The Argosy, Vol. 82 No. 4 — page 206: what you’re looking at

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THE ARGOSY—ADVERTISING SECTION. Boys and Girls Automobile 248 ‘coupon TO BE GIVEN AWAY ~ 4 NOW Regular 5 Horse-Power Gasoline Engine ree “iit Built Like a Big $2000.00 Racing Car were } Pp (\ A Runs 60 Miles on a Gallon of Gasoline < = . : } at a Speed up to 25 Miles per Hour " ‘ ; ; im aes i ad HE CULVER RACER is a “real-for- & sure” Automobile and is the only car that is especially built and designed for boys and girls, so simple in operation that any boy or girl can learn to drive it in a few minutes. It is up-to-date in Latest Model Wire Racing Wheels design and of the highest quality of 3 SPEEDS workmanship. Its ball-bearing wire L Medi d wheels are the very latest in motor car construction, having Culver non-skid re ae 20 x 2 clincher tires with inner tubes. The axles are made of crucible High steel; has a regular foot-pedal clutch; a capacity of two gallons of gasoline, which is enough to go 120 miles without refilling. The Culver Racer has a 36-inch tread; a wheel base of 63 inches; springs, latest cantilever type; shaft drive transmission. This dandy racer has three speeds forward, low, medium, and high; two speeds reverse. The 5 horse-power engine is especially designed; brakes are very substantial, external contracting 5-inch Raybestos ; battery or set spark ignition with a high grade magneto. The size of the car is 3 feet wide and 6 feetlong, Its weight is 250 pounds, ready for the road, and is capable of making a speed up to 25 miles per hour. ‘lhe tool box, fully equipped, is built into the rear of the car. The upholstering is of leather design, seat and back. The finishisa pretty, brilliant racing blue, with black trimmings. Will Not Cost You One Cent Just think how all the boys and girls will envy you when they see you riding down the street at a merry gait in the dandy Culver Racer I gave you. Won’t they all open their eyes with wonder and astonishment when you tell them how easy you wonit? If on below and mail it you could see this splendid litthe Automobile—if you could crank it up and hear the eg ise wight anak Then, after steady whir of the speedy, powerful motor—if you could go riding down the street you have heard from me, you will alongside the big cars that cost their owners a lot of money, I am sure you would not agree with me when I say my Write your name and address delay one minute in signing and mailing the coupon below. plan for giving away Automo- The Culver Racer is going to be given away without cost, all carrying charges pre- biles and other grand prizes is so paid, to the person who has the most votes to his credit at the end of the contest which easy that you can’t keep from is just now beginning. Think, too, lam going to give you 2000 FRE VOTES just for winning. Hurry the coupon to muiling the coupon to me. IT WILL NOT COST YOU ONE CENT, now or ever. All me and you will be surprised at I ask for it is just a little of your spare time pleasantly spent among your friends, how quickly and easily you will neighbors and relatives, be the proud and happy owner This is your chance to own a regular Automobile—not only that, but I will give you of this dandy Racer. dozens of other beautiful and useful prizes that all boys and girls want—just the kind of presents you have often wished for. My plan is so easy and simple that you are sure to win if you-will mail the conpon at once and get started right away. You will be surprised at how very easily you will get the very things your heart desires. ‘There are no strings or limitations to my liberal plan—everything is to be given away exactly as I say, and all you will be asked to do is to follow the easy directions I will give you from time to time. Hurry—Write Me Quick Iam mighty proud of my boy and girl friends all over the country and Iam always anxious to do them favors when I can, because they do me favors, and this is only one of my many ways of showing my appreciation. Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t win this dandy Culver Racer. You can win if you will try, and there’s no reason in the world why you shouldn’t win if you will act promptly and mail me the coupon at once. Don’t let this opportunity slip by—don’t lay down this magazine until yoa have clipped out and mailed the coupon. By doing this I will give you 2000 FREE VOTES toward winning the Culver Racer, That will bea fine start—a splendid beginning. As soonas I hear from you, I will answer your letter at once and tell you how to get several thousand more votes for a very little effort. MAIL THE COUPON ‘TODAY—QUICKLY. T. JARVIS, The Auto Man Department A SPRINGFIELD, OHIO Ka T. JARVIS The Auto Man LS) Dept. A re) 7 Springfield, Ohio @ r Dear Sir: Please credit <* y me with 2000 votes toward winning the dandy Culver (@) Racer as described, and tell me (@) how I ean earn more votes and ¢ the fine prizes you are giving away. a “9 NAME. 20s coccscccccedcecceccceccoccs 4 Pod ten oe WAIT «avon cc dc ndcddanpeteneee oa Oo . Post ORCC. 2.0 6:6 b5.29.9.0 650606 002-04 atttetb snes osukeak In answering this advertisement it ig desirable that you mention THE ArkGosy. COnmiCLOookSs.CG©