The Rise of Highways in Mexico and the United States
The article traces early roadways from Spanish missions to cobblestone routes in Morelos and Puebla, describing a harsh frontier for transportation. It notes the delayed modern highway push due to conflict, then highlights the railroad boom, the WWI shift to roads, and the 1928 federal highway program shaping global highway interest with Mexico joining early construction efforts.
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Mero
Herman Oaortes
Tabasco
Republic
Puebla
Cuerna Faca
Morelos
Taxca
Dever
United States
Atales Toke
Ives Opens Branch In Corpus Christi
Ives announces a new branch opening at 404 South Staples Street in Corpus Christi for trailer coaches. He notes operations remain unchanged at the San Antonio store on 439 South Alamo Street and will continue selling widely known trailers at current prices.
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Sam Tres
Lod Ostring
South Staples
Corpus Chirkiti
Corpus Chili Emery
Ives
Otis
San Artonio Slort
South Alamo Street
Winerich unveils 1941 Studebaker line in premiere show
Winerich Motor Sales on Broadway hosts a premier display of 11 new Studebaker 1941 models including Champions Contenders and Presidents after a dealer meeting with over 200 Southwest Texts dealers. McLaughlin of Studebaker touts production plans and growth. President Hoffman notes rising national income likely boosting car sales.
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San Antonio Motoris
Studebaker
Winerich Motor Sales Company
Third Street
Jag Tee
QuiBlazt
Winecich Motor Seles Company
T. F. McLaughlin
Sludebaker
South Bend
Harry B. O'Neil
Dallas
McLaughlin
Noion
Paul G. Hoffman
Joan
Ford tests cross wind machine for safer cars
Ford engineers at Dearborn operate a cross wind generator at the test track to simulate gusts and body sway. A Hispano Suiza airplane engine powers a 14 foot propeller creating a strong breeze to study vehicle response and driver safety in curves and sudden obstacles. Observers record horizontal and cross wind effects to improve stability and steering. Officials say the device enhances Ford’s safety research and vehicle design processes.
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Ford Motor Company
Dearborn
Cale G. Ivers
Officinl
Jorénn-Ivers Malter Company
Ford Dealers
Hest
Mar
Ivers
Ford Experimental Engineering Department
Ford
Martin Neal partner in Willys deal
A. F. Neal joins with Reggie Martin to form Martin Neal Motor Company at 405 Broadway as Willys distributor covering 72 Southwest Texas counties. Neal to run service and parts while expansion plans push Willys sales with factory-trained staff and full Willys parts. The firm also becomes a Graham line dealer for eight counties.
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A. F. Neal
Bit Lax
Willys
Reggie” Martin
Martin-Neal Motor Company
Broadway
Merlin
Martin Motor Company
Willys Distributors
Neal
Southwest Teans Water
Martin-Neal Motor Lownpungatta
Texas
Graham
Martin
San Antonio
Cotulla
Bee
Real
Mexico
L. C. Martin Motorompany
Willy
L.gc
Peggie
Star Finance Adds Texas Drive-In Window
The Star Finance company at 219 Water Street completed an extensive building addition and opened the first drive-in paying window in Texas. The expansion includes drive-in parking and a new thoroughfare from Water Street to Rusk Street to ease traffic, with Marlin Mercus inviting customers to use the new service and its family friendly features.
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The
Star Finance Company
Water Street
Texas
Uhedz
Rusk Street
Marlin Mercus
Unementomers
Guarantee Shoe Firm Names New Travel and Floor Managers
Narl G. MacNeill, longtime manager and buyer for women’s shows at Guarantee Shoe Company, becomes traveling representative for Data and McCarthy of Auburn New York covering Texas and Louisiana for Enna Jettick shoes. W Ralph Watson moves from floor manager to fill MacNeill’s former post in San Antonio. Charles P. Watson, Ralph’s brother, becomes floor manager, both nephews of Dr M Watson, Gimrantzee Shoe Co. president, noted as expert shoemakers.
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Narl G. MacNeill
Guarantee Shoe Company
Data and
McCarthy
Auburn
N.Y
Nowell
Texas
Louisiana
Chile
Enna
W. Ralph Watson
Mctgeall
Watson
San Antonio
Charles P. Watson
Jackson, Migs
Sitio
Feor
Ralph
Charles
M. Watson
Gimrantzee Shoe Company
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William Bartison Furlong
Corpus
Winerich
Boty Ahorne
Virame
Priirieoin
Atorta
Stodebakers
Chrysler
Chrysler Corporeddnesignivers
Peggie' Martin
A.F. Neal
Studebakers
T. F. Laughlin
Jeff
South Bend, Inc
HW. B. O'Neill
O. E. Lancaster
Austin Studebaker
Plaza Hotel
Earl
McNeill
New York
W. Ralpid Watson Succeeds
Plymouth
Ace le
Acd
Petra cl
Municipal Auditorium
John Mack
Fargo Division
J. R. Barton
Chrysler Division
R.S
Bob” Muir
Dodge
Billy’ Arnold
DeSoto
Water ST
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