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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1926
Page
4
AYES Clift, senior VP of Illinois Central, told the International Railway Fuel association that motor trucks and automobiles have boosted progress and transformed living conditions. He warned trucks cannot replace railroads, noting trucks handle short hauls while railways move bulk freight. he cited limited carrying capacity of motor trucks in the US freight system.
A girl asks if one can drive with one hand. The young man answers eagerly. A sweet suggestion follows to leave an apple on the way, adding a playful, rustic exchange from a bygone scene.
Articles quote officials from the National Automobile Safety Council warning drivers about dangerous habits and distractions. They stress young and old drivers alike are responsible for many highway repairs and accidents, urging safer behavior and attention behind the wheel.
The Overland Waterloo company building at Fourth and Front streets undergoes remodeling with completion targeted by June fifteen. Front entrance already finished by January fifteenth, sales room split into two, and construction continues on Frank Nun street for second floor offices and potential retail space on the lower floors.
The Overland-Waterloo company plans remodeling that will not affect storage space. The basement and structure will retain capacity for 40 to 50 cars. Upon completion the rebuilt garage will be among the finest in the state at a prime corner location. Separately a German chemist has found a direct method to obtain essential oils from damper products, reducing production costs by at least half.
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