C A Clark Elected President of Waterloo Auto Dealers Association
C A Clark vice president of Repass Auto company was elected president of the Waterloo Retail Automobile Dealers Association at a special meeting. Officers elected include A L Alexander secretary manager Verne Orr. The group plans a large auto show in conjunction with the Cattle Congress, with floor space fully utilized and 64 booths booked. The association emphasizes co operation with cattle stockmen and aims for a major postwar exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Cattle Congress
C. A. Clark
Repass Auto Company
Waterloo Retail Automobile Dealers’ Association
Me Y Ihé Association
Hatol
Deni. A. L
Ars’ Association
Des
John Hats
Reing
C. A. Morris
Ralph
H. Cramer
C.H. Alfstadt
Cattle Congress
Waterton
Theallie Congress
Ie Mutomobile Association
Ford sedans arrive in Waterloo and staff changes noted
The first camoad of this season's Ford sedans reached Waterloo this week equipped with new Ford self starters. Ralph D. McSweeney, recently discharged, was named private secretary to O. A. Repass of the Reppiss Automobile Company. Orr and several managers of the Overland Hanson company hosted the staff at a diner meeting to discuss cooperation and plans. P. Brown of Overland-Hanson returned from Toledo after attending a Willys-Overland plant school. R. A. Doty, former Waterloo mayor, now works in the Overland wholesale department after leaving Lohr Motor Sales Co. of Bismarck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Ralph D. McSweeney
O. A. Repass
Repiss Automobile Commpany
P. Brown
Overland-Hanson Company
Toledo
Ohio
Willys-Overland
R. A. Doty
Lanson Company
Lohr Motor Sales Co
Bismarck
North Dakota
F. W. Bartling
Nearty Air Service
Tad
Bart Motor Sales Company
Liberty Dealers
Dayton
Watlling
Barney Oldfield
Franklin
Cleveland
Gasoline grades and power spark debates across auto trade
The article reports on the belief that lower gasoline grades hold more heat units and power, with quotes from Howard M. Paiden and others. It details industry moves, including appointments at Peverill Motor Sales, L. S. Bowers, and Bart Motor Sales, plus notable figures like Barney Oldfield and Captain Eddie Rickenbacker acknowledged for their wartime and racing legacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank
Howard M
Harry Padden Au
Conrow
Peverill!partment
Peaglime Jies
Br Cartner
Th. T. I
B. OT. TU. l Company
Paiden Auto Company
Isha
Barry
Republic Trucks Displace Coaches On Worst Roads
Republic motor trucks replace horse drawn coaches on the roughest west roads in Siskivon county California hauling chrome ore from mines to reduction plants. Drivers say roads are jammed with boulders six to seven inches high turning trucks to dust. the Waterston Auto and Supply Company handles Republic trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Parish
America
Republic
Ola
Siskivon County
California
Waterson Auto and Supply Company
Marmon Makes Good Record In Hard Test
Marmon and Marmon company respond to S quartermaster invitation in June 2918. Nordke & Marmon entered a U S army motor car test in Bead of Texas Marfa. Car turned over to Uray authority and placed under army command led by captain quarteria. Reported routes cover Texas border runs to Washington with noted mileage and fuel figures.
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S. Quartermaster
Nordke & MarmOn Company
U. S. Army
Bead
Texas
Marfa
Maria
Uray Awithoriti
Marty Tien
Nash Motor Company Ad Emphasizes Studebaker Style
An extensive Nash Motors advertisement highlights their trucks with electric starter and gear emphasis. Prominent users include Morris & Co, Stangard Co, Paimotive Gn, American Steel Foundry, Westinghouse, and Boston Store of Chicago. Waterlon Water company location noted as 417 4th street west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NASH
Nash Motor Car
Morris & Co
Stangard O8 Co
American Steel Foundry
Westinghouse Co
Boston
Chiersa
Waterlon
Waterlon Sach Company
Itth Street
American Steel Foundries
Standard Oil Company
the Palmolive Company
Morris & Company
Black Cat Textiles Co
Westinghouse Lamp Co
Pirestone Motorcycle Tires Win Additional Honors
Firestone motorcycle tires again set an enviable record in the eleventh San Francisco endurance run. Machines with Firestone Non Skid captured all prizes except third place professional and first place amateur. Wells Bennett won a special solo prize. a trio of Harley Davidsons led by Durley Perkins won the Pire Stone challenge cup.
