Auto men prepare for big exposition in Iowa
Auto men in central and north eastern Iowa plan a large midwinter show at the Forum February 31 to 26. The Black Hawk County Motor Trades bureau aims to rival Chicago and New York events with top artists and decorators and heavy publicity to herald the automobile exposition.
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Central
Iowa
Forum
Wa‘tertoo
Chicago
New York
Black Hawk County Motor Trades Bureau
Black Hawk County
Automobile Shortage Predicted For Coming Season
A city wide forecast from leading distributors and dealers warns of a near term automobile shortage for the approaching season. They cite lower current stocks than in seven years, steel strikes and labor conditions limiting production, and slow shipments due to scarce railroad equipment. In many cases cars now arrive without window glass, with glass installation planned later by specialists.
Orr New Manager at Waterloo Auto Firm
W M Orr of Des Moines has arrived in Waterloo to take over active management of the Hudson-Jones Waterloo company, which moved into a new building at Fourth and Franklin. Orr, formerly in charge of the Hudson-Jones sales at Des Moines, brings strong auto experience. The Peverill Motor Sales firm now shows a light delivery car in the new garage, and both companies plan booths at the upcoming auto exposition, backing the county auto dealers’ endorsement.
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W.M. Orr
Des Moines
Waterloo
Hudson-Jones: Waterloo Company
Fourth
Franklin Streets
Orr
Hudson-Jones-Automobile Company
Peverill Motor Sales Company
M Hudson-Jones Waterloo.company
Black Hawk County
Waterloo man graduates from Ford service school
The Repass Automobile company plans to send every man to the garage through the Ford service course at the Detroit school. James Wichels, superintendent, passed the course with 100 percent. The program lasts one month, instructors teach theory and practice, and attendees are paid. In its first year the Ford service course graduated over 1,000 students.
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Repass Automobile Company
Detroit
James Wichels
A. Re Dass
Mason City Plans Auto Tourists Park at East Park
Mason City moves to attract automobile tourists by creating an East Park auto camping area with running water gas stoves and laundry tubs. A committee studies the plan as Western city precedent is cited. Over 2,000 riders used the Have a Ride campaign for the Overland Light Four in five days, collecting feedback via cards.
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Mason City
iClear Lake
East Park
Overland Light Four
Willys
Loday
Kansas City Car Thieves Planned Large Scale Car Thefts
A Kansas City gang organized to steal motor cars for sale in several states, camouflaging vehicles and delivering them on demand. Eight men were arrested amid allegations of a nationwide operation spanning Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana.
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Kansas City
Saboon
Twelfth and
Oak Streets
Missouri
Nebraska
Iowa
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Cara
Ralph Savidge
Notes on Auto Circles A World of Early Motoring Facts
A compiled overview discusses global and U.S. motor vehicle statistics, production, and infrastructure. It cites Ohio vehicle totals, Lincoln Highway, early U.S. car roots, export values, American manufacturing dominance, and historic milestones from 1893 to 1920, with international notes on Italy, France, and China.
Motor Truck Express Out of Waterloo Has No Setback by Snow
Motor Truck Express of Waterloo reports its route from Waterloo to Independence fared better than rail in heavy snow last month. F A Decker says crews faced deep snow, yet delivered quickly, with a 30 mile delivery completed two hours after loading. The fleet expanded from one to three trucks, and new routes are planned to Denver, Waverly, New Hampton, Reinbeck, Vinton and Mt. Auburn, while current towns include Raymond, Jesup and Independence.
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Here
Independence
F. A. Decker
Denver
Waverly
New Hampton
Reinbeck
Vinton
Mt. Auburn
Raymond
Jesup
Auto theft circular seeks seven stolen cars nationwide
A Waterlo o police bulletin board carries a circular from the Automobile Theft bureau of the Automobile Club of Los Angeles offering up to 750 dollars for arrest of seven stolen cars. The national program mails notices to major towns to curb auto theft.
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Waterloo
Automobile Theft Bureau
Automobile Club of
Los Angeles
Cal
United States
Engine Makers Battle Marseilles Quintet Tonight
Fifty Moline basketball fans travel to Waterloo to watch the caging clash between Marseilles and Waterloo Gas Engine. The Marseilles quintet remains undefeated this season while the Engine Makers must win to claim another scalp. Top company officials will attend with their squads to provide support. Tickets available at East High building. game starts promptly at 8 o'clock.
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Moline
Marseilles Company
Basket ‘Assers
Waterloo
Waterloo Gas Engine Company
Moline Dispatch
Marseilles
Moline Sport
East High
Pigeonhole Autos in Spiral Garage Six Stories High
Chicago reports the LaSalle hotel spiral garage storage for cars, a six story ramp system handling up to 300 autos per hour. Owners drop cars at the entrance, receive them within a half minute after shopping, paying 50 cents. The feature highlights the largest garage in Chicago with a unique Tamp spiral roadway. The piece notes the ongoing automobile show opening with 84 manufacturers and 163 accessory makers.
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Chicago
Madam
Ignatz
Motor Pirates
Iotel LaSalle
West
Washington Street
United States
Akon
Fire alarms report several chimney fires and scare
Fire crews responded to three incidents at 328 Roby Street, 411 Dane Street, and 210 Mobile Street. Smoke from furnace debris caused a scare at Roby and a chimney fire near Dane produced no damage. A small roof fire from a chimney spark at Mobile Street was extinguished with minimal loss. Fire Chief Tilist urged yearly chimney and furnace cleaning to prevent future runs.
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Roby Street
Dane Street
Mobile Street
Ray Tilist
Hanna to Speak on Religion and Morals of Mexico
Phil C. Hanna formerly consul general for northern Mexico will address the Brotherhood class of First Congregational Church at 10 a m tomorrow. His topic is Religion and Morals of Mexico.
Resistance to Disease Through Tone and Pills
The text argues that disease resistance comes from a balanced body and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic. It claims pills improve digestion, relieve lassitude, heart palpitations, shaky nerves, and pallor from anemia, rheumatism, and neuralgia. It urges purchase from drug stores or mail order and offers a free book.
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Dr. Williams
Mr. Wiliams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
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