Arizona republican., 1920-02-29
BY CHARLES c. MILLER

BY CHARLES C. MlEEGh
 Secretary Maricopa Auto Trades Ass n
 From an organization that, but two and a half years ago was developed in Phoenix for the purpose of promot- ing a better spirit among the automo- bile dealers and all kindred bus1- neSsess and to improve cooperation ln minor ways, to an organlzatlon mat directly represents business that totals more than S15,000,000 year IS the story of progress of the Maricopa Auto Trades association
 During this period great war was fought and won where 1t has been universally acknowledged that the automobile dealer as we'll as Inanufac- turer entered into the actual winning with greater power for success than any other industry. During this time the automobile business was nearly at a standstill.
 A brief history of this marvellous growth is worthy of record. The Mari copa Auto Trades association is the continuation of an organization bear ing the name that really came into existence in November, 1917, by the re- organization of the Phoenix Garage Mems Protective association Origin ally all persons or firms who were in any way engaged or even interested Tn automobiles or any of the many Kindred lines such as accessories, tires, gasoline, as we'll as repair men, storage garages, etc, were eligible for mem bership- It is of interest to note that as many as fifty such organizations were already flourishing in Phoenix at that time.
 During the first year of it's existence many things were accomplished but all efforts were expended in strictly local bettermentS. The proper and uniform charge for gasoline, mechanical labor, etc, were regulated in favor of the consumer. Used car prices and selling methods were brought to light and problems of like nature were han dled- To eliminate successful year the first large automobile show was successfully held making the third show that had ever been conducted in the state, all of which up to that time had been in Phoenix.
 The second year of the organization 1918. saw gradual segregating of the concerns selling new automobiles into a lasting, permanent organization sofidly welded together by the burn ing desire of each and every one to help win the war. Red Cross drives the many Liberty 1oans and all cam paigns of publicity naturally fell to this organization during which it con- ducted its self in way that reflected glory to it's members and a lasting credit to the organization
 Time was found. however, to put
 
 s1e with a majority strong that every obJector was thoroughly squelched. During this period the automobile business was at compara- tive low ebb due to the large factories devoting their resources to war work But the time was not lost to the deaI- CTS in that the foundation was being laid for the great things that were to come immediately after the arrnistice was signed.
 And the year 1919 saw the automo- bile come into it's own. With a force never before dreannt of. the entire inn petus of the automobile factories and dealers organizations that had turned their talents to war work were turned to producing and distributing auto mobiles to millions of people that had been taught during the war to make their old car do another season An avalanche of business was met with up to date business-like methods where fair dealings and only legiti- mate profit was the keynote.
 This situation not only continued throughout the year 1919 but has been accelerated and now 1920 bids fair to outstrip by a long margin the 1919 season.
 But in the meantime larger problems are confronting the Maricopa Auto Trades association. The formation of an Automobile club such as is proving of material benefit in many other states is of prime importance and will he task that the 1920 season should bring to a successful conclusion. Working in close harmony with the chamber of commerce in arranging such things as public parking and camping ground for tourists, signing the highways. stimulating road work on the through highways to encourage travel this way, assisting dealers in