I seldom put up anything from my own collection, partly because I’m inherently lazy but mostly because it’s a pain in the butt if I have to scan something on a Mac in the Art Department and somehow get it to my PC, not that you care.
But now that we’re back online after a cut fiber-optic cable somewhere down south (don’t ask), my K-W Ignition (26 Power Ave, Cleveland) Model “M” magneto ad from The Motor Boat, c. 1912, is just way too good to hold onto, so I’ve thoughtfully blowed up some of the details for your enjoyment
“He’s our only rival, but as we have no intention of continuing our business in another sphere the fact that the spark from the K-W Magneto is “Hotter than the D—-” need not cause him any uneasiness.” On the other hand, wearing those 1970s high school gym shorts and Peter Pan shoes maybe should cause him some uneasiness.
“The man, who at this day still persists in using dry cells or storage battery for his ignition and acetylene for lights, should go back to the tallow candle and the mule–he is at least that much behind the times.” Him, I don’t like the looks of.
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