AUTOMOBILE INSTITUTE - Revision history

Randylyon at 02:36, 23 January 2020

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	With the use of lectures, slides, and charts, the institute taught new car owners the mechanics of automobiles and how to take care of their investment. "The institute made such an impression on owners and chauffeurs that they signaled their willingness of again securing the school in the future." (2)		With the use of lectures, slides, and charts, the institute taught new car owners the mechanics of automobiles and how to take care of their investment. "The institute made such an impression on owners and chauffeurs that they signaled their willingness of again securing the school in the future." (2)

	The reception to the class was so positive it was offered again on April 8-10, 1915 at Germania Hall. On April 8th, a motion picture exhibition of motor car manufacture was offered. The program on April 9th was carburetors, fuels and ignition problems. A practical demonstration was given on a four cylinder engine of the operation of different kinds of carburetors and how to adjust them. Different systems of ignition, lighting and starting and "kinks" in auto repairs were explained. The third day's topics were lubrication and tire abuse. Dubuque Auto Club members were given first attention for free service between lectures. There was no admission charge. (3)		The reception to the class was so positive it was offered again on April 8-10, 1915 at Germania Hall. On April 8th, a motion picture exhibition of motor car manufacture was offered. The program on April 9th was carburetors, fuels and ignition problems. A practical demonstration was given on a four cylinder engine of the operation of different kinds of carburetors and how to adjust them. Different systems of ignition, lighting and starting and "kinks" in auto repairs were explained. The third day's topics were lubrication and tire abuse. Dubuque Auto Club members were given first attention for free service between lectures. There was no admission charge. (3) An announcement published in the newspaper on April 8th added that "each lecture will be emphasized with chalk charts and 'stereoptican' views. (4)

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	3. "The Automobile Institute," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 4, 1915, p. 16		3. "The Automobile Institute," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 4, 1915, p. 16

			4. "Dubuque Auto Institute Opens," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 8, 1915, p. 14

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Randylyon at 22:14, 31 January 2019

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	With the use of lectures, slides, and charts, the institute taught new car owners the mechanics of automobiles and how to take care of their investment. "The institute made such an impression on owners and chauffeurs that they signaled their willingness of again securing the school in the future." (2)		With the use of lectures, slides, and charts, the institute taught new car owners the mechanics of automobiles and how to take care of their investment. "The institute made such an impression on owners and chauffeurs that they signaled their willingness of again securing the school in the future." (2)

	The reception to the class was so positive it was offered again on April 8-10, 1915 at ~~[[GERMANIA HALL]]~~. On April 8th, a motion picture exhibition of motor car manufacture was offered. The program on April 9th was carburetors, fuels and ignition problems. A practical demonstration was given on a four cylinder engine of the operation of different kinds of carburetors and how to adjust them. Different systems of ignition, lighting and starting and "kinks" in auto repairs were explained. The third day's topics were lubrication and tire abuse. Dubuque Auto Club members were given first attention for free service between lectures. There was no admission charge. (3)		The reception to the class was so positive it was offered again on April 8-10, 1915 at Germania Hall. On April 8th, a motion picture exhibition of motor car manufacture was offered. The program on April 9th was carburetors, fuels and ignition problems. A practical demonstration was given on a four cylinder engine of the operation of different kinds of carburetors and how to adjust them. Different systems of ignition, lighting and starting and "kinks" in auto repairs were explained. The third day's topics were lubrication and tire abuse. Dubuque Auto Club members were given first attention for free service between lectures. There was no admission charge. (3)

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Randylyon at 22:14, 31 January 2019

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	AUTOMOBILE INSTITUTE. The Automobile Institute sponsored by the [[DUBUQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB]] was held from April 2-4, 1914 in [[GERMANIA HALL]], the free-of-charge program was the first of its kind in Dubuque. It was designed by the Engineering Extension Department of Iowa State College (now Iowa State University)		AUTOMOBILE INSTITUTE. The Automobile Institute sponsored by the [[DUBUQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB]] was held from April 2-4, 1914 in [[GERMANIA HALL]], the free-of-charge program was the first of its kind in Dubuque. It was designed by the Engineering Extension Department of Iowa State College (now Iowa State University) (1)

	With the use of lectures, slides, and charts, the institute taught new car owners the mechanics of automobiles and how to take care of their investment. "The institute made such an impression on owners and chauffeurs that they signaled their willingness of again securing the school in the future."		With the use of lectures, slides, and charts, the institute taught new car owners the mechanics of automobiles and how to take care of their investment. "The institute made such an impression on owners and chauffeurs that they signaled their willingness of again securing the school in the future." (2)

			The reception to the class was so positive it was offered again on April 8-10, 1915 at [[GERMANIA HALL]]. On April 8th, a motion picture exhibition of motor car manufacture was offered. The program on April 9th was carburetors, fuels and ignition problems. A practical demonstration was given on a four cylinder engine of the operation of different kinds of carburetors and how to adjust them. Different systems of ignition, lighting and starting and "kinks" in auto repairs were explained. The third day's topics were lubrication and tire abuse. Dubuque Auto Club members were given first attention for free service between lectures. There was no admission charge. (3)

