Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-17
BY H. CLIFFORD BROKAW,
Automobile Technical Adviser.


Equilibrium as to the population In
the United States would have been con-
siderably disturbed by the gradually de-
| creaslng birth rate were 1t not for the
| fact that better health practices have
gradually increased the age at which
death takes place. Among the factors
which have been important in this bet
| ter health situation and its consequent
| longevity, the automobile has been one
of the most influential. With many
| factors in civilization tending to keep
human beings within doors during work.
| ing hours, the automobile has, on the
other hand, kept people out of doors
during most OF their recreational time.
1t has been remarkable instrument in
making possible popular outdoor life,
which contributes much toward good
| health.
The results Of a days business and
occupational worries are q weawiness
and nervous fatigue of the body, which
unless repaired gradually decrease the
individuals vitality and efficiency. The
time which an individual has for recu-
peration before the next days work be-
gins is necessarily limited. we can
mend machinery and other material
things which break down, but we can
not mend our own bodies. We can only
provide surroundings which will help
the body make its own corrections in
the best and quickest way possible.
Change of scenery, of activity, of
thought has healing effect, and the tired
business man who can most often get
| away for a refreshing change of a few
hours at the close of his days work will
be In the long run healthier and hap
pier. He can most readily and quickly
enjoy this diversion with an automobile.
The heavy traffic of the day is con-
siderably diminished when evening
comes, and even II one lives in the big
city, it is possible to get out into the
suburbs and country. Moonlight rides
are lovely, no one is afraid of night air
and the motion Of the car spinning
along the road does away with any an
noyance one might have from insects
There Is as much fresh air when day
Is done as there Is during the day
Without taking sunshine into account
riding during evening hours can prove
as beneficial and restorative to the In
dividual as daytime riding, which is
fortunate for the man and woman who
work within doors all day.
The effect of change to the eye has
a great deal TO do with the benefit de-
rived by riding away from city scenes
The relief to the nervous system in
leaving familiar objects and trains OF
|
very much more than Is realized and
pays dividends in future health and In
creased nervous energy.
Stimulation Given.
Without doubt sunshine is of great
benefit on trip, and there is an added
advantage of motoring In the daytime.
Sunshine Is necessary to the body for
normal growth and maintenance OF
health. With electricity it has been pos
sible to make use of lamps which ap-
proximate the effect Of sunlight, and
many persons who are not well and
strong use it. But this kind of treat
ment lacks zest, and the diversion and
fun which comes from a ride in ones
automobile through the wind and sun
shine; it lacks the delightful stimula-
ton which an automobile trip gives to
the individual.
Rest is dificult in the city when the
thermometer rises and the buildings
and city streets retain the heat of the
| day. Regardless Of the temperature,
riding is always cool, and little spin,
even If it is within the city, Is freshen-
ing and helpful. A ride in the evening
will cool and quiet and make ready for
| comfortable sleep, although the house to