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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1913

Page

9

Bill Aids Acad Building in Interstate Road Survey Plan

A proposal in Congress, introduced by Senator Hobson of Georgia, would authorize the director of the office of public roads to conduct a general survey of interstate highways, identify trunk lines, and estimate costs for improvements. The bill urges federal state cooperation, with states and road districts contributing half of construction and maintenance costs. The secretary of agriculture would approve funding and ensure post and rural routes are included in county surveys.

Wartington D. C Con- Efeeeman Hobson Georgia Congress Office of Public Roads Fircher Secretary of Agriculture Buentimer

Elgin Races Feature Unique Mechanical Cars and Details

A Well known racing authority reviews the Elgin meet with focus on the Delta driven by Joe Dawson built in Connecticut by BH Deliing and W Hooketsl. The car uses L head cylinders, eight spark plugs, transverse shaft driven magneto, five gallon oil tank, 26 gallon gasoline and a 49 pound pressure fuel system with notable clutch and braking features. Also covered are the Isotta driven by Disery Grant with dual braking, the Erwin Speeda Benz motor with magnesium pistons, and the Mason entries with center control and cone clutch across 102-106 inch wheelbases.

Elgin Delta Joe Dawson Iesag Amall Connecticut Pion BH. Deliing W. Hooketsl Hhe Intel Isetta Wes Disery Meet Erwin Speeda Bergdoif Benz Rischenbacher Rickenbacher Chantter Rickenbecker Mason Chandler's Mason Ad Valuex Blasone

Rim-Cuts Ruin 1 Clincher Tire in 3

The article describes rim cuts tearing clincher tires, inner rim flanges causing cuts, and deflation wrinkling fabric leading to many blowouts. It notes 18 percent discard rate for rim-cut tires, claims high costs from on-air care, and cites a $50,000 patent method to prevent tread separation.

Certified Public Accountants

Historic early race cars feature varied wheelbases and engines

The report details multiple cars in two days of racing, noting wheelbases from 112 to 208 inches, valve sizes from 1 3/4 to 2 1/8 inches, and lift measures. De Palma Wishart and Anderson's Stutz are highlighted with fuel loads around 30 to 40 gallons and oil carried between 10 and 20 gallons.

Wiehart Blein de Palma Wishart Gamnlinn and di Palma Andleott Phe Hartis Tae Emicott Anderson

Kreditors Agree to Help Krit Motor Car on Recovery

Detroit September 13 The Krit Motor Car Company secured a creditor support plan after distress from weather and economic strain The larger creditors agreed to square away indebtedness with 66 percent of other debts settled first Four directors will be from principal creditors and Union Trust Company, ensuring continued operation without new capital The largest creditor Walter Russell holds about 100000 and will pause payments until other creditors are squared away The company ships five parts to over 100 cars monthly and operates seven to nine cars daily in production Milwaukee notes show motor vehicle growth with rising car ownership and population estimates

Detroit Krit Motor Car Company Hrit Cara Canetsta Union Trust Company Mings Manital Walter &. Russell Russell

First Canton Woman Earns Motorcycle License

Mrs. Vera Heavilin becomes the first woman in Canton Ohio to obtain a motorcycle license. She wears a costume with a divided skirt that is practical and modest for riding. She contemplates a motorcycle trip from Canton to Indianapolis.

Vera Heavilin Canton Heavilin Indianapolis

Smaller racing motors show greater speed

Engineers demonstrate that design trumps brute strength in racing cars with smaller cylinder sizes, lighter reciprocating parts, and refined valve timing. Magnalium pistons beat cast iron, reducing lap times. frame, suspension, and tire innovations also cut losses. The article argues for science-led racing and broader adoption by car makers.

Elgin America Europe

Regulation of tire width in Baltimore traffic debate

A dated letter argues for state regulation of tire width to curb motor truck overloads in Baltimore streets. Mary G. and Goodyear executives advocate wheels proportionate to wagon weight, citing Porto Rico as a model. The piece also notes Kansas motorists and rising motor vehicle registrations, with 26 000 to 31 000 cars expected and authorities checking owner lists. It ends with a note about hunting antelopes by motorcycle near San Diego.

Porto Rico Kansas Konsag Lottica Tate State Tax Commission

WAGONS DESTROY ROADS By Heavy Horse Drawn Teams

Massachusetts highway officials report horses and heavy wagons as the main cause of road deterioration. The annual study notes 50 to 75 ton loads daily, with three tons or more per vehicle, breaking road beds within a month. Even after loads stop, surfaces fail on traveled roads while returning empty routes stay in better repair.

Massachusetts Highway Com Lee Housen Thess Randa Oro Mac- Agnew

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