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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1917
Page
8
An economy driver from Portland explains Maxwell car efficiency insights. He claims 41 miles per bale of gasoline with tactics like proper bearing care, extra oiling of springs, full tire pressure, minimal wind resistance, and steady engine speed. Coasting and gentle starts prolong fuel use and enable long drives.
A large shipment of thirty Truckfords arrives at railroad yards, with five such consignments totaling 150 units in four months. Texas Truckford Motor Company, led by sales manager Tt J Shearer, notes booming demand as attachments convert trucks into heavy load carriers and motorization expands across communities. The company operates at 218-242 North fores Street.
A damaged instruction describes using an air bag and tire molding to reduce unnecessary steam and prolong life. Steps include placing the tire in the mold with the bag, tightening clamps until snug, giving the screw a half turn, and inflating the air bag to 70 pounds to prevent excess steam.
A chaotic telegram tale from a Chandler dealer in Pennsylvania to Bradys Motors Corp New York describes a test run of a Chandler car covering 502 miles in an odd gear. The Erle Healer Samuel Tarmer with Walter Pulfenach at his side proclaims the ride a success, amid questions about the mission and reception planned in multiple cities.
Practical guide notes that proper lubrication prevents annoying noises and wear in cars. It outlines locating rattles, tightening or replacing grease cups, radiator bolts, hood clips, and engine mounts, plus inspecting anti squeak elements and body to chassis gaps. Emphasizes cautious use of oil and addressing loose joints to reduce vibration and noise.
A balloon pilot misdirected by prevailing air currents navigated a wild course from the Akron area to the Ohio River region and finally touched down in his own yard, about 190 miles from the launch field. He had lost balloon volume during intermediate landings and identified several familiar scents and faces in the yard before landing.
Labor department officials estimate about 1,000 former residents of a sister state, now in Alcon, West Virginia, are employed in local rubber plants. A meeting of 1,000 former Morning Staters chose officers and established a permanent organization amid a distant response to the movement.
A fragmentary report describes repairing an air bag by coating its surface, then notes a funeral where Natural Mule McBrager and others mourned. Randy Watkion faced a loss as a widow reflected on the event and a distant relative offered cheerful words.
The piece describes a 1903 Ford and other early autos decaying in a salvage yard, tracing the life cycle of aging vehicles from fresh purchase to the graveyard. It depicts a five stage progression from new to wrecked, then salvaged parts, with emphasis on brass, copper, and the persistence of relics reusing raw materials.
A military armored car tank, borrowed by Castle Motor Company and Trothers dealers, toured Chicago for ten weeks to boost recruiting. The vehicle, with heavy guns and a banner, drew crowds as officers used it as a prop to deliver recruitment messages before government officials and the public.
A note describes a tire repair method where waste is reduced by oiling the tread and pushing back a shim to remove the tire bead. Replacing the tread avoids discard and saves material, yielding a neater repair result.
The article argues that women’s driving is becoming normal and necessary rather than a passing trend. It notes societal shifts toward independence and responsibility, with women taking on driving to support industry, military, and daily life as machines gain power.
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