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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1916

Page

33

Maxwell Perfor ms A Splendid Style

An autumn season has boosted motor travel with Maxwell cars gaining praise for long tours. Frank Hagan of Guarantee Motor Car Company notes lighter vehicle types dominate touring, signaling affordability and growing interest in road trips. Testimonials pour in from across the country to Maxwell Motor Company in Detroit.

Frank Hagan The Guarantee Motor Car Company Maxwell Maxwell Motor Company, Inc Detroit

Maxwell dealer champions good roads in continued remarks

In a continuation, Mr Hagan quotes Maxwell as a dealer who positions himself as a champion of good roads. The remarks emphasize road quality and infrastructure support.

Mr. Hagan Maxwell

Maxwell Car Demonstrates Superior Long Distance Ability

The Dixie Highway Association promoted road travel with a light Maxwell touring car in a Yellowstone trail run from Plymouth Massachusetts to Seattle Washington. Sixty four cars relayed a War Department message from Webster to Aberdee South Dakota over rugged mud filled roads. The Maxwell proved its edge by traversing fifty five miles in the mud and finishing the last twenty three miles in thirty six minutes while heavier cars failed on grades. Many women drivers praised the Maxwell for long distance travel under adverse conditions.

Dixie Highway Association Plymouth Mass Seattle Wash War Department Maxwell Webster Aberdee South Dakota Maxwell Cara

What’s In a Name? A Chicken Pie Confusion

A quick lunch customer questions his chicken pie order in a comical exchange. The cook insists the dish is pie and argues that it need not contain chicken. The dialogue ends with a note about a Hawaiian engineer inventing a robust grill system.

Bagology Maxwell Maxwell Service Maxwell Organization

Firestone Salesmen Prepare for Historic Akron Convention

Firestone Tire & Rubber Company assembles over 600 salesmen for the annual convention in Akron October 17 to 19. G C Faling notes increased attendance, factory tours, and data sharing to boost sales, efficiency, and customer service worldwide.

Firestone Tire & Rubber Company Akron Ohio G. C. Faling Akron Company Firestone Singapore Firestone Company Faling A. Thompson A. W. Foster J. F. Murphy B. Cc. Levy

United America Tour Caught in Bad Storm

The United America Tour faced a severe midwestern storm on the Des Moines to St. Paul leg. Despite deep gumbo mud, the Hupmobile tour car continued to Story City Iowa Falls Mason City with minimal delays.

Middle West United America Tour Towa J. Walter Drake Hupp Motor Car Corporation Des Moines St. Paul S. W. Smith Standard Motor Story City Iowa Falls Mason City Washington, D. C Logan Waller Page United States Patterson Ohio Kentucky Indiana Michigan Minneapolis

Stark Company Receives Moon Cars Displayed in Houston

C N Stark & Co, distributors in 93 Southwest Texas counties, announce Moon cars arrive in their 406 and 408 West Houston street sales rooms. The new models are large, well equipped and compare in size and performance to pricier automobiles.

Stark Company Moon Cars C. N. Stark & Co Texas West Houston Street Frederick Buildings

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