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Hello ODK history lovers,

I think the main reason Briggs & Stratton has survived and prospered for over a century is because
it was prepared to diversify its activities and products.

In this booklet, celebrating the company's 75th anniversary, the authors point out that Briggs
pursued products as diverse as electric refrigerators, battery eliminators, and coin-operated paper towel
dispensing machines. Their first product was a six-cylinder two cycle engine!



This booklet is provided in FOUR PARTS
PART ONE covers pages 1-5. Here the reader learns about:

* The meeting of Harold Mead Stratton and Steve Briggs
* The first product - a two cycle engine
* The second product - an automobile
* Gas engine igniter patent
* Manufacturer of electrical specialities - The Basco products
* The Motor Wheel and two passenger Flyer