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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1928
Page
5
An article by Erwin Ureer outlines how modern cars use multiple locks and warns no lock is thief proof. It lists a daily dozen precautions including insuring, multi locking, securing spare tires with padlocks, and removing components like distributor arms to hinder thieves.
The text advises marking cars with a private sign, recording motor and accessories numbers separate from license plates, and reporting theft promptly. It warns against parked cars in risky areas, leaving engines running, and buying cars with unclear titles. It also mentions staying engaged with prosecution and notes India’s declining game animal numbers.
A fragmented humor set on driving and marriage advises husbands on driving manners. It lampoons reckless drivers with jests about road preparation and police bribes, noting the era’s autos and social quips while implying caution and satire.
Goodrich Rubber announces the Deluxe Silvertown Cord Balloon tire after extensive lab and road testing. C E Anderson of Russell-Lamson garage praises Goodrich leadership and long research history, noting innovations from inner tubes to carbon tread. The company cites its water cure vulcanization as a key development shaping the new tire.
Dr. Huang Tien Lai Huang a Chinese aviator army major and Rotary leader visited Lansing Michigan home of Reo Motor Co. He praised the Rea Flying Cloud provided for his goodwill tour and posed at Lansing airport with two army aviators and a U S army plane in the background. Huang plans a trans Pacific flight and notes tire vulcanization concerns.
New York Oct 17 plans announced by Walter Chrysler to build the Chrysler Building, a 68 story office tower opposite Grand Central Terminal. The structure will rise 808 feet high, surpassing the Woolworth Building as the tallest in the world.
Five blocks of water mains were ordered at yesterday's trustees meeting held in the office of G. E. Shoemaker. If factory delivery is prompt and weather stays open, the mains may be laid before winter. Streets included Parker from Burton to Longfellow, 12 inch two blocks. Kern from Broadway to Fairview, six inch one block. Fairview from Kern to Newton, six inch one block. Idaho from Blowers to Arth 300 feet, six inch, etc.
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