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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1912
Page
13
An era of autos as universal transport dawns as the author argues the automobile has solved personal mobility, boosted industry, and promises a world linked by vast networks of national and international highways. The piece highlights cost reductions, urban traffic relief, health benefits, and expanding middle class access.
In a courtroom scene the clerk cues a line of women to stand and denies their “bet or joke” marriages. The procedure shifts as the clerk dismisses those applications and proceeds with ordinary cases.
Clifton George toured the Ford factory in Detroit noting a daily capacity of 1000 cars across 11 assembling plants. He observed a 37 minute production flow from parts to finished vehicle and praised the efficiency of the Ford office led by Hawkins and Ford himself for service, price, and upkeep.
Demand for motor delivery wagons from 600 to 1500 pounds and light trucks of 1 to 1.5 tons grows among retailers and small manufacturers. Once focused on heavy three to five ton trucks, industry shifts to compact, economical units, with Boston’s Chinese laundry cited as a user and many firms expanding into smaller models.
In London on October 12 American horses swept the Duke of York stakes with Louis Winan's Adam Bede finishing first and August Belmont's Monotone second among twelve runners. The $10,000 handicap was run over a mile and a quarter.
In a dialogue exchange, Jack argues that kiss is a noun and Madge clarifies it can be both common and proper depending on use. The quirky exchange highlights how language assigns case and function in speech.
An advertising piece argues buyers should choose a quality car over cheaper options. It touts the 1913 Chalmers Thirty-Six at 1950 dollars, emphasizes longevity, depreciation, and higher resale value, and invites readers to learn more through dealer demos and a couponed booklet.
The article touts cars with comfort luxury looks and convenience at any price. It notes 1018 Chalmers models with six passenger limousine options and electric lighting by Gray & Davis. It promotes Turkish cushions, pebble-grained leather upholstery, eleven inch seats, dual ignition, reliable spark control, and adjustable carburetor for varied driving conditions.
The auto club racing and contest committee met in a joint session and chose officials for the jubilee auto races. Many are seasoned in auto circles and several previously served at the Galveston beach races last August. John Raimey announced he will enter with his Mercedes, a notable entry.
In the last races held here many admirers cheered and now he returns. J. W. Collins, the local dealer, will enter one of his cars and it is expected that one or two more local entries will compete.
Engineering records show one fatal auto accident per 2.4 million miles versus 0.8 million for electric cars, with auto injuries nine times more frequent than trolley injuries and autos needing far more distance to harm outsiders. Electric cars run on rails, while automobiles share open roads.
Indianapolis October drive reports Goodyear and other auto makers pledging about 300000 to a proposed coast to coast stone highway from New York to San Francisco. The plan, led by Carl G Fisher, aims for use by 1915 with total cost around ten million dollars per mile five thousand dollars worth of material per mile.
P B S Webster won the Saturday sweepstake at Laurel Heights with a net 86, runner up F W Maule at 88 and Tom Lyons at 89. Captain Schriner scored a 267 yard record drive from the number seven blind tee despite strong wind. A sweepstake with entry fee one od ball is planned for today with prizes 50 30 and 20 percent for second and third.
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