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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1931
Page
8
Public attention centers on the Willys Knight sleeve valve engine as officials explain how it differs from poppet valve designs. Engineers emphasize that while all gasoline engines operate on similar combustion principles, the sleeve valve method changes how fresh vapor enters the cylinder and how exhaust gases exit.
A 1904 Oldsmobile nicknamed Old Scout, famed for winning the first cross country race in 1905, embarks on a national tour for good roads. Secretary of State Frank D. Fitzgerald initially refused license due to no factory serial number, but relented after learning the historic vehicle’s identity and route.
A Flexo Laboratories Personal Service Director invites ruptured men to consult at Elyria Hotel Elyria Ohio on Monday July 15 from 10 AM to 7 PM to see and try the new Flexo Finger To Rupture device. The ad promises no surgery relief, adjustable pressure, no chafing or blistering, and a low price with a chance to try before buying. Women and children are invited on a later visit.
A. vanDer Zee of Dodge Brothers Corp reports a nation-wide return to constructive thinking and hard work aiding America's steady move back to normal business after post-war prosperity. He notes spotty but firm recovery, with prices aligned to lower costs and favorable finance.
Detroit mid July 11 operations begun at Chevrolet Motor Company bumper plant in Detroit. The 35000 square foot facility, completed last month, features innovative material handling equipment and a monthly capacity of 70000 bumper sets. Production began May 26 with full operations expected soon. This expansion follows Chevrolet’s Indianapolis body plant acquisition last fall and marks a rare auto industry growth in eighteen months.
More than 2000 flame colored Plymouth cars appeared across the United States in a few days. The New Plymouths with Floating Power and Free Wheeling were introduced July 6 as demonstration cars to showcase the revolutionary features to American motorists. The vivid color scheme and dramatic display aimed to attract attention and spark public interest.
At Columbus era tobacco was widely used by Indians and John Rolfe obtained seed from them, launching tobacco cultivation at Jamestown in 1612. This note highlights the seed source and the colonial start of tobacco agriculture in Virginia.
Chrysler Motors engineers create a flame colored Plymouth with blue and silver trim and lettering that proclaims Floating Power and Free Wheeling. The body features a flame pigment designed to mimic a lit red neon tube, with long sweeping lines and wire wheels showing alternating blue and flame spokes.
Kenosha Wis July 11 The Synchro Safety Shift transmissions and strong braking systems across the Nash car groups promise ease and flexibility in driving. Engineers and drivers note the second gear is noiseless and smooth due to spiral and helical gears, enhancing sound proofing and effortless shifting.
Graham Motor Company launches a plan to supply dealers with improved free wheeling units to retrofit older models. West Avenue Garage representative Fred A. Brown says the upgrade will boost demand for Graham cars in the used market. The new drive can be installed in most prior models, making free wheeling available at little extra cost and protecting owners from obsolescence. A separate note mentions a new English book titled The Case for the Sea Serpent.
Mr and Mrs Bert Goodman hosted a supper in honor of Mr Deimling s fifty first birthday with Mr and Mrs Otto Deimling and family in attendance. Harry Bauer hosted the Kanden club Monday evening with no special business. Richard Frehauf will attend the Four H Club camp at Vermilion from July 11 to 15. Next club meeting at D G Reisingers in two weeks. Violet Schmidt seven year old granddaughter of Mrs Charlie Goodman, recovering after appendix operation in a Cleveland hospital. Mrs Chas Wise and Jeanne and Mrs James Aldrich were Cleveland visitors Tuesday.
The Girls Four-H Clubs known as Jolly Jos held their weekly meeting at the school house on Tuesday. Mrs Rudolph Pfeiffer led the useful articles club. Miss Sarah Schriver led the Attractive rooms club but was absent. Three demonstrations were given on how to cut and sew bins binding how to make a French seam and how to make a flat fell seam. Refreshments of cookies and temperate were served.
A compound fracture occurs when bone ends break the skin. Multiple fractures refer to bone breaking in several places. Simple fractures involve breaks without skin piercing even if multiple sites are damaged.
A note from London Tit-Bits on character. It states that without good character a person becomes socially dangerous as they rise, while with character they become a national asset.
A terse exchange claims ambition fuels many ills with the line No Maris Ing. The piece notes signs helping, and mentions Boston Trag serie. The era, after World War I, saw crime waves reach even Siam as an aftermath of the conflict.
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