Medina Lake Packard Auto Route Promotes Scenic Lake
The Medina Lake in Medina Valley near San Antonio now lies 31 miles away by a new road through Mr Schuchard's property. The route, used daily by the Medina Lake Packard auto, seats 25 and is run by the San Antonio Automobile Club. A half century of water and a grand dam await visitors with boating bathing and fishing. For tickets and road details contact Furlong, secretary of the club, at the Gunter Hotel office.
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Medina Lake
Medina Valley
San Antonio
Medina Lake Packard
San Antonio Automobile Club
Castroville
Culebra
Medina Dam
Furlong
Gunter Hotel
Crockett
L. Sommerfield
Travern
Medina Lake Sightseeing Cars Promote Shorter Route
Medina Valley sight-seeing cars offer a 31 mile route to Medina Lake from 801 East Houston Street San Antonio with a three hour lake visit and four to five hour dam and scenery tour. Cars seat 25, depart daily for 3.50 per passenger with advance reservations at the station or by phone.
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Medina Valley
Houston Street
San Antonio
Medina Lake
East Houston Street
Crockett
City Office of
Automobile Club
Oldfield Sets Five Mile Record at Bakersfield Race
Barney Oldfield broke Louis Disbrow's five mile mark on April 22 in Bakersfield California driving the Flat Cyclone. He won the 60 mile free for all, covering fifty miles in forty eight minutes. Firestone factory notes the tires showed no wear.
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Firestone
Barney Oldfield
Bakersfield
Cal
Louis Disbrow
Barney
Valeska Suratt Buys an Oakland Sedan
The actress Valeska Suratt bought an Oakland Sedan for self driving. She plans to ship the car to New York and Europe after western tours, with blue silk brocade upholstery and a gold monogram Y and a red rose on each door.
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Valeska Suratt
Red Rose
Oakland
Paris
New York
Europe
English in business education sparks student debate
A University of Missouri college magazine article argues for English use in business. A student criticizes a new rule requiring English proficiency in the final years for an A B degree, claiming the department did not slip the requirement in but it remains contentious.
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University of Missouri
Tavern on Medina Lake Run by San Antonio Automobile Club
The Tavern near Medina Lake is operated by the San Antonio Automobile Club for public use and club members. A Packard excursion car departs 801 East Houston Street daily at 8 am and returns each night, offering a convenient trip.
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San Antonio Automobile Club
Packard
Houston Street
Don’ts
National Highway Trial To Be Supervised From Washington
All county and municipal authorities along the Washington to Atlanta route consent to a one year government supervised maintenance program. I S Pennybacker of the American Highway Association says the Public Roads Office will assign engineers to oversee expenditures and coordinate state and local officials. The experiment aims to prove cooperative action and show how states can build nationwide highways benefiting communities and the country.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Atlanta
I.S. Pennybacker
American Highway Association
Pennybacker
Office of Public Roads
New York Reg Plates Mail Drive Hits 40000 Milestone
Secretary of State May reports since February 1 more than 40000 number plates mailed, about 6000 more than last year. New York City bureau registers 44628 cars vs 41546 year prior. Parcel post saves about 265000 for the state, shipping at 12 cents per set versus 35 cents by express.
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Father Knickerbocker
May
New York
New York City
Parcel Post
Express
Maxwell Cars Entered For Indianapolis Speedway Race Numbers 8 25 32
Ernie Moross of the Maxwell racing team announces official entry of Maxwell cars at Indianapolis. The committee assigns numbers 8 25 and 32 to the Maxwell entries nearing completion in Detroit. Ray Harroun notes past wins with No 8 and recalls signs favoring the Maxwell team before two weeks of workouts prior to Memorial Day race.
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Ernie Moross
Maxwell Racing
Maxwell
Indianapolis Speedway
Detroit
Ray Harroun
Ralph Mulford
Vanderbilt
Joe Dawson
Harroun
Billy Carlson
Carlson
Indianapolis
Teddy Tetzlaff
Los Angeles
Speedway
Ruth Larkin Leads Fitchburg Garage as Manager and Co‑Owner
Mrs. Ruth Larkin becomes manager of the largest Fitchburg garage and half owner of the business, marking a historic milestone as the first woman to hold a car operating license in Fitchburg Massachusetts.
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Ruth Larkin
Fitchburg
Mass
CAPITAL ON THE TRAIL TO INCLUDE CITY IN LINCOLN HIGHWAY
A twenty five member city committee told district commissioners they secured Lincoln Highway Association support to route the highway through the capital. J M Stoddard, a motor car dealer, said influential association members promised full backing. The committee asked the commissioners to request either a Washington visit by the highway group or a local delegation be received.
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Washington, D. C
National Capital
J. M. Stoddard
Lincoln Highway Association
Highway Association
Washington
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Great Lake
Oldfield
White Forse Tavern
West
Hups
Hupp Motor Car Company
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Frank A. Winerich
ST. Mary's ST
Crocket
College of Arts and Science
W. E. Vining
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company
Goodrich Man
Phone Crockett
Office of
Uncle Sam
Maxwell Team
Fortunaate
Franklin
Birdsong & Potchernick
Avenue D
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