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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1916
Page
29
The Willys Overland plant reports record daily shipments and, on February 11, surpasses the entire February 1919 total by more than 600 cars. John N. Willys expands a 60,000 square foot factory addition for the new model "75" and plans another large addition as production nears a thousand cars daily.
Official Michigan records rate the Scripps-Booth car as the most economical for taxes with a $6.00 tax on horsepower and weight. The vehicle achieves 53 mph speed and strong country-road touring ability, outpacing heavier rivals except in elite speed contests. Its light weight and long wheelbase give tenacious road grip and quick acceleration, boosting performance in rough conditions.
H H Franklin of the Franklin Automobile Company argues that customers will determine cylinder count by considering operating costs and depreciation. He notes simpler engines are cheaper to operate and predicts a shift toward fewer cylinders as designs evolve toward simplicity. He cites John Timbs on mechanical history and says motorists welcome a simpler type.
Indianapolis announces Rene Thomas winner of the 1914 500 mile race will race May 30 in the sixth annual international sweepstakes at Indianapolis. Thomas, famed driver and engineer, arrives April to prepare a Peugeot for the 300 mile contest alongside De Palma, Goux, Duray, and Boillot in a battle expected to fuel the 1916 season.
1915 period sees eightfold sales increase over last year, driven by the Jeffery sedan and growing trust in manufacturer guarantees. Centaur Motor Co reports 409 Jeffery cars sold in 1914, 600 in 1915, with 800 more slated for 1916 and over 160 Jeffery Quads already promised.
A concise town code overview outlines governing rules in plain language. It notes minimal divergence from standard statutes and emphasizes clear application. No specific dates or named entities are provided in the readable text.
Berlin reports strict action against gold hoarding as authorities pursue offenders. In Boeblingen a farmer drew eighteen months for burying 1250 in gold coins. Richard Sattler of Wuerzburg got nine months for concealing 45 gold pieces. Laura Schmidt of Koenigshuette was fined 800 and imprisoned three months for possessing 200 in gold.
F A Meurin of the San Antonio Goodrich sales department traveled to Akron Ohio for the Goodrich Company sales convention. The Texas contingent joined South solicitors in Kansas City and rode a special train to Akron for the largest rubber sales gathering. Factory department heads spoke and a tire plant tour followed by a banquet marked the event.
Rudolph Wyss a Swiss engineer has constructed a new war aeroplane capable of nearly 200 miles an hour and carrying 1500 pounds. He negotiated with the French government but Swiss authorities refused sale to belligerents as a neutrality violation.
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