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Blair, J. Insley
Bowden, H. L.
Brokaw, W. G.
Christie, Walter
Duray, Arthur
Fitzgerald, Edward
Florida East Coast Automobile Association
Fournier, Henri
Hedstrom, Oscar
La Roche, F. A.
Moody, LeRoy
Nestman, Otto
Oldfield, Barney
Olds, Ransom E., 1864-1950
Page, Henri
Parkinson, John B.
Schmidt, William
Seelye, H. H., Dr.
Shanley, B. M., Jr.
Smith, Charles
Stevens, S. B.
Vanderbilt, William Kissam, Jr.
Willoughby, Hugh L.
Winton, Alexander
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SPECIAL WINTON TYPE. The Very Soil of your MOTOR is the Ignition Device. Let the cheap things along and take the best; it's the cheapest at the end. We have lost customers, but they all come back to the only reliable spark plug. BOUGIE HERZ is the standard of the world.
PORCELAIN CRACKS- We have industructible Stone Sparks just as well in oil. Impossible to soot. Needs never to be cleaned. Increases the motor power. None genuine unless stamped BOUGIE HERZ. Price, $2.50
A Wonder of Perfection.
CASE-HARDENED CONTACTS- Work in oil and with any coil, with or without vibrator. Constructed of steel, gun metal and aluminum. Worksmanship equal to fine watch work.
1 Cylinder . . . . . $9.00
2 Cylinders . . . . . 11.00
3 Cylinders . . . . . 13.00
4 Cylinders . . . . . 15.00
See this groove? THE DETACHABLE CABLE SNAP- We send you a box with a full line of ASSORTED WIRE TERMINALS and wiring instruction for 60 cents. Sample, 5 cents.
Our experience, dating from the very start of the automobile industry in Europe, vouches for the very best in construction and worksmanship.
HERZ & CO. IGNITION SPECIALISTS
Ask your dealer. 55 Grand Street, New York.
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Mezger's Soot-Proof Plug PRICE $2.00
208 WEST 80th ST. NEW YORK CITY
MANUFACTURERS WRITE FOR DISCOUNTS
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Highest Grade French Supplies
ELECTRIC IGNITION A SPECIALITY ALL KINDS OF ELECTRICAL APPARATUS
Direct Importers and Manufactuerers
Everything for automobilitst and motor cyclists. Our fully illustrated catalogue will be gladly sent. Metropolitan buyers are invited to examine our stock. The trade supplied.
J. LACOSTE & CO., LONDON AND PARIS
SOLE U.S. AGENTS
LEON RUBAY, 136 W. 38TH ST.
Near Broadway NEW YORK
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"Special Dry"
"Brut"
AMERICA'S BEST
Equal Imported at Half the Price
URBANA WINE CO.
URBANA, N. Y.
For Sale by all leading dealers
SOLE MAKERS
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short stop at Jacksonville or St. Augustine will give a number of enjoywable rides; likewise many other places farther down the East Coast. On at least one trip- the sail down the St. John's River- the automobile must be left behind, and the most made of an altogether different kind of outing. Although one may have felt somewhat acquainted with it by having read descriptions, its features are so different from those of any other river in the country that the passage will show much that is new, suprising and interesting.
"I did not think it was so large," is an exclamation frequently heard after sailing half a day or more and finding the stream spread out in places to six miles, and seldom less than one mile wide. For nearly a hundred miles south of Jacksonville, the river, with its slow current, appears more like a narrow lake, or rather lagoon. Where such a vast body of water can come from, with no larger inflowing streams, is a puzzle. Doubtless numerous copious springs along the banks, in addition to small rivers and brooks, give the supply. Here and there these are visible, as at Glen Cove Springs and Blue Springs, which contribute a liberal amount of sulphur water.
The banks of this part of the river are a series of bold bluffs
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ORMOND-DAYTONA
BEACH RACES
Florida East Coast
Automobile Association
ice, 25c.
January 25th to February 6th 1904
When You Own a F.I.A.T. you....
FIND IT ALL THERE
And Use Your Hand for Steering Only
SEND FOR ADVANCE BOOKLET
HOLLANDER & TANGEMAN, SOLE AMERICAN AGENCY
5 West 45th Street, New York City
FLORIDA STATE LIBRARY
The Best Human Lubricant
When you are on tour a day's run and you want a lubricant for destroying dust and removing fatuge, you will find
DEWAR'S FAMOUNS SCOTCH WHISKEY
(White Label)
An ideal lubricant and bracer for the automobilist- and all other people.
SIR THOMAS R. DEWAR EX-SHERRIFF OF LONDON, AND A PARTY OF FRIENDS, SIR THOMAS DRIVING.
DEWAR'S "WHITE LABEL" SCOTCH
Makes the road smoother, the landscape more beautiful and the world seem better. Like all good things it should be used and not abused. We believe in temperance. DEWAR'S SCOTCH is used in all first-class clubs, hotels, cafes, etc., and can be ordered from your dealer.
UNITED STATES BRANCH
Knickerbocker Trust Building, Fifth Avenue and 34th Street, Opposite Waldori Astoria, NEW YORK
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Diameter 5 3/4, Depth 10 1/2, Height 13.
No. 25.... $35.00
Diameter 8 1/2, Depth 13 1/2, Height 14 1/2
Autolyte Gas Lamps
No. 24F... $12.50 Diameter 7 in.
No. 25... $16.00 Diameter 8/12 in.
Bausch & Lomb Lens Mirror.
No. 26- Searchlight, diameter 7 in... $27.50
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New York Show, Space 194
Chicago Show, Space 180
IMPORTED HORNS
Send for Full Catalogue
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Packard
NOTHING in the past has equalled, nothing in the future can excel, our new Model "L," 1904 Packard as an automobile, graceful in design, strong in construction, light in weight, and powerful, with amazing speed.
Twenty-two horsepower, weight 1870 lbs.- only 85 lbs., to each horsepower. Speed range of four to forty miles per hour without changing gear to removing hands from the steering wheel.
Mechanical valves for intake and exhaust; upon high speed every available ounce of motive power is transmitted directly to the driving wheels, and axles ball bearing, preventing wear and speed-loss through friction. $3,000
Spend for illustrated descrptive literature
and name of nearest agent,
PACKARD MOTORCAR CO., Dept. 6 Detroit, Mich.
Member Association of Lieutenant Automobile Manufacturers
Eastern Representatives:
PACKARD MOTOR CAR CO. OF NEW YORK
317-319 Werst 59th St., New York, N.Y.
