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Davis Gasoline Engine
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Advertisement for the Davis gasoline engine. An illustration of the engine is surrounded by text reading: "Gasoline Power....That is Absolutely Safe and Reliable. The Davis Stationary, Portable and Traction. Gasoline Engines. ...Simplest Engine Built... 50 Cents Pays for Operating A Davis 5-Horse 10 Hours. No Coal, Steam, Ashes, Engine Started Instantly. Can be Successfully Operated by Any One. So simple that it is especially adapted for Farm use and the operation of Irrigating machinery. Capacity 400 Engines annually. Mention this paper. Davis Gasoline Engine Co., Waterloo, Iowa."
1895
Davis Gasoline Engine Co.
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