Marking New Mississippi River Trail Promotes Scenic Route
Keokuk Hannibal and Quincy automobile clubs with local business groups begin marking the Mississippi River Scenic Trail from Neokuk to Hannibal via Quincy. White bordered markers on poles indicate turns with R or L, guiding automobils north and south from Quincy. Thomas Beatty leads efforts to upgrade the road, with plans for first class condition next summer.
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Neokuk
Hannibal
Quincy
Quincey
Keokuk
Canada bans vehicle spotlights nationwide
The article warns motorists cannot use or carry spotlights in any Canadian province. Police inspectors monitor key points to enforce the rule, with risks of arrest and fines for those who attempt to hide or bypass the prohibition.
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Canada
Cece
Power of Gasoline in Daily Life
The power of gasoline is measured by the distance it moves a car yet the energy can do much more. The Popular Science Monthly notes it could milk 300 cows bale five tons of hay mix 35 cubic yards of cement plow three fifths of an acre or generate electricity to light a large farmhouse for thirty hours.
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Popular Science Monthly
Highways in good shape for travel today
Quincy motorists will find roads in first class condition thanks to dry weather and recent paving. Most outbound routes have been worked on and are fit for motoring though some progress is ongoing. A rough stair remains on the Payson road and a bad spot in Duncan's lane near Ursa.
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Quincy
Duncan's Lane
Ursa
Siloam Springs
Camp Point
Cannon Ball Trail
Payson
Fraser
Beverly
Illinois Drivers Gain Temporary Canada License Reciprocity
Illinois motorists rejoice as Ontario grants 30 day license reciprocity, aiding Canadian tours. Officials including Lewis Emmerson and touring club leaders push broader auto law reforms while Chicago speedway plans a multi day, long distance event.
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Dominion
Canada
Ontario
Springfield
Lewis Emmerson
William G. Edens
Touring Club of America
Albert C. Fordham
Chicago Automobile Club
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Contest Board
American Automobile Association
Goodyear
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Quincy, Ill
Tenk Hardware CO
Willard
Saturday Evening Post
Clough-Reihm Co
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