Illinois News Index

Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 7 Sep 1928, p. 38

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· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ALL SEIBERLING TIRES will be · · · · · · · · · · · · · ............. · ·~ September 7·. 1928 Wera~ecl Shop Now·Has ·· Survey Shows More The need for tar ~er traffic depart. d ·· d' re 1 ct ments m congeste. ctttes, to automotive traffic, ts shown by the re- . .suits of a traffic survey j~st completed by 'The Autom?bile Club of !llinois in co-operation ~·t.h The At;nertcan Motorists' Assoctatton, showmg that the ratio of the number of traffic policemen in large cities of the country is falling far short of the increase in automobile registrations. "The survey shows that in the larger cities, where traffic lights are installed that it is the custom · of the Police' Department officials to transfer large numbers of traffic policemen to other d'etails, with the result that much of the effectiveness of traffic signals is lost in those cities, through the increase in automobile accidents in other parts of the city where there are neither traffic lights nor adequate traffic police forces," according to Si . Mayer, President of The Automobile Club of Illinois and Vice-President of the A.M. A. A typical example is cited in the city of Chicago, which had 350 traffic policemen on duty in 1927, with a total automobile registration of 335,263 passenger cars, compared with 450 traffic officers on duty in 1917-ten years previous-when the automobile registration was _ but 67,500. Four Car Greasing Rack The new air pressure greasing rack has been completed at the W. T. W ersted Motor company of Winnetka, dealers in Dodge Brothers cars. This m~kes it possible to handle four greasiitg jobs at the same time and saves considerable ttme, according to Mr . Wersted. · Traffic Officers Are Needed-·n Ch·cago · · · · · · · · Nash Company CatChes Up · · · · · · With Un6Ued Order List Record breaking production at the Nash factory has resulted in the north shore squaring the unfilled order list, according · to 0. S. Springer of the Suburban Nash company of Winnetka. "Our position is improved," he· said "and we are now able to assure delivery within a reasonable periO<J." PLAN A DUNES BOULEVARD The ·Indiana Highway Commission announces plans for a highspeed boulevard from Chicago to the Dunes, which is hoped will relieve the heavy traffic congestion· on Sundays and Holidays. If a wider road bed can be provided ·between G!ry and Michigan City, work on the highway will be started next summer . ROCKFORD STRONG FOR SAFETY An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and on this theory the Rockford, Ill., police department is systematically managed. A traffic expert there is giving talks on safety in all parts of the city. · · · · · · · · PROTECTED For One Year ·Against Accidents Negligence Cuts Bruises Rim Cuts Blowouts Wheel Under Alignment Inflation or ANY road hazard · · · · · · Margerum.'s Tire Shop 605 Main Street Wilmette, Ill. ··························~ · · · · · · Owner Drives Victory Six Across U. S. in 76 Hours Across the continent by automobile in 76 hours and 13 minutes! This is not a mark set in a professional attempt to make a new record, but the astonishing . feat of a tool salesman who found it necessary for business reasons to drive his own car from Los Ang'eles to New York in the fastest possible time. Harold M. Fenwick of Philadelphia established the new record for an owner-driven motor car by piloting his Dodge Brothers Victory Six car the 3,272 miles at the average speed of 43 miles an hour. ' 2335 Forest View Road EVANSTON, ILL. to change War~honse is equipped to meet practically any demand of service. Nevertheless it is an advantage to make your reservation as early as possible, in order that we may render you the greatest possible accommodation. And if you intend to put your furnishings in storage when your present lease expires, remember we have superior facilities at your disposal at a nominal · charge. MOVING - - PACKING - - SHIPPING LONG DISTANCE HAULING PAUL A. RENSCH, President Wanteda Home An Eastern Corporation Executive desires to lease a home furnished for one year. He prefers to locate near lake or Saddle Club. Muit have four main bedrooms and at least two baths on second floor. Also servants' . quarters. of the. time you plan R EGARDLESS your address, Rensch Fireproof September 9 2 until 9 p. m. Auspices OPEN Until E. E. STULTS Realty Co. 460 Winnetka Phone Winnetka STORAGE 521 MAIN STREET WILMETTE, ILL. Uni&Jersity 7317 NORTH SHORE ELECTRIC LEAGUE An. 18oo Wilmette 32

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