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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1926
Page
13
VA dealer Harry Fee operates a Black Hawk gas station at 724 Sycamore Street where a new steel-track greasing rack and concrete air draining pit were installed to boost customer service. A high pressure airgun for oiling, part of the Veedal system, with automatic air compressor, delivers oil under about 12 490 160 pounds pressure.
The two millionth Chevrolet produced by the Chevrolet Motor Company was driven up the steps of the new state capitol in Jackson Mississippi as state legislators watched amid a heavy rain. The climb at a 45 degree angle proved hazardous but the crowd of over 7,000 remained despite the downpour, with rubber patches burning on the steps.
Detroit dispatch reports strong demand for Hudson and Essex cars during the first two weeks of May with 17,166 deliveries. Since April, 1826 total reached 52,100, about 16,000 more than the same period last year.
Loomis-McCormick Inc, Studebaker agency, announces all business now runs from its own building at 214-16 Park Avenue East. A remodeling of the showroom and offices reclaimed about 360 square feet of waste space for usable service areas downstairs and moved the necessaries department to the first floor. The display room features light tones to enhance the presentation.
California highways are patrolled by speed cops in Gardner roadsters who pursue violators who speed, run stop signs, or ignore boulevard stops. Officers G Weldon Iawn, George F Moynahan, Chesmore, Harvey Blackwell, G Slaterbeck, and Charles Ciancio are among six of the Gardners eight-in-line roadsters used to chase traffic violators.
The item notes that no traffic law violator escapes scrutiny as Gardner eight in line officers patrol at speeds well above 70 mph. The conspicuous car design aids apprehension, with criminals expecting a motorcycle officer but often surprised by the elite vehicle. The text emphasizes deterrence from violations by the striking appearance and swift capability of the patrols.
A nostalgic verse praising a horse drawn carriage for reliability and simplicity. It extols absence of modern gimmicks like horns bells spark plugs and clutches, noting steady inner tubes and a sturdy frame. The speaker thanks the north for keeping the vehicle durable and unchanged through time.
Editorial from Paige Jewett magazine as cited by Wieland Motor urges motorists to stretch all car components. It cites rubber price spikes and Herbert Hoover era campaigns, urging careful use of tires carburetor brakes oil and brakes to maximize mileage per dollar.
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