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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1909

Page

10

Automobiles Cross Border Rules and Auto Club Reports

Automobiles from the United States are allowed into Canada near Niagara Falls but horse drawn vehicles remain barred for months. A Massachusetts bill proposes self stopping regulators on cars, with owners paying for installation. California Auto Club reports 1200 miles of highway signs erected within 250 miles of San Francisco and planned expansion toward Lake Tahoe. France requires universal car registration and annual auto censuses to prepare for war. A Bay Area tester asserts Day ton airless tires ride smoother after a blind test with female riders noting the improvement.

United States Canada Niagara Falls Niagara Roni Massachusetts House Mellen Worcester Tion Sacramento Lake Tahoe Lake County San Francisco V W. Holmes Bimira Wut Bhutra Automobile Club Dayton

Gasoline quality blamed for engine oil buildup

A chronic observer notes that modern gasoline leaves more oil deposits inside the float exhaust pipe due to heavier oils in today’s fuel, a shift from earlier petroleum distillates. He cites experiments and broader fuel manufacture changes amid rising demand. Advertisement ends with Foley's Honey and Tar claim for cough relief, sold by Bexar Drug Co.

Foley Bexar Drug Co

Progressive Locomotion and Rubber Tires Illustrated

A book titled Progressive Locomotion recounts vehicle development from Egyptian chariots to modern autos with decorative panels. It also presents an illustrated story on automobile tires by Firestone, detailing natural rubber sourcing, production in tropical forests, and blending with cotton.

Firestone Tire and Hubber Co Akran Ohio

Kansas City Autoists Aid Road Improvement

The Automobile Club of Kansas City pledges strong support for city efforts to improve and maintain paved streets. Members, many of whom rely on quick travel, witness daily deteriorations and urge the mayor and common council to adopt practical measures to restore good road conditions for all riders.

Automobile Club of Kansas City Clu Lp

Americans Motoring in Europe Affects Huge Expenditure

An official report from Consul Mansfeld in Laverne Sichta erland estimates 8,000 Americans toured Europe last year. Each car carried about five people totaling 40,000 travelers. Daily cost per person at $10 yields $400,000 daily. typical two month stay raises season total to $20,000,000.

Mansfeld Laverne, Sichtaerland Europe

Financial mood brings out cheap cars at shows

Bays B J Thomas, president of Thomas Motor, says financial gloom boosts popularity of lower priced cars and expects the auto industry to recover with tariff protections and honest output. The piece quotes satirical notes from Chicago and Philadelphia columns on social norms and employment.

Bays B. J. Thomas Thomas Motor Company

New Fabrics for the Spring in Soft Grays and Pinks

Spring fabrics emphasize softness and color variety. Gray dominates with blue, green, and rose shades, plus pinkish brown tones. Weaves include gigella, broad stripes, chevrons, and raised squares. Mohair fabrics appear in novel weaves and colors suitable for suits and dresses. Piques show flower sprays and tiny figures on contrasting grounds. Tub fabrics, epiton robes, and new radium foulards offer stripes and figures woven in.

Note on Fashion Trim Uses in March Delinealuy

The note explains that trims are more beautiful than ever and are used for trimming, chemiseries, and sleeves. It cites March Delinealuy as the source of this observation and highlights evolving textile details.

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