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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1924

Page

8

National Park Highways Get 7.5 Million Boost

Congress advances a 7.5 million dollar bill to improve park approaches and internal roads over three years. The American Automobile Association and Senator Phipps advocate the plan to boost tourism to national parks and monuments, noting rising car admissions from 10,000 in 1914 to 300,000 in 1923. The program aims to ease access to Glacier, Mount Rainier, Grand Canyon, and Rocky Mountain areas and expand touring facilities nationwide.

Congress American Automobile Association Lawrence ©. Phippse Colorado WRC Senator Phipps Parks and Monuments Thos. P. Henry National Park America Glacier National Park Henry Phipps Rockies Canadian National Park Ranft Canadian Rockies Glacier Park Mount Ranter Puget Sound Great Mountain Grand Canyon Rocky Mountain Park

John N Willys Leads Willys Overland to Success

John N Willys born 1873 in Canandaigua New York rose from bicycle salesman to head of WillysOverland. He saved the company in 1907 by a money raise and led the firm from Indianapolis to Toledo, building a dominant automotive industry position and earning broad loyalty.

John N. Willys Canadaigua N. Y Indianapolis Mr.Willys Toledo Willys Willys-Overland Company Willys Sill Big Willys Overland

Chevrolet Introduces Women's Cur-Passenger Coupe

The Lepper Motor Co shows a new Chevrolet cur-passenger coupe aimed at women for personal use. National data note over 14 million U.S. cars, with more than 5 percent owned by women. Lepper President Mr. Lepper says cars are essential for women’s daily life and activities, aiding transport, shopping, and efficiency.

Chevrolet Motor Company Lepper Motor Co Broad Street United States National Automobile Chamber of Commerce Lepper The Lepper Motor Company

1924 Outlook Optimistic for Elyria Merchant

Mr. Streicher of The Elyria Storage Battery forecasts a prosperous 1924 for business men based on strong factory reports and sound growth indicators. He urges dealers to keep ample stock and provide top service, citing Prest-O-Lite products and quality as a key factor in customer trust.

Streicher Elyria

Old businessman buys Oldsmobile after 20 years

Phenix O Neil of Detroit finally purchases an Oldsmobile at the Detroit branch after a 20 year gap since his first ride. He recalls walking as his preferred mode of business and notes Detroit’s growth as motivation to own a car. He was visiting dealer Bill Rands during the coast to coast Oldsmobile tour.

Oldsmobile Phenix O'Neil Detroit Olds Motor Works Mr. O'Neil O'Neil Bill’ Rands San Francisco New York

Joe Cook Prefers Lincoln For Weeklong Stage Tours

Comedian Joe Cook tours by car from city to city with wife and young daughter. He favors his Lincoln Fleetwood seven passenger inside drive limousine over travel by Pullman rail. Cook notes winter touring is as enjoyable as summer and he never arrives late, always refreshed from the drive. This is his second Lincoln vehicle.

Pullman Joe Cook Musical New York Chicago Cook

Enthusiastic reception for the Peerless Six car

D A Burke president of The Peerless Motor Car Company cites overwhelming praise from distributors in Charlestown West Virginia Pittsburgh and Los Angeles and reports factory work around the clock since April 1 to meet rising orders. The new Six is praised for power speed flexibility beauty and comfort.

Cleveland, O D. A. Burke Peerless Motor Car Company Mr. Burke Burke Peerless Charlestown West Virginia Ohio Pittsburgh Los Angeles

Tax limits extend as Peerless Eight demand rises

The text notes extended taxation limits for a period due to strong demand for the Peerless Eight. It highlights satisfaction with sales and the need to sue the least, indicating careful financial management amid high interest.

A and A Auto Supply Free Touring Diary Offer

The A and A Auto Supply at 584 Broad Street offers a free Automobile Touring Diary. The booklet includes space for model numbers and car details, plus sections for towns events and trip expenses. No charge to obtain a copy.

A. Auto Supply Broad Street

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