Motorists to Tour at Home This Spring
Article notes Americans favor touring domestically over overseas trips to Europe. It outlines upcoming 1915 national reliability tour plans from the Twin Cities to Glacier National Park via Great Northern routes, with rail trains for night accommodations. California drivers push for improved routes to Yosemite and park road upgrades highlighted at a recent park conference.
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Great Britain
Germany
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A A. A. Edlubs
Touring Information Bureau
Fifth Avenue
England
Rocky Mountain Territory
Pacific Coast
Glidden
Anderson
Twin Cities
Glacier National Park
Great Northern Railroad
Yellowstone Park
Flathead Motor Club
Kalispell
California
Yosemite National Park
Autos Help Flood Sufferers in Indianapolis Area
During a severe flood in Indianapolis and surrounding territory, National Motor Vehicle Company provided cars to aid relief efforts. National cars ferried provisions through rain and snow, moved militia, nurses, and physicians, and transported flood victims to hospitals and homes, with George M. Dickson coordinating the operation and Harry Martin driving the first relief car. The effort underscored the car’s vital role when streetcars and telephones failed.
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Indianapolis
National Motor Vehicle Company
Harry Martin
Joe Dawson
Peru
Rushville
Connersville
Broad Ripple
George M. Dickson
Auto Economy Expands Beyond Rich to Middle Class
H. H. Franklin, president of Franklin Automobile Co., says autos are no longer a luxury for the rich. The big business now reaches people with moderate incomes as the novelty wears off and owners count the cost. Automobile economy is the newest trend.
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Franklin Automobile Company
Weight talk fuels car economy and racing plans emerge
The article argues weight is the key to low operating costs and better performance, contrasting light, compact cars with heavy high power models. It notes consumer demand for economy, and covers Jenkin s formal entry of the Schacht car, rebuilt at Schacht factory, to race as the Schach Special with 410.4 cubic inches displacement and racing number eighteen, linked to last year’s Schach car.
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Cnassia
Europe
Hutt
Schach
Endicott Brothers
Big Speedway Not Injured by Flood in Indiana
Indianapolis Motor Speedway remains on high ground and undamaged by the recent flood. Roads to the track are in perfect condition and bridges will be repaired in time for the third annual 600 mile International Sweepstakes on May 30. Veteran driver Johnny Jenkins is among new entrants seeking victory.
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Grand Canyon
Arizona
Hopi
Yavapai
Grand View Points
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Johnny Jenkins
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolia
Speedway
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Paige Paige Thirty-Six Auto Cylinders Cast Enblock
Paige Motor Co official extols enblock cylinders as heart of car design. Engine benefits include improved rigidity and reduced wear, with the Paige 36 boasting a four inch bore, four cylinders bored in one operation for 36 horsepower and aligned precision.
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Paige
Paige Motor Company
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Quick Health Boost
Cure claims include relief from sick headaches sour stomach indigestion and biliousness as the pills purify the blood and restore vigor. Each pill helps every box with guaranteed satisfaction. Priced at 2 cents per box and recommended by Koeppens.
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Dr. King
Koeppens
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