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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1913
Page
10
Citations from H. G. Staacke discuss oiling as the key maintenance risk and compare splash and pressure lubrication. He warns against over lubrication, explains carbon buildup and back firing risks, and notes varied auto maker approaches while stressing personal care in motor upkeep.
H L Birdsong of Birdsong & Pottchenick touts a non splash single pressure lubrication for Franklin cars. Oil is pumped to each main bearing, then through hollow crankshaft leads to cylinders. Oil returns to crank case via drainage and is filtered by a large surface screen.
Mr. Birdsong says the system can be kept at 125 pounds per square inch by the pump, enabling continuous circulation and largely preventing the drainage clog from forming.
Raymond Keller of the Lozier Company explains a splash oiling system for the Lozier type six. A series of adjustable splash-troughs connected to the throttle dip deeper at high speeds, increasing lubrication of the connecting rods under heavy load.
R M Yantis local representative explains the motor uses a splash and pressure system. A gear pump delivers oil to a sight-feed on the dash, then to main bearings. Excess returns to the splash trough while rods throw oil to cylinders and cams. Oil is recaptured by cups for extra lubrication.
William Steinhardt of Hudson Company praises six cylinder cars for urban safety and power. He cites a near collision where a six cylinder vehicle escaped harm just as danger appeared, underscoring reliability in tight traffic for San Antonio motorists. CC Stromberg notes J Hanen, a traveling man, reports strong service from Hup mobiles. five weeks of steady use boost confidence in the model.
Frank Swindler of Staacke Brothers says Cadillacs will be well represented at the Turn Verein picnic at Southton. At least nine cars of this make have been chartered to transport the merrymakers into the countryside.
William Steinhardt announces a wire from the Hudson factory confirming three additional Hudson Phaetons will be shipped. This responds to his persistent demand to meet rising local demand for the popular model and expand his business in the region.
Frank A. Winerich, president of the Woodward Carriage Company, telegraphs that he will extend his Northern states tour to include the Ohio and Overland factories at Toledo and also the Rambler and Hupmobile plants in Detroit and Kenosha.
O M Burt reports another gruelling test for the Franklin car after a 461 mile border trip completed on 20 gallons of gasoline and five quarts of oil. He plans an endurance run to Dallas via Weco next month and believes he can do it without stopping the engine.
W. J. Collins of Collins Auto Company plans to depart for Detroit to negotiate for an additional allotment of Studebaker cars. The trip aims to secure more inventory for his dealership and satisfy customer demand.
W O Power of the Lozier Company stated that prospects look excellent for a strong year in the southwest and announced arrangements to place Lozier agencies in Cuero Gonzales Austin San Marcos and Victoria to boost sales of high grade cars.
Edgar Basse of San Antonio arrived in Yorktown yesterday afternoon driving a Franklin touring car. He reported the trip took about four hours of actual running time.
The Woodward Carriage Company reports delivering two Overland delivery wagons to Wolff & Marx Dry Goods yesterday afternoon and selling a light commerce truck to the Southern Drug Company.
M. W. McClure of Dallas district sales manager for the Marion products has just returned home from a tour of inspection of the southwestern agencies.
L G Reid a factory representative and P B Talbot a Texas ota for Firestone tires are in San Antonio for several days stopping at the St Anthony hotel. Harry Kunkle of San Antonio tests a Cole car on a hunting and fishing trip toward Kerrville. The Alamo Auto Sales reports a Pierce Arrow sold to C E Dillworth a Gonzales capitalist.
The article argues for dependability simplicity and accessibility in car design, praising unit power construction to reduce power waste. It notes long-lasting cars with careful details, brake and steering gear standards, and balanced weight, plus market gains as Studebaker and Hudson announce new models and record April sales.
The Hudson Six Phaeton features a 127 inch wheel base and rapid acceleration from a standing start to near a mile per minute in 30 seconds. Officials tout its emergency power, economy, and popularity among motorists as proof of a ten strike by the Hudson Motor Car Company. Local representatives invited interested drivers to view the car.
Frank Bradley of San Marcos drives a Buick Model 31 touring car with three passengers. He tests the new car by covering 67 miles from San Antonio to San Marcos in 1 hour 30 minutes and then 20 miles from New Braunfels in 81 minutes over a rough, rutty road with watches as timekeepers.
Newspaper men tested Buick rumored to achieve 24 miles per gallon using a 1 quart gasoline tank modification. After wiring changes, test route faced strong headwinds and the car ran out after the final drop, with the speedometer showing 12.2 miles for the trip, equating to 24 miles per gallon.
Adele Ritchie becomes oil possessor and pilot after buying a Stud Baker 35 coupe during her company’s Baltimore visit.
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