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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1923
Page
9
Percy Chamberlain argues that respect for traffic rules depends on police conduct and public perception. He recalls encounters with officers and drivers, urging laws to cultivate compliance rather than blame the automobile industry, while advocating firm punishment for deliberate violators.
American tourists may bring radio gear on their cars into Canada without the former special duty after a reciprocity agreement between U S and Canadian authorities. The move followed a Toronto entry by a Cleveland Motor Club member and involved the American Automobile Association. Officials say the decision strengthens U S Canada ties amid rising tourist travel and cooperation from the Ontario Motor League.
Thousands plan a Great Lakes cruise aboard the North American and South American ships for a luxurious weeklong vacation this summer. The ships, coal free with oil propulsion, offer hotel like comforts, ocean like scenery, and a host of activities from deck chairs to concerts. Highlights include a day at Niagara Falls, visits to Detroit Cleveland Mackinac Island Parry Sound and the 30 000 islands of Georgian Bay. Two weekly sailings depart Chicago for Buffalo and return.
A National Automobile Dealers Association member says guesswork in buying and selling used cars has caused large losses for dealers over years. He cites a $23,000,000 loss in Q1 and notes the association’s measurement standards are cutting losses, benefiting both dealers and car owners. The program aims to eliminate guesswork in determining car value and stabilize the business. The Chinese surname comes first instead of last.
Survey figures show 69 percent of serious accidents in 1922 occurred outside congested areas and 68 percent happened at street intersections. Pittsburgh counts reveal large central district traffic with 18 percent thru traffic in 16 minutes. Louisiana leads motor vehicle gain at 31.8 percent. Indiana reports 36,875 schoolchildren carried daily by motorbuses in 1922.
Commissioner Frederick Stuart Greene of New York highways directs new pavement markings at all railroad crossings. Two 1-foot stripes across the road begin 230 feet from the track, a third stripe 135 feet from the track, and a final diagonal signal 25 feet away. The American Automobile Association praises the plan as a vital safety measure and urges other highway officials to adopt similar warnings.
Shakespeare, four of whose plays were produced on Broadway last winter, once worked in the parking business in Stratford. Biographers note he kept horses for gentry when they visited the theater, earning funds for meals until a manager noticed his dramatic talent.
AAA officials announce a program allowing U S motorists to ship cars to Europe by depositing a 21 percent ad valorem duty with AAA New York headquarters and receiving a triptyque entry permit. The permit speeds customs at ports of departure for one year, with refunds issued on receipts. similar deals exist with French and tourist clubs.
Mr and Mrs Charles Glockner of 234 Alta Vista avenue returned from a three weeks eastbound tour driving a Maxwell club coupe. They covered 3075 miles consuming 102 gallons for an average of 30.3 mpg, traveling through Chicago Cleveland Buffalo New York Philadelphia Washington Cumberland Wheeling Columbus Indianapolis and back with no car trouble and tires unchanged.
The Citizens Gas & Electric Co seeks a new franchise to strengthen bond sales, with rates to remain under city control. A separate sewer and sidewalk project will get final council review Monday, with objections heard and bids invited if approved.
Rotarians invite members to bring baseballs medical balls basketballs horseshoes and swimwear for a grounds side picnic. Tables will seat about 00 picnickers while additional swings are being installed for children. The noon luncheon is planned with ample sapper tiles and the club will provide placemking coffee sugar and cream. Attendees are asked to bring knives forks spoons cups and other foods to share if the event succeeds others may follow.
Towa University of toa professor advised public libraries to boost profits by advertising. He urged featuring one book or author daily and using booksellers methods to spark reader interest. If budgets are tight he suggested partnerships with advertisers to back campaigns.
Waterloo Rotarians plan a picnic supper at 5 p m at the reserve with baseball swimming and horseshoe pitching. Members are invited to arrive earlier by car for activities before the main event.
Charles Balonens sues for divorce from Myanthea Balonens, alleging cruel treatment. The couple married in Waterloo on October 27, 1922.
Jenny Woothead aged 26 of 1340 Hast Walnut Alrec, an ethnographer for Stadd and OM of Indiana, was bitten on the ankles by a squirrel while stepping from her porch on her way to work. She was taken to the city hospital for treatment.
An imperfect notice describes a train schedule with departures from Sycamore Street Station. It mentions routes to Chicago and Minneapolis with 2:30 p m arrivals and 10 p m睡 departures. The fragment includes references to a sleeper car and contact details for J. Howard, GP.
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