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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1921

Page

7

Automobile boom transforms Washington County life

Twenty years ago Washington County had few vehicles. Now about 3900 automobiles, 300 trucks and many tractors sustain daily life, making the auto industry an indispensable local economy saving time and money.

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Washington Automobile Industry Survey Reveals Local Scale

A weekly survey of Washington's auto sector shows over 100 people employed in city garages and shops, more than 250 residents relying on the industry for daily bread, and twenty car makes sold by local dealers. Buyers can choose ten trucks or eight tractors, with thirty two tire lines in stock and total dealer volume near 1.5 million dollars annually.

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