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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1925
Page
8
An old automotive notice stresses that proper tire inflation prevents drying and brittleness of rubber while extending life. It warns against deflated tires causing stone damage, cord separations, and blowouts, and urges checking spare tires with a gauge and avoiding worn soft tires for safe driving.
More than six million cars and trucks have been sold under the Chevrolet Six Per Cent Purchase Certificate Plan since its launch. Over 2,000 certificates are sold monthly with initial payments as low as five dollars. Cash advances, insured savings, and six percent credit on service spend entice buyers.
Norman A. Parker of South Bend reports a Chrysler roadster he bought last September traveled 5000 miles across the United States and Canada then to New Zealand. He says the radiator still contains the original water after extensive touring and the car remains admirably efficient despite the long trip.
The article notes the Chrysler engine design uses extra large water passages around each cylinder and valve, creating a minimum water gap and obstruction-free blocks. This allows efficient cooling with a single water supply for long periods, an attribute highlighted by Parker and others. It also mentions Overland cars bound for Korea and Rev Erdman and Rev Rhodes stationed in Seoul discussing roads and motor vehicles since Japanese occupation.
Rev. Walter Erdminan and Rev. H. A. Rhodes, missionaries to Korea for the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions, were noted visitors at the Whillys Overland factory in Toledo.
The piece lists features buyers should insist on as standard in the Studebaker. It covers safety controls on the steering wheel, automatic spark advance, an under dash emergency brake lever, a spherical foot accelerator, all instruments behind one glass, a one piece windshield with automatic cleaner, balloon tires, heavy steel fenders, a gas tank apron, a dash fuel gauge, eight day clock, quality upholstery, a balanced engine with machined crankshaft, crankcase drain, an internal oil screen, and a sub frame to reduce road shocks.
A utility note advises waterproof ignition systems and waterproof electric conduits. It also recommends deep cushions with curled hair in padding to improve comfort and insulation.
Avon residents entertain relatives visit Cleveland trips and hospital birth noted. Community rounds include church group meeting planned, neighbors calling on each other, and funeral attendance. Washington report notes a phoned battle injuring several peasants.
Washington May 2 The New York Central Railroad applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to issue 10 590 000 of 4 1 2 percent equipment trust certificates. Proceeds will fund the purchase of 3060 freight cars 1300 coal cars 560 refrigerator cars 39 passenger cars and other rolling stock at a total cost of 14 179 385.
Ford Motor Company introduces a new platform stake body for its one ton truck line. The five by eight foot body features twenty six inch high sides and stake rails, supports for cattle or grain, and converts to a flatbed by removing stakes. The all steel cab remains compatible and the floor and racks use durable steel framing with wood boards.
CAPETOWN South Africa May 2 The Prince of Wales wore a playful mood as he rode in a cart at a student procession bearing effigies of English celebrities after being installed as chancellor of Capetown University. Tokyo May 2 Japan’s army reform retires 489 officers including 36 generals with 347 officers and 3,000 enlisted men to be reappointed or removed.
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