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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1924
Page
3
The article explains how spark timing affects explosion in the cylinder, noting advanced and retarded sparks change when explosions occur relative to piston position. It stresses keeping breaker and distributor points clean and properly adjusted, and describes the interrupter mechanism and cam timing on engines.
In a remarkable 12 day test across Texas New Mexico and Arizona the Studebaker Light Six car won two first prizes economy and endurance. The Economy Run covered 1.82 miles with gasoline costs averaging 198 miles per gallon and six quarts of oil per 313 63 miles per quart of oil. The Special Six achieved top endurance with only penalties for a driver who shut off the motor in a traffic jam. Trophies included a large plague for economy and a silver taxing cup for endurance.
The article notes Oldsmobile's 18 805 employees and the impact on communities tied to manufacturing, sales, and service. It references factory, dealer, and supplier jobs and estimates family economic ties, with figures from the January count and yearly busy periods shaping local livelihoods.
Citizens discuss if Overland and Willys Knight vehicles provide necessary speed for police work on routes like Ohio and other corridors. Officials weigh the benefits against the cost and feasibility, with finance directors and police boards scrutinizing proposals and potential impacts on enforcement.
Motorists ignore warnings to stay in low gear on steep grades. Experts note that braking heat and gear strain rise as drivers speed and shift late. The Chandler road system relies on cautious braking and controlled speed to prevent accidents and mechanical failure.
Jewett Six drivers Phil Seabrook and W Sinton set a new Auckland to Wellington record of 14 hours 48 minutes, lowering the previous 13 hour 23 minute mark despite bad road conditions. Paige Detroit Motor Car Company notes the feat and cites planned road improvement programs as future tests.
Nash Motors Co reports a $1,501,000.55 net income for the three months ending May 31, 1924, after taxes and expenses. President Nash says volume and revenue from operations are satisfactory amid favorable national conditions and expects continued good business as crop prospects improve. The company notes higher demand and record-held product popularity.
The Auburn club held a 1000 meter race with a flying start and timed last 500 meters. The 1000 meter split was 431.5 seconds and the final 500 meters 17.2 seconds, averaging 79.12 for the 1000 and 10.31 for the 500.
Comedian Coburn calls his new Palae phaeton Aspirin to joke it eases the pain of driving as he explains the gag in a San Diego Paige Company note. The line draws a laugh during the So This Is London musical comedy act. A Chronicle-Itegram ad from Elyria lists a parcel sale at Lincoln Park allotment.
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