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Evening star., 1925-02-22

Martha Bryan Allen has just been
engaged by Carl Reed for the leading
role in "Alohma." the new drama by
John B. Hymer and LIE Roy Clemons
A. H. Van Buren is staging the pro-
duction.
Evening star., 1925-02-22

Arnold Daily has decided to post
pone the Eastern presentation of his
play, Dangerous People" until the
Fall. This play was presented in Chi
cago last season by William Court
nav
Evening star., 1925-02-22

Arch Selwyn and George White VIII
produce Jointly next Fall big mu-
steal show. the title of which has not
VET been decided upon.
Evening star., 1925-02-22

Joseph Schildkraut has been invited
nv Max Rhinehardt to play the role OF
Benvenuto Cellini when The FIRE
brand" is produced in Berlin ana
Vienna, according to reports from the
offices of Schwab & Mendel. In Ne"
Evening star., 1925-02-22

Irving Kaye Davis announces that
his new play, Behind the Veil, went
Into rehearsal last week and shouio
be ready for presentation carry IN
ST.rcb Rertha Broad heads the cast.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29
FACT0 DRY MEN
HOLD SALES
MEETING
Chevrolet Officials Visit
With San Antonio
Dealers.

About twenty-five members of the
two local Chevrolet concerns were
present at a sales conference and
luncheon held in the army room of
the Gunter hotel Wednesday at noon.
J. z. Grimm, advertising manager
of the Chevrolet Motor Company, out
lined the advertising campaign to be
launched by the factory in 1926. He
stated that s6,5O0,000 would be spent
for this purpose. Mr.. Grimm also
told of the advantages OF advertising.
r. X. White, sales promotion man
ager of the factory, made a talk on
"A Better Understanding of Our Re
sponsibilities." lie told the statesmen
the key to success in selling auto.
mobiles.
The local meeting was held under
the supervision of c. e. O'Meara,
manager of the Chevrolet Motor Com
pany of Texas, offices in Dallas, and
W. D. HARDWOOD, local representative
for the factory. Mr.. O'Meara was
chairman of the meeting.
Messrs. Grimm and White are max
ing tour of the country, holding sales
conferences in the larger cities.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29
7 UbE GAN De
TIRE SUCCESS
ORFA|LURE
Much Of Motoring Pleasure
Depends Upon Air Bag
Construction.

Dollar rubber and the balloon casing
have given the tire tube a position of
even greater importance in the motor
ing world, it is pointed out by II. G. s.
Smith, San Antonio Firestone dealer.
The tube is no longer recognized as
merely an air container,. Mr.. Smith
said. "The success or failure Of tires
and the enjoyment to be had from
motoring rests to large extent on the
air bag inside the casing.
"The necessity of maintaining the
proper air pressure is emphasized in
balloon tires. Tubes must be used
that will prevent leakage anad must
be built right to accomplish this. In
any tire the proper air pressure is the
most essential factor in successful op-
Grafton.
ENTIRELY OF RUBBER.
"Good tubes must be made entirely
Of rubber. The 400 per cent increase
in the price of the raw product is now
reflected in the cost of the finished
article. From a monetary standpoint
alone it is more than worth while to
look for quality in tubes.
There are a number of qualities
that should be expected from well con-
structed tubes. They should be built
to resist heat generated by the tires in
service; retain shape and elasticity !;
Withstand chatting and abrasions and
the deteriorating effects Of age.
PROVE ENDURANCE.
From out of IS years of manufac-
ing experience the Firestone Tire and
Rubber Company has developed red
and gray tubes to obtain these results.
"Firestone tubes are built by the
steam-welding process. The tube is
not a splice that can be separated, but
a vulcanized unit. This process in
sures a unit air container, prevents
leaks and affords a permanent struc-
ture of surprising strength.
"Firestone tubes have proven their
endurance on racing cars and taxicabs,
in heavy highway service and cross
country touring. Millions are sold
every year."
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29
peed More Good Roads to Be Features of 1926 Motoring
Flies to Plant
To Show New
Diana Model

