Optimistic Texas Crop Report from C W Hartman
C W Hartman of the Studebaker auto department returns from a Texas tour reporting bumper crops this year. He cites strong grain and cotton prospects, rising farm prosperity, and expectations of a record Dallas fair attendance. He observed optimistic farmers across Waco Austin San Antonio Houston Eagle Lake and smaller towns.
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Texas
Waco
Austin
San Antonio
Houston
Eagle Lake
Foreign Cars Expected to Race at Milwaukee Meet
Announcement that Georges Boillot will drive a Peugeot in the Vanderbilt cup and grand prize races at Milwaukee has drawn interest from foreign manufacturers. Peugeot Fiat Benz Mercedes represent France Italy Germany with England likely, and Bruce Brown’s duel with Boillot is highly watched. The Milwaukee course is being prepared for high speeds with 30 foot width and asphalt surfacing. Hughie Hughes driving a Mercer will test the track and endorse its speed and safety.
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Georges Boillot
Peugeot
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Automobile Dealers’ Association
Fiat
Benz
Mercedes
France
Italy
Germany
England
Boillot
Bruce Brown
Bruce-Brown
Boffett
Europe
Hughie Hughes
Mercer
Seventh Inning Stretch Holds Superstitious Significance
The August American Magazine cites Hughe S Fullerton on baseball seventh inning stretch rituals. Fans stretch, yawn, or brush hats as superstition claims seven is lucky, with data claiming many games decided in the seventh and crowd rooting affecting visiting pitchers. A China game at Nankow reportedly used opium pipes as bats.
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Hughe S Fullerton
Nankow
China
Exports Of Autos Rise As US Firms Sell Abroad
American auto exports reached about 30 million dollars in 1912 including Hawaii and Porto Rico with 21,757 machines sent to foreign markets. Average export price fell to 990 dollars per car while imports averaged 2216 dollars. Major buyers included Canada and the United Kingdom. overall growth outpaced by US production.
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Division of Statistics
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Emoe
Canada
United Kingdom
Australia
New Zealand
South America
France
Italy
Germany
Restless II Wins Third Elimination in Harmsworth Cup Race
In Huntington, five motor boats started the third elimination for Harmsworth cup contenders. Restless II owned by T. F. Chesbrough completed 30 miles, while Peter Pan V skippered by James Simpson of New York posted 38 minutes 43 seconds for 22. five miles at 24.25 knots. Baby Reliance II improved yesterday by gaining one minute and 56 seconds. Percy Wilder is likely to stay as Jacksonville manager for next season.
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Huntington
T. F. Chesbrough
James Simpson
New York
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California
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Chief Meyers
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Dr. Stotts & Co
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