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Domestic News
March 26, 1918
The Evening Missourian
Columbia, Boone County, Missouri
What is this article about?
Seven Dodge cars passed through Columbia, Missouri, as a caravan from Detroit to Alva, Oklahoma, amid wartime freight delays. Drivers left last Friday, expect arrival next Friday, and noted good Missouri roads.
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AUTO CARAVAN PASSES THROUGH
Seven Dodge Cars Are Being Driven From Detroit to Alva, Okla.
Columbians saw a modern caravan this afternoon brought about by war conditions, when seven Dodge cars passed through Columbia, which are being driven from Detroit to Alva, Okla.
The motorists left Detroit last Friday and expect to arrive in Alva next Friday. They report that owing to the freight congestion, this is the only manner in which automobiles may be obtained without any considerable delay. The roads through Missouri are in excellent condition, according to the visitors.
Seven Dodge Cars Are Being Driven From Detroit to Alva, Okla.
Columbians saw a modern caravan this afternoon brought about by war conditions, when seven Dodge cars passed through Columbia, which are being driven from Detroit to Alva, Okla.
The motorists left Detroit last Friday and expect to arrive in Alva next Friday. They report that owing to the freight congestion, this is the only manner in which automobiles may be obtained without any considerable delay. The roads through Missouri are in excellent condition, according to the visitors.
What sub-type of article is it?
Arrival Departure
Transportation
What keywords are associated?
Dodge Cars
Caravan
Detroit To Alva
War Conditions
Freight Congestion
Missouri Roads
Where did it happen?
Columbia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Columbia
Event Date
This Afternoon
Event Details
Seven Dodge cars passed through Columbia as a modern caravan driven from Detroit to Alva, Okla., due to war conditions and freight congestion. The motorists left Detroit last Friday and expect to arrive in Alva next Friday. They report excellent road conditions through Missouri.