Paving 110 Miles Across Seven Iowa Counties Planned
District highway engineer J. A. Paulsen announces 1929 program to lay 110 miles of primary road across seven northeastern Iowa counties led by Water loo. Concrete pouring to start within weeks as weather allows with extensive grading by Bryant Paving Co and other firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
J. A. Paulsen
Waterloo
Miles Fayette
Delaware
Clayton
Dubuque
Bremer
Janesville
Charles City
Mason City
Algone
Buchanan
Independence
Fayette County
Bryant Paving Company
Bremer County
Dela Ware
One Co. F. Johnson Construction Company
Fayette
Osborne
Paulsen
American Paving Company
Farley
Harrison Engineering & Construction Co
Ossian
Allamakee
J. Graves & Sons
Zwingle
Durant Sets New Production Record
Durant automobile plant at Elizabeth New Jersey shattered March production records. Assistant T S Johnston reports steady gains with daily increases averaging 61 cars over the prior best, totaling 9661 for the month. A further rise of 50 cars daily is already underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durant Automobile
Elizabeth
N. J
T. 5. Johnston
W. C. Durant
Charmer at Side No Charm Against Auto Accidents
The National Safety council cites inattention by motorists as a leading cause of crashes. The piece warns that a one arm driver or back seat driver distracts the driver and can lead to trouble. It notes the danger of courting in cars and the risk of court appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
Oid
Hupmobile Production Reaches Record Pace
Hupmobile plants report record high production with operations at peak in all departments. DuBois Young says distributors and dealers note the largest sales for this time of year and more unfilled orders than ever. Dealers lack cars as fast as factory output and the first Century car launch is described as historic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DuBois Young
America
Young
Mobile
No More Gas In Stomach and Bowels Baalmann's Gas Tablets
Advertisement for Baalmann's Gas Tablets promising permanent relief from gas in the stomach and bowels. Claims include ending pressure discomfort, heart palpitations, drowsiness after meals, bloating, and cold numb limbs. Urges purchase from drug stores in yellow package priced at $1 through Landgraf & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baalmann
Landgraf & CO
Hudson Essex Posts Best First Quarter in History
Hudson Essex reports the best first quarter ever with 91,500 six cylinder cars produced and shipped. January 25 000 plus, February 30 000 plus, March over 35 000, marking record export and Canadian business. Keefe notes April starts on a high production pace with improved delivery prospects. The line expands with five Essex cars four Hudson on 118 inch chassis and four Hudsons on 127 inch chassis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson-Essex
W. J. Keefe
Hudson- Essen
Keefe
Hudson
Essex
Hudson- Essex
Plates Ready for 1929 Auto Licenses in Black Hawk County
The Black Hawk County treasurer reports 14 272 1928 plates sold and 16 500 auto plates plus 1 600 truck plates prepared for 1929. 1928 demand outpaces past years while trailer and motorcycle plates are not yet received.
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Black Hawk
W. F. Jeffrey
Jeffrey
Hudson Essex sales drive peak auto demand noted
Heavy Hudson and Essex retail sales drive the largest totals on record leaving distributors with small spring stock. A potential 1927 style shortage looms. Creston Iowa April 18 reports a general 1 percent reduction in residential and commercial electric rates by Iowa Southern Utilities effective May 1.
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Creston
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Whippet Six Price Cut Brings Low Six-Cylinder Price
The Whippet six drops to 1195 dollars for coach and coupe with many upgrades including a seven bearing crankshaft and full lubrication. The car averages 56.52 mph in tests and introduces a timing chain and four wheel brakes. Sedan and roadster priced at 743 and 685 dollars respectively in Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willys-Knight Overland
Toledo
Trucks Pass Tests to Enter Argentine Free of Duty
The Argentine government requires motor trucks to pass rigid tests before duty free entry. A Graham Bros. truck loaded with iron and tires recently passed all requirements. After approval, Graham Bros. trucks will be exempt from a 10 percent duty and enter the country as a desirable immigrant.
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Graham Bros
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Durant
Willard-Diamond Service
W. M. Harned
Riviera
Lambert Pharmacal Company
St. Louis
Missouri
U. S.A
Yank County
SiAs
Andard
Ziglass
Century
Conry Motor Car Company
West Fifth St
Whippet
Hirosaki
Japan
U.pr
Kissel
Body
Burd Sales Company
West Fifth and Commercial Sts
Waterloo, Tows
Argentine
Atal Druggists
Resinol
Dodge Brothers
BC Red Network
Frank Collord Jr., Inc
Franklin
Lowa
Odgbe Brothers
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