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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1923
Page
3
The Chandler Motor Co introduces the 1924 Chandler with improved Pikes Peak motor and new body styles in many colors. Prices unchanged. The new Traffic Transmission, built at the Chandler factory under Campbell patents, eases gear changes and boosts safety and comfort, especially for women drivers.
The article notes speeds up to 40 miles per hour on steep Pikes Peak grades for the annual hill climb. It cites record times in 1916 by Ralph Mulford in a Hudson, 18 minutes 24.7 seconds, and 1925 by G in an Essex special, 18 minutes 47.4 seconds, highlighting Hudson and Essex records and cross country runs.
Prest-O-Lite Battery Company announces substantial price reductions led by Oscar F Ostby. The move mirrors tire and oil industry cuts and aims to save motorists hundreds of millions, making car operation far cheaper, with farmers able to buy batteries for fewer bushels of wheat than in 1908.
The Pageant of Progress held in Denver from July 3 to 15 highlights Colorado's growth, with emphasis on transportation and the state's development. The event traces progress across industries and communities, underscoring infrastructure and mobility as key drivers.
The outdoor Pageant presented a pantomime of Colorado’s early discovery and development, featuring hundreds of participants and a mountainous backdrop. It traced transport milestones from Kit Carson and the Pony Express to Prairie Schooner and locomotive travel, concluding with modern auto highways and a Chevrolet display near the main entrance drawing widespread attention.
The pageant moved past the Chevrolet tent showcasing a full display of passenger and commercial cars built by three manufacturers. It stood out as the most complete and interesting exhibit on the grounds.
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