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- "Auto Going Ahead, Farmers Wagon in the Ditch, Side of Road," Drawing for the Magic Lantern Slide Series "Mr. Spurt and His Auto," 1906 - Before movies, Americans delighted in "Magic Lantern" slide shows. Artist Joseph Boggs Beale drew eight images for the 1906 slide series "Mr. Spurt and His Auto," lampooning the problems of early motoring. In this fifth slide, the Spurts and their car have frightened the farmer's horse and sent his wagon tumbling into a ditch.
- 1906
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"Auto Going Ahead, Farmers Wagon in the Ditch, Side of Road," Drawing for the Magic Lantern Slide Series "Mr. Spurt and His Auto," 1906
Before movies, Americans delighted in "Magic Lantern" slide shows. Artist Joseph Boggs Beale drew eight images for the 1906 slide series "Mr. Spurt and His Auto," lampooning the problems of early motoring. In this fifth slide, the Spurts and their car have frightened the farmer's horse and sent his wagon tumbling into a ditch.
- "Breakdown, Rainstorm," Drawing for the Magic Lantern Slide Series "Mr. Spurt and His Auto," 1906 - Before movies, Americans delighted in "Magic Lantern" slide shows. Artist Joseph Boggs Beale drew eight images for the 1906 slide series "Mr. Spurt and His Auto," lampooning the problems of early motoring. In this sixth slide, the Spurts' happy drive is interrupted when their car breaks down. Their misery is compounded by a heavy thunderstorm.
- 1906
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"Breakdown, Rainstorm," Drawing for the Magic Lantern Slide Series "Mr. Spurt and His Auto," 1906
Before movies, Americans delighted in "Magic Lantern" slide shows. Artist Joseph Boggs Beale drew eight images for the 1906 slide series "Mr. Spurt and His Auto," lampooning the problems of early motoring. In this sixth slide, the Spurts' happy drive is interrupted when their car breaks down. Their misery is compounded by a heavy thunderstorm.
- "Farmer with Team Appears Laughing at Autoists," Drawing for the Magic Lantern Slide Series "Mr. Spurt and His Auto," 1906 - Before movies, Americans delighted in "Magic Lantern" slide shows. Artist Joseph Boggs Beale drew eight images for the 1906 slide series "Mr. Spurt and His Auto," lampooning the problems of early motoring. In this seventh slide, the tables have turned. The farmer, underway once again, laughs at the Spurts stranded on the side of the road in the storm.
- 1906
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"Farmer with Team Appears Laughing at Autoists," Drawing for the Magic Lantern Slide Series "Mr. Spurt and His Auto," 1906
Before movies, Americans delighted in "Magic Lantern" slide shows. Artist Joseph Boggs Beale drew eight images for the 1906 slide series "Mr. Spurt and His Auto," lampooning the problems of early motoring. In this seventh slide, the tables have turned. The farmer, underway once again, laughs at the Spurts stranded on the side of the road in the storm.
- "Old Farmer's Horse Shying at Auto as It Goes By," Drawing for the Magic Lantern Slide Series "Mr. Spurt and His Auto," 1906 - Before movies, Americans delighted in "Magic Lantern" slide shows. Artist Joseph Boggs Beale drew eight images for the 1906 slide series "Mr. Spurt and His Auto," lampooning the problems of early motoring. In this fourth slide, the Spurts speed past a rearing horse and its driver -- both startled by the noisy horseless carriage.
- 1906
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"Old Farmer's Horse Shying at Auto as It Goes By," Drawing for the Magic Lantern Slide Series "Mr. Spurt and His Auto," 1906
Before movies, Americans delighted in "Magic Lantern" slide shows. Artist Joseph Boggs Beale drew eight images for the 1906 slide series "Mr. Spurt and His Auto," lampooning the problems of early motoring. In this fourth slide, the Spurts speed past a rearing horse and its driver -- both startled by the noisy horseless carriage.
- Ford News, July 1931 - Ford Motor Company published <em>Ford News</em> from 1920 to 1942. The magazine kept employees and dealers informed on the automaker's products and activities. Each issue contained general-interest stories as well. The July 1931 edition included a story on the Twenty Millionth Ford. The black Model A Town Sedan was driven on a nationwide tour of Ford Motor Company branches.
