Best driving routes from Waterloo to Des Moines via Iowa highways
The article outlines multiple scenic routes from Waterloo to Des Moines, highlighting No. 59 to Hudson then west on No. 58 to Reinbeck and Grundy Center, with connections through No. 14 to Marshalltown and the Lincoln and Jefferson highways. It mentions Grinnell College, Ames, Tama, Colfax, Newton, and Des Moines as key waypoints.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Pidora
Hlagora
Marshalltown
Iowa State College
Ames
Tama
Colfax
Newton
Ac Grinnell
Grinnell College
Courter
A. Morris
Morris Motor “Car. Company
Hudson
Reinbeck and
Grundy Center
Grunty
Marshall
Marshall County
State Center
Colo
Nevada
Inia de
Jamnes
Huxley
Des Moines
Vidora
Bidora
Cole
Elder
Cits
State Capitol Building
Grand Avenue
Des Moines River
Grinnell
Altoona
Grinell
Toledo
Traer
Hupp Six Cylinder Coupe With Rumble Seat
The Hupp Motor Car Corporation announces a two passenger six cylinder coupe in production with rumble seat for two. Shippings to distributors and dealers are under way. The two tone oat Tuco finish, orange tan body with black superstructure, wood or steel wheels, and hand crushed Spanish leather upholstery define the model. Features include four wheel brakes, gasoline gauge, vision ventilating windshield, rear view mirror, thermostatic engine heat control, vibration damper, and filters. The rear deck offers ample cargo space and a lockable rear compartment for tools and shopping bundles.
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Hupp Motor Car Corporation
Ant
Ling
1926 Driver Likes Quick Stop Quick Pickup Says Conry
A driver profile cites L. B. Conny of the Conny Motor Car company praising the light traffic system and rapid getaway of the Hupmobile eight as enhancing city driving. He notes frequent hard stops and quick accelerations, higher fuel use, and smoother gear action praised as a thrill for drivers across classes. A separate note mentions Fraulein Emma Trondheim suing Georg Neuman for breach of promise in Berlin.
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L. BE. Conny
Conny Motor’ Car Company
Ebreast
Anid
Georgé Neuman
Fraulein- Emma
Trondheim
Berlin
Gerany
Minister Carries Canoe on Trailer Displayed at West Motor
Dr. W. F. B. McCormick new Westminster Presbyterian pastor is an outdoorsman and gospel expounder. His 18 foot Old Town canoe is shown in the West Motor Sales display room at 317 Fifth Street West. He has sailed across Spirit Lake Okabaji Clear lakes and down the Ouija river from Wheeling to Cincinnati about 200 miles and navigated the Des Moines river. He travels with a trailer built from an automobile front axle to carry the canoe behind the family car.
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W. FB. McCormick
Westminster Presbyterian
West
Motor Sales Company
Fifth Street West
McCormick
Okabaji
Clear
Lakes
Ouija River
Wheeling
W. V
Cincinnati
Elealgo
Des Moines
West Motor Sales Company
Dr. McCormick
Express
Durant Debuts Four Passenger Sport Six Roadster
Durant Motors announces a new four passenger sport six roadster to go on sale around June 1. Designed for style and performance, the vehicle will be shown in local salesrooms at Fifth and Jefferson streets. The khaki top with red leather piping complements a two tone satin finish beige brown body.
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Durant’ Motors
Ing
R.A. Ells
Jocal Star Agency
Fifth
Jefferson Streets
Hares-Hunt
Chevrolet reports record three speed car output in four months
Chevrolet Motor Company says 233652 cars were built in the first four months, the highest three speed model total for a four month period. April alone produced 71157 cars with 62632 for domestic use. weekly retail sales peaked at 17628 in early May.
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Chevrolet Motor Company
W. B. Marshall
H. & M. Chevrolet
Fifth Street West
Marshall
United States
Bales
Roadster Promises High Speed and Luxury Seating
The roadster uses a 49 brake horsepower motor with a high speed range from two to 60 miles per hour or more. Engineering tests show it can move from five to 25 miles per hour in six seconds. A double rumble seat in the rear deck seats two large passengers, with front and rear cushions upholstered in gray Spanish leather.
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Dillery Gray
Val Haresnape Appointed Manager of A A A Contest
Washington May 26 Val Haresnape of Los Angeles a nationally known racing expert has been named manager of the contest board of the American Automobile Association which governs all track and Speedway sanctioned automobile racing events in the United States
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vVal Haresnape
Los Angeles
Cal
American Automobile Association
United States
Essex Coach Praised for Spring Suspension by British Engineer
A London Sunday Pictorial Review article by automotive expert B Mc Wright lauds the Essex coach for springing and low center of gravity. He notes exceptional road holding and safety as the car reportedly tops 40 mph, with handsome coachwork that blends neat lines and restraint.
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Essex
America
London Sunday Pictorial Review
B. Mc Wright
Aritic
Ing Nand
Boeing
Wright
A A A to Open Annual Convention in Chicago
The American Automobile Association plans its annual convention in Chicago on June 7 with the Palmer House as the meeting site. About 400 delegates are expected, representing every region as the A A A’s Chicago Motor Club hosts the event.
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Chicago
Washington, D. C
American Automobile Association
Palmer House
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Ying
Gcrmundy Center
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Tara
VRAER
Hupp
Conry
Fords
Chia
Frank Beck
A.C. Stewart Tire & Vulcanizing Co
E. 5Th St
Motor Service CO
General Automobile Service Auto Greasing& Washing
Mulberry St
McConnick
Jakes
Rivers
Durant
Buick
Buick Motor Company
General Motors Corporation
Flint, Michigan
Black Hawk
A. BR. Cash, Prop
Westfih St
Paige Cabriolet
Paige
Paige-Detroit Company
Im America
Tyne
Chevrolet
Val Haresnape
A. A.A. Contest. Board
Emmenia
Rysle
Nou
Krysler
J. O.b. Detvelt
Franklin
Chrysler
Waterloo Motor Sales. CO
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