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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1913
Page
9
The first high grade Four to sell under 2000 dollars marks a milestone in motor car history. No customary deposit required. cars delivered in rotation as orders are placed. Limited stock, only 35 in December. If you cancel after viewing, you may do so.
Howard E. Coffin introduces the Hudson Six 40 at 1750 dollars as a light Six offering low running costs and easy riding. The advertisement claims superior comfort and smoothness on rough roads, asserting the car meets a wide demand for a mid priced, dependable light six.
The first cross country electric roadster trip from Boston to Chicago completed 1300 miles through Albany Syracuse Buffalo Erie Cleveland and South Bend with two punctures and no accidents. An Edison battery was charged nightly and boosted at noon stops. Colonel Bailey and Albert Foote led the effort, noting weather slowed progress but may have allowed 150 miles daily in fair conditions.
Toledo's sixth annual motor show planned for December 6 to 13 at the Toledo factories building. Under the Toledo Automobile Shows' Association, the half million dollar exhibition opens with Mayor Brand Whitlock presiding.
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company expands with eastern Rochester and western Des Moines branches. Des Moines will distribute Firestone goods across Iowa and parts of Minnesota and Missouri, with a full tire rim and accessory line and wheel service. If no suitable building is found, Firestone will build its own.
The Staver-Chicago entry known as a dark horse prepares for today’s races. Monckmeier sits at the wheel while Gus apes par will drive, with the car contesting under a handicap for piston displacement. Monckmeter’s skill and daring are noted to offset any disadvantage.
Firestone tire and rim stock will be carried for local use in Rochester. The Louisville Kentucky manufacturer emphasizes the value of timely Firestone service to deliver tires around the city to Rochester motorists.
Auto mobiles to the number of 130000 were registered in New York during the eight months before October, 30000 more than last year. New cars since August 1 at half rates exceeded 7000, with 46 percent rise in commercial vehicles. Chauffeurs licensed around 55000, up 10000, and state receipts rose by 200000 to 1235000, equal to combined totals for 1910 and 1911. Thirty seven of 61 counties paid 23000 in fines.
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