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Florida and Her Second-Year Automobile Tournament
AMONG the unusually large numbers of people who have journeyed to Florida this winter, some have come as a matter of habit, acquired long ago; and to such veterans the Peninsular State is something of an old story, except as some new nook or corner opens up its attractions to them. But as no one lifetime can possible exhaust these opportunities, and investigating, exploring turn of mind is always uncovering some new topic of interest or new locality; and this undoubtedly explains the invariable return each winter of thousands of people whose affairs can be arranged to permit of their doing so.
To some the escape from the rigors of the North at this time of the year is the principal reason for their presence at the Florida coast and inland resorts for three to four months out of the twelve. Then there are others who simply want to take a holiday int he winter as well as in the summer; and the line of least resistance nowadays is to the southern coasts, to and from which there are splendid trains and superbly-appointed steamships. Hotel accomodations
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The ROYAL TOURIST
AS GOOD AS THE BEST, HIGH GRADE, UP TO DATE
Twi Cylinder 16 H.P., 35
Mile Sped, 1,800 Pounds,
complete
Four Cylinder, 32 H.p., 50
Mile Speed, 2,000 Pounds, complete
Aluminum Body, Complete Equipment $2,3000
Model "K" King of Belgium Body.. $3,000
CHASSIS MODEL "O"
The ROYAL MOTOR CAR CO.,
Formerly The Hoffman Automobile Co.
Cleveland, O.
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are found as amble here as at any group of resorts in the world, suited also to different tasts and purses. With all who surrender themselves to the influence of the climate and try to make the most of their outing, time passes as swiftly as it does pleasantly.
Within the past two or three years, a brand-new element has been added, and the Peninsular State has become also a magnet for automobilits from all directions. North of Mason's and Dixon's line winter riding is practically a thing of discomfort, except at irregular times in the larger cities. Parkways, roadways and human inclinations are buried together by the stern climate, and they stay-at-home motorist has little choice but to put his machine away at the first coming of snow and ice, and wait with what patience he can for the return of good weather to give him his freedom again. Florida, the land of palm tree and magnolia, of
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The
New Oldsmobile
Light Tonneau Car
In addition to our famous Oldsmobile Runabout, we have just produced a new Light Tonneau Car, which combines in its construction all the mechanical excellence and modern improvements that we command with our years of practical experience in automobile work.
Notwithstanding that this car is the equal in power and finish of cars that cost twice as much, its price has been placed at
$850 without Tonneau
$950 with Tonneau
We have also brought out a new Oldsmobile French Type Runabout, of 6 horse power, that realizes our ideal of a strong, light car. Price $750.
"Oldsmobile" qulaity needs no comment. It is known wherever automobiles are known.
Be sure and see our entire line, including the new models, at the New York Auto Show, Spaces 75, 76, and 77, and at the Chicago Auto Show, Spaces 57, 68, 73, and 74.
Full specifications of these cars will be sent on request to any one of our numerous selling agents, or by writing direct to
Old
Motor Works
Detroi, Mich.
U.S.A.
Member of the Association
Licensed Automobile
Manufacturers
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warm January sunshine and balmy mid-winter sea breeze, of unnumbered lagoons and picturesque everglades, was just the thing for an ordinary mortal. But how about the automobilist, known and accepted as such among all his brothers and fllows, and not entirely happy fifteen hundred or perhaps two thousand miles away from his motor car?
At first thought this is an altogether different aspect of the matter; but nature and the builders of modern Florida have long since anticipated such inquiries as these, and have them already in the process of solving. Beaches unmateched for perfect smoothness, prosperous new-built cities and town far-sighted enough to surround themselves with a local network of good roads- these advantages (no where else combine in equal degree_ made up at one stroke for the absence of long-distance touring, and stimulated the effort to make the most of local opportunities. The social element, never very conspicuous in long-distance touring plans, had here its more perfect
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JULIAN A. CHASE, President
HARLAN W. WHIPPLE, Treasurer
C. H. GILLETTE, Secretary
The American Automobile Association
31 West 42nd Street, New York
Invites you to become a member
It has much work to do in legislative, good-roads, racing and other matters, and need the assistance and co-operation of all clubs and individuals who have the ebst interest of the automobile sport at heart.
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work. The faith that well-to-do northern automobilits would see the good of bringing their cars down with them in order to get the most out of their winter sojourn was not in vain.
Out of that same faith grew later the Florida East Coast Automobile Association, with its first ambitious plan of holding an annual race meet on the Ormond-Daytona beaches. The initial tournament was held in March, 1903, and served to bring this association and its enterprise world-wide recognition, while the records made with both automobile and motor bicylce impressed the racing men of two continents that here the records of the future would be made-and kept. It is this conviction which has led the leading manufacturing concerns and racing men from the United States and Europe to assemble here, ten this year to one a year ago, in order to share in the record harvest sure to be gathered by the participants in this meet.
The only belated recognition of the importance of Florida and the mid-winter race meet to American automobilism came from sources a little jealous of the work which the Automobile Magazine has done in and out of season for these objects. Gradually, about a year ago, the real strength and importance of the enterprise centered at Ormond-Daytona dawned upon everyone who watched it closely, and the records made there won their way to public attention through their sheel value as new items. Within the past few months only incidental in-
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The Great Pleasure and Utilitiy Vehicles of To-day
"Toledo Pope"
"The Quiet Mile-a-Minute Car"
and
Pope Waverly Electrics
Toledo Department
TOLEDO, OHIO
Waverly Department
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
AGENCIES ALL OVER THE COUNTRY
Members Assocaition of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers
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stances of the former lukewarmness in certain quarters have remained. A representative of the Automobile Magazine was in the office of a weekly motor vehicle journal a few weeks ago, and the gentleman in the editorial chair that day expressed grave doubes as to the attendance of foreign racing stars there, as to the acceptance of times made there by the authorities in Europe and, finally, as to the real value of the meet to automobile progress anyhow. The representative of the Automobile Magazine went away thinking no more of it; but the very next issue of the weekly referred to carried an unmistakable Florida cover, suggesting nothing so much as the Ormond-Daytona beaches. Editorial policy apparently did not wholly agree with expressed editorial opinion. Shortly the same editor will be listing the "stars" that competed in this tournament, for the benefit of his readers.
Few who have come to Florida have failed to be charmed by some phases of its history- particularly as they see traces of it in their walks and drives, and hear echoes of other days in the names of places and hotels throughout the State.
