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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1908

Page

13

Motorcycles on Increase in San Antonio

Motorcycles grow popular in San Antonio and surrounding county areas with about forty bikes in the city and around fifty in the precincts. Users cite low running costs and reliability, with speeds from five to 45 miles per hour, prices starting near $200. Local businessmen like H. Davenport, Ogienby, and Crow use them for daily rural routes and commutes, reporting savings and steady growth in motorcycle use.

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Indian wins endurance run from Lands End to John O Groats

Motorcycle notes report the Indian conquering the Lands End to John O Groats endurance trial in England over 1x days. J Graves set a 2h mile world record on a single Indian in Los Angeles and a 1199 miles in 49 hours 40 minutes from New York to Chicago by B A Swenson on a similar machine. Several motorcyclists head hunting today noting the bike’s promise of quick round trips.

England Landsend John O'Groots AM. J. Graves Angeles Cal Fon New York Chicago B.A. Swenson

Buick sales noted at Steakee Bros and local shop

J W Collins of Steakee Bros reports Buick sales to Huet Stendage Co for Gardendale use, delivered Wednesday. Dr W W Wright also purchased a Buick runabout, delivered Tuesday. Army enlistment notice requests able bodied single men ages 18 to 35 with good character, in San Antonio, Tex. Information via Rev door officer Moore Building, Are and Houston St.

J. W. Collins Steacke Bros Buick Huet, Stendage & Co Gardendale W. UW. Wright United States Moore Building Are Houston St San Antonio Tex

Electric autos coming to San Antonio spark interest

Electic car enthusiasm grows in San Antonio as readers, led by Mrs Van derhoeyan and Woodward, anticipate a new era. The article notes charging rectifiers, home recharging, and costs around 40 cents per charge, with range 50 to 135 miles, while garages and utilities weigh the feasibility and expansion plans.

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Making Fast Time On Fine Track Near San Antonio

A Maxwell roadster driven by H. Birdsong travels about 40 mph on a rapid stretch of the Bloyce road near San Antonio. The photo, taken with a graflex camera, captures the moment as the front wheel strikes a road stick, showing the car in rapid motion and the photographer’s timing.

San Antonio Maxwell Sors Tn Anton

Jealers Say Lat Current Cost Cheaper To Dig Onts Own

Jealers claim that at present it is far cheaper for Onts own digging operations. The report notes costs and efficiency comparisons, implying a push toward in house digging following market shifts and price analyses.

Reliable electric car priced from fifteen hundred dollars

A durable electric car is advertised for purchase starting at 1500 dollars with emphasis on affordability. The listing highlights a reliable model and invites potential buyers to consider this entry price point for an electric vehicle.

Automobile News Notes and the Rise of American Motors

Automobile news notes discuss industry growth with rising output, Middle West leadership, and the shift toward American-made cars. It highlights the Locomotive Car, the fate of foreign models, and anticipates a stronger American presence at the Madison Square Garden show from January 16 to 28, with the American Automobile Association boosting its New York office to aid Motorets. It mentions early shows in 1900 and the evolving role of touring and racing cars.

Plinsars Famies Americn Locomotive Company Miwon Ameriqan Madison Labive Garden Tenins Board American Automobile Orbition New York Metions Henemt Nemens

Three Maxwells Sold by Maxwell Company

In this city agents of Maxwell company sell three Maxwells to Dr. R A Gheth and Dr Gain Phe machines will be severed within three weeks.

Song Lotehernick Maxwell Company Wes of Cats Dr. R.A. Gheth Dr. Gain

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