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Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-03
PUBLIC SALE.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, '0S
On the above date, | will sell at
my farm, s miles northeast of
Mexico, the following described
property: q
50-HEAD OF LIVE STOCK-50
6 Head of Horses brood
mares in foal to jack, l 5year old
Percheron mare, l , year old fl.
ley, Que ? year old gelding, one.
Lady broke driving horse, Que span
of 4 year old mules we'll broke.
% Head of Cattle-6 head OF
milch cowslwill be fresh soon 3 Civ
ing milk now; 6 head of steer
calves, 10 head OF yearling steers;s
l heifer calf.
Is Head of Hogs head of
brood sows, one Poland China
Boar IA shoats weigh about 100
pounds.
Farming Implements--1 extern
ton top surrey, spring wagon, l
farm wagon, l grain binder, l
Standard mower, l Moline corn.
planter. l corn crusher. i disc har-
row, l smoothing harrow, / James.
vile cultivator, 2 New Departure
cultivators. l Dane rake, l sulky
rake, 10 inch walking pillow. / ~
inch walking plow, one set of
leather harness, l set of surry har-
ness, set of double buggy har-
ness, set single buggy harness,
l lot of good tools. :
Feeds stacks of hay, l straw
rick. about 1000 bushels Of corn in
crib.
Terms of Sale: Six months time
with approved note ats per cent
interest. No property to be re-
moved until terms of sale are COM
piled with. Sale to begin at IL
o'clock.
PAUL LIERHEIMER.
Coils. Atchison and Ford, Auc-
tioneers, James Quinlan, Clerk.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-03

North Moline has plenty Of
rain and the cisierns aud ponds are
all full.
Mrs. Daily and children, also
nsighbor, Miss Ora Edwards, of
near Columbia, are visiting Mr..
aud Mrs. Ed. Sharp.
The entertainment and box sup
per at the Moline school house last
Tuesday night was a success. We
haven't learned the exact amount
taken in but understand something
near $50.
Almer Munday sold 10 head OF
nice cattle one day last week.
Mr.. Lowery who has been sic X
all fall is yet very poorly. The
docter SAYS he has catarrah of the
stomach; he is a good sufferer.
Mrs. John Brown of Idaho is
visiting her son, Lee Brown, OF
near Moline.
John Cauthorn. our X. X. mail
carrier. and Miss Matte Williams,
both of near Moliuo, we're married
Sunday afternoon, Nov. 20, 1908,
Rev. l.. Harfoard performing the
the ceremony. The wedding was
a quiet one only immediate friends
of the happy couple being psesent.
We offer congratulation
Last Saturday night Mr.. Lowery,
one Moliuo's Hustling merchants
made the town quite lively with
some fire works there, were two
balloons sent up that made fine
display. One travelled north west
for two or three miles, then chang
ed to the south. When last shown
it was supposed 10 be half way to
Mexico. II was u large one.
Cl de Ellis, VIM. Munday, Wal
tel Wilson, Amer Munday all are
about completing new barnes.
Walter Wilson received the sad
message last FRIDAY morning that
his sister, Mrs. Felix Dudley OF
near Thompson, had very suddenly
died. We extend sympathy.
There was several Thanksgiving
dinners; among them was one al
Mrs. Lena Heizer,s, one at VIM.
Viewers, P. r. Cauthorn's aud
DR.. Flynt's. The Dr's.moth4 has
been the guest of his family for
several days.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-03
HOllensviIle.

