Horse-power is a measure of energy* It was originally reckoned that a horse could raise a weight of 33,0001 b ono foot into the air in the space of ono minute. This formula was applied to engines. An engine that can lift 33,0001 b one 'foot in ono minute is said to develop one horse-power*
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Evening Star, Issue 21077, 14 April 1932, Page 8
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55Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 Evening Star, Issue 21077, 14 April 1932, Page 8
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