Postcard showing a photo of the Fire Department Hose and Chemical Auto at work, c. 1911. Caption on front: Fire Department. Auto-Hose & Chem. at work Battle Creek, Mich. #403 Written on back: Dear Cousin - It has been quite cook, but is warming up nicely now. George Sent to: Miss Marguerite Smitter Grand Rapids, Mich. 1038 Fifth Ave. Sent on: September 1, 1911