Black Hawk Auto Expands To New Waterloo Quarters
Black Hawk Auto relocates to a large new garage at 17 Fifth Street West Waterloo. The firm houses Colby, Henderson, and the Monitor autos and Lippard Stewart trucks, promoting wire wheel technology noted for easier handling and longer tire life.
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Black Hawk Auto Company
Fifth Street
Bluff
Washington Streets
Colby, Henderson
Monitor
Lippard- Stewart
Waterloo
Henderson
MARKING OF INNER TUBES FOR PNEUMATIC TIRES
Inner tubes are classified as seamed rolled and tube machine based on manufacture. Seamed tubes are made from calendar sheets cut to size then lap joined with cement and vulcanized. Rolled tubes use thin rubber sheets rolled on a mandrel and spliced like seamed tubes. Tube machine tubes form on a die and then are wrapped cured and spliced like the others.
Henderson Car Showcases Assembly Advantage and Power
The Henderson emphasizes assembled parts from specialist manufacturers to ensure efficiency and reliability. It cites strong rear and front axles, the Thuda motor, Rayfield carburetor, German steering gear, Hartford clutch, and Cleveland-made frames. Des Moines and Indianapolis momentum signal rising sales and future models.
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Henderson
Stutz Company
Western Mount
Mike
Prince
Thuda
Cleveland
Des Moines
Black Trank Auto Cn
Color-Touring Henderson Roadster Preview
Description lists a green or gray Roadster with black fenders and hood, nickel plated trimmings, and a Ward Leonard dynamo lighting system. It features five electric lamps including two large headlights and four dash lamps, all fully automatic with no charging needed.
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Henderson
Ward-Leonard
Ward-Leonard Dynamo
Electric Cars Best Town Machines Advocated
An authority argues electric automobiles suit city life for both genders. They are easy to handle in traffic, cheaper to operate, with lower depreciation due to simpler mechanics and fewer parts to fail. Electricity is the cheapest form of power.
Automobile specifications with fuel capacity and options
Tank capacity 15 gallons with an auxiliary 24 gallon supply for emergencies. Total 144 gallons? Wheel base 116 inches and 56 inch tread with 60 inch option at extra charge. Price 1770 dollars including extra wheel casing and inner tube. Wood wheels reduce price by 100 dollars.
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Bremer County
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Readlyn
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West Union
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Brandon
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Lamont
Littleton
Jesup
Independence
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Tata County
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