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Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1911

Page

4

Fortune for Victors at Indianapolis 500 Sweepstakes

Indianapolis Motor Speedway offers a $25,000 purse for the Memorial Day 500 mile International Sweepstakes. The winner gains $10,000 with about $5,000 more from accessory makers, totaling $25,000 across ten prizes. At roughly 75 mph, the victor earns about $20 per mile, a historic high in auto racing.

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Tires Wear at Indianapolis Track for May 30 Race

Dr. Wadsworth Warren of the Buick racing team visited the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to inspect wear on the track ahead of the $25,000 500-mile International Sweepstakes Race on Memorial Day May 30. He praised the surface as vastly improved and superior to last summer.

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Steam autos may race next season in US sweepstakes

Indianapolis promised steam propelled automobiles may enter the 1911 International Sweepstakes Race as early as May 30 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The American Automobile Association plans to formalize rules under Chairman S M Butler. Steam carmakers aim to compete with gasoline cars in the 500 mile event.

Indianapolis Ind American Automobile Association S. M. Butler Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Foreign Autos Rise in American Car Market

The foreign made automobile is supplying a part of the higher priced car demand in America. Many of the most prominent of these will contest in the 500 mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway next Memorial Day.

America Hiere Idianapolis Motor Speedway

Personal Mentions and Local Social Roundup

Local notes recount visits and arrivals across Rushville Earlham Danville Shirley and Knightstown. Mentions include Moore Cooper insurance offerings and church society events plus decorations day observations and mayoral links.

Percheron Stallion Heads to Sea in 1911 Sale

Eli Archey offers his Percheron stallion for a 1911 voyage at his farm located 34 miles northwest of Carthage and 2.5 miles southeast of Charlottesville. The sale price is $10.00 to insure a living colt, with bills detailing further particulars.

Eli Archey Carthage Charlottesville

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