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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1927

Page

21

Chrysler Car Exports Poised for Growth Abroad says Morse

E C Morse director of export sales for Chrysler notes foreign markets have never been stronger. He sails January 22 to Havre and travels through major European cities before heading to South America, expecting 1927 export gains to surpass 1926.

Detroit England Europe South America E. C. Morse Chrysler Sales Corporation Chrysler Morse Continental Mr. Morse Havre S. D. Briggs United States Continental Europa Chrysler Imperiel

Bosbyshell Sells Goodyear Tires Nine Years Strong

O C Bosbyshell of 635 South Flores Street in San Antonio has sold only Goodyear tires for nine years. His Goodyear faster service station provides tire sales, repair, and vulcanizing with factory criss cross vulcanizing. Courtesy is the watchword at his busy shop serving many customers.

O. C. Bosbyshell San Antonio Tire Goodyear South Flores Street I Tire

New Goodyear All-Weather Balloon Tire Unveiled

Goodyear announces the All-Weather balloon tire after two years of tests by 80 tread designs on road trials. O C Busbyshell of 693 South Wlores Street says the tire offers improved traction, reduced skid, longer wear, smoother ride, and is the longest steering balloon tire Goodyear has produced.

Goodyear O. C. Basbyshell Goodyear Tire South Wlores Street Goodyear Company Pet Ballon Bosbyshell

Plug Sticks Prevention and Engine Vibration Test

The article advises making a paste of graphite and linseed oil on spark plug threads to prevent sticking and heat damage. It also describes visitors testing engine vibration by balancing a dime on the cylinder head cover while the engine runs, demonstrating smooth operation at high speed.

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Dad Nevelow Crowned Youngest Old Man Of L A

Nevelow family praise Dad Nevelow head of the Travis Street store in San Antonio. Father of Sam Lazy Nathan Leo and Arnold, he is described as energetic and widely liked. His hobby is charity work and he inspires his sons to strive in business.

J. Me Nevelow Sam Lazy Nathan Leo Arnold Nevelow Nevelow Brothers San Antonio Dad Travis Street

How to Start a Car with Gas Throttle Position

The car starts more easily when the gas throttle is not ahead of idle and should not be moved during starting. Reducing throttle movement minimizes battery drain and aids reliable ignition.

Goodyear Unveils All Weather Balloon Tire

Nevelow Bros. at 22 E Travis says Goodyear's new balloon tire features an all weather tread after two years of testing. The tire promises long even wear, better traction, and increased skid resistance with sharp edged blocks in a semi flat design. A shipment is on display.

Goodyear Allweather Nevelow Bros E. Travis Street Akron Company Goodyear ‘Tire and Rubber Company Nevelow Mr. Nevelow

Paris to Build Underground Road Network

Paris plans submerged passages for automobiles at principal street intersections to ease traffic this year. If successful, the system will be extended to additional congested areas.

Paris

Tip Top Co. Adds Extra Equipment At Policy Update

Tip Top Co. announced Saturday a policy expansion by adding extra equipment to improve customer service. The statement, issued by Tip Ton Body and Fender company, emphasizes enhanced offerings as part of its service commitment.

Tip Top Co Tip Ton Body and Fender Company

Oakland to Duco Pioneer Duco in Car Finishes

Duco pioneered by the Oakland Motor Car company in 1928 and used in 39 of 45 makes at the 1927 New York show. A Simon Motor census shows 12 makes used Duco exclusively, 16 used it majority, 11 used it when desired. Oakland first demonstrated Duco durability with acid pours, matches, and grit tests on New York show models.

Oakland Motor Car Company New York Simon‘ Motor Company Oakland Duco

General Motors Gains in European Sales Report

A 1926 industry note states GM accounted for 93.5 percent of U.S. sales in Europe with 115 000 cars sold at wholesale value around 100 million dollars. The data claims a gain exceeding 500 percent over five years.

U.S Europe General Motors Sibtine Gars Sato Sanoee

Bronze Bearings in Hepmobile Eight Reported Durable

Main bearings of the Hepmopile eight are of high grade phosphor bronze with babbitt lining for backing and long life. Engineers note the bearings have diameters far exceeding actual requirements.

New Hudsons To Arrive Next Week

Two carloads of the new Hudson models are in transit as Sanderson Motors announces next week’s display at their Hudson-Essex sales rooms. Richard Sanderson confirms a definite later announcement.

Sanderson Motors Company Hudson-Essex Distributors Richard Sanderson Finn Sanderson

San Antonio Becomes Auto Center Says Visitor

G Orsinger returns from Chicago and St Paul praising San Antonio business as second to none. He recalls meeting Colin Campbell of Durant Motors who says Star will build more cars this year without sacrificing quality. Article notes air cooled motors rely on air flow and suggests optimal gearing for climbs.

Cive San Antonio G. Orsin Per Chicago St. Paul Minn Orsinger Colin Campbell Durant Motors Star

Lean Mixture Wastes Fuel and Cautions From Experts

Gene Roth of the Gene Roth Co. warns that a too lean or too rich carburetor mixture can hurt gas mileage. He notes many carburetor adjustments are attempted hastily when engines miss or run rough, but other causes should be checked first before changing the carburetor settings.

Gene Roth

Pennsylvania Adopts Punch System for Violators

Pennsylvania highway department adopts a punch system for violators of motor laws. Patrols punch arrests or warnings on drivers’ license cards for eyelid listed violations. Records are filed at headquarters. Three violations may trigger a hearing for habitual violator charges.

State Highway Department of Pennsylvania

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C. Bosbyshell New York City NEW Goodyear J. M Dad) Nevelow Auto Row L. A Hupmobile Citizens Auto CO BUICK Chrysler Daiverness FORD Tudor Forder Fordor Crawford Motor Co Houston Street Jordan-Ivers Motor Co South Alamo and Garde Yanitis Motor Co Broadway
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