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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1923
Page
2
Ler unveils the Comrade roadster featuring curved body lines, rear rak wheels, side running boards, and aluminum guards. It promises space for two with a guest seat, options in night brown or light blue with contrasting striping, plus a side-opening golf bag compartment. A sulfuric acid safety test claimed no damage to paint or surfaces, per Mr Thornburg.
An Oakland satin wax body finish was tested by spraying a powerful fire extinguisher chemical onto a touring car and letting it dry in the sun before polishing. Roy Thornberg, a consulting chemist, and local businessmen witnessed the demonstration conducted by Smad Praneloco, distributor for the company.
British noble George Baillie Hamilton Earl of Haddington bought a Stutz Speedway Series car in New York after an intense dealer demonstration. He described the car as smooth with little vibration, easy handling, and strong power across ranges. Sale handled by Williams Parkinson Motor Sales in NYC. Secretary of Labor Davis calls governors to a December 3 conference amid rising industrial accidents.
New Buick four wheel brakes cut police stopping distances dramatically. At 36 mph it stops in 51.2 feet or less, well under the 83.3 foot requirement. At 35 mph it stops in 113 feet, and at 30 mph it lands near 39 feet, half the mandated distance. Police chiefs hail four wheel brakes as a major safety milestone.
December 1 report from Bakers Crossing notes visits and gatherings. Polly Peet and HE Dirlam associates spent Thursday with H C Becktey, with Peet returning Saturday. Rochester visitor W W Griggs joined local families, and Sandusky relatives visited O H Dirlam. Several households hosted relatives from Lakewood and Shelby.
Vetrolt Michigan notes a surge in Ford dealers and service stations in the United States and abroad, with 432 new dealers since January 1 bringing total U S dealers to 9 448 and Ford service stations around 22 000 worldwide. A Soviet health commission reports the discovery of a new serum affecting female animals.
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