The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: Happy Days. Henry Ford Camping Party, Part Three. “The art of cranking a Ford car by one who knows most about it.” Henry Ford cranking car. “After which Mr. Ford cooks some waffles while a visitor from the mountains looks on.” Ford making pancakes. “Mr. Edison wanders by in time to get a sample and greet the aged mountaineer.” “‘That nearby corn grows so fast, it gets dark earlier every day,’ Mr. Edison told him.” Ford and Edison in conversation. “‘Oh, we’ve got instruments to fix that,’ he replied to Mr. Edison’s great amusement.” “Meanwhile Mr. Ford had to call on his whole family to clean up after his cooking efforts.” Campers working. “Services in camp -- Bishop Anderson holds services in one of ‘God’s First Temples.’” “The President leads in the singing while Mrs. Firestone accompanies at the piano.” “Scores of visiting country-folk were invited to attend.” Crowd at out-door church service. “The benediction.” “The crowd waits to greet the President and congratulate Bishop Anderson on his sermon.” “The presidential reception line.” Crowd filing past and shaking hands with Harding. “The Fourth Estate is well represented.” “The President takes his farewell.” Members of camping party shaking hands with Harding. “A thousand camp visitors cheer him on his way.” Cars on country road, crowds along the way. “Business calls Edsel Ford home -- saying good-bye.” Edsel and Mrs. Ford shaking hands all around, getting into car, driving away. “Mrs. Firestone, Jr. joins the riding party.” Group mounting horses. “Mr. Ford tries out the horses.” Group riding through woods. “The mountain roads and streams were ideal.” Group riding along country road, across stream. “Signing the camp register.” Several members of party signing. [1921]
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