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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1913
Page
12
The Studebaker sales chief notes dealers praise cars yet demand changes after review. He cites dealers who, while initially pleased with the new Studebaker models, write to the factory expressing sharp critiques and calls for improvements.
Dealers report allocations too small and demand rising as they anticipate a hard season before winter. Some blame rivals and discuss discrimination claims in car distribution while a few admit cars given are too good. Observers note factories run at full speed and a proving period ahead.
The 1913 National Reliability Tour for the Glidden A A A and Anderson trophies may run from the Twin Cities to Glacier National Park along a Great Northern line based route with night trains. Decision on details is due within a week or ten days as interest grows in combining road and rail tourism for the park.
May is set as the date for the annual 200 mile spring run of the Vincible Motorcycle Club of Brooklyn New York. The event gathers riders for a long-distance ride centered in Brooklyn with participation expected from local enthusiasts.
Automobile expert G A Halff of Alamo Auto Sales shares rules for selecting a motor car. Avoid cheap or superficial luxuries, compare two to three models, and buy from a strong, established manufacturer. Check owner experiences locally and from long-term users to ensure lasting satisfaction.
Vr Ly Nicholson, a New Orleans theatrical man, travels by motorcycle to Havre France. Over four months he aims to visit Italy Northern Africa Switzerland Belgium Holland England and perhaps Scotland. The trip spans about 15000 miles.
A figure shows 756 motorcycles are in use in Port Elizabeth South Africa indicating a sizable two wheeler presence in the city.
L I Birdsong of Birdsong & Potchernick urges that tire trouble be penalized in reliability contests like the Glidden tour. He argues that excluding tires skews results, notes weight and overload cause tire wear, and says tires should last their natural life to avoid delays and high costs.
Two races are planned at the Elgin meet. The first day features the Chicago Automobile Club trophy race for engines up to 300 cubic inches with a $200 fast lap prize from Ira M. Cobe. The second day runs the Elgin national trophy for up to 450 cubic inches with $200 for the fastest lap posted by David Beecroft.
A. C. Hanifan, a Chicago architect, argues motorcycling is the best way to study old country architecture. He bought a two wheeler shipped to Liverpool and quickly mastered it, noting ease on roads and hills. The Toronto Motocycle Club reportedly has 403 members.
Kissel Motor Car Company officials compare a three ton truck with five horses and gear. The truck uses 285 square feet versus 720 for haulage by horse power, a large space saving. Industry notes six cylinder era emerging, with interest in sixes over fours.
Nat Goodwin, the actor, launches a new American motoring fad by touring Southern California in a large six cylinder Hudson limousine. He travels with members of his theatrical company to view regional scenic attractions from the comfort of a luxurious town car. William Steinhardt, Hudson dealer, notes strong business interest in the venture.
A farmer in the wheat belt demonstrates a motorcycle’s value when a threshing machine breaks and parts are fetched from town in two hours, saving a full day by horse and buggy. The blade of rural life is quick doctor and emergency transport with the single tracker common in Indianaafter.
A report highlights motorcycle reliability and low maintenance costs. BE Castle of Reckemeyer NL reports two piston rings cost as his total repair bill after two and a half years of near-constant use across many US states. Louis Paglinghi of Vineland NJ notes sixty cents in repairs over two seasons. Owen W Harround Crescent City IL bought the first pre repairs for his motorcycle, logging about 12 000 miles since 1911.
After the Omaha tornado the city’s telegraph and telephone wires were down. Relays of motocyclists were dispatched to Lincoln to carry dispatches outward, reestablishing communication with the outside world.
Local Goodyear manager C. Dwyer announces a second 10 percent cut in truck tire prices this year. The reduction, effective immediately, reflects expanded manufacturing capacity and a fall in crude rubber costs.
Dick Pressley, a motorcycle policeman from Indianapolis, overtook a frightened horse hitched to a light wagon that vanished into Vermont street. Guided by a crowd, he halted the dangerous animal by leaping in front, grabbing the reins, and preventing a crash with a crossing automobile. Twelve motorcycles have been ordered for the Royal Flying Corps of England.
An advertisement touts 10 percent oversized No Rim Cut tires with daily output up to 6,500 units. It claims lower production costs, keeps profits minimal, and asserts Goodyear tires offer the best value with the largest output and newest factories. It warns that no other maker can match the price.
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