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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1926
Page
3
A fragmented note describes a Cotter Key repair flaw in a 1925 1926 era auto involving a bent wire and a misaligned groove. It warns that improper assembly could cause serious accidents and emphasizes safety measures to prevent Further harm.
The piece warns of dangerous repair practices and careless mechanics in small neighborhood shops. It highlights risks from loose cotter keys, improvised fixes, and the danger to drivers traveling at high speed. It praises the Six-72 model line for its reliability and emphasizes careful maintenance to prevent accidents.
The Cadillac Motor Car Company advances the fourth floor of its new 600000 dollar administration building on Clark Avenue in Detroit. Groundwork for a mid summer completion targets 45000 square feet of factory space freed for manufacturing, with the administration unit described as the finest in the group. The reinforced concrete exterior will match the plant while presenting a formal office style.
fragmentary OCR notes describe a structure described as forty feet long and sixty feet deep, four stories high with provision for a fifth floor, and a rear section intended as a garage with substantial storage space.
The Chevrolet company funds a salesmen training program under its auspices aiming to deepen knowledge of the automotive trade. Candidates completing the course with 50 percent or more receive a certificate signed by R H, vice president and general sales manager, housed in a fire leather case. The piece notes Harvard’s success in intercollegiate and field championships since the first meet in 1886.
Engineering tests by Overland show the Knight six powerplant achieves 52 brake horsepower per 1587 cubic inches at 3400 rpm. The sedan model reaches speeds over 60 mph with rapid acceleration and strong hill performance. The design uses sleeves to control intake and exhaust reducing valve inefficiency from exhaust gas impact.
Mr George Graham Jr of the Chandler Motor Car Company Cleveland says motorists should trade in 1926 era cars due to great design changes. He notes the motorist who keeps an old car loses value and the new car market benefits from such turnover.
The article notes balloon tires becoming standard equipment on many 1924 models and highlights major mechanical changes of recent years. It credits industry progress to engineers and the Chandler Company for innovations like the One Shot automatic chassis lubrication, now common on 1926 models.
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