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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1916
Page
31
Dodge Brothers dealers led by George Wroten report fewer cars stored for winter as business keeps up and weatherproof winter models improve. New touring and roadster types offer enclosed comfort, removable tops, and upgraded interiors, transforming last summer cars into year round transport.
S. W. Smith president of Standard Motor Sales notes that Mr. Nash is working intensely to boost Jeffery car and truck production to approach current demand.
Mr and Mrs C L Hebron drove their Hudson six from San Antonio to Pasadena California and back a total of 7434 miles. Starting with five new tires they had one puncture on the round trip and returned with the same air in the other four tires. He said the car added pleasure to the tour and that aside from gasoline oil and storage he had no expense for the car. He expressed pride in owning a Hudson for its unfailing performance.
The Nash Motors Company leader, C W Nash, works twelve hours daily from whistle time through office duties. A production expert, he spends mornings in the shop, stays up to date on accounting advertising and management, and keeps overhead low through labor discipline and time-saving devices. He is described as coatless and reserved about his own affairs.
San Antonio dealer L. S. Peter markets the Detroiter Motor Car in six and four cylinder models with touring and roadster bodies. Peter notes Detroit’s auto leadership and predicts San Antonio as a future car hub, praising simplicity, durability, comfort, and the continental six head detachable motor.
Goodyear announces the All-Weather Tread emphasizing maximum skid resistance and wear durability. C F Dwyer explains 45 degree diamond blocks, square contact edges, rounded fillets for even fabric strain, and symmetric layout to avoid wear, with molded and wrapped tread variations for non skid performance on all roads.
Wingram Wibbits complains he must be alone over holidays and asks his wife to send daily postcards. She sends twelve cards showing the sea views with dates, but he discovers they were mailed on one day. He rides out to think and contemplates the situation.
William Steinhardt of the Crockett Automobile Company notes Canadian farmers are buying Hudson Super-Six vehicles. Despite wartime concerns, Western Canada shows strong growth with three times as many car sales by July as last year, reaching farmers who seek proven power and stamina for business and family use.
A family of six and their landlady meet at a front door while seeking a month by the sea. The landlady notes only one bed is available, prompting the father to respond with good humor about accommodation. The scene centers on hospitality and practicality in a seaside lodging exchange.
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