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Ladies' Smoker Bus
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International truck serving as a bus or taxi, most likely carrying passengers between Lewiston and Grangeville, Idaho. The truck has "Lewiston-Grangeville Ladies Smoker" painted on the side. The driver, wearing a suit and cap, is behind the wheel.
April 3, 1923
International Harvester Company
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