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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1920

Page

7

Party of tourists passes San Antonio en route to coast

A party of four, led by James A Galvin, travels from New York toward the Pacific route, stopping in San Antonio. They traverse cities including Washington, Pittsburgh, Louisville, Nashville, Memphis, Jackson, New Orleans, Beaumont, Houston, and Austin, planning to reach Los Angeles around December 1. Irene and Walter Galvin, and the Willis Knight car team join the journey as they praise California’s climate and the car’s performance.

James A. Gatyin San Antonio Truht New York Pacific Washington Pittsburg Indiayfyolis Louisville Nashville Memphis Ackson New Orleans Beaumont Touston Austin Nework Galvin Misaia- Sippi Houston Bealmont Los Angeles Jras California Wexis Mies Galvin

Drill Begins on 2000 Acre Tract Near Alice Texas

Alles Texas November 1800 Diaroud company of Mirkipan cap Atadius plans operations on a 2000 acre tract ten miles north of Alice. The first test will be drilled on the A Dowriog ranch with Walter Seefeld as field manager and Sir ishite secured to drill. A complete drilling rig and derrick bay equipment are en route to the location.

Alles Tex Gompany Mirkipan Alice A. Dowriog J — Walter Seefeld

Dealers blamed for odd market prices by Industry VP

L Pilcher vice president and general manager of the Western Motor Truck Company Detroit notes factors behind rising motor vehicle costs. He says dealers inflate prices to maximize profit while others deflate to draw buyers, a trend he calls short sighted. He cites uneven conditions across markets influencing dealer and manufacturer behavior.

Husimens Bisa L. Pilcher Wedern Motor Mmr

Automotive dealers face shifting market dynamics

The article discusses a transition in the auto mobile industry from a sellers market to a buyer aware market. It urges dealers to study each buyer's situation, stay proactive, and work hard instead of waiting for temporary improvements.

Dager

Driving Safe With Byottay Lamps On Dosington Cars

A safety claim from John H Re t rich of A E Blancke Atte Co notes that Byottay highway lamps with adjustable reflectors let drivers safely exceed 80 mph and illuminate far ahead when needed. G2 Thomason from the Motor and Accessory Manufacturers Association cites improving auto conditions and orderly industry recovery amid economic shifts, urging fuel and cabaret adjustments to reduce gasoline waste and ease starting in cold weather.

Dosington Ehiel John HR A. E. Blancke Atte Company G. 2 Thomason Weis

Automobile Trade and Social Notes From San Antonio Trip

Chilton George and Mrs George tour through Northeast and East, visiting New York Mostow Curva and San Antonio area. Local motor firms and reps including Nash South Texas Motors and Southwestern Motor Dealers report visits, deliveries, and planned showcases. Industry figures and gatherings detail dealer activity, color design previews, and upcoming committee meetings.

Chilton George Mrs. George Weverd Aokh Noreh

Automobile dealers push to stabilize car values claims

Edward L Staacke of Staacke Brothers argues dealer stability and integrity influence automobile prices. He says dealers must ensure parts and performance quality, as buyers rely on dealers who guarantee perfect operation when purchasing cars.

Sft Terme B.V. Porson Automobile Ten Sinneko Brothers Edward I. Binucke Tolweek Edward L. Staacke Staacke Brotherg Oldsmobile Fast Week Gegler

Briscoe Wins Races in Cotton Plye Sweepstakes

H. ON. Durlinger the Grant Motor Car Company of Texas manager announced a new car driven by Tiles Flinghe won the Cotton Plye Sweepstakes at Waco during the week. Rilleghs also won other events on the program as crowds gathered in central Texas.

H. ON. Durlinger Grant Motor Car Company of Texas Minneunrlis Waco Texas

French golf prodigy astonishes England with form exhibited

Latidna Nov 15 French boy golfer 14, training under Abe Mitchell, impressed at North Korea? event in England. He finished two strokes behind Mitchell, who set a course record as mentor and partner, signaling a remarkable early talent likely to shake the professional scene.

Haysland Miia Uae Ue Kent Nort Korel Yaks Mitchell Young Botenson Tootenzon Soviete de Golf de Paris Ragland Implo Abe Mitchell Siongs North Woreland Herons Profissioun Iin Batenzon England Wolfiuz Omarks Tondon Times America Ting Edward Starsing

First Semiannual Payment On Ford Investment Certificates

The board of directors of lo Bord Minor Company adopts the first semiannual payment on Word Investment Certificates at six percent. Ford Investment phe and Port Molt Company are involved as authorized San Antonio dealers with wages and certificates valued at 100 dollars or more. Partial and full value payments may be offered with interest adjustments and employer withholding rights.

Tireetore of Lo Bord Univers, Cav Ford San Antonio Ford Investment Phe Port Molt Company Boaur Anil Anvestment Witmindlions Cortifientes

Ford wage policy and employee certificate plan details

The document outlines Ford's employee certificate program and payments, noting no wage incentive for enrolment and limited sharing opportunities within the community. It states about 10 percent of Ford employees are certificate holders, with applications considered under crosswise laws. Workers devote fifteen to rare Himuvand dollars daily to wage certificates, and the certificates may unite with a personal representative at the board's discretion.

Emyraye Ford

Detroit truck company case on maintenance records and cost

Detroit Gear and Machine Company kept precise records for a two ton Federal truck used by Westarsl Motor ruck to justify operating expenses. Over 44 months it logged 12 000 miles with a single repair for a broken fan belt, averaging about 82 cents per mile per ton and 40 cents per ton mile, at ten miles per gallon with around ten round trips daily and multiple pickups.

M. Ls. Pulelier Thie Detrail Gear &, Machine Company No Vetag Dettole Gear & Machine Couquay

Apprentice Training Shaping Industry Bonds In Rail Service

A current Roo Trick Nowe article outlines a national program pairing rail firms like Heb Mate and Car with a cooperative apprentice system. The plan, running four years, pays students a wage during the first three months and two cents an hour thereafter, with emphasis on senior apprentices and vocational education.

Liew Reo Heb Mate Kan Ford Couvay

Apprenticeships Spark Innovation in Regional Workshop

A regional workshop highlights new apprentices joining skilled trades, with trainees from Pont and nearby towns engaging in blue prints, routing, and pinthoning work. The article notes growing status changes and a shift toward hands on study in manufacturing settings.

Ayers Pont

Pedoral Motor expands plant as truck industry gains

The Pedoral Motor company in Detroit announces full production schedules and no curtailment fears. A new 60,000 square foot addition to the Kedord plant will house final assembly and paint departments, improving efficiency and capacity amid rising demand for key industry vehicles.

Pedoral Motorack Coumunyy Detroit

New Record Set Amid Fierce Race in Sule Vietoria Event

The article reports a dramatic competition at Sule Vietoria where Tenarkabhs and other riders vied for top times. A standout performance by F a Povsany earned praise while Parkons Wah posted a notable 28 mile course record, assisted by a powerful engine and piston setup. Officials emphasized timing accuracy and suggested future improvements.

Tenarkabhs Onateraycia Sule Vietoria Aig Tolias F. A Povsany Nowra Lnatuys Monte Baker Ull Parsons

Wichita Truck advertisement emphasizes wide use and full line

The piece proclaims the presidential decision changed buyer attitudes and promotes THE WICHITA TRUCK as the most distributed American truck, used in 83 countries. It touts a complete Wichita line from 1 to 6 ton, invites inquiries, and offers a free representative.

Wichita America Comelete Flact

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