Many people do not realize that Florida contains the oldest city in
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THE CENTRAL AUTOMOBILE CO.
1684 BROADWAY N.Y.
IMPORTERS OF FOREIGN CARS
MORS AND PEUGEOTS
REPAIRING A SPECIALITY STORING OPEN DAY and NIGHT
Licensed Importers under Selden Patents
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the country, the oldest Spanish ruins, and that it was the first State settled by white men. Since they have beaten the SPaniard in war, Americans have come into the habit of belittling him and his race. But when we come to look at his art, his literature and his architecture, we find that the Spaniard was a great man. He was a dreamy, romantic type, and had his visions about new countries. One of the ideas the Spaniard had long before Florida was discovered was that a great and lay to the northwest of the island of Cuba, and that it was covered with fountains that flowed from its soil.
An old man, Ponce de Leon, imbied with this thought, went in search of the fountain of youth. So beautiful was the land on that Easter day that he called it "pasqua florida" (the feast of flowers). Soon after he was shot with an agate-headed arrow, and his search for the fabled fountain of youth ended. Then came another Spaniard, De Vacca, who had many bitter expreinces, but who has left us one of the most fascinating books ever written. He was a theologian, and the American missionaries afterward found that the Indians were filled with Bible traditions that he had taught them; but the Indians had embroidered all the traditions with local color.
Until the opening of the 18th century, after the Spaniards had been in America about two hundred years, not an acre of the soil had been cultivated. The idea of a Spanish or French colony is the
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For Winter Use
Body detachable and readily replaced by tonneau
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soldier, the barracks and the fort. The Englishman, on the other hand, cultivated the soil and engaged in trade. Consequently, when the English got Florida in exchange for Cuba, in 1742, the fertility of the soil was discovered, and it was shown that the woods, rivers, and mines could produce vast wealth. A real colonist is not the kind who tries to get rich as soon as possible, and then hastens back to his old-world home, but the kind of a man who brings his wife and children, and sets up good institutions after building himself a home. Such men never forgave England for ceding Florida back to Spain, after they have improved the soil.
In 1818, Andrew Jackson, with his indomitable energy, put order into the land of chaos and anarchy, where the Spanish had allowed runaway slaves, adventurers, outlaws and murderers to go and live unharmed. By diplomacy the whole of Florida was ceded to the United States. On July 4, 1868, the Peninsular State accepted the 14th amendment to the Federal Constitution; and since then a steady stream of nothern immigration has poured into the land, until we speak to-day of "Prosperous and Happy Florida."
The automobilist who comes for the first time, and that principally for the tournament, should not deny himself at least a glimpse of some other sections of the State. A
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SPECIAL WINTON TYPE. The Very Soil of your MOTOR is the Ignition Device. Let the cheap things along and take the best; it's the cheapest at the end. We have lost customers, but they all come back to the only reliable spark plug. BOUGIE HERZ is the standard of the world.
PORCELAIN CRACKS- We have industructible Stone Sparks just as well in oil. Impossible to soot. Needs never to be cleaned. Increases the motor power. None genuine unless stamped BOUGIE HERZ. Price, $2.50
A Wonder of Perfection.
CASE-HARDENED CONTACTS- Work in oil and with any coil, with or without vibrator. Constructed of steel, gun metal and aluminum. Worksmanship equal to fine watch work.
1 Cylinder . . . . . $9.00
2 Cylinders . . . . . 11.00
3 Cylinders . . . . . 13.00
4 Cylinders . . . . . 15.00
See this groove? THE DETACHABLE CABLE SNAP- We send you a box with a full line of ASSORTED WIRE TERMINALS and wiring instruction for 60 cents. Sample, 5 cents.
Our experience, dating from the very start of the automobile industry in Europe, vouches for the very best in construction and worksmanship.
HERZ & CO. IGNITION SPECIALISTS
Ask your dealer. 55 Grand Street, New York.
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Mezger's Soot-Proof Plug PRICE $2.00
208 WEST 80th ST. NEW YORK CITY
MANUFACTURERS WRITE FOR DISCOUNTS
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Highest Grade French Supplies
ELECTRIC IGNITION A SPECIALITY ALL KINDS OF ELECTRICAL APPARATUS
Direct Importers and Manufactuerers
Everything for automobilitst and motor cyclists. Our fully illustrated catalogue will be gladly sent. Metropolitan buyers are invited to examine our stock. The trade supplied.
J. LACOSTE & CO., LONDON AND PARIS
SOLE U.S. AGENTS
LEON RUBAY, 136 W. 38TH ST.
Near Broadway NEW YORK
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GOLD SEAL CHAMPAGNE
"Special Dry"
"Brut"
AMERICA'S BEST
Equal Imported at Half the Price
URBANA WINE CO.
URBANA, N. Y.
For Sale by all leading dealers
SOLE MAKERS
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short stop at Jacksonville or St. Augustine will give a number of enjoywable rides; likewise many other places farther down the East Coast. On at least one trip- the sail down the St. John's River- the automobile must be left behind, and the most made of an altogether different kind of outing. Although one may have felt somewhat acquainted with it by having read descriptions, its features are so different from those of any other river in the country that the passage will show much that is new, suprising and interesting.
"I did not think it was so large," is an exclamation frequently heard after sailing half a day or more and finding the stream spread out in places to six miles, and seldom less than one mile wide. For nearly a hundred miles south of Jacksonville, the river, with its slow current, appears more like a narrow lake, or rather lagoon. Where such a vast body of water can come from, with no larger inflowing streams, is a puzzle. Doubtless numerous copious springs along the banks, in addition to small rivers and brooks, give the supply. Here and there these are visible, as at Glen Cove Springs and Blue Springs, which contribute a liberal amount of sulphur water.
The banks of this part of the river are a series of bold bluffs
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The Yankee Mica Spark Plug
New Plug for an Old One
is our guarantee, which means we will give a new plug for any Yankee Plug that proves defective in 90 days. It cannot go wrong. Every explosion cleanses the points. Cannot short circuit, postage paid . . . . . .
Price, $2.00
E.J. WILLIS CO.
8 Park Place, New York
Telephone 5816A 39th Street
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RICHARD CARTER
MANUFACTURER OF
Auto Baskets FOR MOTOR CARS
422 West 40th Street
Bet. 9th & 10th Avenues
NEW YORK
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The Tourist
NEW HOUSE
All the modern conveniences. One of the most pleasant and homelike houses on the coast. Centrally located on Palmetto Ave.
