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Panoramic View of Racetrack
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Panoramic view of auto race start at the Minnesota State Fair. Text affixed to the back of the bleachers reads, "Battle in the Clouds, Tonight at 7:30." Sign on side of far-left truck says, "Strong as its name suggests: Sampson. 10,000 lbs. capacity. United Motor Mpls Co. . . United Motor St. Paul Co."
September 9, 1911
Hibbard, C. J.
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