The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-07-05
AUTOMOBILE IS
NOW NECESSITY
Has Established Itself as Quick,
Clean Method of Transport
tation Everywhere.
BENEFIT TO CIVILIZATION
To Treat Motor as a PIaything Is Big
Mistake--ls Important Factor In
All Spheres Of Life--com-
mands Respect.

The automobile, as method Of
quick, clean transportation, has estab-
lished itself the world over.
1t is true it was not considered such
In the early days when its mechanical
dependability had not been proved.
But when dependability came, it's po-
sition was made secure. Today the
motorcar is an important factor in all
spheres of life 1t is utility, a vital
one, and is so recognized by those who
have been introduced to it's use, and
who appreciate, to the fullest extent,
its manifold advantages, and how help
less they would be If 1t were necessary
to do without this modern convenience.
To treat the modern automobile
lightly, as plaything, is mistake.
True, it is ready for recreatiye pur-
poses, but that is simply one>method
for which it may be employed.
Those who know most about ac-
complishment Of the motorcar and the
great changes the. use Of the automo-
bile has made in this country hold it in
deepest admiration and respect.
Motor Has Influence.
We all seem to agree that transpor-
tation is close to civilization. To
achieve one, you must have the other.
They go hand in hand. And it is not
too much to say that the advent of
the motorcar and its use during the
last II years, particularly, has had a
marked influence on the people Of this
country.
The use Of the automobile has
broadened us. We are better able to
appreciate the country. We have O.
better idea Of our United States.
Through this agency the East under
stands a little better the West, the
South knows more about the North
and vice versa. The automobile has
actually brought our people closer to-
gether.
Take the matter of good roads:
What single thing has been response
bic for cur activity in this direction7
The automobile, Of course. And we
all know it. The country was woefully
behind In the matter. But marvellous
achievements have taken place. Thou
sands Of miles of splendid, durable
highways have been built; more are
under construction. and it is only a
question of time before we shall have
a fine network Of roads throughout the
whole country.
Is the automobile a necessity? It
is. 1t is proving itself so. 1t is owned
by those who appreciate the motor
car as such. 1t is estimated that
more than third of the automobiles
In use in this country are owned by
farmers, or those who live in the coun-
try, and who find it necessary to make
frequent trips to nearby communities
to buy supplies or for other purposes.
1t is true the man in the country
was able to get along, in some way,
before the automobile came, but it Is
likewise true that his progress and
advancement is dated from the time
he was able to use motorcar. Farm
life changed from that time.
Is Economic Factor.
Is the automobile an economic fac
tor? 1t is. Its use in the business
world has been recognized for some
time and is a recognized factor in
present-day activity. To the sales
man, the business man, the merchant,
the real estate man, to those who must
be about, it has heightened days. They
are able to do more--to see more peo-
pie and to cover more territory.
And the man with car does not
get tired as easily as he would other