San Antonio to Chattanooga Hudson Tour Sets Record
W B A Dingwall of San Antonio and Earl Wentworth drove a Hudson Super Six 1348 miles from San Antonio to Chattanooga in four and a half days. They crossed the Mississippi at Helena Ark and faced bad roads and a washed out section near Memphis. They praised cross country touring in a closed car and noted strong public interest in the San Antonio banner.
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W. B. A. Dingwall
San Antonio
Earl Wentworth
Chattanooga
Tenn
Austin
Dallas
Paris
Texarkana
Little Rock
Helena
Corinth
Miss
Huntsville
Ala
Memphis
Mississippi River
Helena Ark
Wentworth
Arkansas
Emonoy
Texas
Ark
Shenandoah Valley
Blue Ridge
Allegheny Mountains
Yellowstone National Park
Gettysburg
Mountain
A Subtle Reply About a Bride and Poker
A young bride, Mrs Perry Cornell, told friends at a pink tea she believed her husband never plays poker at his club. She asked two club members, who replied after a pause that, in their view, he cannot play poker.
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Mra
Cornell
Perry
Philadelphia Star
Automobile Club Plans Aggressive Membership Drive
The San Antonio Automobile Club launches a campaign to reach 1000 active members led by M. W. Shuler. Acting secretary Joe Walsh notes strong progress, highlighting safety, road facts, and legislative influence while stressing the need for club unity and facilities on the North Loop.
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San Antonio Automobile Club
M. W. Shuler
Joe Walsh
Walsh
Automobile Club
North Loop
The
Messrs
Vester Keller
James Capp
Short water supply hampers northern militia in border area
Columbus New Mexico July 22. Difficulty in securing adequate water along the arid border and transit routes into the Mexican interior is a hardship that will surely cause suffering among northern militiamen. Charles R Serfass of the B F Goodrich Company, here to service Uncle Sam's truck transports, notes conditions since March's Villa raid.
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Serfass
National Guard
Columbus
N. M
Charles R Serfass
B. F. Goodrich Company
Mr. Serfass
Goodrich
Uncle Sam
Villa
Col Colt Endorses Unified Highway Plan Recommendations
Col Samuel P. Colt of the United States Rubber Company voices strong support for editorial-backed calls to unify highway plans and pave country roads with cement to improve traffic, reduce costs for farmers, and bolster national preparedness through better roads and more even tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel P. Colt
United States Rubber Company
Europe
America
Thinking of Dad Too Gate Farewell Note
A young man bids farewell to his sweetheart at a garden gate. She asks a favor and reveals the gate has just been painted that afternoon by her father and must not be leaned on again, lest he be angry. The exchange ends with a gentle, humorous touch.
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Dad
Chicago Journal
Maxwell
Europe
Christian Lee
Maxw Motor Company
Detroit
Genral
Lee
A Bulance
Paris
Eurac
Auto Builder Talks of City Building
John N. Willys of Willys-Overland urges Riverside businessmen to unite for growth. He cites Elmira and Toledo as examples, pledges ten memberships for three years, and endorses broad Chamber of Commerce support as essential to attracting new industries. Riverside editorial lauds his civic backing.
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John N. Willys
Willys-Overland Company
Toledo
Ohio
Willys
Chamber of Commerce
Riverside
Cal
Mr. Willys
Elmira
Toledo Chambers of Commerce
Overland Automobile
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Lowcer
Red River
Oan Antonio
Massachusetts
Boston
Studebaker
United States
General Pershing
Mexico
Diaione
S&y
Travis
Central Tire Company
Travis Street
Col. Colt
Prohite
Union
Woodward Carriage
C Ave
Third St
Frank A. Winerich
Phone Crockett
Toledo, Ohio
Lite
Central Tire Co
Sonneborn
Pennsylvania
Fraser Auto Supply Co
Birdsong & Potchernick
Hearn-Stuart Bros. Tire Co
San Antoni Auto Parts Company
Southwestern Repair
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