Strictly First Class
Capt. S. Bennett, Prop.
D. H. Bennett, Mgr.
No. 216 Palmetto Avenue
DAYTONA, FLORIDA
First Always "GLOBE" METAL POLISH Cannot be Beaten
IN A CLASS BY ITSELF
LIQUID OR PASTE
AT ALL DEALERS OR RAIMES & CO., NEW YORK
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PERFECT IGNITION
Is an absolute necessity in any good motor car.
The Ruckert Storage Battery Igniter
Will bring you the highest efficiency out of any gasoline engine. It is superior to any other style of batter bycause the current obtainable is absolutely constant.
Type A-3
4 Volts-80 Amp, H-8
Price, $19.50
Any Voltage or Capacity
G.R. RUCKERT
13 East 39th St., New York City
Prices and Booklet on request.
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Candy Carbide
FOR FRENCH AUTO LAMPS
(Impregnation dans le Vide)
Price, $2.00 each
Packed only in 10 pound cans. Discount to dealers in Case Lots of 12 cans.
SOLE MANUFACTURERS
ACETYLENE GAS ILLUMINATING CO.
105 Walker Steet
NEW YORK
In stock, all kinds of imported Lava Burners (Burleurs) for Acetylene Auto Lamps.
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and slopes, covered to the water's edge with grand forests of cypress, live oak, sweet gum, magnolia and willow. In the lower portsions there is a dense growth of briars and running vines, and everywhere the treest are festooned with a gray drapery of Spanish moss, hanging in dense masses six to ten feet long, which, as it sways to and fro, resembles nothing os much as an old giant's beard. This, with the soft haze which envelops the river, gives a dreamy expression to the scenery which is heightened by the genial, soothing temperature; and one can easily believe that he has here entered into an enchanted land where, if at all, the fountain of youth can be found.
Here and there at intervals of a few miles, on favorable bluffs, cities and towns have grown up, and immense hotels display their attractions; at other points chamring residences speak of the wealth and refinement of the inhabitants. Growers of vegetables and fruits, especially the orange, have taken up many favorable locations, and their cultivated fields and groves can be seen in the clear openings of the forest. Not much game will be met with along that portion of the river, except here and there large flocks of water fowl are swimming, or flying from the advancing boat. ON shore an occasional alligator is basking in the sun, here and there a flamingo or heron is wading about snapping up his dinner of fish; and a few miles inland occassional wild turkeys and deer are found. But for good shooting or fishing the automobilist who is also a hunter or an angler must go to the more tropical and less frequented country.
About one hundred miles from Jacksonville the St. John's River suddently changes in character, and the boat enters a very crooked channel, varying from fifty to three hundred or more feet in width, which extends abotu another hundred miles south. The shores are here low and level, often submered by the river, and covered with dense tropical growth of trees, vines, bushes and weeds. Here
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Oldest Motor Behicle Monthly in the World
Best Printed
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Best Read and the Best in Every Way
Prize Cup won by Georges-Richard Brasier Car, first in 2,000 Pound Class in Speed Trails, Chateau-Thierry, Oct. 4
The Automobile Magazine
Founded the races on this course, and it is responsible for the sport you are now enjoying. No matter whether you are interested in the
Touring, Racing, Information, Poetry, Romance, Illustration or the Facts of Automobiling
you will best serve your own interests by looking for it in
THE AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE
Sample Copies for the Asking
One Maiden Lane, New York
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the flowery name of the State is most appropriate, for everywhere are brilliant masses of bloom. Settlements are scattered along the banks, and from the narrowness of the stream a more intimate acquaintance is made with the adjacent country. The character of the country changes again at about the beginning of the third hundred miles- for it takes nearly four hundred miles' sailing southward to complete an exploration of the river. Here and there is a grove of palmetto; corase grass abounds, and it is really a southern prairie. This portion of the river is little traveled, being too narrow to admit any but steamers of the smallest size, so the region is comparatively unmolested, and therefor a natural game country. The largest alligators, ten to fifteen feet in length, are plentiful, and water fowl are seen by the million. Data about other points in Florida, suitable for a side tour by the northern visitory with a limited time to spare, can be had from the numerous booklets and folders issued by the railroad and steamship lines operating in the State; as well as from some of the leading hotels.
That husky young brother to the automobile, the motor boat, has already come into great favor in Florida- and naturally so, since about one-thrid of the State's surface is under water, and these liquid highways need no such expensive construction and repair as the common roads. Many an automobilist coming down fro any length of time brings also his boating outfit, and thus rounds out the pleasure of his stay. This outfit varies according to the inclination and purse of the visitor, the list including pretentious yachts, houseboats, sailboats, launches and curious home-made craft. To those who care for cruising, the inland Florida waterways present
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F.I.A.T. AUTOMOBILES AND AUTO SPEED LAUNCHES
Fabbrica Italiana Automobilia Torino
16-20 HP. F.I.A.T, with King of Belgium Body
"The Car with a Brain"
The F.I.A.T. 24-30 Auto Speed Boat
CONTROLLED BY PRESSURE ON A FOOT BUTTON
HOLLANDER & TANGEMAN
SOLE AMERICAN AGENTS
5 West 45th Steet, New York
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glorious opportunities, making possible cruises of days or weeks, where intermediate protages are unnecessary, and pleasant cities and towns are frequently met with, solving the problems of foot and shelter when desired.
"The waters vary from rivers and narrows one hundred feet in width," says a recent writer in speaking of Florida from the standard point of water sport, "to spreading lake-like expanses from three to five miles wide. All are tidal waters, with inlets opening here and there from the sea; while fresh water streams flow into them from the interior hammocks and glades. Beginning at St. Augustine on the north, these tidal lagoons extend 350 miles south to Miami on Biscayne Bay, and include the Matanzas, Halifax, Hillsboror and Indian Rivers, and Lake Worth, with connecting rivers and lesser waters. All these are joined either naturally or by canal, except the Matanzas with the Halifax, the canal uniting which is nearing completion. There is thus an open course for launches and corresponding craft from Ormond-on-the Halifax (and shortly it will be from St. Augustine), through to Miami, and thence to Biscayne Bay and continuing waters, inside the Florida Keys, to Key West, a route of over 500 miles."
