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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1938
Page
3
Bob Rice of Rice Brake Service at 115 Cedar St advises autumn driving precautions as fall brings wet leaves and slippery pavement. He urges checks of tires and brakes, gradual speed adjustments, and avoiding abrupt stops to reduce skidding when ice or rain appears on the open road.
Home owners are urged that small remodelling projects cost little when Beal Lumber Company on Route 59 supplies lumber mill work sash doors roofing paints and glass. Low overhead due to rural location keeps prices down. Call or visit for requirements.
Factors beyond moisture, surface type, speed, film, and filter affect tire grip. On wet pavement, increasing speed lowers friction and traction. A tire tread dries the road to improve grip. Many drivers brake in turns. instead slow before turning and briefly accelerate at the start to shift weight rearward for a smoother turn. This guidance applies year round.
The city sees more bus riders as cold damp weather returns. Elyria Coach Co. emphasizes punctual routes, careful courteous drivers, and dependable service to attract new and retain regular passengers year round.
Engineer Roy F. Bultz explains common causes of streaked wallpaper from warm air registers. Cracked furnace casting and openings around the furnace cover and water pan let dirt, lime, coal dust, ash, and smoke enter the air stream. He advises inspecting furnace casings for gaps, sealing with paper and ensuring tight joints to reduce dirt carried into homes.
The Henry G. Peat Printing Co. at 115 Chestnut Street offers complete business and personal printing services. They provide letterheads, merchandising campaigns, new style papers, colors, and specialized printing ideas aimed at boosting sales and advertising impact. Their staff can assist with window displays, folders, coupons, brochures, and promotional literature, promising competitive prices and first class quality.
Elyria Upholstering Company showcases custom made furniture designed by its craftsmen at 237-239 Broad Street. A wide fabrics line lets customers choose colors to harmonize with existing furnishings while the Flynn Upholstering Company emphasizes upholstery and rebuilding with guaranteed work and expert guidance.
A chimney accident ends with a Derbyshire cat surviving two days trapped in a chimney. Local reports note the rescue involved careful handling and the animal’s owner grateful for the timely effort.
A local advertisement urges homeowners to choose White Oak New River smokeless coal from Swiers Coal Company of Elyria. Mined in West Virginia, the coal is described as efficient economical and convenient, burning slowly with intense heat in lump egg stove and nut sizes.
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