Daytona Beach Speed Trials Through the Years
A fragmented retelling of Early 20th century speed records at Daytona Beach, detailing William K. Vansderbilt Jr and Henry Ford among entrants. It covers 1904 to 1915 milestones, including 100 mile records, two mile per minute claims, and notable drivers such as Bowden, Marriott, Beredall, Bruce Brown, Burman, and Oldfield as the scene evolves from tent setups to higher speeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Speedway
William K. Vansderbult, Jr
Hno
Nile
Henas Henry Ford
Ford
Vanderbilt
Henry Ford
Daytona Beach
Arthur C. MacDonald
British Isles
H. L. Bowden
Boston
Louis Fletcher
Duke of Manchester
Sir Thomas de War
Fred H .Marriott
Florida
W Hfford Sharp
Philadelphia
Bruce Brown
David GL
Bruce-Brown
Yale
Bob Burman
Barney Oldfield
Montzers Wegan
Dawes Sues Ex RFC Head Amid Racing Fallout
Dawes files suit against former RFC chief as Western front and automobile racing slip into a muted pause. The report notes ongoing tensions affecting regional sports and public affairs, with no immediate resolutions disclosed.
Plan To Observe 1200th Birthday Of Big Oak Tree
ROVEN France. The 1200th birthday of a massive oak tree near Allouville-Bellefosse will be commemorated in July. The tree houses two chapels and a Virgin Mary statue. a wooden stair winds around the trunk to the upper chapel. Custodian Emile Bel Jonde guards the key. Botanists estimate at least 1200 years old. The text notes emotion as a powerful human motive.
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Roven
France
Allouville-Bellefosse
Charles II
England
Leis XV
Eugenie
Emile Bel Jonde
Our Yesterdays on Protocol Ending War with Spain
Roosevelt credited with prompting peace moves as Spain sought terms via the French ambassador. Manila surrendered to American forces a day after protocol was signed, and on October 18 the United States took possession of Puerto Rico.
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McKinley All America
Spain
United States
Teddy” Roosevelt
Manila
U. S
Porto Rico
Garden Spider Victorious In Many Battles
In Gilroy California Charles Pierce reports nature’s balance after his son caught several black widow spiders and a tarantula. The tarantula died after interaction with a widow, then a golden garden spider survived and later the widow brood vanished, leaving only husks. The garden spider remained unharmed.
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Garden
Gilroy
Cal
Charles Pierce
Pierce
Harmieds
The Ridiculous Side of Life as Life Lubricant
The piece argues humor helps cope with life by easing rough patches. It claims seeing the ridiculous side of things is a useful lubricant that keeps daily life moving. It also notes that many parents raise children as much for themselves as for the children.
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Tona Beach
Ona Beach
Pla
INAS
KTS
Ries
Fizes
Ford's
He L. C. Hecock Floral Co
Broad Street
Duke of Kent
Marina
Greece
Duchess of Kent
George
Mary
Westminster Abbey
Dawes
RFC
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Chicago
Charles G. Dawes
Arkansas
Harvey Couch
Couchwood
Ark
Rudolph Hecht
American Bankers’ Association
Couch
Owen D. Young
Central Press
Brenner
America
Lersch
Parkers Games
American Flyer
Horsman
BOYS
Beocierdes
Double Ford
John Lersch Co
Florence
Murbach
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