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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1911
Page
11
Marmon cars have been tested extensively through stock car racing to reveal weaknesses and fix them. The Marmon has won more long distance and high-stakes races against top priced cars due to reliability durability and strong performance. It demonstrates superior endurance speed and overall capability making it a trusted choice beyond racing.
A catalog of Marmon racing feats from 1910 to 1919 shows multiple 200 mile runs with single stops and speeds around 60 to 70 mph, including a world record Marmon 82 with 228 cu in displacement. Notes mention injury to a spectator delaying a 1910 event and a string of trophies at Atlanta Savannah and Indianapolis venues through 1919.
H A Kalkhurst of Auto Sales and Supply urges a Chal mers car as a better value than a $600 European summer. He says a car lets a family tour the United States for years, with health perks and lasting memories, while an overseas trip offers only brief pleasure.
W M Armour former Overland salesman manager touring the state reports optimism for automobile sales tied to crop conditions. He notes cotton prospects improve in agricultural areas and expects dealers and farmers to stay busy as warm nights boost interest. He adds San Antonians enjoy evening spins in new cars.
Despite reasons against strong auto business, G A C Halff notes 1911 year end will see heavy activity. Rain and cool nights dampen trade, but as hot weather returns dusk sales rise and many dealers report near doubling of figures over last year. Next season is expected brighter.
L Welder Daniels of the Victoria Motor Car company and his bride are en route home after a honeymoon trip in the Oldsmobile special. Daniels notes roads are rough in places but overland travel is possible. he campaigns for good roads in Texas and has helped connect Victoria to Port Lavaca. Albany, NM reports 786,000 autos registered nationwide through May 2 with New York leading, followed by Pennsylvania and California. Ohio, Indiana, and Iowa also show high figures.
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