Tire service should address rims and tires, says Firestone manager
R L Bertham of Firestone Tires in San Antonio argues tire service must go beyond changing tires. He says drivers rely on rims as well, noting many tire troubles stem from defective rims. He urges service men to inspect rims and perform necessary repairs and advise owners on major fixes. Firestone is noted as a tire maker offering rims, with dealers trained accordingly.
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R. L. Bertham
San Antonio
Firestone Tires & Rubber Companys
Benham
Fireeloas Tire & Rubber Company
Firestone
Specialization in Ring and Tim Parts Supply Trade Advantage
Specialists argue that focusing on ring and tim parts boosts efficiency and quality. They note improved sourcing, faster repairs, and better warranties, framing it as a key competitive edge for niche hardware suppliers.
Former enemies are Goodyear employes at Akron plant
The 1914 Vera Cruz siege vividly contrasts two former foes now working at Goodyear in Akron. William Dearborn, a drill sergeant for Goodyear, and George Castile, a craftsmanbuilder, recount their near deadly encounter while defending the Mexican Academy. They later served in U.S. forces in France.
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Akron
Vera Cruz
Mealean Naval Academy
Admiral Fletcher
Academy
Willum Dearborn
Goodyear
France
George Castie
Iaarines Ag
Dearborn
Florida
United States
Salem
Castile
Postmaster General backs motor trucks for parcel post
The Postmaster General endorses using motor trucks to run parcel post routes in large cities. He argues these motorized routes could double the value of parcel post service by coordinating with the existing system and leveraging substantial prior investments. Public officials view the plan as boosting efficiency and speed for mail delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moon House
Sells Bowser tanks in San Antonio territory
Bowser 4 Co. manufacturers of oil tanks, pumps, and store equipment, sell tanks in San Antonio and surrounding territory through W. N. Throop who represents the firm. Throop runs a thriving business and associated with Trankford Motor Co., 218-220-222 North Loved Street.
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W. N. Throop
Bowser 4 Co
Lene
San Antonio
Throop
Junkes
MS Hductuertera
Trankford Motor Coy
I North Loved Street
Motor trucks and road building aid postal routes prompt
Postmaster General Burleson notes motor vehicle development and road improvements expand productive districts around Pittsburgh within fifty miles, linking rural towns and villages to city consumers via future truck routes. Dick Lynns visits the Go noyour Tire plant in Akron as guest of VP Sulberling. 400 quarry enthusiasts attend a post-tour exhibition at the Country Club.
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Burleson
Pitteburg
Witlin
Tunis
Villagga
Dick’* Lynns
Chick Evang
Spackard Truck Sets Durability Record in Montana Route
In Frowce county Missota Montana a Spackard truck earned a durability record by daily hauling from the railroad to Ronit stores. Despite a claimed 100,000 mile life, the veteran carrier has run two round trips each day across war years totaling around 150 miles daily, with a single driver at the wheel for many years.
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Missota
Montana
Ghuden
Monan
Ronit
Wes
Long Ego
Durable trucks prove their mettle on rough roads
Over the last five years the truck has shown steady performance with no trouble pulling through the worst roads. T. Cyler of the Aickens' Auto Company, Jonal dis tributes of Packard Motor Car Company, notes remarkable durability. The record, built under limited maintenance, strengthens the case for sturdy long distance use.
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T. Cyler
Aickens
Jonal Dis
Packard Motor Car
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