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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1929
Page
4
Washington discussing a third highway safety campaign by the American Road Builders association. Frederic A. Reimer argues the safety triangle of car road and driver is not yet complete and notes drivers gain miles saved through safer cars and better roads.
A narrator describes widespread highway safety measures in 1928 Ohio and across states. Guard rails, warning signs, multiple traffic lanes, cleared sightlines, and safer railroad crossings reduce crashes. Dust control on dirt roads, smoother surfaces, and safer bridges show heavy investment. Drivers are urged to match the safety built into roads with careful driving.
Scott Williams of Minnesota Central Western lines Roy Hulett Chicago Great Western agent Maurice A Welsh superintendent of the W G F N will attend the Midwest Shippers Advisory board meeting in Des Moines Thursday. The roundtable discussion will address freight shipping problems with shipping interests from across the Midwest and railroad executives from city organizations.
Gates Business College invites alumni to an October 11 banquet at 6 30 p m in Black's tearoom with a program of talks and music after dinner. President Edwin Tanne said the school seeks grads from the last 40 years to attend.
Dodge Brothers announce two new three-quarter ton trucks adding to a wider four and six cylinder range. The 124 inch wheelbase four-wheel brake four-cylinder model sells at 675 factory chassis, 100 below the prior price, while six-cylinder upgrades keep the 774 chassis price. The total Dodge truck line now spans one-half to three-ton capacities with 12 wheelbases, 16 chassis types, and 42 body styles.
The text describes roomy cabs with full vision windshields and steel corner posts on all models. Leather upholstery with thick cushions, an illuminated instrument panel, and controls arranged for easy reach. Adjustable front seats help drivers avoid fatigue on long tours.
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