Tire Store Rebrands As A. and A. Auto Supply
The Tire and Accessory shop at 584 Broad Street, formerly Elyria Belting and Machinery Co., will operate as A. and A. Auto Supply under Otis C. Altfeld and Fred E. Altfeld. Otis brings tire purchasing experience since 1915. Fred has auto industry background with Dodge and Peerless. Elyrian Belting and Machinery Co. keeps other lines like belting, machinery, steel, and painters supplies.
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Broad Street
Elyria Belting and Machinery Co
A. and A. Auto Supply
Otis C. Altfeld
Fred E. Altfeld
Otis Altfeld
Elyria Beltings and Machinery Co
Fred Altfeld
Dodge Motor Co
Detroit
Peerless Motor Car Co
Cleveland
Elyrian Belting and Machintry Co
Elc
Pacific coast motor bus seats forty passengers
A Pacific coast motor bus is described as large enough to seat 40 passengers. A note mentions that line slipping fans are secured with adhesive tape to ensure a firm grip.
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Pacific Coast
Car care note and early auto industry figures
A dusty car finish dulls with frequent washing, dust removal advised before washing. Historical data cites 1899 motor industry investment of $765,000, a 30 by 21-4 tire measurement, 1 723 miles in cotton fiber, and forty eight makes using four cylinder engines with one chassis produced.
Automotive upkeep tips and industry notes from the era
The passage discusses rim maintenance with rust prevention and aluminum paints, cautions on oil levels and fender care, frequent distributor cleaning, and tire checks. It notes the U S motor express network, a shift in British Columbia from left to right side drive, and warns against starting in high gear stressing clutches. It cites a capital investment estimate of 2,800,000,000 and mentions a planned elevated road between Chicago and Milwaukee.
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United States
Motor Express
British Columbia
Chicago
Milwaukee
Mrs Spiegelberg Visiting Daughter In Town Line North
Mrs G W Spiegelberg is spending a few days with her daughter in Town Line North as of March 4.
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G. W. Spiegelberg
Community Notes From South Ridge and Nearby Towns
Mrs. Jay Fowl and family of South Ridge visit Elizabeth Ernst and son Louis. E. C. Shubert callers Moses Eppley of South Ridge. Aid Society of St. Peter's Sin hert meets in church parlors with Mrs. Margaret Dellefield and others attending. Reverend Handke and wife of South Ridge were callers Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. George Crandall also mentioned in local notes.
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Jay Fowl
South Ridge
Win. Miller
Sylvester Mathias
Cleveland
Henry Ernst
Amherst
Elizabeth Ernst
Louis
E. C. Shubert
Moses Eppley
Margaret Dellefield
W. Cook
Henry
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Goodyear
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Americ
Mrs. Ithinehart
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The
Parent- Teachers' Association of the Town
Ficasa
Martie
Reed
Laine
Ford
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Olds Motor Works
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Dunn Motor Sales CO
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Studebaker
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