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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1916
Page
30
Young Smithers brims with joy as he plans a future with Molly. He boasts of a cottage, car, and his bride’s income, while humorously offering only his name in the partnership. The Philadelphia Star reports the lighthearted exchange in a taciturn sitting room scene.
A dining room exchange questions chicken croquettes misnamed as chicken while a waiter explains the dish as croquettes. The guest jokes that the item resembles hash and quips about misnaming chicken versus veal.
Ford outlines extreme spring tests and weight endurance for vanadium steel springs. The piece describes Ford Animated Weekly’s shift to an educational tour of American cities, plus a colossal Ford parade float at the Indiana State Centennial and President Wilson’s good roads visit. Firestone reports 30 to 60 percent yearly sales gains and a 33 million fiscal year. A G Partridge succeeds Firestone as general sales manager.
At the annual meeting of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company held November 2 R J Firestone was elected vice president. He has been a salesman prior to the promotion.
A veteran figure in automobile circles retires after decades of influence and recognizing the field’s evolution. His work and reputation span the country, marking the end of an era for enthusiasts and professionals alike.
An aged admiral spins a tale at supper about a volcanic Mediterranean island with boiling springs and red lobsters, claiming exaggeration as a feature of his adventures. A guest challenges him, noting lobsters turn red only when boiled. The admiral persists with a humorous defense.
Goodyear’s C F Dwyer urges motorists to protect tire tread as the key to durability. Small cuts from nails or glass admit dirt and moisture, weakening the carcass. filling cuts with tire putty can extend life and mileage with simple maintenance.
The Philadelphia Ledger recalls a Boston & Maine line delay with a weary traveler mocking a station. He notes the black dressed refreshment room staff and a passenger explains they are in mourning for late trains.
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