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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1920
Page
6
Unofficial figures from multiple sources illuminate the 1919 US auto sector with 90 passenger car makers and 170 truck builders across 32 states employing about 580,000. Tire output neared 7 million from Goodyear, exports topped 146 million, and farmers held 40 percent of output.
The report estimates 15,000,000 acres released for food production by tractors. Iowa and Nebraska lead in automobiles per capita with one car for every six and a half people. Tennessee shows the largest gain in car registrations at 29 percent.
East avenue from Broad to Second streets, previously closed to traffic for repairs, is now open. Mr Fowler of the Philadelphia Service Station notes his driveway has been affected by the closure and is relieved repairs are complete.
Elyria dealer C O Carsten relays a customer praise for a Chalmers limousine calling it the most satisfactory and smooth riding car she has owned. She asks where to have the shock absorbers adjusted if trouble ever arises.
A sales manager calms a customer by noting the car lacks shock absorbers yet provides a remarkably comfortable ride. The lady leaves impressed by the 'absolute ly wonderful' handling and asks for no adjustments to the vehicle.
A Los Angeles speed race features Art Klein leading at 104 mph on the 183rd mile when his right rear wheel collapses. The tire remains infl ated and continues down the track uninjured, demonstrating tire strength under extreme speed.
A look at battery endurance reveals many cars face sudden failure from neglect. Owners are urged to maintain proper charge, water levels, and regular servicing to extend battery life. many premature deaths result from undercharge overwork or neglect, with service guidance stressing regular checks and proper maintenance.
The article notes widespread battery retinsulation needs for cars, mentions the first four cylinder car in 1900, only four autos in the U S in 1896, a Cleveland to New York long distance tour in ten days, and a New York to San Francisco transcontinental trip in two months.
R. H. Cole reports extensive damage to fruit trees from mice and rabbits after a severe winter. In a 600 tree orchard, mostly six years old, an inspection finds eighty nine trees damaged beyond recovery and likely to die.
Lorain resident Miss Vin Mc Fadden a 49 year old woman of 125 West 27th street is in St. Josephs hospital with a fractured skull after being struck by an unidentified auto believed from Elyria. She was hurled into the path of a Lake Shore Electric car operated by Motorman Reinke near her body.
Norfolk county sheriff seeks Mrs. J T Muzio in Norwalk jail on a $5600 bond on charges of burglary tools possession linked to March 27 incident. Prose notes Spitler of Seneca County claims innocence and implicates a female accomplice.
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