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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1929

Page

34

Graham Paige marks new year with five model auto line

New York January 5 Grahm Paige introduces a five model line at the New York automobile show led by a 124 horsepower V8 with 127 inch wheelbase selling at a popular price. The update features hydraulic brakes and shock absorbers on all models, centralized chassis lubrication, four speed transmissions on most, and new trim lines on all bodies including the smallest six and larger deluxe models.

New York Grahm- Paige Desien Asuell Inc Pension

Seek Imperfections With Gloved Hands

Workers in the Taneola motor car factory test aluminum body sheets with gloved hands to detect fine indentations and bumps invisible to the eye. The process aims for high quality workmanship in shaping the sheets after initial forming.

Taneola

Classy Reo Speed Wagon Delivers Style in Los Angeles

Joe M. J. Lobert and Sons tailors cleaners and dyers claim one of the citys most attractive delivery trucks in Los Angeles. A photo shows the new Reo Speed Wagon Junior recently purchased from E B Bailey manager of Speed Wagon division at the local Reo Motor Car Company branch.

M. J. Lobert & Sons L. A Reo Speed Wagon E. B. Bailey Reo Motor Car Company

Detroit Pavement Boosts Car Sales

Detroit and Wayne County, Michigan, show how road building correlates with autos. The Wayne County raw report notes 708 miles of rural pavement and 345 miles of 100-foot pavement, while annual registrations indicate 422,000 vehicles for a population of about four per car.

Wayne County Michigan Detroit

Texas allocates 700000 to salvage 800 miles of gravel roads

Texas plans to spend 700000 to salvage 800 miles of gravel and macadam roads across 28 counties. The funds launch the highway program to resurfaced about 1000 miles of gravel and rock roads with asphalt surface treatment on 306 miles.

Texas Ita Texas Ia

Ford Sets Notable Records in Europe and Germany

Ford cars achieved new official records of dependability and reliability in Europe. The ALD. A. CO. Deutsche Automobile Club cited Germany as a top venue. The Ford model A, driven by Carlina, secured one of the most sweeping victories in an automobile contest.

Ford Germany Europe America Ford Carlina ALD. A. CO Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobile Club

Florida Reports State Highway Mileage Increase

Florida highway commission reveals mileage figures for 1925 showing 1 332.70 miles of state paved roads and 610.00 miles added to traffic. About 1000 miles of road are surfaced with asphalt and other materials deemed economical practical and durable by engineers.

Florida State Highay Commission

Fuel Pump Plays Important Part In Auto Race Report

A garbled paragraph notes a fuel pump's role at Atlantic City Speedway with an emphasis on performance and speed. It mentions a President eight and a record setting pace, highlighting the pump’s consistent fuel delivery across speeds and conditions.

Anidebaker Atlantic City Speedway Zigueera

Nedry Joins Straus-Frank as Salesman in Texas Territory

Nedry becomes a sales representative for Straus-Frank with headquarters in Austin. He brings extensive executive experience and will cover Comtral Tosng, Oklahoma and Texas territories, traveling extensively to manage the new assignment.

Nedry Straus-Frank M. Nuley StrausFrank Company Comtral Tosng Austin Thorouty Fie’ Rarive

Lincoln Cars Face Agitator Road Tests

The Lincoln automobile undergoes the agitator test where two wheels rest on four revolving rollers to simulate extreme rough road conditions. This rigorous lab test exceeds typical road exposure and measures ride quality and durability.

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