McGregor Circle Tour 19 Two Day Aunt on Rubber
The Courier charts a two day automophile tour to McGregor Circle and the Father of Waters region. It highlights scenic mountains and nature wonders, with visits to government fish hatcheries near Manchester, and notes a 200 mile round trip plan with practical routes from Oelwein via Independence to Pavaria.
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McGregor Circle
Courier
Father of Waters
MecGregor
Termore Tilly
Bies. I . Fe
Manchester
Uncle Sam
Iowa
Izaak W. Joe
Postville
Seo We Courier
Oelwein
Alt. Union
Hundred Miles to Mississippi Road Tour Description
A travel note describes a gravel road route from Independence to Postville and McGregor with loops through Elkader Strawberry Point Manchester and Waterloo. It mentions miles of graveled highway, detailed directions, and backtracking routes including a scenic circuit and a slightly hazardous personal anecdote about a man kissing a typist, explained as affection for her goodpaw.
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Fayette
West Union
Postville
Paylville
McGregor
Elkader
Strawberry Point
Manchester
Independence
Waterloo
Hartz Takes Big Lead for 1926 AAA Championship
Washington June 9 At the close of the Indianapolis automobile race on Memorial day Harry Flartz who finished second in that race had established a formidable lead in points over the other contestants for the 1926 AAA championship A chart showing the ranking of drivers and the standings was issued by the contest board today
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Washington, D. C
Harry Flartz
Jciat Cie
Chandler Owners Visit Factory to See Cars Built
Chandler owners visit the Cleveland Chandler factory to observe car construction from frame to final finish. George M. Graham notes 64 percent of Chandler automobiles are built in house and offers guided tours through machine shops, motor building, assembly, paint, upholstery, and final inspections. Visitors can tour in four days or as little as a half day for a complete inspection.
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Chandler
George M. Graham
Chander Atotor Y Company
Cleveland
Ute Chandler
Mr. Graham
Vision Mode Car Features Highlight Motor Design
A brief feature outlines the OH Filer Gasoline Filter and a set of car components praised for easy steering, improved upholstery, and clear vision. It notes a vision-ventilating windshield dash, strong gasoline gauge, rigid frame, machined crankshaft dampers, and a strengthened combustion chamber for smoother operation.
Reo Speed Wagon Sets Record Run From Los Angeles
A Reo heavy duty speed wagon carried a two ton Albee Mill load from Los Angeles to Phoenix in 18 hours 56 minutes covering 488 miles at an average 35.09 mph. With two drivers, it departed the Western Union station at 10 PM Pacific time April 23 and arrived before 1 PM Mountain time the next day. The vehicle, except for an extra 35 gallon gasoline tank, was standard in all parts with excellent condition after the trip. The run marks rapid transport progress sponsored by the Reo Motor Car Company for transporting larger loads.
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Reo
Los Angeles
Phoenix
Ariz
Albee Mill
Ing Company
Western Union Telegraph
Western Seaion
Reo Motor Car Company
Chrysler Establishes Belgian Factory and Depot
Chrysler Sales Corpora tion sets up Societé Anonyme Chrysler in Antwerp Belgium to serve continental Europe including Scandinavia. Board will include parent officers and Belgian business leaders. Plant aims to improve service and may expand into manufacturing operations later for Chrysler and associated brands.
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Chrysler
Belgium
Europe
Chrysler Sales’ Corporation
Antwerp
Societé Anonyme Chrysler
Detroit
Scandinavia
Mureppe
Althe
Bit Ee
Alaxwell
Chalmers
Nashua Man Dies Sudden After Rising Tuesday
Nashua January June 9 Frank Boerschell aged 75 died unexpectedly a few minutes after arising Tuesday morning. Heart disease is believed the cause. Survived by widow two daughters Mrs Jerome Walseh and Mrs Frost Nashua and Hugo of Wisconsin born. The longton 290 has borrowed a while elephant.
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Nashua
Frank Boerschell
Jerome’ Walseh
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