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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1923
Page
4
The notice discusses Buick Motor Company expansion and large factory plans aimed at Christmas season sales. It notes multiple department stores and factory work to boost winter and spring motoring utility. The piece emphasizes safeguarding the car against cold, road shock, and wear using patented Triplex Springs found only in Overland.
Local dealer Mr. Roe touts Overland cars featuring Triplex Springs with 130 inch wheelbase spacing and a spring base 30 to 40 inches longer than competitors. He says these springs pull the front wheels over bumps, delivering a smoother, more comfortable ride than other cars in the price class.
A 1924 Star Car model, ready for delivery, is praised as a major industry achievement. Durant sources call the design a new standard of value with modern lines, advanced chassis, and superior finish offering low operating cost for its price class. A. L. Jackson notes the Durant master’s touch in this advancement.
Ohio brief notes coroner Russell J. Caton found Miss Mary Heinlen died accidentally after being struck by Raymond Lichty’s auto. No one held responsible. Other items include Ambrose Imbers fined for intoxication after fighting Guy Culkins, and shoplifting surge noted in Defiance.
In Bucyrus on December 22 the local high school will field a girls team. A single game with Pamberville has been signed, with Miss Emily Peterson directing a planned full schedule of games for the girls' program despite doubts about a North Central Ohio league.
East Russia December 22 notices fragmentary to reveal Mr and Mrs Alve Sump and Mr and Mrs Frank Emerick with Miss Lucile Emerick from Ober Un listed in household items.
The report notes social visits in Cleveland and Oberlin with Mrs. Peabody and others, mentions Theodore Wang missing days due to illness, and describes heavy mud hindering travel. It records Esther Peterson of Vancouver performing over 200 marriage ceremonies in her first year as justice of the peace. It also cites ancient civilizations’ fondness for furs amid travel hardships.
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