Flying to st. Louis in air.
plano Diana s. stop will arrive
at noon stop have Diana seven
passenger Deluxe sedan ready
to show enthusiastic prospect on
arrival Lambcrt-St. Louis field
stop must return Terre Haute
today" This telegram was re.
ceiyed at the Moon plant Tues.
day Of last week from N. Brush,
president Of the Brugh Moon
Motor company, Moon and Diana
distributor Terre Haute. Indiana,
who believes in quick action
when q prospective buyer for q
new Diana model gets near tie
buying point especially when that
car is in production at the fac
tory just before being delivered
to the distributor organization.
So great is the interest and en-
thusiasm in Terre Haute over
the Diana Seven-passenger De.
Luxe Sedan, recently announced,
by the Moon Motor Car company
that Brugh found 1t necessary to
use new day, radical methods in
order to show this car to . pros
pect, says r.. v. Embleton Of the
Embleton Motor company.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29
CAR SHIPMENTS
BREAK ALL
RECORDS
Greatest Dealer Demand
for Willys-Overland
Cars Reported.

Faced with the greatest dealer de-
mand it has ever experienced, the
willys-Overland factory is entering
the fall months with production and
shipment records that break all marks
in the history of the company. j. L.
Noir, sales manager of the San An
tonic Overland company. states. -.
More than 155 600 Overland and
Willys-Knight automobiles were manu-
featured by 'Willys-Overland in the
period from January 1 to September
Is, thereby establishing a new produc-
ton mark greater than any production
record established BY the company for
q similar period. Not only did pro-
duction records of Willys-Overland
soar over any ever established, but
shipment records at the Willys-Over-
land factory indicate that the press
ing demand from the national dealer
organization absorbed production just
as fast as cars could be built.
BREAKS RECORD.
In addition to breaking the eight
and one-half months production and
shipment records of the company,
Willys-Overland established a new
mark in shipment for n 15-day period
when more than 10000 cars were
shipped to dealers throughout the
country from September 1 to Is, in
elusive, with the production mark dur
ing the same period greatly in excess
Of any schedule ever before estab-
lished.
Dealer reports at the Willys-Over-
land factory indicate that a steady in.
crease has been noted in sales since
January /. with an added impetus Civ,
en- to retail sales following the general
price reduction announced three
months ago, closely followed by a still
further reduction in price On the
Overland Standard sedan from $685.
to $685., establishing a record low
price on q full-sized, fivc-passcnger &C.
dan with sliding gear transmission.
NEW BUILDINGS.
Factory production schedules, plus
dealers future orders now on hand,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29
LABORERS' HOME LIFE
IMPROVED BY AUTO

Automobiles provide better home life
for laborcrs.
Improved living conditions for day
laborers are made possible by the au-
tomobile according to an item in "Suc-
cessful Methods"
"The president Of a contracting
company which does an enormous
amount Of work in isolated districts
told us the other day that he has
noticed many valuable results from
the widespread use of automobiles by
workmen. One Of these that he con-
siders most important is that such
transportation enables local men to
live at home and travel considerable
distances to n job"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29
ONLY LICENSED ENGINEERS
COULD RUN AUTO OF OLD
By w. P. BATES

After 1910, however, automobile
legislation took sensible turn. Some
Of the antagonism formerly displayed
by lawmakers began TO cool largely
because they themselves, and their
friends, were becoming enthusiastic
over the new method Of travel. It was
n 1910 that the first law was passed
which had the approval Of the auto
mobile industry. In fact, automobile
interests aided its passage. This was
known as the Callan Act in New
York state, and while il created a
Great deal Of dissension and was treat
cd rather harshly IN the courts, it
marked the turning point in motor car
legislation.
AUTO ORGANIZATIONS.
From that time a more amicable
relationship developed between the au-
tomob.le industry, in conjunction VITA
the motoring public, and the legisla-
tors of the country. In 1870 was
formed the Motor Vehicle Conference
Committee, made up Of representatives
Of five influential organizations-the
National Automobile Chamber OF Com
merce, American Automobile Associa-
ton, National Automobile Dealers
Association, Motor and Accessory
Manufacturers Association and the
Rubber Association Of America. Each
state has its own subcommittee com
posed Of members OF these organiza-
lions, and representatives Of state
wide organizations directly or indi-
rcctly concerned with the motor We
hicle and highway legislation Of their
states.
FULL RECOGNITION.
Information and facts from which TO
formulate sound principles for the
framing Of automobile laws are gath
cred BY the Motor Vehicle Conference
Committee and in turn submitted to
the subcommittee Of the various
states.
During sessions Of 1924 Legislatures
in fifteen Of the forty-eight states, ap-
proximately coo bills were introduced,
all Of which vitality affected the sale
and use Of the motor vehicle. Many
Of them, because they were sound in
principle and premise, were enacted
into laws and made effective during
the year.
Facts, carefully gathered and inves-
tigated BY men of vision and sound
judgment, are replacing blind prejudice
as the controlling influence In founu-
lating and passing automobile legisla-
ton. The United States, with mo-
tor car the cherished possession Of one
Of every seven Of its people, has given
full recognition 10 one Of It's most es-
gautial industries.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29

