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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1912
Page
11
Automobiles can endure longer with prudent care and timely replacement of worn parts. Dealers note engines stay reliable with clean lubrication and avoiding overheating, while transmission gears, propeller shafts, and brakes wear slowly and can be renewed as needed.
A noted manufacturer warns that battery efficiency hinges on proper charging. Overfeeding or overcharging storage batteries dulls performance and causes inertia. Wait until energy is depleted before recharging to avoid “suspended animation” and keep the vehicle operating efficiently.
Curacao shipped 20682 dozen jipijapa straw hats in the first quarter of 1912 valued at 91126 dollars. The rise compares with prior years, credited to quality improvements guided by the colonial government school of instruction whose director visits braiders’ homes island wide.
Howard E Coffin and staff unveiled a new six cylinder Hudson model. Bert Dingley and George Salzman tested it in Dell showing smooth operation at three miles an hour and a rapid 60 mph from a standstill in 31 seconds. They hailed it as dependable and valuable.
The article notes growing use of cars beyond summer leisure, with manufacturers citing necessity over years. It argues Jack Frost helps sell autos, while many delay ownership, hoping for price cuts or mere novelty to fade.
The Marshall Street Juniors defeated Brackenridge High School eleven 12 to 6 in a brisk morning game. Ma Ware starred for the Juniors while Alley and Whitney led Brackenridge with strong work.
Women drive more cars without chauffeurs, seeking self starters and electric lighting. Describes easy handling, safety features, comfort options, and accessories from warm foot vents to portable luncheon cases, aimed at independent female motorists in the 1913 era.
President William H. Taft undertook the first presidential motor tour of the United States, traveling 182 miles across Massachusetts from Beverly through Worcester Springfield Lenox Pittsfield Williamstown Manchester Montpelier Bretton Woods and back. Thousands greeted him, towns flew flags, and the car bore the Touring Club of America emblem as Major Rheades used official blue books to chart the routes. The journey enjoyed sunny autumn weather and the president and Mrs. Taft greatly enjoyed the experience.
An out of town buyer for a St Louis dealer Mill sent months of advice about his car. An expert finally found the problem maple syrup in the engine oil, not cylinder oil. The mix up involved two men of the same name, shipping syrup instead of oil.
An express shipment mix up left a motor can containing cylinder oil and another with maple sugar. An expert disassembled the engine to find cylinders filled with maple sugar and a muffler clogged by half burned wax. Mill ponders how the other man enjoyed the cylinder oil on his pancakes.
H Ahrens, a 63 year old who learned to drive last season, won the 110 mile endurance contest held by St. Louis automobilists under A A A rules. Twenty seven cars entered and the course covered the state’s worst roads and hills. Ahrens posted the best record but was fined one point for ahead of schedule and six for minor car examination issues, a notable penalty for a new driver.
Charles J. Glidden begins a 1700 mile lakes to gulf auto tour with a rousing Detroit sendoff. Escorts of motorists will relay along the route to New Orleans with delegations from the city’s Board of Commerce Wolverine club Maxwell club Auto Dealers association and fifteen manufacturers and merchants.
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