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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1911
Page
25
Pittsburg June 24 Edward M Bigelow named state highway commissioner extraordinary to direct a 50 000 000 road rebuilding program. The plan eliminates toll roads linking 67 county seats with direct routes across the state and cross connections toward New York Maryland and West Virginia.
The Galveston News suggests a humorous win in comparing sounds of vehicles and horses. It favors the automobile honk over the horse laugh, reflecting a lighthearted take on modern sound preferences.
London reports Melvin Vaniman will build an American made gas balloon to cross the Atlantic in October. The craft, 268 feet long with 850000 cubic feet of gas, will be funded by Frank A. Seiberling and crew includes a cat.
Canada relaxes entry rules for American owned cars. A $25 deposit is needed, refundable on leaving, with two Canadians signing a bond for double the amount. Cars may stay up to six months per year and travel back and forth with annual reports to customs. A 30 day limit applies for single trips, with bond waiver for club affiliated owners.
A Texas reform proposal urges using convict labor to build a statewide highway from the Sabine to the Rio Grande, creating 200 miles of road at a time with 1500 2000 workers. It envisions ten miles completed per segment, boosting travel, commerce and immigration, and argues this would solve penitentiary issues while funding perpetual road improvements.
The city will test two motor driven fire engines ordered last year. Tests cover speed endurance and pumping capacity, conducted under Mayor Callaghan and fire officials with E L Welant of American LaFrance and H Rugles supervising. If approved, a $16 000 warrant will be drawn for payment and engines placed on track at one or two stations to protect multiple city districts.
San Antonio dealers discuss a St Louis model for used car trade ins to boost sales. An auto firm offers a new car at a 20 percent discount, with the buyer paying 20 percent after the old car is sold, while the old car is sold by the Park company and commissions and dues settled. The Philadelphia trade association method uses a central price to prevent fraud and ensure uniform bids among members.
A city editor questions a reporter's use of the phrase puzzled to death in a dialogue about a character killed by bullets. The exchange underscores risks for a rookie writer and the value of a solid reporting record.
A traveler must surrender a card detailing extra equipment carried when returning to the United States, with the card handed to customs officials upon entry to the U.S. The requirement aims to document any additional gear carried abroad.
The customer is assured he can select the car he wants while receiving the highest possible price for his second-hand vehicle. The message emphasizes freedom of choice and optimal value in the trade-in.
King George is presented with a 57 horsepower Knight Daimler six cylinder motor car racing acclaim for sleeve valve design. Royal experts note the sleeve valve engine's widespread adoption in Europe and the car’s elaborate coachwork and patent protection.
The St Vincent de Paul society holds its annual meeting this morning at the Sacred Heart church parochial residence on Prospect Hill. Mass at 7 30 will be followed by a sermon from Father A Heuchemer and lunch at his residence before the business session addressing aid to the poor in San Antonio.
In Boston on June 24 the society race for women riders in breeches concluded the Brookline County club meet. Tina Hitchcock of Hempstead won in 44 seconds for three furlongs with Emily Randolph second and Mrs Emily Lindsay third. Several expected riders withdrew last minute. one rode side saddle in a regulation habit.
A South African flower known as the white star of Bethlehem remains perfectly fresh for two months or longer once cut, making it a durable choice for arrangements and displays.
Local Marmon agent Fred P. Warren argues American car makers are dropping yearly model cycles. He says autos are ordinary commodities now, with upgrades added per lot rather than yearly redesigns, and prefers serial numbering to protect buyer investment.
The Raymond Whitcomb corporation will launch a seven passenger Garford tour car cross country in October starting from New York with Los Angeles as the destination. The 60 day trip follows Westergaard’s route with about 80 miles daily and one rest Sunday per week, limiting passengers to four besides the chauffeur for comfort and reduced fatigue. The journey traverses route segments unfamiliar to rail travelers and promises scenic, novel experiences across the United States.
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