Iowa Posts Nation's Largest Auto Registration On Record
Des Moines reports on November 1 state wide auto registrations rising to 665,762, a record. Motor trucks reached 61,365, also a statewide peak. Polk County led with 40,417 autos. Woodbury Linn Scott and others followed with sizable counts. Motorcycles stood at 1,717 and trailers 234. year end expectations show few more 1928 registrations.
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Jasper County
Johnson County
Lee County
Marshall County
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Union County
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Lightheaded joke parade sparks traffic jab and quips
Brief spoof dialogue from a 1900s era scene features a judge, stewed motorist, and car owners trading wry lines after a collision. Snappy exchanges cover driving distance, car prices, and a used car dealer. A flapper and a tourist add humorous chatter about gin, kisses, and flat country with sly political digs.
Morrisseys Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary
Manchester Iowa November 28 special Mr and Mrs M E Morrissey marked their silver wedding anniversary at their home 143 East Gay Street on Sunday.
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Packard Breaks All Former Shipping Records
Packard Motor Car company shipped 5800 cars in October, beating the prior best month by 700 and marking the highest monthly output since the first car in 1899. HM W Peters notes rising demand and mentions plans to sustain high production through winter as distributors worldwide press for cars.
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