One peculiarity about coming to Florida is the permanent interest which everyone seems
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to take in the futher progress and prosperity of the State. People may return to their favorite resorts in other parts of the country, as a matter of convenience or havit, but the visitor who has once become thoroughly acquanted with the Peninsular State seems to be ever afterward at heart a resident of it, and a staunch worker for its benefit. This spirit has not only reared the magnificent hotels and fine homes sprinkled from Jacksonville to Tampa, but it has built splendid railroads, and is now turning its attention to what will soem time be a superb system of common roads. The latter will
make every important point as accessible by automobile as it is now by rail or boat; then the road motor will be indispensable to all witner visitors who wish to avil themselves of its luxury, speed, and comfort.
The Good Roads Association fo Florida has been organized to forward these objects, in a general way, throughout the State, and the East Coast Good Roads Lague, while lending its aid to the
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former, has as its own special work the exploitation of the idea, and finally the construction and maintenance of a grand continuous system of highways from Jacksonville to Miami. This trunk line will connect all intermediate points on or near the direct route, while branch lines will reach out and take in a great many other places. When this ambitious project is realzied, it may possibly become the proper thing for visitors to disembark at Jacksonville or St. Augustine, vehicle and baggage, and tour down to the desired point. One result of this will be to lose some passengers for the Florida East Coast Railway, but that would be made up abundantly by the increased patronage which the bettered conditions would bring to the entire section.
These paragraphs will doubtless catch the eyes of some who have not yet identified themselves with the Florida Good Roads Association or the East Coast Good Roads League; but it is hoped that no automobilist or friend of this movement will fail to give the support of a voluntary membership to one or both of these organizations. Wherever the right sort of road is provided, the automobile will go; and it depends almost as much upon the visitors of to-day as upon the all-year residents what the future is to bring forth in this respect.
It is safe to say that one thousand miles of good roads in Florida would pay back the entire cost within five years, in the additional
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investments attracted to the State. The conflict between automobiling and other forms of traffic is much less in Florida than anywhere else; and in this lies one opportunity of those who desire to make the most out of their winter riding here. Indeed, the horse is now so rarely met with between some of the towns athat the autombolie may safely choose its own pace. By the time the grand project for an East Coast boulevard is completed (possibly before), there will surely be talk of another one, beginning at Tampa and extending toward, and ultimately to, Tallahassee, the quaint capital of the State. With these hopes realized, no other State or section of the country could offer a really rival attraction to the winter tourist.
HENRI PAGE DRIVING DECAUVILLE RACER
Every visitor observes that there is an aspect of permanency about the resorts of the Florida coast which is not in any respect a "boom," and the same substantial quality is seen in the good roads work already outlined. Everything is built upon a real faith in the future. And the midwinter tournament on the Ormond-Daytona beaches has become a fixture in the calendar of automobiling in America, with interest sure to increase from year to year. Here, for one thing, the new racing models of each season will have their first chance to complete against each other- months ahead of the opening
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of any regular racing dates. From this tournament as a center, too, wave after wave of good roads interest will sweep over the entire Sotuh, and the East Coast Good Roads League must be duplicated a number of times in the South Atlantic States. Such an impetus has been wating ever since progrss and prosperity introduced themselves into what is now literally the "New South."
This winter we hear for the first time of automobile tours attempted from North of Washington to Florida. Such expeditions must neessarily be rare for some years to come, but perhaps no automobilist with a reasonable expectation of life has any doubt of living to see the day when such a run will be within reach of the owner of any good machine. The distance is not so great as something imagined, for Northern Florida would just about be touched by a New York-Chicago line stretched straight in that direction, while if to such a radius there be added the distance from Mahattand Island to Boston, the enlarged circle would take in most of the Florida peninsula. Automobilists coming to Florida for the first time will undoubtedly find the Ormond-Daytona beaches something of a revelation. The tournament, the cooperative enterprise of the Florida East Coast Automobile Association, the public-sprited citizens, the railroads, Anderson & Price, proprietors of the Hotel Ormond, and the Automobile Magazine, of New York, represent a development which has already strengthened motoring and good roads building in the entire Sotuh. And this is only the second edition of its effort.
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OFFICIALS
REFEREE- A.R. Pardington, Chairman A. A. A. Racing Board, Brooklyn.
ASST. REFEREE- S.A. Miles, Manager National Assocation Automobile Manufactuers, Chicago.
JUDGES- Angus Sinclair, A. C. A.; C. H. Burgoyne, F. E. C. A. A.; H.H. Seeyle, President F.E.C.A.A.; John B. Parkinson, Secretary F. E. C. A. A.; Augustus Post, A.C.A; S.H. Gove, Treasuerer, F. E. C. A. A.; W. H. Peters, First Vice-President, F. E. C. A. A.; John Anderson, Second Vice-President F. E. C. A. A.; Louis Adler, F. E. C. A. A.
TIMERS- S. A. Butler, Secretary Automobile Club of America.
ASST. TIMERS- Frank X. Mudd, Chicago Automobile Club; Peter Hard, J.C. Pettipher.
CLERK OF COURSE AND STARTS- A. J. Picard, A. M. L. & A. A. A.; P.S. Steenstrup, Newark, N. J.
SCORERS- Louis S. Clark, President Autocar Co., Ardmore, Pa.; L.D. Fiske, Hartford, Conn.; Arthur Moulton, New York; W.C. Jayne, Buffalo (N.Y.) Automobile Club; Emerson Brooks, New York; R. H. Welles, Kenosha, Wis.; H.C. Orndorff, Worcester, Mass.; Benard M. Shanley, Jr.
OFFICIAL REPORTERS- F. Ed. Spooner, New York World and Commercial Advertiser.
ASSISTANT- Edward Fitzgeald, Gazette News, Daytona, Fla.
CLASSIFICATION COMMITTEE- F. A. LaRoche, New York; Oscard Hedstrom, Springfield, Mass.; R. E. Olds, Detroit, Mich.; Capt. Hugh L. Willoughby, Newport, R. I.; W. E. Metzger, Detroit, Mich.; Dr. T. W. Wissinger, Columbus, Ohio; Harlan W. Whipple, Orange, N. J.
RECEPTION COMMITTEE- J. A. Hardwick, C. R. Oliver, C. A. Young, James B. Moore.
PRIZE AND INFORMATION COMMITTEE- J.F. Hathaway, John B. Parkinson, John Anderson, Louis Adler
CORRESPONDENCE COMMITTEE- John Anderson, J.F. Hathaway, John B. Parkinson.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE- C. G. Burgoyne, James B. Moore, John D. Price
GOOD ROADS RECEPTION COMMITTEE- Mayor Charles Smith, Dr. H. H. Seelye, Edward Fitzgerald, Rev. Father O'Boyle.
