German rail link to Tabora eyed as political lever
The Deutsche Kolonialblatt reports the Central African Railway from Dar es Salaam has reached Tura and is 83 miles from Tabora. It is laid at about 16 miles per month, aiming to reach Tabora next spring. The project, while commercially valuable, is chiefly political, tied to a Belgian transafrican line concept. Belgian and German lines would form a continent-spanning network, with ongoing surveys and capital adjustments signaling serious intent.
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Dar es-Salaam
Tura
Tabora
Morogoro
Kide Ten
Lake Tanganyika
Tafbora
Oujid
Reichstag
Brussels
Matadi
Leopoldville
Sankura River
Atlantic
Lussambo
Upper Congo
African Lakes
Lukuga
Cabalo
Mutombo
Belgium
Mutambo
Gujidi
Komische Zeitung
Tanganyika
Berlin
London Evening Standard
Rubber from milkweed eyed by Iowa tire expert
A. O. Stewart of A. Stewart Auto Tire predicts rubber can be made from milkweed plants and cactus. He notes milkweed will be used less in auto manufacturing as cactus rubber gains traction, while his factory on Fifth Street East continues tire production and repairs. Stewart, a longtime Iowa rubber specialist, has grown his business and reputation statewide.
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A. O. Stewart
A. Stewart Auto Tire
Jacob Deck
Deck
Stewart
Ite
Fifth Street
Iowa
Lit Vorys
Black Hawk County
Everitt Sold by Miller Co Reflects Strong Spring Sales
A. XN Miller of the Miller Motor Car Co reports heavier spring business with Everitt cars dominating sales since July last year. The firm, originally Cedar Valley Auto Co and later Russell-Miller, now operates a 60 foot Sycamore Street garage in Waterloo and sells three Everitt chassis. Miller traces his start in the auto trade to Guthrie county before moving to Waterloo in 1908 and notes the firm was reorganized July 16, 1917 when C. P. Afiller joined. This week five Everitts were sold on Monday and Tuesday.
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A. XN. Miller
Miller Motor Car Co
Russell-Miller Co
Miller
Cedar Valley Auto Co
Sycamore
Everitts
Aura
Guthrie County
Waterloo
Miller Motor Car Company
P. Afiller
AN. Miller
Everett Ce
Porting Good Headquarters for Sporting Goods Landmark
The article notes a Lafayette Street sporting goods store run by T. AptTer for nine years and the Wae certon shopkeeper for eighteen years. It highlights Rosevere items, other brands, and top quality gear for hunters and anglers, trusted by locals. Evening Courier Want Ad mentions.
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Sporting Garde
T. L.aptter
Lafayette Street
Oal
Wae Certon
First Horseless Carriage in Waterloo Recounted
A 1901 Waterloon Gasoline Engine Co. design evolved into a tin box carriage with a stationary engine sold to Joe Myers of Waverly. L. Cass, of the street car company, bought Waterloo’s first electric auto in fall 1901 and a two seated steamer in 1902, while H. A. Asquith became the city’s first auto dealer selling Oldsmobiles starting March ten years ago.
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Waterloo
Waterlon Gasoline Engine Co
L. W. Witty
Joe Myers
Waverly
Cass
Street Car Company
Chicago
A. Asquith
Oldsmobile
Asquith
F. L
Automobile Sales and Agency Changes Mentioned in History
Northey of Northey Manufacturing sold cars for 650 dollars with buyers including George Miller Ralph Storm and Charles Turner a Muotype operator on the Courier. Northey later bought a second Oldsmo bile to California. Asquith stayed as agent for Olds until 190¢ when he left the auto business, replaced by Wm Galloway who had opened a garage the prior year to take over the business.
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California
Asquith
Wm. Galloway
Early Waterloo autos spark interest at town garage
Mr. Asquith and Mr. Witry built early gasoline cars with home made wheels inspired by Olds. Asquith started first but could only work at night and finished after Witry’s car. The primitive car reached 25 mph. In fall 1902 Galloway opened Waterloo’s first garage on Commercial near Park, securing Rambler agency.
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Mr. Asquith
Mr. Witry
Witry
Wm. Galloway
Park Avenue
Rambler
Waterloo
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Western & Atlantic
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Stoddard
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Lambert
In & General
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United Kingdom
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Morris Motor Car Co
A. C. Stewart
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Real Auto
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Sycamore Street
Eismann
Stromberg
Glide Auto Company
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