The nnion services at Midway
on Thanksgiving day were much
enjoyed by the fairly good sized
audience present. Rev. Cobb
preached an excellant sermon, aud
the many of the three congregation
who stayed at home or went visit.
ing missed a good meeting. Some
of us made our visits after leav.
ing church and enjoying the feast
of turkey aud other good things
all the more for being a little late.
Try it next year and see. The
Midway pastor is to preach the
Thanksgiving sermon at Long
Branch Baptist church.
Several Of our boys and girls
away in school came home for a
few days vacation. Among them
are: Miss Lena Galloway, frOm
Hardin College; Mics Mary Miller
from a girls school in Columbia
Richard Squires from Quincy. anC
Gordon Neale from the University
The box supper at Antioc /
church on Thursday night wa,
well attended. At the small prize,
of % cents per box, the church
realized a nice little sum. and the
boxes we're so pretty and 80 full of
good things the purchaser got bar
gains, aud could not help being
pleased, though some of the boyl
did not get to eat with their best
girls.
After a fow days visit at home
Miss Alice Gatewood returned
Sunday to Kansas City where she
teaches in High School.
Miss Nora Berrey was quite sick
last week. and Ia now slowly inn
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-03
Powell Ford.

The rain of last week has hushed
the cry for stock water, has made
the road very bad.
We are glad to say the board of
Sun Rise Church has employed
Bro, Reavis for another year.
The oyster supper was well' at
teed at Mr.. Cooks Thanksgi ing
night. The willing workers clear
ed over $35.
DIR. II. A. Grier is still very i'll d..
Those who attended the Berry
and Powell wedding from a dis.
lance were Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Pow.
ell, Auxvasse; Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Powell, Mexico; Miss Bess Corner
Laddonia; Miss Lena Hamilton,
Mexico.
j. p. Powell delivered some nice
hogs Tuesday of last week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-03
Benton City.

VIM. Day is in St. Louis.
Mrs. Jim Ford of near Mexico
was the guest at A. +. Romans, from
Thursday till Sunday.
Bro. Stirmlinger of Sturgeon
preached a trial sermon at the
Baptist church SUNDAY. He and
wife were the guests while here of
Robt. Dorgan and wife.
Mrs. Carl Dews aud Mrs. l.. NJ.
Owen were shopping in Mexico
Saturday.
Miss Grace Pearson was voted
the most popular young lady at
the medicine show Saturday night
aud carried off the diamond ring.
Mrs. G. A. James entertained
Mrs. VIM. Johnson aud family at
d inner Thanksgiving Day.
The Ladies OF the Christian
Church realized 5000 from their
Thanksgiving supper.
Miss Lena Erisman and sew.
eral friends from Mexico were
down Thanksgiving evening.
Billy Sale and little Miss Mar.
tina Stanffer OF Mexico attend the
supper here Thanksgiving evening.
Elmer Wylde of st. Louis spent
i Thanksgiving here.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-03
Trustee's Sale.

Whereas Harvey Stewart and Mary A.
StwaTt, his wife, by their certain deed Of
trust dated November 18th, 1885, and re-
corded In Recorders Office OF Audraln
County, Missouri, In Book ''7'' &C page
476 conveyed TO II. A.. Ricketts,, Trustee,
the following described real estate stu
ated In Audrein County, Missouri, to-
wit:--Namely, Eighty acres being the
North half % OF the south East quarter
~ OF section Three (3l, Township Fifty
$50 Range Ten QOl West, as per United
States Survey thereof, which said con-
Veyance Is made In trust 70 secure the
payment OF promissoFy notsslh said deed
described, and whereas said note Is now
due and remains unpaid and whereas,
under the provisions Of said deed OF trust,
In case Of the inability OF the refusal 10
act OF the trustee named herein, the then
acting Sheriff OF AndTain County, Mis-
souri,, may az the request Of the legal
holder OF the said note proceed 70 sell
said property aud where as, the Trustee
Aforesaid, Ia now dead and cannot execute
this trust: 500
Now, therefore. at the request OF the
legal holder of said note, and under the
provisions Of the said deed Of trust, the
undersigned will on Thursday, the "a day
OF December, 1908 ~ the East front door
OF the Court House, city OF Mexico ia
stat and county Aforesaid, between the
hours OF nine o'clock 10 the forenoon and
I'VE o'clock IN the afternoon sell the
| above described real estate at public
vendue TO the highest bidder for cash 10
pay on said note interest aud costa Of
executing this trust. NJ
GEoR0E w. ADAMS, the Then
Sheriff and Acting Trustee.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-03
High Hill District.
Having plenty of rain.