RACE MEET COMMITTEE- J. F. Hathaway, W. H. Peters, C. G. Fitzgerald, Louis Adler.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE- Rev. Father O' Boyle, George H. Clark, Fred Conrad, Edward Fitzgerald.
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LOOK OUT!
All spectators are warned by the Florida East Coast Automobile Association to keep off the beach while the races are one, or far out of the way of the racers.
This will enable the officials to not only conduct the meet most advantageously to all spectators, but will also prevent possible accidents.
FLORIDA EAST COAST AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION
H. H. SEEYLE, President
JOHN B. PARKINSON, Secretary
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SPEED TABLE
A mile measures 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards.
A kilometre measures 3,281 feet or 1,094 yards.
1 Kilo- | Is equal|And equals|
metre | 1 Mile | a |
in | in |speed per hour of|
Sec(s). | Min | Sec | Kilo's | Miles |
26 41.8| 138.4 | 86.0
27 43.4| 133.3 | 82.8
28 45.0| 128.5 | 79.8
29 46.6| 124.1 | 77.1
30 48.2| 119.9 | 74.5
31 49.8| 116.0| 72.1
32 51.4| 112.4 | 69.8
33 53.1| 109.0 | 67.7
34 54.7| 105.8| 65.7
35 56.3| 102.7 | 63.8
36 57.9| 99.9 | 62.1
37 59.5| 97.2 | 60.4
38 1 | 1.1| 94.7 | 58.8
39 1 | 2.7| 92.2 | 57.3
40 1 | 4.3| 89.9 | 55.9
41 1 | 5.9| 87.7 | 54.5
42 1 | 7.5| 85. 6| 53.2
43 1 | 9.1| 83.7 | 52.0
44 1 | 10.8| 81. 7 | 50.8
45 1 | 12.4| 79.9 | 49.6
46 1 | 14.0| 78.2 | 48.6
47 1 | 15.6| 76.5 | 47.5
48 1 | 17.2| 74.9 | 46.5
49 1 | 18.8| 73.4| 45.6
50 1 | 20.4| 71.9| 44.7
51 1 | 22.0| 70.5| 43.8
52 1 | 23.6| 69.1| 43.0
53 1 | 25.2| 67.8| 42.1
54 1 | 26.9| 66.6| 41.4
55 1 | 28.5| 65.4| 40.6
56 1 | 30.1| 64.2| 39.9
57 1 | 31.7| 63.1| 39.2
58 1 | 33.3| 62.0| 38.5
59 1 | 34.9| 60.9| 37.8
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1 Kilo- | Is equal | And
meter | to 1 mile | equals a
in | in | speed per hour of
Min | Sec | Min | Sec | Kil. |Mls
1 | 0 | 1 | 36.5| 59.9 | 37.2
1 | 1 | 1 | 38.1| 58.9 | 36.6
1 | 2 | 1 | 39.7| 58.0 | 36.0
1 | 3 | 1 | 41.3 | 57.1 | 35.4
1 | 4 | 1 | 42.9 | 56. 2| 34.9
1 | 5 | 1 | 44.6 | 55. 3 | 34.4
1 | 6 | 1 | 46.2| 54.5 | 33.8
1 | 7 | 1 | 47.8| 53.7 | 33.3
1 | 8 | 1 | 49.4| 52.9 | 32.8
1 | 9 | 1 | 51.0| 52.1 | 32.4
1 | 10 | 1 | 52.6| 51.3 | 31.9
1 | 11 | 1 | 54.2 | 50.6 | 31.4
1 | 12 | 1 | 55.8 | 49. 9 | 31.0
1 | 13 | 1 | 57.4 | 49.2 | 30.6
1 | 14 | 1 | 59.0 | 48.6 | 30.2
1 | 15 | 1 | 0.6 | 47.9 | 29.8
1 | 16 | 2 | 2.3 | 47.3 | 29.8
1 | 17 | 2 | 3.9 | 46. 7 | 29.8
1 | 18 | 2 | 5.5 | 46.1 | 28.6
1 | 19 | 2 | 3.9 | 46.7 | 29.0
1 | 20 | 2 | 8.7 | 44.9 | 27.9
1 | 21 | 2 | 10.3 | 44.4 | 27.6
1 | 22 | 2 | 11.9| 43.8 | 27.2
1 | 23 | 2 |13.5 | 43. 3| 26.9
1 | 24 | 2 |15.1| 42.8 | 26.6
1 | 25 | 2 | 16.7| 42.3| 26.3
1 | 26 | 2 | 18.3| 41.8| 26.0
1 | 27 | 2 | 20.0| 41.3| 25. 7
1 | 28 | 2 | 21.6| 40.8| 25.1
1 | 29 | 2 | 23.2| 40.4| 24.8
1 | 30 | 2 | 24.8| 39.9 | 24.8
1 | 31 | 2 | 26.4| 39.5| 24.5
1 |32 |2 |28.0| 39.1| 24.2
1 |33 | 2 | 29.6| 38.7| 24.0
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World's Record for 1903
(Fastest times on track or road)
A kilometre (.621 of a mile) is the standard distance in Europe.
A mile is the standard distance in America.
GASOLINE
Dist. Time. Made by Machine
1 k. 0.26 2-5 Duray, Gobron-Brillie
1 m. 0.46 M. Augieres Mors
Place Date
Dourdan, France, Nov. 5. 1903
Dourdan, France, Nov. 17, 1902
On January 12, on the ice of Lake St. Clair, at New Baltimore, Mich., Henry Ford drove the '999 Ford a mile in 39 2-5 seconds. The classification of this record has not yet been made as this programme goes to press
STEAM
Dist. Time. Made by Machine
1 k. 0.27 3-5 Le Blon, Serpollet,
1 m. *1.01 Geo. C. Cannnon, Cannon,
Place, Date,
Dourdan, France, Nov. 5, 1903
Providence, R. I., Sept. 26, 1903
ELECTRIC
Dist. Time. Made By Machine
1 k. 0.36 1-5 W. C. Baker, Baker,
1 m. 1.03 A.L. Riker, Riker,
Place Date
State Island, N. Y., May 31, 1902
Brooklyn, N. Y., Nov. 16, 1902
AGAINST TIME-ON THE ROAD-STRAIGHTAWAY
GASOLINE (OVER 1,800 POUNDS)
Dist. Time. Made by Machine
1 k. (Am.) 0.32 4-5 Alex. Winton. Winton.
