Rare Antique Brass Alarm Universal Code Transmitter called The Directofyr, 1920'S, Made By The Ricker Co. Mt. Vernon, Wash., Approx. 11" X 10"W X 12"H. Included Is The Original Brochure, "It Is The Universal Experience Of All Such Organizations That Their Work Is Hampered To A Great Extent By The Lack Of Facilities For Accurate Direction To The Location Of The Fire. Not Only Is There Much Confusion Upon The Sounding Of A General Alarm, But Valuable Time During The Period Of Preventable Loss, Is Consumed In Getting To The Exact Point Of The Conflagration. Because Of The Necessity For Hiring Paid Operators, Intricate Call Systems Beyond The Reach Of The Ordinary Community Or Town. Yet The Need For More Accurate Methods Of Directing The Force Remains Uppermost While Preventable Losses Grow Proportionately With The Development Of The Community. The Ricker Directofyr Is Designed To Do Exactly What Its Name Implies-Direct To The Fire-By Signaling Numerical Code Locations Distinctly And Accurately.