A0NAh6 PADhbg Va A0aNs '
Ed Roberts who got badly hurt
with q gasoline engine while saw.
ing wood at Mrs. BOhon's Is i'm
proving and soon will be ready TO
90 10 saving again.
Oharly Sellers is feeding 20 head
of hogs. Has 30 head almost
ready for market. BE can afford
to feed hogs, he raised 400 bbls. Of
corn.
We have another doctor at Cant,
DR.. Todd OF Younger moved in
last week. We gladly welcome
him aud his good wife to our
midst and wish them success.
b. F. Pulls and wife ate Thanks
giving dinner with their son, Rev.
w, D. Pulls Of Centralia. The
other guests were Mrs. w. s. Ed
wards and SON Of South Of Mexico,
Mrs.. W. ID. Pulis's mother aud
brother, also Ed Byhee of Moline,
and Miss Maggie Mclean and Mrs.
Lizzie Groves Of Colorado.
Miss Grace Smith came home
Wednesday 10 spend ThanksgiyiNg
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-03
Rush HIIl.

Mr.. Burton Il. Niblick and wife
and mother-in-law, Mrs. NOVEL;,
all Of Quincy, H., were the guests
of Mrs, l.. ID. Uzzel the past week.
Miss Bessie Barton OF Laddonia
spent last Friday and Saturday
with Miss Alva Roberts.
Services were held last Sunday
morning and evening at the Christ
ian church by Bro. Tip Hook OF
Mexico. Not many attended Non
account Of rainy weather.
Dinner and supper were served
here on Thanksgiving Day by the
ladies Of the NJ. =. church. A
large crowd was present They
made about $40,
Z Clarence Eentn entertained q few
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-03
North Liberty.

Nobel Barnes Of near Mexico
entertained Theodore Barnes and
wife and little daughter ct near
Worcester, Eunis Barnes of Boone
vile. Col. Barnes aud wife and
Master Martillus of North Liberty,
Sunday at dinner.
Mrs. w. s. Edwards and son,
Luke spent a pleasant Thanksgiv.
ing with Rev. w. d. Pulls and
family of Centralia.
Otto and Wilbur Kunkle have
returned to school in Columbia al
ter a pleasant visit with home folks
here on Thanksgiving.
c. II. Wilkins was calling on hi:
old friends here Saturday aud Sun
day.
Prof "A. "A Duncan spent Thanks
giving with homefolks at Higbee
George Rise and John Edwards
spent Sunday with G.. L. Younger
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Farrah o.
near Rush Hill, entertained Mrs.
Claud Ryan and little daughter
Ester, and Everett Farrah of Mex
leo at their Thanksgiving dinner
Miss Laura johnson spent Sat.
urday and Sunday with homefolks.
Mrs. B +. James and children
visited Mr.. Henry Kunkle anC
family, Saturday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Able Of
Miuoii. y. D.. are the guests of
the latier'S parents. Mr.. aud Mrs.
J d. Anderson
Mrs. Edd. FRAZIER visited her
sister. Miss Maude Mitchell, of
East 81. Louis. last week
Next Senday at 1890 o'clock
there will he a meeting TO organize
a.Bib!e School. Everyone are in.
vited to attend.
Misses Title aud Mary Phillips
were the guests of Miss Florence
Paisley OF Rush Hill last Thursday
aud Friday.
Arthur Suedeker who is attend.
ing school in Mexico visited home.
folks Saturday aud Sunday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-03

proving.
Mrs. Clansen was very III FOR
several days last week with her
old complaint heart trouble,
Mrs. Geo. Newgent was also
sick last week.
Mr.. Lowery is no better. A
specialist from Hannibal now pro.
nounces his trouble catarrah OF the
stomach.
John Upton has sold his crop of
corn to Jamas Baker at 60 cts per
bu.
J. l.. Carpenter bought Of o..
T. Cauthorn twenty GO 10. shoats
a. 81 % per cwt.
There was a spelling contest
Saturday night at Carter school
house, between the carter aud Me-
Gee schools. Carter won.
Elmer Engle. of La lara, Colo. !,
is visiting the home Of his uncle.
IL, Carpenter, aud is enroute
for Valparaiso, Ind. to attend
school there.
Miss Madge Householder enter
tanned a few friends Saturday eve :
Joe mason in from Texas visiting
relatives here Geo. Elzea aud wife,
of Monroe Co. were guest at 7. j.
Gatewood's Saturday night.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-03
champ.

