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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1925
Page
7
A Crawford County Indiana cave near the center south region draws visitors year round for a two hour tour. Temperature stays at 56 degrees F. Guides lead guests through three and a half miles of halls domes groves and stalactites in a hidden fairyland.
Blue Bluffs becomes a favored spot as a new Indian sewage disposal plant cleans the White River, improving bathing conditions. Twenty cabins line the bluff with furnishing, oil stoves, and concrete ice retainers, plus abundant boats for visitors.
The article lists basic road-safety principles: stay in your lane, pass on the left when overtaking but not interfere with opposing traffic, pass to the right only when overtaking a street car, and in emergencies pass left with caution. It covers turning, speeds, and keeping to the right near obstructions.
A description notes a missary stocking all supplies and a sandwich shop with soft drinks and ice cream nearby. The large dancing pavilion attracts many visitors. Blue Bluffs lies a few miles from Martinsville on State Rd 12 and is reachable by traction or I V Railroad.
John J. Kistler of the Pettis Information Bureau notes a growing trend in camping and touring. He says visitors seek guidance to remote northern regions and standard trips to New York and Washington, with increasing interest in Michigan Minnesota Ontario and lake country camping.
An exhibit of tents and camping equipment highlights adaptable gear for automobile touring. Visitors praise the comfort and convenience of newer camping styles, noting likely fewer hotel stays as travelers favor outdoor setups this year.
French gasoline makers offered free pumping equipment to anyone who claimed they would sell gas, driving many to near bankruptcy. They are slowing the program to curb losses and preserve operations.
St. Petersburg plans a new motor speedway to be completed and ready for use. The project outlines a facility in the city to host races and attract events.
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