Greetings, m' Friends,
On page 53 of this March-April, 2008, issue of "Horseless Carriage Gazette"
is a photograph of a large "C-cab" Pierce-Arrow truck, with rear tandem,
hard-rubber tires, stacked two rows high, eight deep on the bed, with large oak
barrels such as those used to age/store and transport beer, wine, alcohol...
On the side of the truck is a broad, square sign, maybe 2-1/2 or 3 x 3 feet,
with the script: "V.T.M. Co., Camden, N.J." and our doggie and his Berliner
in the center listening to "His Master's Voice." The caption under the
photograph reads: "The dog and the record player are familiar but what was in all
those barrels?"
My sentiments exactly. It might be considered where the truck is coming
from or going. Maybe the truck is coming from the train station... But didn't
VTM Co. have its own rail access? I'm thinking perhaps ingredients for
making records? Alcohol for mixing with flaked shellac for phonograph cabinets?
Anybody happen to know or hazard a guess?
I don't entertain a way to host photos right now, but if anyone needs to see
the picture I can snap a digital and e-mail it to you off list.
What a cool hobby with all its endless grooves!
: )
Edward
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