ag
Corporation Court
Deceber
A. D
Pred Fries
Crabapple
Oscar Prore
Dew
Mexico
Mexico City
Monterey
San Luis Petosi
Saltillo
St.Louis
ST. Louis
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
City Office
E. Houston Street
Moore
Aransas Pass
Aato
Mit
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