Rev. Cobb is holding a protract-
ed meeting at Bethel. Let's all go
aud help make IL q success.
Y. g. Thomas who is quite sick
Is getting along as well as could
be expected.
Cedar Grove School begins on
Monday again after being closed a
week.
Mrs. Leibingood is quite poorly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pony Mcdonald
spent Sunday with Y. g. Thomas
and wife.
Mrs. Roy Bradley who has been
quite poorly Is now better
Quite a number OF our farmers
Hre doing fall plowing.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-03

of his boy aud girl friends last
Wednesday evening. They all
had a Jolly time, lie the report.
Mrs. Pete Erdel is sick with the
fever.
Mrs. Knoble and little daughter,
Willie. returned home from Gar
rett. ILL.,. last Saturday.
Miss Opal Green and few Of
her friends, Mr.. Leslie Pike and
two sisters, Blanch and Alma, aud
Edna Hagen, all OF Monroe City,
were visiting relatives and friends
here last week.
Miss Ina Wacholf left last Sat.
urday for Normal, H., where she
will attend school
Harry Lightener, OF Illinois, who
has been in r, II. for the past few
mouths, returned home last week
Mrs. Rhoda Maxwell and
Grandma" Monday are very III.
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Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-03
PLAYED With a Pistol.

Miss Olive Percy of Vandalia
was playing with n pistol Monday
aud the weapon was accidentally
discharged, the bali striking her in
the head back of the eat, making
what may prove TO be fatal
wound. The unfortunate young
woman was taken on the first train
for st. Louis for treatment.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-03

and the rest of the week at home.
She teaches the Good Water school
j. FL. Turner was called Satur.
day to attend the funeral OF his
brother, William Turner, Of Stur-
geon. The funeral took place at
Mount Zion church, Boone conn.
ty. Elder Majors Of Sturgeon Of
floating.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-03
Robbers at Farber

Farber. Mo. November so
Burglars broke into the general
merchandise store Of Deppiug &
Teptker early yesterday morning
aud got awsy with about Sl0C
worth of jewelry, cigars and other
goods. The burglars forced open
the front door aud escaped withou,
leaving any clue.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-03

Recorder A. IL. Whitney issued
marriage license Tuesday b. b.
Spalding of River Falls, Wiscon-
sin. and Miss Gertrude T.. Baker
OF Wellsville. Mo. +
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-03

Mr.. William Broaddus and Mrs.
Maggie Hurdle were married last
week. Both lived near Cant. {
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-03

Begin your Christmas before the
rush sets in. We have a great
many nice articles suitable for
Xmas gifts, such as knives, skates,
scissors, stoves. ranges, turkey
and beef roasters. aluminium and
granite cooking utensils. chatting
dishes and other things.
!. ~. ..s.,. Ferris a Canthoru.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-03

Miss Julia Morris is home from
q visit toreletiveh at BlythsssIIel,
AfkRnuae.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-03

Miss Grace White is visiting.
at CotulIa. Texas.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-03

Have you seen our Carving Set 81
See them before they are all pick
ed over.
Ferris & Cauthorn,
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-16
Features of Thomas
$40 Flyer

In no sense is the $40
Thomas flyer a cheap car;
it is the other extreme.
In addition to the great
advantage of ball-bearing,
six-cylinder construction, it
includes the most expensive
features conducive to relia-
bility and comfort, which
are usually found only on
$1,000 cars.
Two entirely separate and
distinct ignition systems;
Sims-Bosch magnetic and
Atwater-Kent timer for easy
starting and reserve igni-
ton; two sets of spark plugs.
36-inch wheels and tires;
low center of gravity.
3-disc clutch, encased in
oil; patented.
Double Elliptic springs.
122-inch wheel base.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-16
LOW PRICED AUTO
FROM STUDEBAKER
Announcement of EMF Thirty
Creates Interest Among
the Trade
Four and Five Passenger Tons
neaus, Former an Innova-
ton, Are Promised

