Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-07-17
AUTOMOBlEING.

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Slowly the repeated assertion that
the automobile is a rich mans vehicle
is losing its force. "A few years ago it
had certain foundation in fact 1t
was almost as true as it was notorious
that many people mortgaged their
houses to buy automobiles and econo-
mtzed ON their food supply to buy
gasoline. Nowadays, IL one starts with
a good car. whether moderate or high
priced, and uses it with intelligence,
care and SKILL he can keep his main
tenance cost down to reasonable
figures.
wisconsin conWcts are now trans
ported to the state penitentiary in au-
tomobiles.
operate motors in Memphis, Tenn, has
capitalization of 100000.
The fashion for wearing Masonic and
other secret society emblems on caps
is becoming popular among motorists.
In England, at present, there is going
on a spirited discussion OF the merits
and dement's of front wheel brakes.
A campaign for 81 membership Of 100
has been begun by the South Bend,
Ind. Automobile club. 1t now has
about 60.
The New Jersey Automobile and
Motor club has begun an active cam
paign for the establishment OF signs
at all crossroads in the state.
Fifteen silver cups are to be awarded
successful competitors in the hill climb
ing contest to be held at Richfield
Springs, n. Y, on July 81.
The city of Harrisburg, Pa. has
fitted out a chassis with a special body,
so that it may be used either as All
ambulance or police patrol.
The Chamber of Commerce of Wash
ington, d. c., is making arrangements
for floral fete during the month Of
September, in which automobiles will
take a prominent part.
Ono of the leading automobile manu-
featuring companies of the country an.
nounces that 1t will turn out q, 900 cars
during 1910 and is fitting up its fac
tories with that end in view.
An automobile trade baseball league
has been formed in New York with
six clubs representing four automobile
firms and two tire concerns. cup,
valued at 500, has been put up.
The Automobile club of Kenton. o.,
has asked permission to select a pike
in Hardin county and improve it at.
the expense of the club members. who
wish to make 1t q model highway.
Steel signs, in shape and color like
the Savannah automobile pennant,
have been ordered by the Savannah,
Ca. club and will soon be familiar
landmarks on every road leading to
that city.
Indians Of the Cheyenne River res
ervation are investing in automobiles.
according TO reports from Pierre. S.
D. The camera and the typewriter are
also gaining general use among the
redskins.
Announcement that the approach to
the Long Island Motor Parkway will
be completed in September has brought
JOY to the hearts of eastern motorists.
All the crossings will be constructed
of steel and concrete.
The New Brunswick Automobile as
ISOLATION Of St.John, New Brunswick,
has decided to offer prizes to the three
road commissioners eiecting the great
est improvements in their respective
sections.
An automobile factory at New Cas-
tie, Ind. has encouraged its employees
in organizing an athletic. social and
benefit association. The members as
sess themselves 10 cents a week for
sick benefits and insurance. The COM
pany has furnished q. well equipped
gymnasium and reading and billiard
rooms. Out of 200 employees about
1900 are members.