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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1915

Page

11

Far List Plan Boosts Tire Sales Says Graham

B F Graham of Goodrich Company cites advertising campaign starting January 31 as the strongest evidence of tire price reductions and market impact. He notes widespread price fairness, elimination of haggling, and savings for users, with ads driving a nationwide shift to a fair list system.

B. F. Graham BRFP Goodrich Gooffrich GF. Goodrich Toel Dalleva Daniy

Goodrich fair list drives tire market changes

The memo argues that Goodrich advertising and fair list pricing boosted demand for smooth tread and skid tread tires. It claims public trust in Goodrich leadership, rising business activity, and price reductions compared with rivals, urging consumer support to sustain advertised prices amid a tense market.

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Non-Skid Tire Claims and a 5 Percent Premium

A promotional note explains 57 varieties of non skid tires with claims of better wet traction and durability. It argues most non skids cost 10 to 30 percent more, versus plain tires, and presents a 5 percent markup for a new safety tread offered by a rubber factory expert. The piece compares mileage claims and invites car owners to try the safer tread at modest extra cost.

Gondrich Goodrich Orrich Proat New York Chicago San Antonio

Reo Telegraphed Demands and Factory Strain Rise

A Minneapolis Reo distributor telegram from Fawkes Auto reflects dealer pressure for extra car loads as factory output expands to meet demand. Management notes high material backlog, new machinery, and added night shifts to speed production while striving for equal dealer treatment amid accusations of partiality and bribes.

Plone Robert Rueschaw Minneapolis Boies Fawkes Auto Company Weraea Telagrama Minneapois Nica Fawkes Minnee Reos

Goodyear Pressed-On Tires Hit Market Expansion

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company plans widespread deployment of pressed-on tires with 50-ton presses now bought and more on order. Machines will be installed nationwide through company branches and depots, offering service on V tires matching demountable tire service. The pressed-on Goodyear Tire promises simplicity and strength, with rising demand noted for Card tires on gasoline cars from Akron, Ohio.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Goodyear E Tt Adi~lara Goodyear &. V Aknin Ohio Goodyenr

UNCLE SAMS AVIATORS USE HUPMOBILES IN DAILY WORK

Francis A Wildman an instructor at the Government Aviation School of North Island California and Lieut Douglas S Netherwood of the United States Aero Corps recently bought Hupmobiles to follow aircraft on long flights. After competitive tests among American makes the army chose the Hupmobile for reliability and performance. The cars will endure hard duty tracking aircraft and monitoring conditions at intervals. Noted aviators using Hupmobiles include Glenn Curtiss and others. the U S Army Aero Corps and aviation leaders favor the model for safety and readiness. Record notes the Hood Rubber Co supports the Safety First initiative to prevent accidents by reporting dangerous conditions.

Francis A. Wildman Government Aviation School North Tsland Cal Douglas 8. Netherwood United States Aero Corps Army Aero Corps Pacific Coast Hi Jy F. A. Winerich Woodward Carriage Company Army Engineers Army Hiama United States Sera Wildman Netherwood Glenn Curtis B.C. Hucks London France Biénalme Legagneux Garros Dancourt Mauvais Grillaux Peguoud Nooper Gregi Parle Goetze Jeausin Berlin Ader Vienna van der Mark Amsterdam

Cadillac Eight Cylinder Block Design Changes

The Cadillac Eight adopts a new in block cylinder casting using removable end water jacket plates. The design allows core anchoring before casting, ensuring wall thickness and uniform cooling space. End-water access enables inspection for web formations and sediment removal, aiding cooling reliability.

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Ghamam Tires Kent Adden Lea Goodrich ‘Fair Goodrich Organization Jed Goodrich Company Tudas Saks & Company Saks Tre Goodrich Pelea Coadri B. F. Goodrich CO Akron, Ohio Goodyear Company Hudson Express Baker Cara Alamo Auto Sales Co Bedell G. A. C. Halff. Pres MI Frits Weytra Uncle Sam Tire Vw Rubber Company Bagley Accuseony Amalie Pennsylvania Someborn Bros Bedell Bidg Tey
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