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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1918

Page

9

Boston Taxi Fares Reduced by Dodge Cars in Fleet Rise

Boston’s taxi fares look to fall as Dodge Bros. cars join the fleet, with reports of nineteen new cabs arriving by December. The move aims to ease costs for passengers and support stalled routes while the city adapts to wartime transportation needs.

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Studebaker 700 Mile Blizzard Run News Report

A Studebaker crew attempted a 700 mile trek through severe blizzard conditions. The 1918 automobile show era context and the Syracuse dealer’s opposition to the New York event are noted along with the long snowbound travel and backhaul to Kentucky.

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Automobiles as a National War Resource

Washington officials and The New York Evening Post stress the motor industry powers the war effort. Alfred G. Reeves of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce lists services from ambulances to tanks, trucks, and supply transports, noting vast production by leading car firms to equip armies and speed rail and road logistics.

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A. A. A. Reports Official Maxwell Truck Test

The American Automobile Association releases a formal report on an official test of the Maxwell one-ton truck. Highlights include engine and carburetor adjustments, wear analysis, and reliability across varied routes from New York to destinations such as Ducksoyilte and Pag. The demo underscores durability and operating economy with detailed performance observations and industry comparisons.

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Seconds Good Mileage Through Use Of Seconds

Fragmented OCR text discusses mileage via seconds and reliability of systems. It mentions contributors and organizations, referencing names like Migs and Albee, with garbled phrasing about standards and regulation. The piece seems to critique or describe policy and practices around speed and efficiency.

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Highways Dirt and Costs Across The Nation Discussed

Government officials assess the vast dirt road network and the cost to improve it. The United States Office of Public Roads provides the best, though incomplete, data on mileage and construction as of 1914, with debates over funding, maintenance, and the feasibility of permanent pavements across states like Oklahoma, Ohio, New York, and others.

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Franklin Company Aims to Triple Yearly Output

Franklin Company in Syracuse New York pursues tripling annual production to meet wartime orders. In 1916 the plant reached peak output with 294 cars in a week and an average daily rate near 64 units across two shifts. August set a record with 1193 cars produced despite wartime constraints. Shipments for April to August reached the year’s high, and output rose over 200 percent from the previous year as wartime demand surged. The factory improved capacity to 1000 cars per year but faced industrial strains and labor needs.

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Market Notes Include Rubber Prices And Cotton Trends

Adjudged prices for rubber goods and the steady drop in cotton prices are noted. The article suggests probable revisions in production costs to adapt to changing conditions and calls for adjustments to meet evolving market realities.

Skidding Troubles Warn Drivers On Winter Roads

Article cautions Whiter drivers about skidding hazards and winter road dangers. It emphasizes using non skid tires and chains, proper tire selection, and gradual braking. warns against following too closely and excessive speed on slippery surfaces. It notes front wheels may help straighten a skid and stresses slow, steady control.

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Chicago Automobile Show Closes After Successful Display

Chicago Neb reports the eighteenth annual Chicago show closes tonight after a strong display of 400 cars at the Coliseum First Regiment Armory and related buildings. Delegations from Minneapolis Kansas City St Louis and other cities attended a season of exhibitions and dress parades with demand for Mattacora accessories and growing dealer contracts. The event highlighted the car’s rising status in the Middle West as a daily essential and the convertible touring sedan emerged as a top seller in public interest.

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