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[Advertising Flyer for Model B Typhoon Super-Charger]
Pamphlet advertising a mechanism that can be installed in cars to "super charge" their performance by affecting the flow of air into the carburetor. It includes information about how it works, why it is economical, and images of testimonial letters.
American Marsh Type PF-1 Centrifugal Fire Pumps, Gasoline Engine Driven
Pamphlet advertising American-Marsh portable PF-1 water pump for firefighting. It includes information about the use of the pump, various specifications and maintenance requirements, and brief descriptions of other pumps sold by the company. There are handwritten notes in green ink on the inside pages.
American Rocket Society: A brief description of the organiation -- its aims and activities.
Pamphlet describing the goals and activities of the American Rocket Society, with handwritten markings updating the dues pricing. It also includes a blank membership application.
Barton F-Type Direct Drive Centrifugal Fire Pumps
Advertisement for a water pump that can be mounted on the front of a fire engine, including information and specifications for various models, with illustrations. There are handwritten notes in green ink on the text.
Excerpt from Underwriers' Laboratories Report Dated March 1, 1945 on Nozzles-Portable, Spray Type "Flame Buster"
Type-written copy of excerpts from a technical report about the characteristics of a firefighting nozzle called the "Flame Buster," with information about how and when it should be used.
[Flyer for Hale Universal Pumper]
Flyer advertising the Hale Universal Pumper, sold by Hale Fire Pump Co., with a photograph of the pump engine in the center of the page. Stamp on the back says, "Tex Bradford, Phone 7274, Corpus Christi, Texas."
How to save 30% on your book purchases through Macy's Red Star Book Club
Pamphlet outlining a "book club" offered by Macy's department store answering questions about how members can join the program and the discounts that are offered when customers purchase books from the curated "Red Star" list.
How to Save Butter
Pamphlet advertising a combination butter cutter, refrigerator, and server intended to save butter by dispensing specific amounts. It includes a description and specifications for the different sizes of the "butter saver" with testimonial letters.
Indian Famine -- Background and More Facts
Text excerpted from a longer article, discussing famine and other issues in India, which has been annotated with suggested readings and statements by politicians and public figures about the situation. There are handwritten markings in red and blue pencil.
Maintenance of Pumpers and Other Fire Apparatus
Bulletin discussing firefighting pumping equipment and various types of maintenance to ensure that they will not fail, including descriptions of suggested tests to verify that they're operating within their parameters.
A New Device for Locating Hidden Pipes
Reprinted article describing a device that detects buried or hidden pipes based on magnetic deflection, by reducing the control effects of the earth's magnetic field. It includes photographs of the device and its use, as well as data graphs. Some text is underlined in red and blue, and there is a pencil sketch at the very end.
[Order Form for Typhoon Super-Charger]
Blank form to order the Typhoon Super-Charger, a mechanism that can be installed in a car to change air flow into the carburetor. It includes spaces to note the buyer's address, car specifications, and method of payment, with text regarding the 10-day trial period.
Our Home Front
Bulletin describing the purpose and activities of the Parents and Wives of Fighting Americans Inc., with suggestions of homefront work and photocopies of relevant clippings.
Paradise Blank-It Spray Fire Nozzles
Pamphlet advertising the "blank-it spray" firefighting nozzle, sold by Paradise Manufacturing Company. It includes an overview of the product, specifications for various sizes, and an explanation of how it is used.
The Twinklings of Star Salesmen
Pamphlet containing a series of reprinted articles and other text related to business and being a successful salesman. There are two handwritten, circled "x"s in red pencil around the title of the first article.
Typhoon Super-Chargers
Pamphlet advertising a mechanism that can be installed in cars to "super charge" their performance by affecting the flow of air into the carburetor. It includes illustrations along with descriptions of what the component does and how it works, as well as installation and maintenance information.
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