Motor camping is cheap, says Chrysler News
Detroit June 23 The Chrysler News urges new long distance travelers to consider motor touring as a low cost option. It cites average daily costs of about 8.21 dollars for three persons and a five week 12 state trip costing 245 dollars, underlining economy with plenty of tips on camps, equipment, and highway information.
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Century plus study of three Studebaker veterans
Three South Bend Studebaker veterans George Bernard Lewis Archambeault and August Raabe each surpassed fifty years of service. Bernard, born 1860, joined in 1874 as a mail boy later becoming a master blacksmith now making jigs for auto bodies. Archambeault, born 1873 in Montreal, has worked since 1874 and now runs an top setting machine. Raabe, born 1862 in New York City, moved to South Bend in 1869 and joined in 1974 working as wood parts inspector for medium cars.
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Que
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New York City
August J. Raabe
Caravan encampment travel wisdom for the roaming tour
The piece warns against strict mileage schedules for motor campers, urging adaptability over prearranged plans. It notes cultural frictions in roughing it, the misfit of civilized attire, and the domestic dog’s misery on long trips, ending with the transformative, educational value of wandering paths.
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Sahara
Aid Society Picnic Planned by Russell Ladies
Russell notes report the Ladies Aid society meeting at Mrs. Yeagle home with 19 members and 3 visitors. They approved a July 18 Fern Cliff picnic, asked members to bring sandwiches and a tureen, and settled bills and a balance in the treasury.
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Kenneth Way
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Fire destroys Wheeling Auto-Eze plant in West Virginia
A two story frame plant of the Auto-Eze Products Company in Wheeling West Virginia burned Friday causing about 35000 in property loss. Explosions from gasoline and chemicals were heard during the blaze. Firemen faced water shortages on the island site hindering efforts. Origin of the fire remains undetermined.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Auto- Eze Products Company
Floods Recede in Kansas and Oklahoma
Rivers that flooded lowlands in Southern Kansas and Oklahoma are returning to normal as two days of no rain ease the situation. Officials say no further damage is expected for the time being. Cautious buyers are urged to read the classified ads carefully.
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Kansas
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Women drivers set 500 mile Studebaker records in Atlantic City
Four women with average driving experience piloted a stock Studebaker Commander and a Studebaker Dictator in two 500 mile tests on the Atlantic City speedway. They averaged 77.21 mph for the Commander and 60.37 mph overall with relays, both cars certified stock and fully equipped by the AAA contest board. Dyers Bertha Winnai Caroline Winnai Marie Merton and Mary Jobling drove in two hour shifts to maintain high speeds and complete the distance.
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American Automobile Association
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Studebaker cars show driving prowess despite stereotypes
A Studebaker official notes remarkable 508 mile runs by women, challenging the belief that women cannot pilot motor cars as well as men. The comment highlights performance milestones achieved in endurance driving and suggests progress in gender stereotypes within the automotive field.
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Ford Model A ignition lock guards against theft
The Ford Model A features a theft proof ignition lock. Wires run from the switch into an armored conduit integral with the dash, making tampering nearly impossible. The lock opens the ignition circuit and grounds the distributor, protecting the ignition system without affecting transmission or steering controls.
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