The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-03
D. & H. AUTO co.
 EXPECTS WINTER
 OF MUCH ACTIVITY
Miles v. Doud Believes There's Great Field For Light
 Delivery Truck

It is sometimes thought that when the winter months approach the traf- fic in automobiles is diminished. This feature which characterized the in- troduction of the rnotor-car into prac- tical use is fast disappearing and to- day not only the fire apparatus, mo- tor-driven, is seen upon the streets in the middle of winter, but the com mercial truck and the pleasure car alike are kept in service while the snow is upon the ground.
 It is reported by dealers that Bridgeport is fast forging ahead in the number of cars which are con- tinuously kept in commission and authorities point to the fact that To- cal enterprise as well as experience ble for the big increase in ownership here. The car which will not stand up under radical tests is eliminated and the market today offers but few such examples to prospective pur- chaSers.
 Among one of the latest cars. to become popular in this section is the Kline Kar, which having undergone long years of experimentation has re- gently forged ahead in the national competitive tests. This car has been recent guidance of a fearless driver at Indianapolis common stock chassis won over all competitors of domestic make only being beaten by
 
 wizard of speed, Disbrow. The same Kline Kar is credited with first and second places in the stock touring car classes and second and third in the free for all classes at the same exhibition, beating cars of much costlier rating.
 state of Connecticut. but recently having esta blished agency here, under the direction of the two we'll known dealers, M. V. Doud and F. H. arT nf Rz pany, ITO Cannon street, tke Kline Kar has been so well received that during the three months it has been shown here, many have been sold and a demand is being created which will keep those representative men on the anxious seat to fill orders before spring.
 In speaking of the general prospect for commercial trucks yesterday MT. Doud who may be considered one of the most thoroughly posted men in the community, having for fifteen years been identified with the Loco mobile Company, said to represen- of the motor driven vehicle for gen eral use is in it's infancy, especially throughout the rural communities where light delivery truck is greatly needed by local storekeepers and farmers. There have been but few of this type of vehicle and mostly un- satisfactory, those in use are most ly reconstructed or eInbody features of the pleasure car. The heavy truck is neither suitable for light delivery purpose or for country use and there fore the demand for light yet dura ble delivery wagons has developed into a speciality.
 Associated with MT. Doud in the rapidly advancing D. & H. Auto Com pany is MT. Herman, formerly we'll known in the drug business in Bridge port and the line of cars which they represent throughout the state of Connecticut includes the KoehIer Commercial Car and the Hupp- Yeats electrics. The Koeh1er is con sidered ideal in it's field, while for comfort and convenience to women who wish to operate their own vehi- l cles without the aid of a mechanician | the Hupp is without rival.