Democratic Sentinel, Volume 19, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 September 1895 — World’s Hose Reel Record. [ARTICLE]

World’s Hose Reel Record.

The world's record is claimed by the Dirigo Hose Company, of Ellsworth, Me., which the other day ran 210 yards to the engine house, then 288 yards with the hose reel, coupled the hose to the hydrant and the nozzle to the hose, all in 1 minute If seconds.