No recent happening in automobile
trade circles has created more wide
spread interest than the announcement
that the Studebaker company was go
ing to bring out a popular priced car
The Studebaker E-M-F is TO be sold
at a figure that has startled the auto
mobile world" stated J. NJ Eagal, man
ager Of the automobile department Of
Studebaker Brothers company Of Cali
fornia
In the car nothing has been omitted
that experience has proved or conven-
tiOn has taught is the necessary part of
a first class motor car. What will be
found is the good, simple and reliable
features. known as standard. The
Studebaker EMF 80 is so horse
power motor, OF the four cylinder type,
with water space between cylinders, in
suring uniform expansion and contrac-
tion. The fabrication system is the
splash, automatic, vacuum feed, reli-
able and economical. The car has a
double system Of ignition, consisting
Of a magnetic and a Quadruple coil.
c0mmutator and battery. The magnetic
is not an extra or special equipment,
but is part Of the design. Gears and
ali moving parts are inclOsed in oil
tight dust and water proof case. In
this regard the Studebaker EMF car
sets a pace for the greater number of
cars in the automobile world. With
selective sliding gear type transmits
sion, and three speeds forward and re-
verse. direct on third, the car is
equipped with the highest grade of
standard make tires, Universal quick
detachable rims, 80 inch by 81 inch
tires all around. The body types of
the Studebaker EMF 80 are four;
namely a FIVE passenger, rOomy tonneau
touring car, handsomely finished and Of
the fashionable straight line body type;
q runabOut, standard type and finish; a
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-16

Gas and oil lamps.
Prestolite tank.
Hand-hammered alumni
mum body; seats six look
ing forward; most beautiful
and luxuriously upholstered
and finished.
Body practically suspend
ed between axles-thc mod
ern style.
Transmission on floating
type rear axle.
Drop frame. Herringbone
gears for quietness.
18-inch steering wheel;
ball-bearing knuckle, ex-
ceedingly easy te steer.
Fan on fly-wheel. Four
brakes. Three-point motor
suspension; aluminium hoods
and tenders; geared lubrica-
tor.
Touring Car, Flyabout,
Tourabout, $4,000.
Limousine, S4,500O0.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-16

roadster. with single or double rumble,
as ordered, and a new type, which is
claimed TO be an EMF innovation, a
four passenger car with detachable
tonneau. leaving room for trunks and
touring outfit. The wheel base is 106
inches, and the weight of the touring
car is but 1900 pounds. The cars are
finished in Studebaker EMF red and
each car is equipped with standard
equipment, side oil lamps tail lamp.
tube horn. tire repair kit and tools and
all for the small price of $1,000.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-16
THOMAS SOLVES PROBLEMS

The great problems of weight vibration, noise
and economy have to certain great extent been
solved by the SIX cylinder Thomas Flyer, a six
passenger 40 horsepower for $4,000 The
splendid results of the car are due to severe
simplicity and compactness of design, new ar
rangement of functional parts, the very best
quality Of material and workmanship, and the
frictionless features of ball bearings, gears and
shafts. The car is extremely artistic and re-
fined in finish and upholstery. with great deal
OF style and beauty of lines. 1t is smooth
silent and easy riding on rough roads; in the
latter quality it greatly excels The styles Of
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-16

drive the locomobile which he drove in the
1906 Vanderbilt event The purpose Of this
test is 10 satisfy the Motor parkway engineers
that their calculations banking and dishing
at curves ard on the approaches TO vieducts
over intersecting highways correct not only
in theory but In actual practice. From the
standpoint Of the mot0riSt the test viii be IN.
terestiEg. as II will show not only what speed
is possible upon the open straightaway. but alsO
what effect the cement will have on the tires
George b Polhemus. president OF the Santa
Clara county automobile club. has been ap-
poluted BY the United States department OF
agriculture to be public roads commissioner for
Santa Clara county.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-16

