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N AGE TWO THE KOBESONIAN, THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1916 GOOD ROADS RESOLUTIONS .Resolutions Adopted t Meeting: of North Carolina Good Roads Asso ciation at Wrightaville Beach At the closing sessions Friday- of the North Carolina Good Roads Con vention at Wrightsville Beach the following resolutions were adopted: ''Whereas the automobile tax which is paid into the State Treasury 80 per cent of which is returned to the counties for use on the public roads, the law stating that said tax may be used for the construction of roads: and, "Whereas in view of the fact that when each county receives its pro rated Dart of this tax the amount is too small to be used effectively for construction purposes; and, "Whereas travel in automobiles has become inter-county and State wide in character; and, "Whereas this Association favors the construction and maintenance of , continuous roads beginnig some where and ending somewhere; and, "Whereas the Federal government will in all probability, at the present session of Conrress make appropria tion for Federal aid to States which will be conditioned: first, upon the State's appropriating dollar for ev- cry" dollar of Federal money expend ed in that State; second, upop the : expenditure of this money being through the office of the State High way Commission; third, upon the 'construction of roads, the location, construction and maintenance of which are approved conjointly by the State and Federal Departments, 1 ' 4L iL. ana xourwi, upun we k uai autcc nuiu the State, county or sub-division of government that the roads so con structed shall be maintained under the direction of and to the satisfac tion of the Secretary of Agriculture; and. rWhereas it is a frequent occur rence of a system of highways, we therefore favor the maintenance of that system of highways and, in or der to do this, it is necessary that funds be made available to be ex pended under the. direction of a cen tral authority such as the State High way Commission and the .Federal government; and, "Whereas automobile traffic is not of a local nature, the fund de rived from this tax is the most log ical one for " beginning such a State system of maintenance; "Therefore, be it resolved, that the North Carolina Good Roads Associa tion in convention assembled, go on record as favoring such action on the part of the General Assembly of North Carolina as will make the funds received from said automobile tax or an equivalent amount there to from the general funds, except a sufficient sum to cover the cost of issuing the license tags, available for the maintenance of a system of State or inter-county highways, to be ap portioned and spent under the direc tion of the State Highway Commis sion." "Whereas it is frequent occur rence for counties and townships in the State to issue bonds for road construction without providing funds for the maintenance of these roads when constructed ; Be it resolved by the convention that we recommend the passage of a law by the next General Assembly 1 . 1 . 1 i x pruviuinK uiai in issuing uuuus ivi road construction by counties or townships adequate provision shall be made for a fund sufficient to efficiently maintain the roads con structed under the bond issue." Favors Road Signs "Resolved that the North Carolina Good Roads Association favors the placing of road signs at every point on the public roads of the State where Ei.ch signs would be of value to the traveling public." " "Whereas we recognize that the narrow tires so commonly used on the roads of the State are doing in calculable injury to these roads, we recommend the passage of a State 'law by the next Legislature to reg ulate the width of tires that may be used on the public highways of the State." "Resolved, that the Association ex presses its appreciation of the co-operation received from the U. S. Of fice of Public Roads and Rural En gineering in detailing two of its of ficials to address this convention." "Whereas, we, the members of the North Carolina Good Roads Asso ciation, have observed closely the wcrk of the North Carolina, State Highway Commission for the .past year and a half and are convinced and confident that it has been of R re at service to the Stat" even great er than the most optimistic and hope ful could have looked for undsr the v.nall appropriation allotted by the list Legislature; and, "Whereas we believe and know that the last Legislature in establishing a Highway Commission passed a most important piece of constructive legislation; and, "Whereas the work of the State Highway Commission will be very much handicapped if sufficient funds are not made available by the next Legislature: "Therefore, be t. (resolved, that we, the members of the North Caro lina Good Roads Association, do most heartily recommend and favor an increased appropriation for the work of the State Highway Commission." Geographical Survey "Whereas the North Carolina Geo- ... i f-i i i logical ana Jheonomic survey nas al ways taken a leading part in im presing upon the people of the State of North Carolina the importance of better roads; and, "Whereas the North Carolina Ge ological and Economic Survey has lent its heartiest support to all ef forts for the betterment of road and other conditions in North Carolina: "Therefore be it resolved that we, y - Quality rln ' " A B nn That's the one word that fully describes the 3400 Y ' 'iiS . r. p. m. Chalmers A man came in to my place the other day ancl said: . . " Whatl a 3400 r.p.m. Chalmers at $1090. I never knew Chalmers built a car under $2,000." v So many ask the same question. We never feature price in big type. We don't sell price. We sell a car first; then tell how much it costs afterwards. r I suppose we lose some sales that way. But, of course, we have a car of such decided quality, of such extraordinary ability, of such terrific power from an engine that you wonder where it all comes from well, we just don't know how to talk price when so many other things bob up in our minds. Now take power Here it is rated at 25.3 H.P. when you buy your