Word: huntingburg
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Dates: during 1937-1937
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Despite President Roosevelt, there was evidence last week that the U. S. is returning to horse & buggy days. In Huntingburg, Ind., President Herman Heitman of Huntingburg Wagon Works (largest in the U. S.) announced: "The Depression didn't affect us in the least and today we are expanding. Present trends indicate a decided increase in business...
There are only 14 buggy-makers left in the U. S. and only three besides Huntingburg are important. J. G. Smith & Sons of Barnesville, Ga. who claim to be the only buggymen below the Mason & Dixon line, do much business in Tennessee, Georgia and Louisiana. Their business is up 50% this year. Houghton Sulky Co. of Marion, Ohio, specializes in horse-show buggies and racing sulkies, do not make ordinary "top" buggies. Unwilling to reveal figures, Houghton last week confirmed the current boom. Biggest exclusive buggy-maker is Standard Vehicle Co. of Lawrenceburg, Ind. Almost ruined by the recent Ohio...
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