Telegram from Harvey Firestone

Barney Oldfield received many accolades from friends and colleagues after his torturous drive to victory in the 1914 Cactus Derby. This Western Union Telegram from Harvey Firestone arrived shortly after his triumphant drive through weather, mud, treacherous terrain and a ride across a swollen river with the assistance of a mule train.

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