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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1918

Page

9

Automobiles as a Necessity for Farmers and War Needs

A strong defense of cars as essential, arguing Canada’s auto imports and farmer needs sustain wartime logistics and agriculture. The piece warns against calling autos luxuries and cites farmers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, plus Northwest Central states, as using vehicles for efficiency and wheat transport, while urging focus on rural farming needs over broad luxury fears.

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War Colors at Show Opens Amid Turbulent Decor

Nonsensical OCR text many garbled phrases refer to a wartime exhibition or show with decor, participants and locations unclear. Mentions Hatveottsii Taliy elves MW ttleeb yao ss alae fee and references to The Lagted States and The Vessal. The fragmentary article hints at a public display or ceremony with military or patriotic themes and planned events, but specifics are unreadable.

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Plestina Transformed by Burns Coaching in Wrestling

An article recalls Plestina’s dramatic change from a fat youth to a conditioned wrestler under Burns. It attributes his progress to strenuous training, noting a 30-plus pound fat loss and renewed strength, culminating in a near bout with Joe Stecher where discipline limited his holds.

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Motor trucks in the wheat field reveal new threshing methods

In Oregon near Wy 1, a motor truck driven elevator system processes wheat at an on farm site. The setup includes a wagon, Dower Wagon, and a belt to deliver threshed grain from bin to elevator, with capacity around 60 bushels per load. The unit uses an auxiliary shaft and powered fittings to transfer grain into a truck body for onward handling.

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Effects of mistreatment reports on solid tires

A chaotic, OCR heavy narration discusses tire safety, government pressure, and industry responses as authorities urge cooperation with owners to supply 500000 solid tires. It outlines faults from punctures and tread loss to fire risk and vehicle damage, with warnings about cracked rubber and unsafe driving practices amid wartime material constraints.

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Unclear Fragment Describes War Era Figures and Events

Fragmentary OCR recounts various names and places including Samoa, California, and wartime references. Mentions Kellogg and Wallace figures, a large expedition, and a garden scene with a forest, boats, and a coast, mixing personal anecdotes with historical motifs.

Goodyear Company Receives Copy From Ohio Society News

A copy of the issue from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company was received from Bivut WoL islet. The publication notes the chadsagen Gee jney School and mentions a large supply of power donated by the Ohio Society of New York for company members.

Jo Anwelle Peter Jel Goodyear ‘Tire & Tubber Company Bivut Prine Lorie Ath du Ehiege Chadsagen Gee Jney Pale Dens Betes The Ohio Society of New York

State Highway Department Reports Progress in Major Road Program

The State Highway Department releases a creditable six month report on the Texas road expansion. Receipts show totals for automobiles motorcycles and other traffic with expenses itemized. Public miles surfaced and total mileage increases are noted along with warrants and expenditures for ongoing construction.

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New York Motor Car Show Opens for Week Run

The New York Motor Car Show opens at Grand Central Palace for a week with 300 more automobile heads on display. Exhibitors promise larger, more representative displays with new beds and line combinations while the industry anticipates record attendance. The event highlights include military mood decorations, updated coachworks, and the shift toward independent American design amid growing production.

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Greater City Chamber of Commerce plans discussed

A fragment from a 20th century notice outlines efforts by the Chamber to enhance city commerce. It references financial figures, events, and meetings, including conventions in Texas and at Perth Dye Works. The text names individuals and organizations involved in commercial activity and civic planning.

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Oldsmobile Wins New Jersey Club Endurance Run

The New Jersey Automobile Club endurance event under AAA auspices saw Oldsmobile prevail after a grueling four hour trek across rough roads. Seventeen cars started. only six finished on time, with Wyeloff and Ball in an Oldsmobile taking second or third, while the winner credited was an Oldsmobile driven by a team including Tie and Ball amid taxing conditions of ruts and heavy wear.

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