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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1917
Page
11
Fashion notes describe wartime influenced automaker outfits and headwear.describes semi formal dolman coats in black and taupe, velvet and satin trim hats, and beaver and chenille hats paired with coats. Mentions changes to headgear avoiding dust, with toques turbans and a Russian bandeaux turban among autumn favorites.
Claywell Oil Company announces operation at 14 West Travis Street in San Antonio. Will Claywell presides. Henry Mayerstein becomes president after Claywell’s resignation from Motor Oil Company. Business spans wholesale auto supply with tires, batteries, vulcanizing, and services. aims to serve Mexico and nearby regions.
The Texas Brigade reports strong morale and no arrests, with 4267 of its men already buying bonds in the 6th Division drive. Generals Johnston and Haskell praise the brigade’s spirit, noting $248,400 in total sales and a standout 369th Infantry unit among top bond contributors.
A Nash Motors Company presentation in Kenosha reports widespread public enthusiasm for the new Nash Six. Dealers note strong buyer interest in the compact motor and the striking body design, highlighting the five passenger sedan’s practicality for both winter shopping and everyday touring.
The article discusses improving plate glass packing for export to Peru and Bolivia. It stresses strong cases and cushioning to survive sea transport, noting open road exposure and the need to prevent breakage amid shocks. Belgia firms demonstrate prebroken glass techniques, and careful internal wrapping plus outer lumber cases are advised.
National and other truck owners, engineers, and manufacturers gathered at the Bratter Hotel in Detroit to exchange ideas on efficient operation. They discussed cost systems, driver training, fuel use, and load planning, selecting a uniform cost system based on S. S. Merlhew of Packard. Notable attendees included Arymour & Company, Swift & Company, Foxas Company, and United Lure and Supply. The next session is planned in Washington, D C in January.
At Mitchell, a car owner praises a vehicle with over 200,000 miles still in reliable shape. Water manager Tatlin Tilish of Mitchell Motors discusses a possible cross country journey, noting other records from Woodward Company and Mitchell Gonjorg in Broano, California.
A fragmentary tale recalls a voyage where a storm alters course and tests crew. An aged captain and a wary observer narrate how a gale tears at the ship’s gear while a crewman cautions about credit and danger at sea.
A fragmented OCR passage provides no clear event, names, dates, or locations to summarize into a factual news item. The readable content is insufficient to identify a person, organization, or incident for a valid card.
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