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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1925
Page
7
A vintage guide describes checking horn function by oiling and cleaning the horn mechanism and brushes. It instructs roughing the commutator with sandpaper, adjusting tone via a tone control, and securing a lock nut. It also suggests mounting an electric buzzer in a box for a louder, less offensive horn.
Mr. Robinson of the Elyria Buick Co cites extensive testing and widespread use—about 406 000 drivers—to praise Buick four wheel brakes as a key safety feature and value. He notes Buick's ongoing effort to improve comfort convenience and safety for owners.
An ad describes Studebaker closed car models with six high power electric lamps and rear quarter reading lamps. The lighting allegedly helps women survey their appearance before arrivals, using a mirror for a precise reflection. The piece notes Richmond Virginia hosting a Negro bank whose president is a woman.
The Flint six passenger roadster features a removable or lowered top, two tone Desert Sand Brown or Green, a three passenger front seat and a rear bench that can be raised from the front. It sits on a standard 6 58 chassis with disc wheels and 6 76 balloon tires, hydraulic brakes and full equipment including sun visor, windshield channel, rear view mirror, clock and gas gauge on the dash, wind shield wings, kick plates, light, spare tire and cover.
Local column lists ill residents including Le Roy Lounsbrough Eliza Watkins Frank McCara and Verna Betts with influenza pneumonia and scarlet fever. Residents move houses Ruth and Jeane Walt visit Oberlin, Alma Sheffield finishes business college and works in Oberlin garage. C C Sheffield home hosts visitors from Wellington and Toledo. Testing for tuberculosis begins in northeast township with 139 cows tested and three reactors.
The valve in head motor is presented as superior due to two main advantages. It delivers higher power from equal piston displacement and allows a more compact design with less heat loss, resulting in greater efficiency and more power per unit of fuel.
Farmers press ahead with oat harvest as spring flowers appear in the woods. Spring powers violets spring beauties and crocus and Glory noted among woodland blooms, reflecting the season's revival and farmers efforts.
Chevrolet Motor Company ranked third in world truck production in 1924 with nearly 24 000 trucks sold, mainly utility express models. Plans are underway to boost sales in 1925, potentially moving Chevrolet to second place. Funeral details note a Pittsfield resident, a Christian community member, with services held at home conducted by Pastor William Smith of Oberlin. burial at South Cemetery.
Phoebe Avery Sheffield died suddenly at home after a brief illness. Born June 20, 1877 in Pittsfield, she was the wife of Clayton C. Sheffield since February 16, 1838, and mother to Leon, Robert, Flord, Willard, Maurice, Jessie, and Paul deceased. She leaves her mother Mrs. Martha Avery and six children in mourning.
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