Modern race cars and wind resistance shaping their design
Racing cars feature freakish body lines to reduce wind resistance. The rule against following closely aims to prevent drafting advantages. In Indianapolis style curves, drivers must balance steering to stay inside the pole position as centrifugal effects lift the rear, keeping the action dynamic over the 2.5 mile oval with eight position changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Automobile Association
Three
Indianapolis Track
Indianapolis
Minstrel Troupe Performs in Graysville Auditorium
Graysville notes a Hutsonville Illinois minstrel troupe performed at the local auditorium last Saturday night. Ed Smith and family from Washington Indiana visited relatives here the previous weekend. Local merchants report abundant eggs with attractive prices drawing thrifty shoppers. J P York and family spent Sunday with Jesse Medsker. Elmer Heck and wife conducted business in Sullivan Friday. Mrs Lillie Burton stays in Merom to care for her seriously ill mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graysville
Hutsonville
Ill
J. P. York
Jesse Medsker
Elmer Heck
Sullivan
Speed Squint Cheverolet Tops Racing World At Indy
Speed squint known racing figure Chevrolet came to the United States in 1908 as a mechanician for Victor Hemery. He became a celebrated race driver, famed for his eyes and goggles. He will drive a Frontenac in the 300 mile Indianapolis race on May 30, a dark horse odds with a dangerous reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouis Chevrolet
United States
Victor Hemery
Chevrolet
Henry Ford
John N. Willys
Bill Pickens
Bill
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Mwes
Indianapolis
Military Tactics Used at Hoosier Speedway
The article describes Captain William P. Carpenter’s guards at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It notes ihis khaki clad soldiers marching west of Indianapolis before a May 30 event, with tents pitched and patrols established to safeguard spectators, using strict military discipline and tactics.
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Corona
California
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
William P. Carpenter
Indianapolis Track
Captain Carpenter
Indianapolis
Maxwell cars ready for sixth International 300 Mile Sweep
Eddie Rickenbacher and Pete Henderson of the Prest-O-Lite team unveil two Maxwell race cars for Indianapolis May 30. The 59 50 pair share chassis and drive, claiming equal capability to outpace foreign rivals Sunbeam Peugeot and Fiat as they revive the Harroun principles for the 300 mile race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Speedway
Eddie Rickenbacher
Prest-O-Lite
Maxwell
Pete Henderson
Eddie
Pete
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Ray Harroun
Socialists Name County Ticket and Delegate
The Socialists of the county met to form a county organization elect a delegate to the state convention and select a ticket. Names include County Chairman John Page Sullivan Boatehany seabird William JH Leo Vand van and William H Forbes chosen delegate. The ticket lists Representative John H Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Page
Sullivan
Boatebany
William JH
Leo
Vand
Van
William H. Forbes
John H. Miller
First cross-town speedway entry signals new era in racing
For the first time a team from Indianapolis Motor Speedway enters a New York Race on May 18 with a Peugeot and two Maxwells driven by John Aitken Eddie Rickenbacher and Pete Henderson. The New York team will return to Indianapolis May 30 for the Sixth International Sweepstakes Race on the Hoosier speedway. The move dignifies speedway sport while stressing individual drivers over team prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
New York
Peugeot
Hoosier Speedway
Paxton Officials Listed in Local Government Roles
The notice names Paxton treasurer townsley Willis and coroner Elam Orr, sheriff Roscoe White, surveyor Christopher C Bowers, prosecutor George Shingshang, and two district commissioners Jas F Cunningham and Andrew J Lee. An advertisement for “Rough on Rats” extols a pest exterminator used by the U. S. Government with economy sizes at 25c or 15c and a comic picture by R J S Wells of Jersey City, N J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe White
Paxton
Elam Orr
Sullivan
Christopher C. Bowers
U. S
Sullivan Union and Terre Haute Daily Star Ad Price
The Sullivan Union and The Terre Haute Daily Star each charge one year subscriptions at 2.50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Union
The
Terre Haute Daily Star
Notice to Absentee in Sullivan County Indiana
In the Sullivan Circuit Court of Indiana an absentee is named as Benjamin Franklin Harris in a case filed by Robert B. Harris seeking appointment of an administrator for the estate. A hearing is set for June 12 1916 at Sullivan Court House with clerk David Giles noting the first insertion May 10 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Sullivan
Circuit Court
Benjamin Franklin Harris
Fairbanks
David Giles
Sullivan Circuit Court
Hunt & Gambill
Notice of Final Settlement in Hunt Estate
I H Kalley administrator of the estate of Christian Hunt filed a final report of account in Sullivan Circuit Court. The hearing is set for Friday May 19 1916 the 17th judicial day of the May term 1916. Creditors heirs and legatees are notified to appear and show cause why the report should not be approved. I H Kalley Administrator. I H Kalley Attorney. First insertion April 26 1916 3t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Kaley
Christian Hunt
Sullivan Circuit Court
I. H. Kalley
Why do Druggists Refuse to Guarantee a Cure for Piles
Advertisement claims J. W. Hunt Pile Cure Co of Sullivan Indiana offers a guaranteed cure for chronic piles. It promises no operation or knife and a home remedy with a money back guarantee if not cured when used as directed. Send $1.00 for the remedy.
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J. W. Hunt
C.o
Sullivan
Indiana
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Benind
Sullivan County Loan and Trust Company
North Side
Square
Cub
J. A. Knotts
John C. Chaney
Citizens Trust Building
Ed Smith
Washington, Ind
Bennett
Bennett’s Pharmacy
Louis
Os Frontenag
Townsley Willis
Carlisle
George Shingshang
Hymera
Jas. F. Cunningham
Andrew J. Lee
Robert B. Harris
Brown Herb CO
Murray St
New York City
G. W. Clayton
First National Bank
P. A. Barco
Briggs
Fidelity Loan Co
East Side Sq. Sullivan, Ind
Dix Lumber Co
C.T. Howard
Indiana Veterinary College
Parks & Wible Barn
Sullivan, Indiana
Bucklen’s
Arnica
Terre Haute
C. L. Buss
T. Health
Washington St. Sullivan
Ind
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