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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1926
Page
7
The report describes a problem with the intake manifold on a Williamson Doc’s Indian friend model. A failing flapper valve in the vacuum tank inner chamber may cause excessive action of the tank, creating rough idle and related symptoms.
Manufacturers retrofit cars with devices requiring driver attention to ensure proper operation. The Pines Winterfront now controls radiator alteration automatically, protecting the engine by a simple codified feature.
An old advertisement urges nip head colds in the bud with Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets. It claims to relieve congestion fatigue and chest colds and promotes easy dosing from the Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.
The text notes widespread adoption of automatic car features such as radiator shutters and related equipment. It argues that increased automation enhances comfort and convenience for owners, boosting perceived value and prompting manufacturers to offer more automatic options to attract buyers.
Devrolt December report confirms Chrysler Corporation surpassed prior records with five state tabulations for October. The table shows 23 percent rise over prior month and 29 percent over October 1925, total shipments reaching 22,124 cars. Officials cite continued production gains and strong demand across regions.
The Willys-Knight Great Six Roaster gains nationwide demand with a standout folding seat design for two extra passengers. Manufacturers respond with attractive finishes and emphasis on interior space and comfort, buoying interest among buyers and press alike.
Peerless Six drivers Fredie Goodheart and Lester Again of Fort Worth set a new speed record for a roadster traveling from Cleveland, Ohio to Jacksonville, Florida. The 1010 mile run covered Red roads in rough conditions ending in under 30 hours 4 minutes, averaging 68 miles per hour.
Report notes Dodge delivery of cans and brisk retail activity ending in November. Data shows a 2nd week larger than November, with a 32.1 percent rise year over year. Observers cite only modest gains compared with broader purchases, including month to month increases in orders and stock turnover.
An old advertisement touts Dr F M Edwards Olive Tablets as cures for liver and bowel woes. It claims the tablets remove waste and toxins, improve complexion, energy, and well being, with prices listed as 15c 30c and 9c.
Neilze Brothers dealers in the United States and Canada show higher retail deliveries in the first ten months of this year compared with the same period last year. The gain reflects expanding distribution and demand across key markets in North America.
A. R. Erskine, president of The Studebaker Corporation of America, notes a 31.5 percent rise in closed car sales abroad in the first nine months of 1926. He cites Spain, East Sweden, Holland, and Switzerland as growing markets and reports Studebaker as the world’s largest exporter of high powered cars. Studebaker’s new two liter model debuts as foreign drivers praise comfort and cooling in closed sedans even in hot tropics.
Pontiac Michigan December 1 The steel frame of the new 37 696 000 Pontiac six assembly building has been erected ahead of schedule. Foundation prep flattened terrain and 100 000 tons of raw material moved. The project requires 12 000 tons of taral steel 6 000 tons reinforced steel 590 009 square feet of glass and 300 000 square feet of steel sash and skylights. 20 catloads of face brick 3 600 barrels of sand and gravel 109 000 bags of cement and 40 acres of debris cleared. At present 600 men employed with gradual progress toward completion.
The article tracks U S Border Patrols uniforms and cars, comparing them to Texas Rangers traditions. It notes a young force building its identity across heat from San Diego to Sonora desert east of Yuma and along historic trails.
The Merrien Border watches for unauthorized entrants as concerns grow over illegal crossings. In recent years the Border Patrol expanded from sixteen to many agents in the region between Texas and California, adding European and other non-Chinese immigration control after Johnson’s immigration acts. The force now relies on a fleet of Chevrolets alongside horses to patrol, aiming to curb illegal entry as open borders persist and patrols face mounting demand.
Buick produced 20,102 cars in September to set a new all time monthly record. The prior best September was 21,573 cars in 1925, and Buick also smashed the August record with 29,055 cars as new models rolled out. E. T. Streng, Sales Manager, reported strong demand nationwide with no curtailment anticipated.
Nash introduces seven bearing crankshafts across all Nash models to improve smoothness and quiet operation. The crankshafts are produced in Nash plants with 35 precision operations and strict tolerance control to achieve machine tool perfection and minimize piston and connecting rod distortions.
Chandler completes a remarkable ascent of Massachusetts Greylock via the 13 mile gravel road in a 1927 model Six Metropolitan sedan. Police Captain Lamote certified the route from Laneshoro over Rockwell road was accomplished without engine stall. Extraordinary power proved necessary on the steep grade to reach the summit.
West Ridge is the scene as Mr and Mrs J H Penfound host Thanksgiving for Merle Pen found and family of Carlisle Edward Sweenr Lewis Carkood Ardith Archie Penfound Carlton Penfound and Edwin Squires with spouse plus Arthur Squires of Carlisle In addition A W Mason entertains Harley Wilson Ida Grafton Sheman Mason Robin Mason Herbert Mason and families From Elj tia George Decker hosts H H Drusendahl and children Vernard Decker and Cleon Also Jacob Batten house entertains their children
Thanksgiving dinner scenes include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Helen of Grafton and Henry Wieding of Town Ling road, Karl Simms and George Laund families, Mosea Kolb of Carlisle Center, Miss Florence Penfound visiting Canton, John Simms with his children and Henry Krueck in Elyria, J F Eldred and family with F N Hopkins in Amherst, Eldred and Judge families visiting Parma, and Myers Judge Mrs Eldred and Lois staying home. Other calls from Myr. and Mrs. Judge and the Grills family plus the Smiths at South Bulege Thursday evening.
Sirs Squires faces severe illness as pleuro pneumonia gripped her. a trained nurse cares for her despite her advanced age of many years. The town news recounts numerous family visits and Thanksgiving gatherings, with pages of names and places across Elyria area including Carlise Center, Oberlin, and Grafton.
A dense, fragmentary rail of radio schedules listing many stations and times. Mentions WSAI Cincinnati WBAL Baltimore WIZ New York and others with varied programs such as orchestras recitals and novelty acts. Many call signs appear with inconsistent timing formats and stray names, reflecting a historical broadcast grid.
In this puzzle activity, Word 4 is a bird and Word 5 is a church song. Running Down includes Word 1 meaning without light, Word 2 a diplomat, and Word 3 meaning soon.
A 10:46 listing mentions organ selections and an 11:36 dance frolic as part of a Pittsburg Post program. WTAM Cleveland schedules the Royal Canadians orchestra, with diners at a California cafe enjoying a mountain atmosphere while a brook race or flowing ambience creates a pleasing effect inside.
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