The Washington times., 1916-08-09
HEEDCALL
OF THE HIGHWAY
Betterment Of Roads Every
where Accompanied by New
Conveniences.

National touring week 10 at its heiEht.
The great touring scheme which BEGAN
on Saturday sees moro cars on the
road in the open country than ever be-
fore for a like period. There IL no way
to tell Just how manv owners are tour
ing the highways during this Ereat cele-
bration. but hundreds Of thousands Of
cars are participating.
II you own a car. get into 1t and stay
in II as long as possible this week.
Celebate with those many hundreds Of
thousands OF other motorists who arc
needing the call Of the country.
Overhaul Car on Starting.
Before starting out be sure to 70 over
your car thoroughly. Tighten every
bolt and put fresh oil IN the oil
cups and turn them up. A frightened
nut may save hours Of trouble and
worry on the road. But your prepara-
ton il not completed after The me-
chanoai adjustment has been attended
to. Tools and supplies should be taken
to provide against emergencies. Include
in the outfit the followtng
One extra casing (keep covered), IN
ner tubes for all castings, two extra
tubes properly wrapped or bagged 70
protect from oil and prevent chafing.
one box permanent puncture plugs tor
small punctures). one tire sleeve. one
set of tire applying levers. one box
powdered soapstone or mica TO pc useo
between casing and tube to preVen'
sticking, one can plastic TO repair cut1
in casing. six valves tnsides. SIX vaive
caps, three dust caps. air pump. collap,
sible water bucket, jack. complete too
Kit, raincoat, one set of chains, two
extra spark plugs, Manila rope or WIRE
(forty feeO. one extra water TANK aoI
drinking purposes and radiator ttVe
gallons), one small medical Kit. race
cream for sunburn and stained goggles
(yellow or orange).
Touring Made Easy Now.
The betterment Of roads in almost al
parts of the country has bean accom-
panied by the establishment Of many
conveniences which add to tho pleas.
ures of motoring. One never gets faI
from a place at which gasolene 10 sup
nlied: tires can be found at nearly any
Country store. and shop at which
emergency repairs can .hsn~, De maze lac n,sr u
Furthermore. there has. owing to the
popularity of touring. been an appre'
ciable Improvement In the accommoda,
tions offered by hotels IN the small
|
comfortable beds at reasonable prices
are the rule, rather than the exception
almost wherever the tourist finds II
necessary to put up for the night.
The country tavern has been rehap
ilitated. To the uveliness and preten'
sions of the old stage coaching day.
| have in many instances been added
| modern conveniences and up-todatt
service which contributes much to th<
enjoyment of the touring party.
| Attractions Everywhere.
| Within easy reach Of almost every
CITY in America there La some place tina,
is we'll worthy of a visit from the tour
ist In most cases there arc many such
points.
The car owner who complains thai
| 'there's no place worth seeing within
a days ride of the town or city II
which he lives Is to be pitied. becaus,
the trouble undoubtedly Is his own In
| ability to appreciate what is sublime
or beautiful or interesting.
The coming Of the automobile tour.
list has brought about the discovery
of hundreds Of interesting places tina
might otherwise have remained for
ever unknown and unsung. The hill,
regions and the prairie country. tn!
| lakes, the rivers. and the valleys, al
have their peculiar charms, so tina
there Is easily accessible within a week
end tour of every important center o
population some place that 10 wortl
seeing and worth knowing.