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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1914
Page
9
Goodrich engineers describe the squeeze tread as a safe traction device that preserves smooth ride and tire life. Discusses five cross bars and continuous center bars to distribute strain, reduce vibration, and prevent premature fabric wear.
J Felix Castillo of Montevideo plans a 350 mile Uruguayan road test with a stripped stock car and Oakland driver Johnson Martin. The pair aim to prove reliability amid rough roads and plains, a test that sparked much comment and helped shape subsequent transit demonstrations.
The article notes the motor moving van signals spring as robin sightings and geese flight do. John N. Willys urges that trucks replace horse labor for moving households, easing long city moves and swift transfers to cottages or beach residences.
Terrible Teddy Tetzlaff, road champion, signs to drive a Maxwell in the Indianapolis 600 mile race replacing Fiat and Isotta. He joins Carlson as the Maxwell entry, with Harroun and Moross coordinating car assignments as Detroit factory prep proceeds.
G A C Halff of Alamo Auto Sales claims Saxon builds hold several industry firsts and records. Demonstrators shipped eight days early, more cars sold in the first month than any prior maker, twelve thousand Saxons contracted in six weeks, world interest in selling rights, a national dealers organization, and early leadership among low priced car makers.
Tacoma professional chauffeurs form Tamoca Farm Club as a non union get together. Charlies Bunnell chosen president and he states the group now has 60 members.
Ohio highway commission seeks to help Costa Rica build roads as the country requests guidance on best methods. James R. Marker noted for guiding this international outreach.
Oregon announces April 25 as Good Roads Day with scheduled road repairs. Workers and residents of varying means join in cooperative effort to improve local routes across the state.
In Republic Washington the Ferry County Automobile Association was formed with 21 members. J E Ritter was elected president and Walter C Kennedy secretary.
Goodyear officials note plantation rubber cut crude prices, improving tire quality and widening savings for users. Brazil’s shift to plantations reduced reliance on wild rubber, with prices down to 60 cents per pound before a slight uptick. Goodyear reports 1913 sales of $33 million with profits, supporting lower tire costs for the trade.
Richard C. Travers the well known motion picture actor redesigned an Overland car into a combined aeroplane iceboat. He caused excitement during Chicago’s cold spell as he used long icy stretches on Lake Michigan for winter sport.
The inventor Mr Travers converted a motor car by removing its wheels and adding skis and an airplane propeller above the rear seat. The engine ran the propeller, letting the craft glide across ice faster than on land. Travers demonstrated several runs along the lake shore amid great popularity.
State Auditor Donahey states Ohio holds 941702.66 dollars in the good roads fund. Many large counties have not certified accounts, so final road improvement totals will be well above this figure, covering only the first settlement of the year.
Illinois Gov Dunne leads Good Roads Day activities across the state to spur road improvements. A White good roads tractor is highlighted for its impact, with Mooseheart event marking a spade-raising kickoff and the United States Vending Company shifting to new power arrangements to begin operations.
The Studebaker Corporation announces L. J. Oliver as sales manager and R. T. Hodgkins as assistant sales manager. Oliver led the Los Angeles branch. Hodgkins led the New York City vehicle branch. Ohio plans brick plant operation using prison labor to cut paving costs and may acquire more plants if successful.
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