Light Brings Darkness to Obsolete Night Illumination
An essay on the arc of lighting from campfire and gas lamps to electric Delco and Western Electric systems. It describes how electricity transformed rural homes and chores, naming local agents and numerous purchasers in a county, including schools and businesses, as it touts modern conveniences and a brighter future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delco
Western Electric
Saoon
Johnny
Boeck
Olen Turner
Oklainion
Harrold
J. B. Belcher
Odell
Godfrey Streit
C. M. Ladd
A. M. Bourland
Fletcher Sisters
B. H. Lewis
General Auto Supply
J. B. Bourland
I. M. Smith
Jones & Wiggins
B. Starr
G. L. Waggoner
Frank Flynn
Electra Wharton
BE. VY. Waggoner
J. F. White
W. B. Germany
W. R. Covert
J. P. Starr
J. ¥. Gregory
A DD. Anderson
T. M. Haney
J. G Showers
Vaughn
A. T. Vaughn
J. C. King
K. T. Smith
F. N Dennis
C. M. Kester
J. G. Hamilton
Ti. Muller
W. Gable
H.W Gray
J. M. King
Wilson Drug Company
A. Shultz
W. M. McCaleb
Clyde Muller
BE. Bourland
P. King
J. KR. Caldwell
Bourland
Ki.bs
Warrell
JT. Bodhing
W. M. Sebur
Y. Green
Christian Church At
Dis Haa Univil
Delco-Light
Song Mightier Than Hammer in Local Repair Shop
W D Smithson and Ss J Lynch run a gutomobile repair and machine shop on the square. They stock hardware for car repairs and employ longtime mechanic Mr Lene. A tenor named Mike, well known in town, adds a musical touch that tempers the shop noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Smithson
Ss. J Lynch
Mr. Smithson
Thillsboro
Lene
Mike
Nash Six Breaks Palomar Hill Climb Record
A Nash Six driven by Walter Folcke and owned by William Galbritter shattered the 10 year Palomar Hill climb record. The stock sport model covered 12.7 miles from Palomar Mountain foot to Bailey Hotel in 34 minutes 40 seconds despite rain and rough roads, with the top up and three passengers aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palomar Mountain
Bailey Hotel
William Ualbritter
Palomar Hill
Haibritter
Walter Folcke
Maxwell Company Promises Surprise at New Series Show
The Maxwell Stator Corporation reports strong public interest in the New Series Maxwell cars shown in Detroit at Thompson Auto Company. Over 4,000 visitors on opening day and thousands more the following week toured the displays, with Chicago New York Cleveland Toledo Buffalo also drawing large crowds. The in demand models include four passenger Coupe and Sedan with notable interior fittings, while open cars receive praise for trim design and innovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwellstator Corporation
Chicago
New York
Cleveland
Toledo
Buffalo
Vernon Storage Battery Company and Leak Family Ties
The Vernon Storage Battery Company on Lt Wilbarger street was established in 1916 by James W. Leak and A H Newsom. The Leak family moved to Wilbarger in 1888 and the firm offers Prestolite and Philadelphia batteries, repair of starters and generators, and a full line of electrical supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Battery Rejuvenators and Quick Recharging Schemes
The article warns against old and modern battery rejuvenator schemes that claim fast recharges. It notes gasoline economizers and battery cures were marketed falsely, with high prices for simple acid treatments. It explains proper recharging uses controlled current to avoid damage, contrasting it with harmful acid methods.
Nash Vernon auto agency upbeat on sales and growth
Hanks, manager of the Nash Vernon Company, expresses bright prospects for the automobile industry with a focus on Nash sales in Vernon. The agency, established two years ago, has occupied its present quarters and looks ahead to expanding its market reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hd. BE. Hanks
Nash- Vernon Company
Nash
Vernon
Nash Greater Six Show Car Debuts On Cumberland Street
The Nash display highlights the Greater Nash Six praised as the finest Nash design. It touts a straight line body in Nash blue, lower top with large rear window, broader front seat, increased rear door size, bright silver exterior fittings, tool case pocket, and a dash mounted gas line gauge. A dulergency bunker and Delco ignition system are noted features. Twenty eight Nash cars have been sold in eighteen months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
Cork joint patch for broken motorcycle fuel pipe
A cork drilled through centers a broken gasoline pipe to act as a neat plug. The two pipe ends are inserted into opposite sides of the cork to form a makeshift seal.
Also Mentioned on This Page
General Auto Supply O
R. W. Farrell
Herb Thompson
Farrell
Thompson
Roy Thompson
California Hill
R. E. Hanks
Calornia
Nash Six
Palomar
California
Maxwell Company
Detroit
Thompson Auto Company
Leak
Shire
North Main Street
Hupmobile Sales and Service Agency
Nash-Vernon Co
Ters
Cumberland Street
Vernon, Texas
Philadelphia
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