- July 01, 1931
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Ford News, July 1931
Ford Motor Company published Ford News from 1920 to 1942. The magazine kept employees and dealers informed on the automaker's products and activities. Each issue contained general-interest stories as well. The July 1931 edition included a story on the Twenty Millionth Ford. The black Model A Town Sedan was driven on a nationwide tour of Ford Motor Company branches.
- John Burroughs Cranking His 1913 Ford Model T Touring Car - Henry Ford read and admired the works of John Burroughs. In the early 1910s, Ford sought out the internationally known naturalist and writer. The two bonded over their love of birds and nature and became friends. Ford and Burroughs often visited each another and went on extended vacations with family and other acquaintances. Ford also gave Burroughs his first automobile -- a Model T.
- 1913
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John Burroughs Cranking His 1913 Ford Model T Touring Car
Henry Ford read and admired the works of John Burroughs. In the early 1910s, Ford sought out the internationally known naturalist and writer. The two bonded over their love of birds and nature and became friends. Ford and Burroughs often visited each another and went on extended vacations with family and other acquaintances. Ford also gave Burroughs his first automobile -- a Model T.
- Owner's Manual for Electronic Speed Control, 1979 - Modern cruise control devices were first offered on high-end automobiles in the late 1950s. Later, aftermarket devices became available. This manual for a 1979 Speedostat provided installation and operating instructions for the motorist.
- 1979
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Owner's Manual for Electronic Speed Control, 1979
Modern cruise control devices were first offered on high-end automobiles in the late 1950s. Later, aftermarket devices became available. This manual for a 1979 Speedostat provided installation and operating instructions for the motorist.
- Cruise Control Device, 1979 - Modern cruise control devices were first offered on high-end automobiles in the late 1950s. Later, aftermarket devices like this 1979 Speedostat became generally available. These devices were reliable, accurate, and usually easy to install. They saved gas and prevented driver fatigue. The success of these devices led to cruise control becoming common on most vehicles today.
- 1979
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Cruise Control Device, 1979
Modern cruise control devices were first offered on high-end automobiles in the late 1950s. Later, aftermarket devices like this 1979 Speedostat became generally available. These devices were reliable, accurate, and usually easy to install. They saved gas and prevented driver fatigue. The success of these devices led to cruise control becoming common on most vehicles today.
- Police Officer on Horseback Showing a Driver the "No Parking" Sign on a Lamp Post, April 1940 - Ford Motor Company launched its Mercury line for 1939. The medium-priced car fit neatly between the basic Ford and the upmarket Lincoln. Ford promoted Mercury as a larger car that was economical to operate. The 1940 model seen here featured a 116-inch wheelbase -- four inches longer than a comparable Ford -- and fuel economy of up to 20 miles per gallon.
- April 01, 1940
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Police Officer on Horseback Showing a Driver the "No Parking" Sign on a Lamp Post, April 1940
Ford Motor Company launched its Mercury line for 1939. The medium-priced car fit neatly between the basic Ford and the upmarket Lincoln. Ford promoted Mercury as a larger car that was economical to operate. The 1940 model seen here featured a 116-inch wheelbase -- four inches longer than a comparable Ford -- and fuel economy of up to 20 miles per gallon.
- Continental Teves' Five-millionth Electronic Stability Control Module, 2002 - Modern cars contain electronic devices and microprocessors to help drivers safely operate their vehicles. One such device is an electronic stability program unit. The unit uses computers, sensors and other car safety features to help control the car though sudden turns and stops, and to help prevent rollovers. Continental Teves, Inc., manufactured this five-millionth module in 2002.
- November 01, 2002
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Continental Teves' Five-millionth Electronic Stability Control Module, 2002
Modern cars contain electronic devices and microprocessors to help drivers safely operate their vehicles. One such device is an electronic stability program unit. The unit uses computers, sensors and other car safety features to help control the car though sudden turns and stops, and to help prevent rollovers. Continental Teves, Inc., manufactured this five-millionth module in 2002.