September 11, 2017
A young Junction City businessman
needed a car in the fall of 1905, but he couldn’t find any good bargains in
Junction City. So he decided to take a
look at the car market in Kansas City.
He had not been there long, when he came across an old acquaintance, who
offered to show him around. On learning
that the young man wanted to buy a car, the friend – just by coincidence- said
HE was in the trade and would be glad to assist the young man in his
search. The next morning they drove out
to the friend’s place of business. There
was a vehicle, in which the Junction City man showed interest. It was in excellent condition with low mileage. A deal of $500
was paid and the young man began his return to Junction City in his new
car. His joy was short lived,
however. The young man was stopped by
the police and charged with being in possession of a stolen vehicle. Apparently, the young man’s friend was the
owner of a business full of stolen cars.
The Junction City man got on the train and came home without a car and .
. . without his $500.00. He came to the
conclusion that from now on - - -it would be better to shop in Junction City in
the future.
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