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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1925
Page
4
A 1910s or 1920s era tip explains that when a tire tread wears thin you can wrap a strip of patching rubber around it and cement it on to gain more mileage. The casual advice reflects early auto maintenance practices.
An old instructional piece warns against using heavy oil to fix tire knocks and promotes questionable repairs. It discusses wrapping repair rubber around tires and cementing strips, claiming improved service life, while misdescribing engine bearings and shaft wear in unreliable terms.
An ignition expert can adjust the distributor head in five minutes for a few cents. The change reduces knocking and overheating by improving spark timing and preventing gas waste.
The article describes a motorcade event starting in Chicago, with civic groups arranging hospitality and support for the voyage. It lists participating organizations, including Kiwanis and Chambers of Commerce, and traces the planned route through Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, Cedar Keys Florida, and return via Louisiana to Memphis.
Sustained demand and a growing list of unfilled orders pushed Chevrolet Motor Company to increase production. The Detroit plant faced higher output targets as the auto maker expanded capacity to meet the backlog.
The Chevrolet schedule revision for September raises output by over 16 percent to 52 263 motor cars and trucks. A new monthly record of 4 284 cars shipped to dealers set a fresh high, while prices fell 2 cents on closed models and the Utility Express truck gains popularity amid strong demand in the South and Southwest.
The Gardner Motor Company announces the Gardner Six class-15 four door Brougham with top local showing plans by Wi Barer. The factory calls it one of the finest values, built on the same chassis as other Gardner Six models, priced about as high as a coach. The new design features long low racer lines, a tan finish, nickel lamps, radiator, full size balloon tires, teal plate glass, satin curtains, and a dashboard with gas gauge and heat indicator.
The Cleveland Six announces a larger factory schedule for the Special Sun Sedan. The five passenger roomy car sits on the Special Six chassis with One Shot lubrication and Mileage motor. It features a low paneled metal body, wide doors, gray Broadcloth interior, and Greassian walnut instrument board. Balloon tires are standard, four wheel brakes optional at extra cost.
An investigation by the American Automobile Association estimates an invisible levy of about 34 million dollars collected from motorists yearly by groups masquerading as clubs offering car services. The National Vigilance Committee counts 150 such clubs in major cities. In Marion, prices for milk fell to 10 and 6 cents a quart and pint last July but will not be raised this fall, dairymen assure the public.
Chrysler plan cuts finance charges and lowers insurance on deferred payments. Local dealer Russell Waldorf says buyers saved about 35.6 million nationwide in its first year, with total public savings over 490000. The plan, funded by mass purchasing power, involves insurer protection and no profit for Chrysler or dealers from the finance or insurance features.
Ford dealers report rising interest in new cars with orders for more than 365,000 booked since launch. Ford Motor Co at Detroit confirms thousands of orders daily, reflecting public confidence and strong dealer distribution across touring, open, and closed models.
In the next ten days more than 1,200 Ohio bankers from 35 counties will gather under the Ohio Bankers Association. Meetings are set in five cities including Columbus and Mt Gilead with Charding ton and Maretes as hosts.
Portsmouth Urbana and Sidney groups plan meetings in Cardsne ton Gilead and Sidney with October dates. Church events include Sunday School rally Enthusiast events and a joint Junior Senior Society service on respiration of The Empty Pen. Local residents recall gatherings at Congregational church and WCTU events with upcoming conventions in Akron Detroit and a burial for Mrs Hattie Walter.
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