1 k. (Eu.) *0.26 2-5 M. Duray, Gobron-Brillie
1m. (Am.) 0.51 4-5 Henri Fournier Mors
1 m. (Eu.) *0.48 3-5 M. Augieres Mors
Place Date
Ormond, Fla. Mar. 26, 1903
Dourdan, France, Nov. 5, 1903
Brooklyn, N. Y., Nov. 16, 1901
Dourdan, France, Nov. 17, 1902
GASOLINE (1,200 TO 1,800 POUNDS)
Dist. Time. Made by Machine
1k. (Am) 0.29 2-5 Chas. Schmidt Packard,
1k. (Eu.) *0.29 2-5 Baras, Darracq,
1m (Am.) 0.46 2-5 Chas. Schmidt, Packard
1m. (Eu.) *0.46 3-5 M. Thery, Decauville,
Place Date
Ormond, Florida Jan. 3, 1904
Dourdan, France 1902
Ormond, Florida, Jan. 3 1904
Dourdan, France 1902
GASOLINE (UNDER 1,200 POUNDS)
Dist. Time. Made by Machine
1m. (Am) 0.57 1-5 Otto Nestman Stevens-
Duryea
1k. (Eu) *0.33 Villeman Darracq
1m. (Am) 0.57 1-5 Otto Nestman Stevens-
Duryea
1m. (Eu). *0.58 M. Thellier, Passy-
Thellier,
Place Date
Ormond, Fla. Dec. 31, 1903
Dourdan, France 1902
Ormond, Fla., Dec. 31, 1903
Dourdan, France, 1902
TRACK RECORDS
GASOLINE (MACHINES OVER 1,800 POUNDS)
Dist. Time. Made by Machine
1m 0.55 Barney Oldfield, Winton,
2m 1.54 1-2 " "
3m 2.50 3-4 " "
4m 3.47 3-4 " "
5m 4.44 " "
6m 5.42 " "
7m 6.39 1-4 " "
8m 7.37 1-4 " "
9m 8.34 1-2 " "
10m 9.32 1-2 " "
11m 10.29 3-4 " "
12m 11.27 3-4 " "
13m 12.25 3-4 " "
14m 13.33 3-4 " "
15m 14.21 " "
16m 20.24 4-5 Henri Fournier Mors
17m 21.40 4-5 " "
18m 22.56 4-5 " "
19m 24.12 2-5 " "
20m 25.25 2-5 " "
21m 26-42 " "
22m 27-57 " "
23m 29-12 2-5 " "
24m 30-28 4-5 " "
25m 31-44 1-5 " "
50m 1 17.50 Alex. Winton, Winton.
Place Date
Los Anegeles, Cal. Nov. 20, 1903
Denver, Col., Oct. 29, 1903
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WORLD'S RECORDS FOR 1903- Continued
GASOLINE (MACHINES 1,200 TO 1,800 LBS.)
Dist. Time. Made by. Machine.
1m 0.59 4-5 Barney Oldfield, Winton
2m 1.59 4-5 " "
3m 2.59 " "
4m 3.58 4-5 " "
5m 4.58 " "
6m 5.58 4-5 " "
7m 6.59 " "
8m 7.59 " "
9m 9.01 3-5 " "
10m 10.06 " "
11m 11.56 " "
12m 12.59 " "
13m 14.00 " "
14m 15.07 2-5 " "
15m 15.07 1-5 Henri Page Decauville
Place Date
New York Oct. 3, 1903
Best mile for this class - 39 1-5 sec. by Oldfield, the third mile in the above.
*Page's 15 mile time only was taken: Sincholl'es time from 11 to 14 miles are therefore allowed to stand, although there are presumable slower than page's
GASOLINE (MACHINES UNDER 1,2000 LBS.)
Dist. Time Made by Machine
1m. 1.07- 2-5 Dan Wurgis Cannon
2m. 2.24 1-2 " "
3m. 3.31 1-2 " "
4m. 4.40 1-4 " "
5m. 5.49 " "
STEAM
Dist. Time. Made by Machine
1m. 1.01 Geo C. Cannon Cannon
2m. 2.24 3-5 " "
3m. 3.36 4-5 " "
4m. 4.48 2-5 " "
5m. 5.56 3-5 " "
6m. 7.22 2-5 J.L. Hedges White
7m. 8.39 " "
8m. 9.51 " "
9m. 11.05 1-5 " "
10m. 12.20 4-5 " "
Place Date
Providence, R. I. Sept. 26, 1903
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ELECTRIC
Dist. Time. Made by Machine
1m 1.21 4-5 D. Chisholm Baker
2m 2.35 2-5 " "
3m 3.53 " "
4m 5.11 1-5 " "
5m 6.29 3-5 " "
10m 17.58 W.C. Baker "
Place Date
Cleveland, O. Sept. 4, 1903
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ROAD RECORDS
GASOLINE
Dist Time Made by Machine
10m 10.26 Alex. Winton Winton
25m 1.06 42 Alex. Fisher, Gasmobile
40 m. 1.33 32 E. B. Shaw
50 m. 2.30.01 Alex. Fisher, Gasmobile
100m. 2.52.90 Emil Voig, Panhard
Place Date
Ormond, Fla. Mar. 26, 1903
Long Island, Apr. 14, 1900
Chicago-Joliet, Oct. 18, 1901
Long Island, Apr. 14, 1900
" Apr. 26, 1902
700 miles in 3 days 20 minutes, Alex. Winton. Winton machine, Cleveland to New York, Nov. 1 to 4. 1900. Actual running time 38 1/2 hours.
STEAM
Dist. Time. Made by. Machine.
25m. 58.13 S.T. Davis, Jr. Locomobile
50m. 2.18.27 " "
Place Date
Long Island, Apr. 14, 1900
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Dist. Time. Made by. Machine.
25m. 1.00.36 A.L. Riker Riker
50m 2.03.30 " "
Place Date
Long Island. Apr. 14, 1900
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THE TIMING will be under the personal direction of Mr. S. M. Butler, Secretary of the Automobile Club of America, who will use the famous Mors Electric clocks.
PRIZES- Two or more prizes will be given for each race, but unless there, are at least three entries and two starters in each event, all prizes will be withdrawn.