II all the laws that have been in
pired by the automobile and passed
since that widely discussed vehicle
first appeared to disturb the peace Of
our streets and highways, could be
gathered together in one large volume,
they would comprise a most curious
collection Of statutes. Some Of the
earlier ones, passed when it was con-
sidcred automobile courtesy to stop,
alight and lead every horse you met
past your car, would make very anus
ing reading matter today. One learn
I'd judge is actually credited with hav-
ing said that the automobile was mere
ly suffered on the highways, and that
q license 70 operate one should be re-
garded as a special privilege.
Some Of the earliest so-called horse
less carriages were steam cars which
New York City authorities decided
should be operated by licensed engi-
necrs only-those who had had at least
two years experience with steam boil
ers.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29
GRUELLING TRIP.

In commenting on the trip, \. u.
Patterson said:
This trip was one Of the most
gruelling 10 which a motor car could
be subjected. II demanded the ut
most power TO make the steep grades.
combined with the best four wheel
brakes TO negotiate the sharp descents
and dangerous curves in safety. The
ride was completed without q mishap
save for puncturing Of two tires BY
nails. The average speed for the 40
miles was 1872 miles per hour. while
the gasoline consumption averaged
IS II miles to each gallon"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29

indicate that WHY'S Overland will
break all production and sales records
for fall months. To care for the great
ly increased demand for WHY'S Over.
land products, President John n
WHY'S recently announced a compre-
hensive plant expansion program
which will greatly increase both pro-
duction and employment in the fac.
tory through an expenditure of more
than 100000 in new buildings and
machine equipment.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29
OAKLAND SIX MAKES
ENDURANCE RECORD
CONTINUED From Preceding Page.)

TNUIIIIUEl IvIu IILIEIIUg Idgt.I
while on the Sonora Mono Pass, snow
six inches deep was encountered. The
possibility that snow had closed one
or more Of the passes, lent a spirit Of
adventure 10 the trip.
Even in summer the ordinary tour
ist has little desire or occasion 20
cross more than two Of :he Sierra
Passes on a single trip. Because of
this fact the idea Of negotiating all
six Of the passes on a single trip, ap-
peared as an outstanding test Of per-
Torrance, especially since motor travel
across the higher passes had been con-
sidered ended for the season.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29
r. H. HICKS VISITS
RIO GRANDE VALLEY

r. II. Hicks, of the wholesale branch
of the Hicks Rubber Company, Inc,
in San Antonio, made a business trip
to the Rio Grande Valley last week.
He visited the Dayton tire dealers in
that territory.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29
WARN OF APPROACH.

Wealthy owners Of automobiles,
whose acquaintance with steam boilers
was confined 10 hearsay, refused TO be
daunted by this ruling. Learning that
this experience was not required by
the laws Of Yonkers. adjacent 10 New
York City. they studied the principles
of steam boilers and took their ex-
aminations for license there.
While automobiles were etill legally
classified as steam engines, a law was
proposed providing that a man with a
red flag should walk 30 feet ahead Of
the vehicle TO warn Of its approach.
This law, however, never reached the
enforcement stage.
Consider a law passed in New York
in 1904, after the automobile had &C
quired speed ability far in excess Of
10 miles an hour. This statute re-
quircd that the maximum speed in
closely built sections be 10 miles per
hour; Is miles per hour in cities and
villages outside the closely built sec
tons. and 20 miles per hour, positively
the limit, be allowed elsewhere. For
the first Offensc heavy fine was pro-
yided for the second still a heavier
one, and for the third an even heavier
toll, jail, or both.
SENSIBLE TURN.
4 New Jersey law, making It IL
legal for motorists from other states TO
operate cars without first procuring
special licenses. For years New JEFF
sey was bitterly criticized from within
as well as without. New Jersey re-
sort and trades people scolded because
the law kept motorists from visiting
the state.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29
BUS IN OWN SHOW.

