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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1922

Page

49

Durant Motors to Distribute Cars in Southwest Texas

Durant Motors announces a major expansion with a new distribution plan across Southwest Texas Val Verde and Crockett counties and the Mexican states Coahuila Nuevo Leon Tamaulipas and San Luis Potosi. Production is rising above 10,000 cars monthly with plants in Elizabeth New Jersey and other sites. W G C Durant leads the company as it builds a national network and expects swift shipments, rail delivery, and early display in San Antonio by August 1.

Tyer Sag Antonio Yae Acvise Durant Texas Hurspr Mator Company Uke Bat Antonio Galiuse Company Val Verde Crockett Cochle Nuevo Leon Tamulipo Luis Potosi Lonsnig Michigan Long Island New Muneit Ind Califoenia MNO Cere & Manth Ig Durant Elizabeth New Derey Willys Cai

Ormsby Becomes Hartford Absorber Distributor

L D Ormsby announced as distributor for Hartford Absorber near Pladford. The article notes his prior driving fame and the product line from the Marl Pot factory, highlighting the new venture amid strong local demand and protective measures for early units.

I. B. Ormsby Pladford Mr. Ormsby Ani Ultier Company T Ar. Orman Fate Bacon Adette Hartford Heap Tininto Murphy Pelar Orrieby Himaelf McLne Bartford Phils

Brake safety and driving habits in early motoring

An as yet undated automotive column warns drivers to use lower gears and brakes wisely, noting the dangers of clutch slip and hesitation. It stresses signaling, cautious crossing at grade crossings, and standardizing hand signals while discussing fuel additives, oil changes, and maintenance to prevent costly repairs and accidents.

Tahoe Gsr Telr Teddy Mong. Cara Grady Theo Motoy Byers

Hudson and Essex Hit Record Production Milestones

Hudson Motor Car Company reports its 1,000th Madison and 174,000 units in output while Essex Motors marks 78,000 cars in three years since organization. Officials tout sustained growth and strong sales, with expected distribution to the Los Angeles area and overseas export notices cited.

Hudson Motor Gar Company Wieth Faun Ojtty Tecoylie Ly Onjly Stanly Ladsiay Ladsiay Antomabie Eanr Angiec Balland Reven-Pyaneenger Phaesan Vemney Export

Gas Gossip and Trade Tales amid Taxiriats and Dosing

Fragmentary OCR reads as a local trade gossip item mentioning Antono and new machines, Nidora oil, and a reward scheme. It notes Sinn As Antonly aiding certain men, with references to directions and a Croxton at Sam Antayia Cade company awaiting a ship load of Dosing at an patty.

Bae Antono TE Croxton Sam Antayia Cade Company

San Antonio Cadillac Company Plans Expansion and Relocation

The San Antonio Cadillac Company is appointed for Durant in Southwest Texas and plans to expand with a new all steel business family group. The firm will remove the Veans Bayt Motor lines and add equipment to meet demand for Dodge Brothers models. George Wroten outlines the drive to grow with new undertakings in Houston and nearby, while listings mention Wroten-Hmineley and other firms in the motor trade.

Dodge Brothers GenrRe Dodge Brothyra Iisports All Steel

Nash Couple Tour Across Country for $41.74

William Milenz and his wife traveled 2000 miles from Los Angeles to Chicago and then to Kenosha, spending about 84 dollars on gasoline and 93 on transport, averaging 25 miles per gallon. They praised auto tourism amenities, camps, and town facilities.

William Micke Los Angeles Nash Factory Jack W. Nent Milens Hua Mibing OUF Miki Chicago Whit Bhr Mblenz Agrage Geil Rocks Milenz Mes. Milenz Milena Kansas City Jeffersom Linenin Kencasha

Service Keynote Highlights Trucking Support

An executive from the Rupture Sales Corporation stresses service as central to operations. Managers claim prompt parts orders in April 143 shipped on arrival, May 1527 with 818 on time, and June 8090 orders with 1059 fulfilled immediately, underscoring efficient service as a business priority.

Anterling Cel Frank J. Lori Persidrut Miut General Ananager Rupture Sales Corporation Colon Iantetey COE Vorlrke Bn Heen Republic Organiention Republic Aerylee Xatisties Py Hee Hee Dotstein

Fragmented OCR reads in transit terms and shipper notes

Unclear text fragment discusses ports, distributors, and customer service related to freight and trucking. It mentions stress on shipments, satisfaction when passing to buyers, and a material increase in sales over the past three months, though many words are garbled.

Oak’ Branch

Urges volatile gasoline safety and engine chemistry

An excerpt touts gasoline volatility and rapid vaporization as essential for power, warning that improper ignition and fuel with smoke or soot harms engines. It stresses that fuel must vaporize before reaching cylinders to avoid pre ignition and knock, urging proper formulation and atomization.

Oficig Aweri¢ay Automobil: Azevviation Teaya Paris Valyon

Best in long run a defective tube will ruin the casing

A sales promotion piece argues for choosing a strong casing and reliable tube to prolong life and service. It claims that better casings reduce failure and boost sales profits, citing sales manager I. L Lee Mercantile Company and examples of increased reach and efficiency through improved equipment.

Fics Rae BI Youtin I. 1. Lee Mercantile Companys

Franklin reports strong demand for enclosed type cars

Syracuse reports on Franklin’s second quarter results with high demand for enclosed type cars from Praykite Assignment Company. Shipments of closed sedans and demi coupes rose to about ten percent of quarterly totals, with overall quarterly figures showing significant year over year gains. The item notes the second largest quarterly output in the company’s history and mentions rubber seed varieties and unrelated botanical details.

Syracuse Praykite Dotal Dewi Tate Maud

Improper Alignment Cited in Tire Wear Issues

The article discusses tire wear caused by improper alignment and steering errors. It notes many cars suffer premature tire wear due to misaligned wheels, with references to wheel alignment and the Buick Motor Company event in San Antonio offering service at St. Anthony.

Buick Motor Company of San Antonio Inncheon St. Anthony

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