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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1911
Page
23
Indianapolis May 20 One of the most amusing things at the speedway is gossip about Ray Harroun s Marmon Wasp The tail design reduces air resistance and Harroun will race with a mirror labeled the dumb mechanician acting as wind brake and aiding aerodynamics.
The article quotes Wm. Steinhardt of Auto Sales and Supply promoting motor cars as a portable vacation. He argues driving provides rest and recreation, healthier exercise, and regular refreshment, claiming cars let people enjoy evenings, parks, and trips more than a seaside or mountain retreat. He urges professionals to own a car for year round benefit.
Berlin May 20 Herr Wilhelm Klatte a leading German music critic praises English as an ideal language for songs and opera noting its directness and lyrical vowels. He cites English poetry and Whitman and mentions Delius Seadrift as a proof of English suitability for musical setting. He blames German singers who mispronounce English for the mistaken view that English is poor for music.
State charter advertises Dr G W White of the French Laboratory teaching tuberculosis cure methods with examinations and consultations at 221 St Marys St San Antonio.
Woodward Carriage Company lists recent sales including Rambler model 63 touring cars for George Martin and George Haller, a Hupmobile torpedo roadster for W A Smith of Kenedy, and a Chalmers 30 to H J Benson. L F Birdsong notes conditions improving after downpour. G A G Halff heads north to Stoddard Dayton and Indianapolis speedway events.
An Auto drive looping 32 miles will be finished this week linking Corpus Christi road with the San Juan road and crossing the San Antonio river at scenic spots. Dr. R. A. Goeth led the effort. the Goeth ranch lies along the route and the frame bridge near Southton will finalize the loop praised for its beauty and good condition.
Dr. Charles G. Percival of New York drives the Abbott Detroit Bull Dog from Laredo to Mexico City amid heavy rains and revolutions. He reports friendly locals but warns of bandit gangs robbing travelers. Total mileage reaches 27,160 miles.
Sonneborn Bros and L Sonne born Sons of Petrolia announce a San Antonio branch to distribute oils greases non fluid oils soaps polishes for auto and steam trades. R W Lewis will run the operation and offices in the Duerler building.
The Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled there is no absolute speed limit for autos. If a jury finds the speed reasonable and proper considering traffic, road use, and public safety, it should verdict for the defendant regardless of the speed. Riebe Undertaking Co. auto ambulance service.
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