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Use of an Automobile for Commercial Purposes Moves West
George Burghart, a wholesale distributor, pioneers using an automobile to cover his territory from Manhattan to Topeka and Horton. He reports muddy roads and a 50 mile Topeka run in just over four hours, asserting automobiles cut travel time and costs versus rail. His car, branded Burghart's Favorite, serves as a moving advertisement for his cigar factory, drawing attention in small towns.
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