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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1931

Page

14

Free Wheeling Here to Stay in Automotive Designs

The article discusses Free Wheeling devices used on cars like Hupmobile Pierce Arrow and Stutz Baker. It notes claims of novelty, European origins postwar, and the device’s role in reducing fuel use while preserving engine braking, highlighting various designs and mounting positions.

Mtals Antonia Malter Company Hispineth Distributors Pierce-Arroye Adi Simeno Lincoln Pierce-Arrow Studebaker

Free wheeling benefit debated in early car design

Historical report discusses “free wheeling” in Delavan type wheels noting possible 20 percent brake capacity increase and engine life extension tied to usage. It cites fuel savings up to 300 percent in tests and up to 440 percent in expert-driven cases, with impacts on clutch wear and transmission loads.

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Olds Garage Expands Mechanical Department at College Street

The management of Font 301 Avenue announces a new addition to the mechanical department. Wade, formerly with Sanderson Major Co and Hudson Essex, joins the staff from Marshall Ford. He invites old friends and customers to visit as Olds Garage pledges efficient Oldsmobile repairs with prompt service and guaranteed work.

Coll Ge Schval Hudson Wade Sanderson Major Company Hudson- Essex _distributorshin Ant Interwich Marshall Ford

Spleuwagon to the Rescue After Quake Strikes Lands

A relief party described as a Spleuwagon carried bread and 17 cases of ben in a convoy from the Reo fret in Lansinz to aid quake victims. The journey covered over 55 miles of disrupted roads as crews delivered aid to Palmerston area. The wagon, led by North benoel manager Heoy Dal versley, returned with more supplies.

Hevastatn Lansinz Palmerston Heoy

Hupp Officials Dine with San Antonio Motor Co Leaders

Hupp officials and officials from the Hupmobile distributors attended a dinner at the Plaza hotel in San Antonio Wednesday night with members of the Tipmobile White Ghost sales and service organization. The event aimed to strengthen sales and service network and featured discussions on the distributor’s operations.

Tip Plaza San Antonio

Boobyhell Talks Tires Sparks Safety Push

Local tire dealer Wesbyshiell and Hosarshil Auto Supply urged caution on worn tires amid rising speeds and icy conditions. They promote a February fuel tire trade in exchange for old worn tires, citing risks to drivers and pedestrians from unsafe treads and poor maintenance.

Wesbyshiell Goodyear Tire Broadway Hoshyshell Hosarshil Auto Supply Mc. Thosbyshell

Fragments Reveal Odd Advertiser Roles and Names

OCR fragment lists numerous quirky titles and roles such as an investigator, technical engineer, district sales manager, and the White Ghost Food unit. Mentions advertising department, Haynahile house organ, and a car corporation in Detroit. Names appear garbled and unclear.

Ty N Kauifelt Gales Mmvage Fourge Tion White Ghost Nally Wipp Advertising Deparument Puilivly SeeendGueselves Haynahile M. Cregor Tupper Car Corporation Vetroit

Tire warning referenced in blurred report

A garbled clipping mentions tire safety and its relation to driver risk. It cites a fire department figure and Captain Malcolm AnphelD, with a note on life dependence tied to cautious speed, including a stray reference to a Langup incident and a minimal speed figure of 2 miles per hour.

Munuzer Fire Department Fitk Distributors Ilu Malcolm Anpheld

Morgan-Woodward Aid to Ex-Service Men Continues

Morgan-Woodward Ants company expands its aid to World War veterans by assisting with casualty and insurance certificate papers. The effort provides notarial services and related help, ongoing as needed. Raymond Woolward stated their pleasure in serving and supporting the veterans.

Morgan-Woodward Morgan-Woodward Ants Company

Chrysler praised for ease of drive and handling at Gunter Hotel

Pramklin, speaking at the Gunter hotel in San Antonio, says Chrysler remains an exceptionally easy car to ride and handles exceptionally well. He notes the new eight is one of the outstanding cars on the market and sees considerable improvement since earlier models. Persistent praise for progressiveness and skyline growth is implied.

Gunter Hotel Pramklin Chrysler San Antonio

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