Auto Association Opposes Gasoline Tax Burden on Car Owners
Washington February 25 The American Automobile Association condemns using gasoline taxes for general improvements as unjust to motorists. President Thomas P. Henry says car owners already pay multiple taxes and should not fund schools utilities or officials salaries. He cites Kentucky's failed $75 million general improvement bond issue as proof such measures unfairly target automobile owners.
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National association pledges aid to affiliated clubs
A national association will devote much of its time and talent this year to aid affiliated clubs in combating inimical proposals. The statement emphasizes organized support and coordinated action to address concerns impacting member organizations.
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National Association
Maxwell Prepares for Production on Much Larger Scale
Maxwell Chrysler plants push to highest production in history due to national demand. J Wields says six month schedule across five plants is the largest yet. Fields notes peak auto activity nationwide and record Maxwell orders despite strong 25 mile per gallon, 58 mph, 6 to 25 miles eight seconds specs. Retail Maxwell sales in the Detroit district rise over 40 percent in first six weeks of 1925. A blacksmith shop in Barahoo Wisconsin displays a wooden horseshoe with proprietor AL Lurk’s name.
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Detroit
Radical changes in Franklin design expected
Rumors from local sources say Franklin Automobile plans a radical new model with a renowned international designer. Show debut eyed around March 1 with a range including one new powered car and sport variants in enclosed and open forms. Local dealer L E Conry hints at fresh Franklin shipments soon amid past exhibitions of customized bodies on Franklin chassis.
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Metropolitan
Cleveland Coach Premier Debuts in Cleveland Line
The Cleveland Coach Premier joins the Cleveland six line amid strong public interest in closed models. Officials from Cleveland Motor Sales describe it as a new development in reach body design with tall, graceful sweeping contours achieved by pleasing curves rather than angles.
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Cleveland
New Cleveland Coach Promises 1925 Mileage and Comfort
The Bloomfield gray Onco coach showcases a wide 35 inch door opening and unusually spacious interior. It features low Pullman type front seats, a one piece windshield, built in air circulation, regulators for rear windows, matte silver hardware, and automatic dash controlled wipers. Mounted on the standard Cleveland six chassis with balloon tires, it uses a one shot lubrication system for 23 parts and aims for strong 1925 performance.
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Claveland
Curry E Potter Co Assumes Control Of Goodyear Tire Store
Curry E Potter Co absorbs the Goodyear Service station formerly Potter & Laird at 181 Fifth Street West this week. Potter, once a direct factory representative for Goodyear, says public acceptance of Goodyear tires in Waterloo and surrounding territory has been satisfactory during the past year.
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Two Forgers Cash One Check in Local Bank
Police seek two slickers who yesterday afternoon cashed a forged $45 check at a local bank and tried another. One used the name T. A. Clink, signing George A. Corey. a companion presented a second Corey check as Charles A. Smith. Bank clerks alerted authorities before forgery was confirmed. Descriptions were issued, and the pair likely left the city.
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Travel advertisement for through service by Wabash Bu n
A transportation ad offers through service from Chicago to New York City Buffalo and Detroit via Wabash. It lists low fares and free travel information and provides contact by writing or calling J A Harlow Union Station Des Moines Division Passenger Agent.
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Onco
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Goodyear Tire
Chaii
Standard Oil Company
Waterloo, Iowa
Fish & Unger
Sycamore St
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