Street safety rules from N Y Auto Club public guidance
The New York Automobile Club street safety committee issued a code of rules for motorists pedestrians and children citing the National Safety Council. It urges obeying signals lights and officers slow driving at crossings and corners use chains in wet or icy conditions and keep headlights and brakes in good order. Pedestrians should look left then right cross only at crossings avoid reading while crossing and follow traffic signals. Children should play safely on sidewalks and avoid street play while not hitching rides or chasing balls across streets.
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New York Automobile Club
National
12 Carloads of Chryslers Arrive in One Month
D S Ramage, president of Waterloo Motor Sales in northeastern Iowa, reports 112 carloads of Chrysler cars delivered in the past month. All four models the 50, 60, 70 and Imperial 80 are moving well as wholesale demand grows while retail lags. Chrysler held a private showing in Chicago’s Congress Hotel Balloon Room, displaying over 30 body models with detailed information, serving as a supplemental auto show.
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D .S. Ramage
Waterloo Motor Sales Company
Chrysler
Iowa
Chicago
Chrysler Corporation
Congress Hotel
Flying Cloud model car evokes famed racing ship
Tang of salt wind and a brisk sea mood frame the new Reo brougham named after the 1851 Flying Cloud. The West Motor Sales unit mirrors the ship’s sleek lines and speed, featuring easy single disc clutch, cam and lever steering, balloon tires with hydraulic shocks, and thermostatic engine temperature control.
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Reo Motor Car Company
Reo
West Motor Sales
Brougham
Distinct Pleasure to the Visitor Highlighted in Ledger
A fragmented passage notes that the visit left a distinct pleasure in the minds of those who welcomed the guest, with numerous visitors described as being present to share the experience. Details on who visited or when are incomplete.
Attendants on Duty Rule Noted
Fragment mentions a requirement that 18 attendants be on duty at all times, implying a policy or regulation within a larger report. No additional context or names are provided to identify the organization or location involved.
Speed Wagon makes long rapid NZ epic journey
J W Stuart Crowe of Vacuum Oil Co Melbourne reports a heavy duty Speed Wagon completed a nonstop circuit across New Zealand from North Cape to South Bluff and back in 17 days 4 hours covering 3388 miles at an average 20 mph. outbound 10 days 3.5 hours return 7 days 1.5 hours. Fuel oil 340 gallons lubricating oil 9 gallons, engine drained four times. Moving pictures were shot for exhibition in Australia New Zealand and America.
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North Island
New Zealand
South Island
J. W. Stuart Crowe
Vacuum Oil Co
Melbourne
Australia
Rey Motor Car Company
Crowe
North Cape
South Bluff
America
Bill would keep pedestrians to left on roads
A bill introduced in the Iowa house would require pedestrians to walk on the left when on paved streets. The author argues the change would reduce being struck by cars from behind and lower overall danger. Several legislators have commented since the bill’s introduction.
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Iowa
House of Representatives
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General Motors Corporation
Lestrian
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Repass Automobile CO
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