Waterloo Vulcanizing Plant Secures Federal Tire Agency
Waterloo Vulcanizing plant at 811 Sycamore street expands to cover northern lawn area for the Federal Tire line. Manager P. F. Klein reports a growing auto repair business, added tire stock, and a new valve tool invention awaiting patent, with plans to manufacture locally and meet rising demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Valcanizing
Sycamore Street
P. F. Klein
Cameloe
Klein
Northen
Interstate UD in New Garage In Waterloo
The Interstate Motor Car company owned by Ralph Slippy moves to 424 East Sixth Street occupying two floors of a modern building. The firm sells Michigan Forty cars and Interstate high grade autos with new models arriving soon including two Interstate sixes and two Fours. Repair work is handled by J F K Baum in Waterloo automotive circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Motor Car Company
Ralph Slippy
East Sixth Street
Suppy
Michigan
JFK. Baum
Waterloo
Automobile Circ
Dart Manufacturing boosts output at Dart plant with record demand
Dart Manufacturing reports rising production and strong demand as Model C cars roll out. Officials tout newspaper and mall advertising as key to boosted sales, noting 84 Darts sold at New York and 172 at Chicago shows. Planned output includes 400 Model C four cylinder cars at 1200 and other two cylinder models at 750.
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Dart
Namity
New York
Chicago
Aptians
Oldest Auto Garage in Waters loo Highlighted in 1913 Detroit Models
Waterloo Auto and Supply on Jefferson between Fourth and Fifth streets claims waters loo’s oldest garage status. The nine year old firm, started by William Galloway & Company, sells Oakland Reo Paige Detroit and Durable Dayton trucks, with stockholders W J Sutcliffe D J Moore Lt Thompson and B J Farrar. The Oakland won the 60 mile reliability run at Buffalo with eight demerits, despite minor leaks and loose fittings in its setup.
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Waterloo Auto and Supply Company
Jefferson Street
Fourth
Fifth Streets
Watersloo
William Galloway & Company
Commercial Street
Park Avenue
Lingelbach & Olander
BE. J. Thompson
W. J. Sutcliffe
D. J. Moore
Lt. Thompson
B. J. Farrar
Waterloo, Auto and Supply Company
Oakland
Reo
We Paige
Detroit
Dayton
Randolph
Hawkere Oil Company
Buffalo
Farrand
Hidden Lives Reunite in Racing Mercedes Tale
Jessica and Jes carlisle reveal long hidden truths as Stanton learns a woman survived a hospital ordeal and the two lovers confront their past. The emotional confrontation centers on identity, danger, and a fateful bridge incident that altered their lives.
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Jess
Jeesita
Floyd
Jensica
Flord
Jes
Stanton
Miss Carisle
Jessica
Carelessness in handwriting noted by journalist
An industrious journalist writes that legible handwriting is easy to learn and should be taught young. He warns that careless pen habits cause confusion and regaining legibility becomes hard with pride in poor writing. He also notes the role of handwriting masters at school.
Central Auto Moves to Modern Fireproof Garage
Central Auto & Supply has moved to a new brick, pebble dash showroom at Sixth and Franklin streets. The modern 756 by 120 foot facility includes a large display area, offices, and a first class repair department with skilled mechanics. The Waterloo company continues with a complete line of Krit, Abbott-Detroit, Marmon, Marion and Premier autos to meet rising demand.
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The
Central Auto & Supply Company
Sixth and
Franklin Streets
Waterloo
Cara
Krit
Abbott- Detroit
Marmon
Marion
Premier
Asiatic Sailors and British Seamen Debate
The Shanghai Times quotes Winston Churchill stating that British seamen numbers rose from 180,492 to 198,474 between 1906 and 1908 while Lascars and Asians remained largely steady. It notes many Asian workers were Indian natives or subjects under British rule, highlighting shipowners’ alleged preference for Asian labor.
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Winston Churchill
Home Secretary
India
Shanghai
The Astronomer's Cat Tale from Espin
The London Globe reports Rev T E Espin who found a cold starving six month old tabby cat on a snowy February night near his church. He nursed the cat, sought its owner, and notes the cat’s affection saved him from dining once or twice by taking the lead in the field.
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T. E. Espin
London Globe
Mr. Espin
Jeremiah
Black Hand Threat Over Photo Demands Hush Money
A Life magazine excerpt depicts a black hand agent threatening a woman with release of a photo of her with Count de Gayleigh in a 1908 car. The woman resists, saying the Count will marry her daughter, but the agent insists on $10,000 hush money, leaving her fainting.
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Black Hand
Count de Gayleigh
Opium Hidden in Barrel Staves Seized
Customs secret service men seized 199 cans of opium hidden in the staves of barrels used for lamp blacking. The would-be smuggler and his assistants were arrested. The staves hid small pockets carved in each stave, unseen when the barrels were assembled.
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Customs Secret Service
Manila
Amiction Elected Official Swells Amid Editorial Backing
A country officer elected with favorable editorials during the campaign grows conceited, leading friends to discuss discipline.
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Emporia Gasette
Joy Beyond Gold and Silver Quote by Lord Avebury
A reflective note on wealth noting gold and silver can buy life’s needs but cannot purchase the joy of a kind look attributed to Lord Avebury. The line contrasts material riches with simple human warmth and benevolence.
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F. Klein
Agency For Federal Line of Tires
Ktein
Interstate UD
Michi
Gan
Concern
Meo
Pale
Durable
Dayton and
Indianapolig
Ralph Stanton
Trestin
Jes Floyd
Mercury
Tess
Ralph
Comet
Jess Stan
Walter Scott
Ly Eleanor M, Ingram
Frederic Thernburgh
Lila the Bobbs
Central Auto
New Garage
Automobiles—Service Department
Caustle
A. L, Alexander
Central Auto & Supply Co
Paige
Glenwood
Gray & Davis
Waterloo Auto & Supply Co
Detroit Motor Car CO
Detroit, Michigan
Bart
Dart Motor Manufacturing Co
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