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Firestone
San Francisco
United States
Han’ Algina
Joe Mary
Wells Bennett
Union Motor Officials Debating Postwar Advertising
A discussion among Union Motor Car executives on whether to tout war production in ads. Oscar v. Thanager notes divergence as peers like Peerless Eight avoid wartime claims. Peerless emphasizes service and efficiency, citing a 1918 test showing substantial savings per loaded truck and overall postwar value for buyers.
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Oscar
Peerless
Moelor
Peerless + Eight
Frever
Lee Smutheneuts
Iowa
Primis Nassey
Tia Vinger
Captain Tinney Talks to Thousands of Auto Workers
Detroit March 29 Captain Frank Tinney a morale officer and former entertainer tours US with an all star cast to lift spirits of returning soldiers. At the Chalmers factory he addressed over five thousand workers including many foreigners, while his company and veterans press forward with Americanism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Frank Tinney
New York
Uncle Sam
Tinney
Evil Ife
Perma ‘Nent
Actera
United States
Maney
Chalméra
Bey
Chalmers
Hackey J
Haynes Manager Champions Sedan as All-Season Family Car
A. G. Seiberling of Waynes Automobile, Koko Indiana, argues the sedan is the best all season family car. He notes closed cars for winter, but sedan versatility suits business, social, and touring use, with economy and beauty enhancing appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Seiberling
Waynes Automobile Company
Koko
Indiana
Haynes
Phelps Glasses for Headache at 518 Jefferson
Local ad notes Phelps Glasses offers headache relief options at 518 Jefferson with a focus on eyewear and eye care. The brief promotion resembles a small classically styled notice, inviting readers to consider glasses for comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelps
Jefferson
Packard Trucks Second Test For Efficiency Reported
Packard Motor Car Company begins a second efficiency test involving 1700 trucks. Detroit factory reserves and Waterloo agents Bradley and Westcott note interest from owners and staff seeking substantial awards totaling 17640 dollars. Tests target savings and performance improvements for trucking fleets starting January 11, 1936.
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Packard Motor
Sar
Detroit
Bradley and Westcott
Waterloo
Hiaven
Cadillac exhibit fascinates visitors with tiny parts display
Visitors at the Cadillac display in New York observe minute components from the car, including rivets and bolts polished to within a thousandth of an inch. A guide explains the precision of the parts, noting examples comparing their diameters to a human hair, and describes the long standing exhibit as drawing a crowded, attentive audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aury
Packard Truck Owners Report Mixed First Month Progress
Packard truck owners show mixed results in the first month of operations with errors in entries and calculations noted. Despite these slips, a sincere effort appears evident and the outlook suggests improvements with each subsequent monthly report.
King Alfonso of Spain buys eighth Willys-Knight car
King Alfonso of Spain purchases his eighth Willys-Knight. The royal designation of Willys-Knight as Spain’s royal car began in 1916 after John W. Willys was named Purveyor to His Majesty. The king began with one car via his Washington ambassador and soon ordered multiple touring models, limousines, and further orders to total eight cars.
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Alfonso
Spain
Willys-Knight
John W. Willys
Washington
Willys- Knight
Amaerie
Daimler
Mercedee
Panhard
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Waterloo Auto Dealers’ Association
Y. (. Leepar
Waterloo Ambulance Company
Peverill Motor Sales Company
L. S. Bowers Company
Philadelphia
S. W. Kester
Kester
Kesler
The
Motor World
Automobile Experiente
Locomobile Company
Brooklyn
Cades
Abbott Automobile Company
All America
Eddie
Marmon
Pirestone
Union Motor Managing
Capt
New
Essex
Haynes Manager
Heart of Humanity
Packard
Vseu Racy
Cadillac
King Alfonso OF
Porghwases Willis
F.O. Tourgax
Pontiac
Michigan
Waterloo Auto & Supply CO
Waterloo, In
Oakland
Rage
Weaterlats
Progress Biles
Blackhawk
Crisman Auto & Storage
W. F. Crisman
Jefferson St
Scripps-Booth
Continental Motor
Hileman Motor Car CO
West
Pifth
Velie
Velie Motors Corporation
Molice
Ilinois
Repass Automobile CO
Nash Trucks
Waterloo Nash Co
Fifth ST
Weisbard Bros
Cedar Falls
Ta Kh
Kringslay
Waverly
Groninga Bros
Parkersburg
Guy Lauthi
Thone
Henry Moeller
Readiyn
TA Myer Bros
Aplington
K. MW. J. Yarchq
Sheil Rock
Fa. Ich
Reinbeck
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