Single-deckers and double-deckers,
buses seating twelve and others up to
"a, found places in the elaborate dis
play. Every variety Of seating ar
rangement and all grades Of serviceable
chairs and fittings we're represented.
Gas, gas-electric and steam plants
were shown. Prices ranged from
slightly more than $1,000 in some
cases, TO nearly $4,000 in others.
Attendance and interest in the show
paid the bus the greatest tribute that
this new means Of highway transpor-
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29
COMPETITION KEEN.

Competition is growing constantly
keener as a result of this trend, but
the most compelling competition the
industry has ever seen will be noted
in the very low priced six cylinder
field, with the following cars contest
ing for honors: Essex, Overland Six,
Pontiac Ito be introduced in January
by General Motorsl. Star six, new
Paige-Jewett light six, Ajax and one
or two yet TO be announced.
Added impetus was given the motor
business as q result of the thoroughly
successful first national show. which
has just closed here. Every size and
design Of bus now operating on the
highways and a few that have yet 10
see service were sampled in the big
exhibition which was staged in Con-
vention hall.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29
CHICAGO GETS FIRST
UNDERGROUND GARAGE

Tie Chicago & Northwestern rail
road is building one Of the first un-
derground garage ia Chicago. II viii
have q storage capacity Of go cars.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29
CARS DESIGNED
To GUT WIND
RESISTANCE
Greater Color Range Also
to Be Shown at New
York Auto Show.
BY ROY c. HAYES
UNIVERSAL Service Automobile Editor.

Universal Service Automobile Editor.
DETROI, Mich, Nov. 2s.-vith
the opening of the New York National
Automobile Show lust six weeks away.
the automobile industry here is knee
deep in preparation for its great an
nual event.
Nineteen twenty-six automobiles
will be lower hung than ever and
lighter in weight. Unusual attention
will be paid TO body finishing anS
colors. Greater variety. range and use
Of colors will be noted on next years
automobiles than during any year
since the advent Of the motor car. One
or two companies that have hereto
fore confined themselves TO sombre
blues and blacks will step out with i
blaze Of browns and grays. Duco and
lacquer finishes will be almost univer.
sal az will the two-tone finish.
FEATURE SPEED.
Engineering efforts to reduce wind
resistance will in many cases result in
the use of bullet lamps. narrower
Tenders and the elimination of other
matters that make the pulling just
little more difficult.
Following the trend Of the last three
yeau. motors will be smaller. with
higher compression favored. Economy
is being given due thought but is ac-
tually not as great a factor as tho
average motorist is led to believe.
Speed will be q dominant attribute
of the 1926 cars. Due to the coming
of privately maintained toll roads,
super-highways and speed thorough
fares. il is believed that the fast car
will be in even greater demand than
ever next year. with few exceptions
every make of car offered for 1927
use will be faster and improved il
accelerative qualities as well.
LOWER PRICES.
Best and most interesting Of all
prices will be lower. One of the
reasons for this is the fact that the
bulk Of the automobile business is
steadily drifting into the hands Of
fewer manufacturers. Greater volume
of production on the part Of these
makers is making possible economies,
in which the public will share.
Proof of the trend is offered in
the strides made by several large com
panies in the short space Of one year.
Here is a comparative scale Of the
daily output Of some Of the leaders,
using last January and the projected
schedules for next January as ex-
amples:
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29

tstion has ever known. Despite the
fact that scarcely one out Of 400 will
ever become a customer OF a motor
bus, the intense curiosity evinced by
the crowds attending, indicated the
importance with which the motor bus
is regarded in the field Of transporta-
ton.
BETTER NEXT YEAR.
Officials in charge were highly en-
thusiastic over the success Of the
event. c. Z. Stone, general chairman,
declared Saturday night that the ex-
hibition even exceeded his expecta-
tons
I'VE are thoroughly satisfied the
way our plans have worked out" Mr..
Stone declared.
"The show this year is only a be-
ginning. The national motor bus show
will be an annual event for Detroit
and next year we hope 10 have a dis
play that will far surpass our initial
affair"
In commenting on the future Of
the motor bus, Mr.. Stone said that
there would be at least IS per cent
more buses operating at this time
next year. Sixty thousand are now
in use in this country.
, 1925-05-28
NMs HAlNNA3
MHHnH4ffENfNNSS

