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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Emergency services, Oct. 16 ... Since You Asked: Park resurfacing delayed during winter ... SOU training gives tips on what to do if there's an active shooter ... Emergency services, Oct. 16 ... Since You Asked: Park resurfacing delayed during winter ... SOU training gives tips on what to do if there's an active shooter ... Mail Tribune 100: July 29, 1915 The following news item was drawn from the archives of the Mail Tribune 100 years ago. Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 29, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Jul. 29, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News July 29, 1915 FORD BAND ON TOUR TO FAIR PLAYS IN CITY The Ford Motor Band, consisting of 55 skilled musicians, played in Medford Wednesday afternoon. Every member of this band is on the factory payroll of the Ford Motor Company, and the transcontinental tour to San Francisco and San Diego expositions is complimentary, a tribute of appreciation by the company to the splendid musical work of the band, which has been achieved without, in any way, interfering with their regular work in the factory. The members of the band have given of their own time for much practice. They have studied hard, they have worked assiduously in perfecting a musical organization that takes first rank with any others in the country, not excepting the best professional bands. The itinerary has been prepared and covers a series of band concerts in the various cities wherein the Ford Motor Company operates branches and assembling plants. Practically a special train will be theirs, consisting of two hotel pullman cars, a standard pullman car and a baggage car. These will be attached to regular trains, but will be exclusively occupied by the members of the Ford band during their journey. They will stop en route at about 20 cities as follows, leaving Detroit at 8:25 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, giving concerts in each of these cities: Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Fargo, Spokane, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, with six-days stay in the latter city. Leaving San Francisco on Wednesday, Aug. 4, they will go to Los Angeles, San Diego, where two days will be spent. From San Diego to Salt Lake City, thence to Denver, Omaha, Kansas City, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Louisville, Indianapolis, Columbus, and arrive home in Detroit Monday, Aug. 23. Every member of the band is a bona fide employee of the Ford Motor Company, they are enrolled in the various departments of the Ford factory, and represent eight nationalities; namely, 4 English, 12 Americans, 10 Italians, 15 Germans, 1 French, 2 Polish, 10 Canadians, 1 Scotchman. They are under the direction of Mr. H.C. Philp, while the tour proper will be looked after by Mr. H.S. Morgan, secretary of the Ford Motor Band. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 29, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501