Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-26
AUTOMOBILE IS
NOW NECESSITY
Has Established Itself as Quick,
Clean Method of Transport
tation Everywhere.
BENEFIT TO CIVILIZATION
To Treat Motor as a Plaything Is Big
Mistake--Is Important Factor In
All Spheres of Lme-com-
mands Respect.

The automobile, as a method OF
quick. clean transportation, has estap-
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 dependabiiity came, ITS po-
sition was made secure. To-Day the
notorcar is an important factor in all
spberes of life. 1t is a utility, vital
one. and is so recognized by those VINO
have been introduced to its use, ana
who appreciate. to the fullest extent,
its manifold advantages, and how help
less they would be If it We're necessary
TO do without this modern convenience.
To treat the modern automobile
lightly. as a plaything, is mistake.
True. it is ready for recreative pur-
poses. but that Is simply one method
for which it may be employed.
Those who know most about ac-
| comnlishment 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 20 hand in hand. And 1t is not
too much to say that the advent OF
the motorcar and it's use during the
last u years, particularly, has had a
marked influence on the people OF TINS
country.
The use of the automobile has
broadened us. We are better able &c
appreciate the country. We have a
better idea of our United States
Through this agency the East under
stands little better the West, the
South knows more about the Nortf
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
Bile for our activity in this direction
The automobile. of course. And WI
all know it. The country was woefuil.
behind in the matter. But marvelou
achievements have taken place. Thou
sands of miles of splendid, durabl
highways have been built; more ar
under construction, and 1t is only
question of time before we shall hay
a fine network Of roads throughout tn
whole country.
Is the automobile a necessity?
is. 1t is proving itself SO. 1t is owne
by those who appreciate the motor
{. car as such. 1t is estimated tha
more than third of the automobile
Q in use in this country are owned .
farmers, or those who live in the cou'
o try. and who find it necessary to max
frequent trips to nearby communitie
:. to buy supplies or for other purpose
1t is true the man in the countE
was able to get along, in some wa.
before the automobile came, but 1t
likewise true that his progress an
advancement is dated from the tin
he was able to use a motorcar. Far
life changed from that time.
is Economic Factor.
. Is the automobile an economic "a
q tor? 1t is. Its use in the bushes
. world has been recognized for son
time and is a recognized factor
. present-day activity. To the sale
man, the business man, the merchan
the real estate man, to those who mu
be about, it has heightened days. Thf
rs are able to do more-to see more pc
80 pie and to cover more territory.
X And the man with car does n
~ ~ get tired as easily as he would othe
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