Clear Lake Tour One Day Trip on Circle Route
A historical note promotes a one day drive from Waterloo to Clear Lake with a circle route. The map, based on May Morris and Courier data, suggests roads around Cedar Falls, New Hartford, Ackley, and Hamilton, totaling about 200 miles. It highlights boating, fishing, swimming, and rustic pleasures at water’s edge, framing the trip as a pleasant weekend excursion.
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Igwans
Waterloo
Gireletfout
Teac
Mason City
A. Morris
Mayr
Cedar Falls
Cn Cedar
Heights
Cedar
Falls
New
Hartford
Parke
Ackley
Hamapton
Road guide describes alternate routes between Waterloo and Hampton
A historic guide outlines several alternate motor routes from Waterloo to Hampton via Cedar Falls Waverly Shell Rock and Mason City. It notes highway 40 from Cedar Falls to Waverly then 30 through Shell Rock and Allison to Hampton. From Hampton to Sheffield to Mason City via No 1. Also mentions No 19 through Nora Springs Rudd Floyd to Charles City then No 10 to Nashua and Waverly. Returns via No 40 back to Cedar Falls and Waterloo. The piece comments on road conditions and traffic patterns.
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Worth
Hampton
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Waver
Waverly
Imut
Shell Rock
Alison
Sheffield
Mason City
Cerro Gordo Sounty
Nora
Springs
Rudd
Floyd
Charles Citys
Charles City
Nashua
Rival Salesrooms Clash Over Front Colors
Orange and blue fronts on rival car showrooms draw attention as P M Collors jr. of Collord Hull, 527 Franklin, and W J Keefe of Hulson Essex Waterloo display orange and blue to attract buyers. The men joke the colors hint at a battle but stay friendly.
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P.M. Collors, Jr
Collord-Hull Company
Franklin Street
Dodge
Brothers
Graham
W. J. Keefe
Hulson-Essex Waterloo Company
Sai Bye
Keefe
Balloon tires require proper inflation to save mileage
The American Automobile Association warns balloon tires lose mileage when underinflated. Three pounds of underinflation in a balloon tire can cut mileage by over two thousand miles, while incorrect pressure varies with load and tire construction. Motorists should consult dealers for correct inflation under varying conditions.
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American Automobile Association
Cir
A. A
Federal Markings Won't Displace State Highway Signs
Federal markings will not displace state and private highway signs such as the Red Ball and Jefferson routes across Iowa. A contract was awarded to the Mart Parr Co. of Charles City to produce signs for uniform marking of Iowa highways. Prior signs varied in size, color and style, and uniformity aims to standardize appearance while local markers remain.
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Ucro
Ames
TMart= Parr
Charles City
Iowa
Continental highways entice long distance tourists
A report notes that continental highways numbered identically across regions attract travelers journeying far, with benefits accruing chiefly to tourists who traverse extended distances along these routes.
Essex Six Coach Production Raised Fifty Percent
The Hudson Essex dealer network reports a 50 percent rise in Essex six coach output. May production will reach 16 675, about 2 080 more than last May. The Essex coach, famed Super Six, is credited with opening low priced closed cars to a broad market.
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W. J. Keefe
Hudson-Essex Deales
In & Communication
Hudson Motor Car Company
Essex
Pew
Keefe
Hudson
Expansion in Our Community Seen as Natural Expectation
A short note indicates that expansion in our area is considered a natural expectation by residents and local observers, reflecting ongoing development sentiment and future plans.
Chrysler Chosen as Speedway Pacemaker by Louis Chevrolet
Louis Chevrolet selects the Chrysler Imperial 80 as pace car for the 1926 Indianapolis Memorial Day speedway races. veteran speedway king Genis Chevrolet backs the choice, praising Chrysler’s speed control features and the car’s renowned performance on dirt tracks.
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Chrysler
Louis
Chevrolet
Pice
Genis Chevrolet
Oe Tafetecel
Ene Chevrolet
Tommy Milton
Chrysler Company
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May
Wardy
Shefreouo
Marles City
Janes
Yashua
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Dodge Brothers
Detroit
Franklin
Waterloo, Iowa
Hudson-Essex Waterloo Co
East
Sid
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