license. You get her out in mud, or sand, or on ahill and bing, you can just double that figure. . yr7r. You have got just about 100 per cent more power than we give her credit for. Of course, lots of cars have great big power. But with most of them you've got to pay the piper every time you use it. Those big power cars have great big engines mostly, and great big engines have a terrific appetite for gas. You know, I don't need to tell you. This 3400 r.p.m. Chalmers has an engine in her that's got the kick. You step on the accelerator button and zip! You never saw such spunk. V And not only power, but she gets away like a scared horse. I have to watch my foot when it is on the little button. First thing I know I am going too fast. That's what the boys back at the Chalmers plant call "acceleration." I call it ."pep." That's my language. . I used to sell a lot of cars in days gone by in simply stating the price. . Now it is all different. ' - People are buying cars more intelligently. They want what they call ability. There are too many cars that look ajike and have the same price tag on them. The only thing that separates them is ability. There's all the difference in the wide world between cars when you look at them ' this way. , . : ' . . One car is slugjpsh .like a ploughing horse. Another has got a light foot and gets under way without taking a quarter mile to get into high, v Why, with this 3400 r. p. m. Chalmers I forget once in a while and actually start her on high. There aren't many cars that ever do that. Then she runs so everlastingly quiet I am -always a little bit suspicious of her like a fellow who doesn't talk much, but usually delivers. She's got anything in this town beat. So far I have yet to meet her equal in "pep.'' She's got everything from get-away to a twister on a hill. Then when you come right down to look at her, you will have to admit she's got blue eyes. She's beautiful. The big-town people have all fallen for her this year. I got a letter from the factory the other day telling me they had shipped 18,000 since December 1. ' v - - And there are thousand of orders unfilled. Take a friendly tip and get your order on file now. -I don't want to see you disappointed by delayed delivery right in the best part of the driv ing season. ' . . v : r You folks who have driven a lot will see the difference in a jiffy. Come on down and try her out. She's there. A. H. McLEOD, Manager, LUMBERTON MOTOR CAR CO. LUMBERTON, N. C. the members of the North Carolina .'available fo the construction and CUT THIS OUTIT IS WORTH MONEY 1 DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip, inclose with 5c to Foley & Co., Chicago, Hi., writing your name and address clearly. You will receive in trial package containing to- Good Koads Association, do most heartily endorse the work of this de partment." Endorse Institute "Whereas the North Carolina Good Roads Institute held regularly at Chapel Hill, North Carolina,, under the auspices and direction of the State Highway Commission, the Uni versity of North Carolina and the North Carolina Geological and Eco nomic Survey, is doing a great work in instructing and disseminating knowledge among the road officials of the State; "Therefore be it resolved that we, the North Carolina Good Roads As sociation, most heartily endorse the work of the North Carolina Roads Institute and earnestly recommend that all the road officials of the State attend the sessions of this in stitute." Convicts for Roads maintenance of a road system; and, "Whereas, the prisoners, if put on the public roads, would be a most valuable asset to the State; and, "Whereas the prisoner has, in his action, committed a crime against society, full reparation for which may be made by his work for the public, where he will not come in competition with other labor; and. "W'hereas, such work as is requir ed upon public roads is conducive to the health and comfort of the pris oners; and, "Whereas, the duties assigned to prisoners at work on the construc tion of public roads more or less fits them for maintenance service after the expiration of their terms; and, ' "Whereas,, constant- employment is l?rT?"TyS2 L"5 r. stitute - Dr. Goldberger, a Federal health icj . .unity .r wuiiuuu ur I officer, claims that pellasrra is caus oroncniai cougns, coias ana croup; v.uiiyicu iOT itoaas I H hv a nna-MoH inn man h Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathar- "Whereas the State of 0 r& tie Tablets. Specially comforting to olma has many able-hodied men in enough milk, eggs, lean meat, beans . - -v j(uhh.wi tthv yvyiU If iuauc na peas.; c. . ;.. -.- i. a pre-requisite to good citizenship, and it is so difficult for an ex-con' vict to secure such employment: "Therefore, be it is resolved, that the North Carolina Good Roads As- sociation favors the working of all the State's prisoners (having no ref erence to county convicts) on the construction and maintenance of a system of public roads; and we al so favor a system such as is in op- eration in the State of Virginia where the superintendent of the penitentiary has entire charge of the conduct, feeding and clothing of prisoners and the State Highway Commission has charge of directing the work that they shall do." INDIANA MAN'S EXPERIENCE Frank Moseley, Moore's Hill, Ind, writes: "I was troubled with almost constant rains in mv sides and back. Great relief wai apparent after the first dose of Foley Kidney Pills and in 48 hoars all pam kit joe." Foley ITMmv Pilta make kldiMrl aetfvo and healthful and stop sleep-disturbing AWVsAJ f Foorth off oMly The Atlantic Coast Line announces reduced excursion fares from all stations on its lines - to nearly all destinations within a radius of. approximately - 350 miles from starting point. Tick ets will be sold for use on the going trip on all. trains of July 2, 3 and 4, limited returning to reach original starting point by or before midnight of July 8, 1916. For fares, schedules, tickets 'and any desired information, call on Ticket Agents of the , ATLANTIC COAST LINE The Standard Railroad of the South
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