Behind the Lens of Charley Chase: Decoding Beating Cheaters

The De Havens, who live in a suburban town, are anxious to own an automobile. So when Jones, who runs a cash grocery, announces he will give away an automobile, to the lucky holder of a ticket representing a dollar's purchase of groceries, they became heavy buyers, and, in time, accumulate a large bunch of tickets. In anticipation of winning the automobile, the De Havens practice in their parlor the running of a motor car, but this proves eminently unsatisfactory. One day, De Haven overhears Jones tell his clerk that as the De Havens are good customers, he proposes to have them win the automobile. De Haven immediately buys a portable garage and he and his wife have an exciting time putting the parts together. A neighbor offers to help them and after a series of accidents, De Haven and the neighbor quarrel. While they are disputing, Mrs. De Haven completes the garage herself. On the day of the proposed drawing, Jones closes his store and leaves for parts unknown. The De Havens are heart broken, but it occurs to De Haven to sell his surplus groceries and beat the cheaters. He converts the garage into a store and sells off his groceries at a handsome profit. He then rents an automobile and starts down the road. The novelty nearly proves too much for De Haven who describes circles at street corners and collides with a confetti vehicle with unusual results. After many novel experiences, the machine is brought under control and the De Havens, after buying a flivver, kiss each other in glee.