Bond Vote 70 Decides Future of Federal Aid
Texas urged voters to approve a 20 million dollar relief bond on August 26. County Judge Frost Woodhull Mayor C K Un, and officials toured Rustin with Colonel Lawrence Westbrook to campaign. Woodhull said state unity is needed as federal aid hinges on Texas approving the bond. He cited unemployment and pressure from Washington if Texas fails to act.
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Central Relief Committee
Shnitger
Austin
San Antonis
Serio
Texas
Jim Ferguson
Washington
Woodhull
Bexar County
Gulf Co Develops Oil Test Shows Large Savings
Gulf Refining Company unveiled a new motor oil at the Indianapolis speedway under the AAA test committee. In a four day trial, the Gulf oil delivered 285 percent more miles per quart and cut costs by 28.5 percent against three popular brands. Cars from Ford, Chevrolet, Plymouth, and Buick each ran 450 miles daily at 45 miles per hour, with oil consumption tracked and temperature adjusted. The oil is 10 percent paraffin and refined three steps farther, promising lower operating costs for motorists.
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Indianapolis, Speedway
Gulf Refining Company
Indianapolis
Oldsmobile Motor Tests Published For Public Use
E C Spires announces a GM proving grounds study book How to Test the Performance of a Motor Car. The work, written in plain terms, explains measurement methods so owners gauge their car’s performance. Oldsmobile dealers supply the book free on request, with no brand advertising.
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E. C
Gene
Spires
Andes
San Antonio Hulie Company
Ofdrmable Distributors
Proving Grounds
General Motors
Oldmobile
Oldsmobile
Used Car Prices Reach Historic Lows in San Antonio
Milam Chevrolet manager Marcus H. Clark says used car prices hit bottom later in San Antonio than in other regions, with a slow rebound underway. He notes Northern and Eastern markets show higher prices as conditions improve, while buyers still enjoy exceptional values for now.
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Marcus H. Clark
Milam Chevrolet Company
Logadus Flores Street
Satur Ley
San Antonio
Mr. Clark
Ford Dealer Installs New V-8 Rebuilding Equipment
Frank M. Gillespie of Herper-Gillespie Ford dealers announces more than $300 of new V-8 motor rebuilding gear. The installation includes cylinder boring tools and jigs for babbit bearings, planned to keep service extensive for all Ford work now and in the future. Only two shops in the state, Dallas and Houston, have similar equipment. The firm also offers this service to other Ford dealers whose shops lack the gear or sales do not justify the cost.
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Ford
Frank M. Gillespie
Herper-Gillespie
Dallas
Houston
Herpel-Gilesple
New Features in Standard De Soto Classifieds
Daily messages in Classification 42 promote employment ads and business opportunities. Light Classified Misellaneous lists showcase exceptional values in furniture.
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Adg
S A Entries Win Prizes at Third Annual Body Craftsmen Guild
Detroit July 22 preliminary judging of entries from seven states awarded two senior and junior prizes of 100 each plus a trip to the guild convention in Chicago August 18 18. Second prize also 100 but no trip. First and second prize entries to be judged for six 5000 university scholarships in Chicago. Texas winners include O Myers and Jack Norman San Antonio Truman Cotton Port Arthur and Wilson Manyum Groabton.
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Detroit
Fleber Body Craftsman's Guild
Chicago
Algust
Texas
O. ¥. Myers
Jack Norman
San Antonio
Truman Cotton
Port Arthur
Wilson Manyum
Groabyton
Alamosa Fire Mascot Mickey Dies After Runover
Alamosa Colorado mourns Mickey a small white spitz mascot dog that rode the fire engine and aided crews for years. The dog was killed when a trek ran over her during a rare excursion from the engine.
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Alamosa
Colo
LNB
Mickey
Payne Appointed Used Car Manager at Baker Motor
Payne takes over the used car department at Baker Motor Company, Nash distributors for San Antonio and Southwest Texas. Owner Mr. Baker cites Payne’s extensive used car experience and reconditioning skill as assets to strengthen the company slogan dependable used cars.
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Payne
Baker Motor Company
Nash
San Antonio
Texas
Baker
Mtv Payne
Record figure ale by 27th litter in Payette farm note
In Payette Iowa on July 22 a remarkable note from A F Kohler mentions a mare or animal having its twenty seventh litter, claimed by its owner as a record. The fragment notes an unusual breeding history with possible commentary on the animal’s offspring or health.
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Payette
Iowa
A. F. Kohler
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Mount Washington
Eisinger Motor Co
Main Avenue
Gulf Co
Carrene
Carrene Is
MMC
Nevelow Bros
Tig Stores
Broadway
Alamo
Flores
N. Flores
Travis
Tire Service
R. E. Yantis
Yantis Motor Co
DeSoto
Plymouth Distributors
Ruth Etting
S.A
Fisher
Pontiac
Goad Motor Company
Century of Progress
Lexington Ave
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