Waterloo dealers join Save-a-Life drive campaign
Co operation of 14 Waterloo auto dealers and staffs was enlisted in Gov. Hammill's Save-a-Life campaign presented at Hotel Russell Lamson. The program aims to cut Iowa automobile accident rates by inspecting brakes lights horns steering mirrors windshields license plates and mufflers at designated garages through June 23. The Waterloo opening included lists of co operating dealers and stations.
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Waterloo
John Hammill
Henry T. Kirkland
Des Moines
Russell-Lamson
Kirkland
Iowa
Barnes-Shepherd Oil Company
Baum-McDonald. Auto Company
Central Battery & Electric Co
Hudson-Essex Waterloo Company
Lay‘meds Battery & Electric Station
Mid-Continent
Studebaker Deliveries Rise in May and Nine-Month Records
South Bend Ind June 6 Retail deliveries of Studebaker cars in the first 20 days of March rose 23 percent over the same period last year. Since 1927 every month showed an increase over the previous year and new speed and endurance records followed, led by the Commander with 25 000 miles in under 23 000 minutes and multiple stock car records set by the President Dictator and Erskine Six models.
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South Bend
Ind
Studebaker
Deats
Mars
Yoade
Erskine
Des Moines Records Furnace Fires Amid Heat Warnings
Des Moines authorities report furnace fires in several homes last night though the weather hints at warming. Fire crews responded to multiple calls as residents maintain heating devices during a spell of mild conditions.
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Des Moines
Proclamation Prodding June Auto Safety Inspections
Iowa Governor Hammill declares June 1 to 23 1926 a state safety period urging cities towns and civic groups to promote free vehicle inspection of brakes horn lights steering and mirrors to cut car accidents and save lives.
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Mmotor
John Hammill
Town
Chambers of Commerce
Des Moines
A. D
ED. M. Smith
Whippet Sales Pass 110000 Mark Since Jan 1
Toledo, June 6 Willys Overland reports over 110000 Whippet cars built and shipped since January 1. John N. Willys says orders total 30000 with production plans expanding and new factory units nearing completion. The Whippet Four and Whippet Six strengthen the company’s price position in light four and low priced six cylinder cars.
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Toledo
John N. Willys
Willys-Overland Company
Willys-Overland
Motor Inn Becomes Official A A A Service Station
The Motor Inn at 808 Commercial Street in Waterloo is named an official American Automobile Association station offering emergency road service within a 10 mile radius. It is the first A A A service relation to provide 24 hour service with Ray Hinmon as proprietor. The Russell Lamson garage is also a 33 A service station.
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Motor Gun Garage
Commercial Street
American Automobile Association
Waterloo
Ray Hinmon
Russell-Lamson Garage
Goolidge Vacation Route Highlighted For Wisconsin Limits
Washington reports President Coolidge will vacation in northwest Wisconsin around Brule and Superior. The American Automobile Association outlines accessible routes US 2 41 61 and 63 with gateways Chicago and Minneapolis St Paul plus famed bass and trout fishing along Lake Superior and St Croix River.
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Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Wisconsin
United States
American Automobile Association
Henry Clay Pierce
Brule
Superior
Michigan
Washington
Chicago
Twin Cities
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Altho
Black Hills
South Dakota
St. Croix
Lake Superior
Lake Michigan
U.S. No. 41
Milwaukee
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
U. S. No. 110
Stevens Point
Ashland
U. S. No
Eau Clairs
U. S
Airplane Do Not Crowd Auto Says C A Morris
C A Morris president of Hawkeye Air Transport says airplanes will not replace autos. He cites the Indianapolis 500 with over 150000 spectators where planes flew during the race yet drew no attention, asserting automobile races remain more popular.
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C. A. Morris
Hawkeye Air Transport, Inc
Indianapolis
Chrysler Sedan Conquers Famous Oregon Test Hill
Detroit reports a Chrysler sedan successfully conquering the renowned and severe testing hill in Oregon. The event, dated June 6, highlights a notable automotive milestone as the vehicle climbs the famous incline under challenging conditions.
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Chrysler
Oregon
Detroit
Mich
Hall x
Chrysler 72 Dares Steep Portland Hill Challenge
A Chrysler 72 sedan powered by high gear conquered Hall Street in Portland Oregon a 14 per cent grade two blocks then 12 per cent then a 30 foot hairpin and a 15.7 per cent final climb with speeds from 23 mph to above 10 mph throughout. M J Zedrick drove for Chage Garfield Motor Co Portland Oregon where the car was tested then sold without using the clutch.
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Portland
Ore
Hall Street
Far West
The
Oregon Journal
Pike's Peak
Fease
M. J. Zedrick
Chrysler
Chage Garfield Motor Co
Oregon
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Champion Spark
Ohio
State OF
Motor Inn
Goolidge
Chrysler Comfort
Chrysler Power
Landau
Waterloo Motor Sales CO
East
Franklin St
Graham-Paige
F. O. B. Detroit
Loauph Mc
Frakars
Burd Sales Company
Corner West Fifth and Commercial
Century Haupmobiles
Hupmobile
Hupmobiles
Conry Motor Car Company
West Fifth St
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