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near future as the latest and most refined result of scientific engine 

 designing of the age. 



The commercial development of Kansas of which we speak be- 

 longs to the future, perhaps not far distant. The present narrow 

 margin in favor of the gas-engine will be made larger as time goes 

 on, principally by a reduction in the fixed charges for depreciation 

 and riepairs, resulting from standardized forms and lower first cost, 

 since the present prices for the engine are abnormally high, Op- 

 erating engineers are gradually becoming acquainted with it, which 

 in itself will insure increased favor, and there can be no doubt but 

 that in this form of motor Kansas, and other similarly situated 

 states, will find the source of power that will serve in the perma- 

 nent advancement of the manufacturing interests. 



