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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1916
Page
5
The article quotes Lex Fraser arguing car buyers face no chance of bargain as auto prices climb. He notes steep increases in steel and brass costs, redistors, leather, and other materials, predicting prices will rise before any purchase. Fraser cites 15 percent motor cost rise and 200 percent steel cost jump, urging buyers to act promptly.
A Chal mers 3400 H P car driven by Morrs Ip of Dallas Texas broke the fifth national road record on the Dallas to San Antonio route. The record was achieved in over three hours under challenging conditions noted in a wire to Paul Smith, vice president of the Chalmers selling division. Fevard was made under discouraging, dangerous travel conditions and a Bal uy Clerk checked out details.
Fred Meyers of the Adolphus Hotel reports a 102 hour ten minute run to San Antonio in a Chalmers six 30. Leman Phelan and Homer George set a Jacksonville Atlanta road record with a 11 hour 59 minute drive over 355 miles, carrying four passengers. Severe road conditions slowed the trip though the car remained in good shape and a repeat trip was planned.
An Akron Ohio firm introduces a new attachable tire for use on trucks and parasis, claiming a notable improvement over prior designs. The unit can be wheel mounted by wed, offering a practical feature for equipment. A test in western rail service cited derailed cars and damaged autos, but tires remained intact, underscoring durability amid wreck conditions.
A 1940s register shows 2,445,064 motor vehicles in the United States with roughly one car for every 44 people nationally. States vary, with Nevada scarce and Alabama heavy car ownership, while road funding and highway department control evolved from 1908 onward as motor vehicle revenues surged to support road work and maintenance.
A historic note traces Ford Motor Company's early success from 1908 Detroit factory output of 1708 cars to 1916 production approaching 503000 cars. It notes 8 U.S. plants, 1 Detroit facility, 2509 employees, and a global network with branches and dealers in Canada, England, Argentina, France, and Australia.
Cattuban of the Whitder Stormgn Hatsrs Company offers tips on electrical system care for cars. He warns against prolonged starter use, emphasizes proper generator maintenance, battery charging, and correct spark and gas checks to prevent underscharging and battery deterioration.
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company donated a kite balloon to the national guard, lauding its role in military reconnaissance and aerial surveys. The test balloon matches the latest Goodyear design used by the U S Navy at Pensacola and abroad for aeronautic study.
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