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Photo of 3 cars parked outside of a building along with mechanics and owners. Two of the cars are from long gone car manufacturers.
On left an ‘OVERLAND’ (Model 90?), middle a Ford model T, and on right a ‘HAYNES’ (Touring?)
Labeled ‘MARIETTA MOTOR CAR CO. 115-117 FRONT ST’
In background one window sign '---Overland--Ohio U.S.A' window on left has painted "SUPERIOR...Meals 15 cents"
Interesting cultural refence in text on back:
…Did the flu get you or any of your family? We are all well as usual…”
In 1918, a new influenza virus emerged. During this same time period World War I was taking place. The conditions of World War I (overcrowding and global troop movement) helped the 1918 flu spread. The vulnerability of healthy young adults and the lack of vaccines and treatments created a major public health crisis, causing at least 50 million deaths worldwide, including approximately 675,000 in the United States
Postmarked ‘MARIETTA OHIO Nov 5 1918’ mailed to Salesville OH.
Piece burned off LR corner, crease LR corner.
Overland was one of the most successful early car companies. Founded in 1903, Overland had by 1912 become the second-bestselling American car behind Ford. This Model 90 Overland was more stylish, comfortable, and powerful than a Ford Model T, with a six-inch-longer wheelbase and 12 more horsepower. It also cost $345 more.
The Haynes Automobile Company also known by its badge as “Americas First Car” was an early American automobile manufacturing company that produced automobiles in Kokomo, Indiana, from 1905 to 1924. The company was formerly known as the Haynes-Apperson company, and produced automobiles under that name from 1894 to 1905. Co-founder Elwood Haynes changed the name of the company to the Haynes Automobile Co after fellow co-founders Elmer and Edgar Apperson left...The Haynes company was declared bankrupt in 1924 and went out of business in 1925.