The minstrel show put on by St.
Margaret's Guild last Saturday night,
was little short of a riot. The seat
ing capacity of the opera house was
taxed to the uttermost, benches from
the Red Cross room were brought
in and even then many had to stand.
| do not want to toot my own horn,
but being a member of the guild
and also a member of the committee
that staged "Mirandy's Minstrels," l
can not refrain from patting my own
back over the success that was made.
Not only our own townspeople, but
the out of town visitors COT whom
there were many are loud in their
praises of the entertainment as a
whole, of the beauty of the chorus,
the stage setting, the music and the
dances. The end-men (who were
women created much amusement for
their friends, who puzzled their
brains trying to identify them. 1t
seemed almost too bad to hide Mrs.
Peterson's pretty face under a coat
of burnt cork, and of course, rag
time songs did not give her quite
the opportunity she deserved to dis
play her rich meZzo voice. Her
%"Steppin' Around number was en-
Enthusiastically received and she was
presented with a lovely bouquet of
green grass and parsley, by DIR. Finch,
who caused much merriment with his
opera glasses made from bottles.
Peggy Reese made a big hit with her
song Rose Marie" Her voice, while
not strong, has n rare quality of tone
and sweetness, which cultivation will
devotion Mrs. Stoddard's rendition
of Grandma was charming. as her
performances always are: Every one
loves to hear this dainty young
woman sing. This was followed by
n minuet, danced by eight of Hanna's
prettiest girls and was m Of the
best things OF the show. Mrs. Kin
ser sang Carolina In the Morning"
In fine style. She was in good voice
and carried the audience with her.
Mrs. Finch recited How to Raise
, 1925-05-28

Babies in a amer that demon
strated she is capable of bigger things
and We hope at some future time to
give her an opportunity to display
the dramatic ability which she I'M
doubtedly possesses. Lucille Love
and Doris Hudson suffered from
stage fright in their "Mud-Pie Days
number, which caused them to "get
off key however their sweet voices
and charmingly pretty faces saved
the day, and they gracefully re-
ceived their bouquets made uf pep-
permint sticks and lollypops. The
least said about Carmen" the bet
ter. l was cit" and if my friends
enjoyed that number as much as |
enjoyed it, why / am satisfied. Any
way l received one of the finest bou-
quets of the evening made up of
carrots, r%adishes, onions and parsley,
all of which saved the buying of
vegetables in our soup for several
days. Thanks. Too much praise
can not be given Frances Greer, the
fourteen yea old accompanist of the
show. She was arranged in a PERI
rette costume of pink and black and
presided at the piano in splendid
style. Mrs. Blacks Pink Tea"
which concluded the performance,
was a hilarious affair. The ridicu-
lous costumes and combination Of
colors creating much merriment.
Honors were pretty evenly divided
and all distinguished themselves.
Mrs. Milliken was splendid as Sara
toga" the maid. Mrs. Sholl's gor-
geous yellow costume and its court
train combined with her portrayal
of the affected daughter "Pansy"
could not have been improved upon.
Mrs. ODER played the part of Mrs.
White, the inquisitive neighbor in
perfect style and won much ap-
plause. Mrs. Peterson in the title
role again covered herself with glory.
When Mrs. Maggie Reese appeared
as Mrs. Rochester Lincoln, the wash
lady, the house was in an up-roar
and it was some time before the play
could proceed. Her performance
and appearance beggar description.
Among many out of town folks in
the audience were noticed Mr.. and
Mrs. John Quealy, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Evans, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hansen,
Mrs. John Evans, Mrs. Francis Ma
rino and Mrs. Stewart from Elk
Mountain. From Rawlins' came a