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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1927
Page
6
A historical public safety notice warns that a car with a burned out headlight at night endangers drivers. It urges motorists to carry lamp kits, replace bulbs promptly, and check connections, noting faults often lie in bulbs or wiring and offering simple repair tips.
Chicago tests show rapid acceleration boosts traffic mobility by 20 to 25 percent under current street capacity and signal timing. A LaSalle with fast pick up completed a 20 mile run from the Howard Street district to Russell Square in 60 minutes with 14 traffic-light stops, outperforming a slower car.
Two cars with two passengers each conducted a city run to Russell Square. The trip took about one hour and 25 minutes for the average car, leaving a 25 minute margin for the faster vehicle. Neither car exceeded 25 miles per hour at any point.
Hupmobile dealer L. E. Cantry announces new six cylinder design featuring domed combustion chambers tapering to the cylinders to reduce spark knock. The engine with larger bearings and stronger connecting rods promises increased power and the ability to use high compression fuels safely. Removable cylinder head enables easy servicing and uniform chamber machining.
The American Automobile Association reports two unusual services for motorists. An undertaker in Silver Creek joins to place the AAA emblem on his hearse, while Lexington KY offers free ambulance transport within 15 miles to any member in case of an accident, funded by Anglin & Boden funeral directors. Over 300,000 oil wells exist in the United States.
A survey shows since January 1, 1927 twenty three states raised gasoline tax rates. Average increase 1 14 cents per gallon, pushing next year’s national tax bill above 50 million dollars. Illinois and New Jersey joined tax states this year. New York and Massachusetts remain no tax. Local Iowa registrations report varied counts across counties with Black Hawk and Woodbury among the higher totals.
Des Moines reports total automobile registrations in Iowa reached 644 646 on November 1 up from 631 585 on September 1 this year. W M Calladay superintendent of the registration department notes 53772 trucks registered on November 1 versus 52289 on September 1.
The American Automobile Association says repealing the war excise tax on passenger cars would relieve about 3,300,000 taxpayers. Treasury estimates support that 3,000,000 would gain from corporate tax cuts and 2,500,000 from lower personal income tax rates.
The American Automobile Association research division reports 9,784,983,560 gallons of gasoline consumed by U S motor vehicles in 1926. Of this total 7,883,963,560 gallons were taxed by states while 1,905,000,000 were tax free. Both consumption and gasoline tax revenue are predicted to reach new highs in 1927.
Hupmobile unveils the 1928 Six claiming broad appeal and substantial improvements unseen in years. R S Cole, general sales manager, lauds the car as the finest six cylinder yet produced with best bodies and equipment. The company notes twenty years of strong reputation and says the design benefited from a free hand approach by project teams.
A bold claim of far reaching progress for the auto industry highlights rapid public realization. The speaker asserts accomplishments will trigger radical improvements across other cars within the next year or two, signaling a transformative near term outlook for automotive technology.
Des Moines announces a 1928 motor license booklet for all applicants, issued by Secretary of State W C Ramsay, with excerpts from the motor vehicle law on headlight use. It includes lamp adjustment tips and road courtesy, stressing control, pedestrians, speed limits, and safe driving practices.
A brief note urges caution and safe practices in daily life with emphasis on personal responsibility and community well being. It highlights practical steps for safety and references broader public health messaging without sensational details.
An old car maintenance note presents a denatured alcohol antifreeze table. Freezing points in Fahrenheit are given alongside alcohol percentages. Entries include 30 above with 17 percent, 10 above with 28 percent, zero with 46 percent, 10 below with 2 percent, 20 below with 6 percent, and 30 below with 75 percent.
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