TIME OF RACES- The exact time of starting each event will depend on the tide and condition of Beach. The course will be at least 16 miles long, and at low tide is 100 yards wide and in perfect condition. The fatest mile accomplished on the Beach was 52 1/5 seconds. The meeting is subject to postponement in case of stormy weather. Low water which gives the desired conditions for racing will be
Jan. 25 . . . . . . . 6:21 a.m. / 6:46 p.m.
26 . . . . . . . . 7.22 a.m. / 7: 44 p.m.
27 . . . . . . . . 8:27 a.m. / 8.64 p.m.
28 . . . . . . . . . 9:34 a.m. / 9:49 p.m.
29 . . . . . . . . . 10:36 a.m./ 10: 49 p.m.
30 . . . . . . . . . . 11: 35 a.m./ 11:46 p.m.
31 . . . . . . . . . . 12: 30 a.m./ 12:35 p.m.
Feb. 1 . . . . . . . . 12:41 a.m./ 1:21 p.m.
2 . . . . . . . . 1:34 a.m./ 2:10 p.m.
3 . . . . . . . . . 2:35 a.m./ 2:59 p.m.
4 . . . . . . . . . 3:12 a.m. / 3:47 p.m.
5 . . . . . . . . . . 4:09 a.m./ 4:35 p.m.
6 . . . . . . . . . . . 5:02 a.m./ 5:25 p.m.
NUMBERS- The number carried on a vehicle will show who the owner is, make of vehicle, driver, etc.
CLASSIFICATION- Following is the classification called for by the rules of the American Automobile Association:
Motor cars shall be classified as follows:
A. (1) All weights and motive powers, no restrictions as to operators
(2) All weights, supplies included, under 1,200 pounds, all motive powers, no restrictions as to operators.
B. (1) All weights, steam, gasolene, electricity, other motive powers.
(2) All weights, supplies included, under 1,800 pounds, steam, gasolene, electricity, other motive powers.
(3) All weights, supplies included, under 1,200 pounds, steam, gasolene, electricity, and other motive powers.
(4) All werights, supplies included, under 800 pounds, steam, gasolene, electricity and other motive powers.
To be eligible for competition in Class B, except mile straight aways, cars must be equipped with double-acting brakes, compensating and reversing devices, body and hood sufficient to cover mechanism and provide accomodation for one person alongside of the operator.
In the Invitation Races only those may enter who have received invitations from the Florida East Coast Automobile Association, these events being confined to gentlement amateur drivers who have no connection with the trade.
OFFICIAL PROGRAM
N. F. O. Lubricant Gun
Can be operated with one hand. Saves time and 50% of the oil now wasted. A valuable addition to the equipment of any car. Made of 1 1/2 inch seamless brass tubing with antique gune metal finish. Durable and efficient. Attractive in appearance. Price, $1.50
STOP LUBRICATING THE ROAD
Non-Fluid Oils
Do not drip from the bearings like fluid oils, thus reduce coast of lubrication and labor of keeping machine clean over 50%. They do not require that the bearings grow warm before they feed down nor leave a gummy residue like greases. Used by thousands of automobilits: adopted and recommended by auto. manufacturers. Free samle on request.
NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY LUBRICANT CO.
14 and 16 Church Street NEW YORK CITY
When the United States Navy Had Sparking Troubles, What Did it Do?
Why, it quit experimenting with all of the "just-as-goods" and adapted the
"NEW STANDARD" BATTERIES AND PLUGS
Follow the example of Uncle Sam and
Use Standard Dry Batteries and Specialities
Invented and Manufacturered by WILLIAM ROCHE
42 VESEY ST. NEW YORK
THE CHOICEST WIND FROM THE HILLS OF SUNNY FRANCE
DEUTZ & GELDERMANN'S GOLD LACK CHAMPAGNED C. H. ARNOLD & CO. AGT'S. NEW YORK
QUINBY AUTOMOBILE BODY
We build to order
ALUMINUM
LIMOUSINE, BALLOON
TONNEAU AND RACING BODIES
Touring Tops, Wheels,
Storm Covers, & c.
EMERSON BROOKES, Mgr., 513 Seventh Ave., Department, New York
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PRIZES
THE FLORIDA EAST COAST AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION
desires to thank the following firms and gentlemen for the prizes they have so generously presented the Association:
ANDERSON & PRICE, Ormond, Fla.
The Ormond Challenge Vase
G. & J. TIRE CO., Indianapolis, Ind.
Challenge Cup
C. G. BURGOYNE, Daytona, Fla.
Championship Cup
CLYDE STEAMSHIP CO.
Challenge Trophy
SEABOARD AIR LINE
Trophy Vase
ANGUS SINCLAIR, New York (Automobile Magazine)
Punch Bowl
JOHN BREVOORT MORRS, Daytona, Fla.
Mile Record Cup
JAMES B. MOORE, Hartford, Conn.
Silver Tankard
HOTEL ORMOND, Ormond, Fla.
Miscellaneous prizes to the value of $300
GRAY & DAVIS, Amesbury, Mass.
Auto Headlight
ROSE MANUFACTURING CO., Philadelphia, Pa.
Auto Headlight
DIAMOND RUBBER WORKS, Akron, Ohio.
Silver Cup
AMERICAN MOTOR LEAGUE
for Gold Badges for place honors in Diamond Cup Race
AUTOMOBILE MOTORE LEAGUE
for Godl Badges for place honors in Diamond Cup Race
AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICA
for the use of the Mors timing clock
THE AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE, New York
for cuts used in illustrating this book
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OFFICIAL PROGRAM
FIRST DAY
FIRST EVENT.- One Mile Championship, American Automobile Association. Free for All
Number
of
Vehicle| Owner | Maker | Motive Power
1 W.K. Vanderbilt, Jr.| Daimler | Gasolene
2 B.M. Shanley, Jr.| Decauville| Gasolene
3 H.L. Bowden | Daimler | Gasolene
4 S. B. Stevens | Daimler | Gasolene
5 F. A. LaRoche | A. Darracq & Cie.| Gasolene
6 W.G. Brokaw | Renauit | Gasolene
19 Winton Motor Cge. Co. | Winton | Gasolene
Chicago Manual of Style
Florida East Coast Automobile Association. Official Program - Ormond-Daytona Beach Races, 1904. 1904. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/299301>, accessed 28 November 2024.
MLA
Florida East Coast Automobile Association. Official Program - Ormond-Daytona Beach Races, 1904. 1904. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/299301>
AP Style Photo Citation
(State Archives of Florida/Florida East Coast Automobile Association)