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	"Auto Institute Successfully Ends," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 5, 1914, p. 4		1. "Auto Institute Successfully Ends," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 5, 1914, p. 4

			2. Ibid.

			3. "The Automobile Institute," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 4, 1915, p. 16

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Randylyon at 15:59, 18 September 2017

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	AUTOMOBILE INSTITUTE. The Automobile Institute sponsored by the [[DUBUQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB]] was held from April 2-4, 1914 in ~~Germania Hall~~, the free-of-charge program was the first of its kind in Dubuque. It was designed by the Engineering Extension Department of Iowa State College (now Iowa State University)		AUTOMOBILE INSTITUTE. The Automobile Institute sponsored by the [[DUBUQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB]] was held from April 2-4, 1914 in [[GERMANIA HALL]], the free-of-charge program was the first of its kind in Dubuque. It was designed by the Engineering Extension Department of Iowa State College (now Iowa State University)

	With the use of lectures, slides, and charts, the institute taught new car owners the mechanics of automobiles and how to take care of their investment. "The institute made such an impression on owners and chauffeurs that they signaled their willingness of again securing the school in the future."		With the use of lectures, slides, and charts, the institute taught new car owners the mechanics of automobiles and how to take care of their investment. "The institute made such an impression on owners and chauffeurs that they signaled their willingness of again securing the school in the future."

Randylyon at 16:24, 30 March 2017

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	AUTOMOBILE INSTITUTE. ~~A pioneering effort introducing automobile maintenance to their owners. A unique educational project in the United States begun in Iowa, the institute was designed~~ by ~~the Engineering Extension Department of Iowa State College (now university) in 1914. Sponsored in Dubuque with the cooperation of~~ the [[DUBUQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB]]~~, the institute~~ was held April 2-4, 1914, free-of-charge ~~at Germania Hall~~.		AUTOMOBILE INSTITUTE. The Automobile Institute sponsored by the [[DUBUQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB]] was held from April 2-4, 1914 in Germania Hall, the free-of-charge program was the first of its kind in Dubuque. It was designed by the Engineering Extension Department of Iowa State College (now Iowa State University)

	With the use of lectures, slides, and charts, the institute taught new car owners the mechanics of automobiles and how to take care of their investment.		With the use of lectures, slides, and charts, the institute taught new car owners the mechanics of automobiles and how to take care of their investment. "The institute made such an impression on owners and chauffeurs that they signaled their willingness of again securing the school in the future."

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			"Auto Institute Successfully Ends," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 5, 1914, p. 4

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Randylyon at 14:33, 9 February 2010

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	AUTOMOBILE INSTITUTE. A pioneering effort introducing automobile maintenance to their owners. A unique educational project in the United States begun in Iowa, the institute was designed by the Engineering Extension Department of Iowa State College (now university) in 1914. Sponsored in Dubuque with the cooperation of the ~~Dubuque Automobile Club~~, the institute was held April 2-4, 1914, free-of-charge at Germania Hall.		AUTOMOBILE INSTITUTE. A pioneering effort introducing automobile maintenance to their owners. A unique educational project in the United States begun in Iowa, the institute was designed by the Engineering Extension Department of Iowa State College (now university) in 1914. Sponsored in Dubuque with the cooperation of the [[DUBUQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB]], the institute was held April 2-4, 1914, free-of-charge at Germania Hall.

	With the use of lectures, slides, and charts, the institute taught new car owners the mechanics of automobiles and how to take care of their investment.		With the use of lectures, slides, and charts, the institute taught new car owners the mechanics of automobiles and how to take care of their investment.

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Randylyon at 23:48, 3 December 2008

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	With the use of lectures, slides, and charts, the institute taught new car owners the mechanics of automobiles and how to take care of their investment.		With the use of lectures, slides, and charts, the institute taught new car owners the mechanics of automobiles and how to take care of their investment.

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Randylyon at 02:14, 30 November 2008

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	With the use of lectures, slides, and charts, the institute taught new car owners the mechanics of automobiles and how to take care of their investment.		With the use of lectures, slides, and charts, the institute taught new car owners the mechanics of automobiles and how to take care of their investment.

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AUTOMOBILE INSTITUTE. A pioneering effort introducing automobile maintenance to their owners. A unique educational project in the United States begun in Iowa, the institute was designed by the Engineering Extension Department of Iowa State College (now university) in 1914. Sponsored in Dubuque with the cooperation of the Dubuque Automobile Club, the institute was held April 2-4, 1914, free-of-charge at Germania Hall.

With the use of lectures, slides, and charts, the institute taught new car owners the mechanics of automobiles and how to take care of their investment.