Valley, to the Redwood canyon, with
the first anchorage at the Muir tavern,
where luncheon will be had. After a
time spent in the redwoods, recently
given the government by William Kent,
the journey viii be resumed to Will
low camp, where preparations are to
be made SO that the captains of their
crews can get on the Bolinas beach,
There some impromptu races will be
held. On the return the fleet will fol-
low the coast route to Manzanita and
then back to Sausalito
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-16

owner. and it speaks volumes. G. w. Rocks
writes me as follows win YOU kindly send us US
by return mail one exhaust valve for 1906 l4-2o
Renault? VIII you also kindly advise me If it
is possible TO put in eight new valves without
changing the timing of my motor, which Is a
1903 1920 horsepower? My valves have been
taken out and trued up and ground in and my
car skips. badly. This is the first time It has
ming /"
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-16
WHITE SQUADRON TOUR

The first official voyage of the white
squadron northern division, will take
place on Sunday August 80. At least
20 owners of big White Steamers will
participate. The course will be across
the bay to Sausalito thence to Mill
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-16

s Dixon Of this city; a Thomas flyer to John
W. McCloskey of Alturas. and one Of the same
model TO G. J. Becke of Honolulu
G. f. Mathewson Pacific Coast manager OF
the Diamond rubber company. last evening
stated in speaking about the automobile ex-
hibit at the Idora carnival, that while it was
far from a national show. at the same time
il Indicated the trend of tire choice BY the
automobile public. or She 16 ears exhibited -
were equipped with Diamond tires
Joe Tracy who made the fastest lap in the
1906 vanderbilt cup race. has consented. to
gether with two other well known racing
drivers. to make a speed test on the cement
parkway within a few days Mr.. Tracy viii
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-16
RENAuLT,s RIG MILEAGE

r. J. Marx, manager of the local branch of
the Renault Freres selling branch, yesterday Ie-
ceived a letter from Paul Lacrois which con-
tanned the following information "A mileage
of 1900 IS one worth dwelling upon even now
when some astonishing records are being marked
up. That number Of miles is to the credit OF
Renault car, in the hands of Providence r. l.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-16
AUTOS ARE SANITARY

A London specialist in the medical world. COM
menting upon the fact that Londons death raie
had fallen to l0.4 per thousand, the lowest III
any week during the last 30 years, states tnat
this healthy state of things is indirectly Que 70
dinnution of horse traffic and its consequent
filth. 'tFor some years past he continues.
have accurately realized that the presence OF
thousands of horses in London's streeIs Is uet-
rimental to the public health. A naus Tor IN
stance, gets splashed with mud or covered with
dust from the road. He goes home and brushes
his clothes. most probably In his bedroom, and
breathes the dust he does it. Later on he =
seized with bad attack of qulnsy, whlca may
may breathe this deadly dust and develop
form of enterie catarrh. which Is very o1teh
fatal Milk pals are fouled with this horse
litter dust. In serving out the milk TO custom
for which the horse is entirely responsible. Now,
on the other hand, we have the increasing NUM-
and other motor vehicles in the streets of Lon
don. These are, If the public would only realize
It, the forerunners of perfect heath and sani-
tation. man remarks motor omnibus
goes by him, Phew, what a smelli That smell.
although certainly not pleasant. is one of the
finest disenfectants going 1t clears the air OF
bonized matter is splendid antiseptic- The
creosote vapors which come from motor car
are in reality health tonic and bracer for
the day. The motor omnibus smell,' much de-
nounced by all Londoners, is therefore blessing
In disguise. 1t will not do the city man any
harm to have several good whias of thfs smell
every morning That is why London Is beconl-
ing healthier place to live in The horse
traffic with its attendant evils is declining
while the motor traffic. sanitary and health
giving to the last degree, is increasing. If the
government would forbid horses in London the
death rate would decrease by half Very early
in the history of the automobile movement. and
persistently ever since its introduction, the i'm
portance of the adoption of motor cars from the
point Of view of the public health, has been
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