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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1928
Page
5
Greer argues motorists fear skids more than other dangers and urges carrying chains at all times. He notes street car tracks heighten skid risk, especially when wet, causing loss of control and dangerous swings unless wheels are steered with care.
The author favors tire chains to avoid skidding on wet streets and mud. They claim chains are easy to put on and remove and would be worthwhile for safety even if harder to handle. The piece contrasts driving comfort with street-car racks and notes Japanese gender norms.
Pontiac Michigan October tenth General Motors Truck company ends excessive trade in allowances on its trucks. Vice president Q L Arnold announces the move, saying excess allowances hinder engineering progress and raise costs for buyers. He notes long industry debate and a shift toward fair appraisal based on market resale value.
In Sioux City Iowa the vanguard of about 2000 teachers arrived for the Northwest Town Teachers association annual fall meeting. Sessions are scheduled to begin tomorrow with a packed agenda and expected presentations from several district educators.
The article argues bumpers offer limited protection in real crashes and emphasizes proper bumper height. It suggests reinforcing single bar bumpers with vertical steel strips, drilling mounting holes, and plating for appearance. It also advises parking near intersections or fire plugs to deter backing into cars.
The De Soto six draws strong interest with Black Hawk Motor selling 16 cars in three days since opening. C W Matheson notes orders flood in and production must rise to meet demand while maintaining quality and Chrysler precision standards.
Hudson-Essex dealer W. J. Keefe cites high sales of Hudson and Essex as the reason for favorable terms. He notes abundant used cars allow generous trade ins and often cover down payments as part of an unusually active fall business.
Switzerland hosted an international elegance contest in Lucerne where Graham-Paige stood out as the only American car among thirty major makes. The eight cylinder Graham-Paige five passenger sedan placed third, earning the top award for standard production bodies, while European cars swept the first and second prizes.
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