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THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: FEBUFARY 23, 1913.
MAKE SMOKERS BUILD ROADS
APPEAL TO WOMEN BUYERS
By Placing Small Tax on Tobacco
Highway! Conld Be Improved.
WOULD PROVIDE MILLIONS
Mannfacturers See Need of Getting
Up Creations for Gentler Sex. -
ADVANTAGE OP SELF-STABTEB,
Xtr nertortnar Tux of 18TO on To.
bunco tta Yearly Income Wonld
Amimnt o Otct Ulsrhtr
Mllllnn Dollnr.
Is . Greatest Slnsle Achievement In
Automobile Constrnefi6n for
Woman's Ilcneflt In linn
nlnar Oo9llne "Car.,
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National roads as an exact form In
whloh the rovrnmcnt should participate
In highway construction Is a belief which
Is becoming countrywide In Its accept
ance. Tho latest proposition brought
forth along these lln8s Is by Itcprcsenta
tlve BUnton Warburton of Washington
stats, who, tho American Automobile as
sociation announces, contends for a sys
tem of national military roads.
Mr. Warburton proposes to make the
tobacco users of the country pay for the
buBdliur of these national highways
through the Imposition of a tax so small
that the smokers -will so right on amok
ins as usual without consciousness of the
great benoflt they nro bestowing upon
the people of this country-
The scheme contemplates trunk lines
connecting the capitals of all states with
the national capital and with one another
and also with tho principal national,
parks, the government to locate tho line
between the capitals along the most feas
ible routes, with the states granting to
the government the selooted roadways,
with the Improvements thereon.
Would rrovlde ElKhtr Million Year.
In this announcement Representative
Warburton is Quoted as eaylnfi! "I pro
pose to raise the fund by restoring the
Internal revenue tax of 1879 on tobacco
and net aside the additional Income from
this source as a national road fund. Tho
additional tax thus provided would
amount to about $80,000,000 a year, a little
more than double the presont Internal
revenue tar on tobacco. If the proposed
35,000-mile road system should cost $30,000
a mite It would be paid for In about
four years and In about five years at
u coat of 128,000 a mile,
"In JMjO. according to the reports of the
Internal revenue bureau, the receipts
from tho tobacco tax were 1(8,000,000, as
(opposed to tf8,000,0l) had the law of 1873
4hon been .enforced. .Tyiilla the proposed
increased tax - on' toNLcop might,' seem
Jwary. as a matter of, fa6t .lt will not
noticed by the consumer. Pot (n-.
-A . , I f . .k . . . .
sialic n, u would raise ine tax on a jo-cem
ifitsnr 3-10 of a cent and the manufacturer
,ot that cigar would decrease the weigh)
pt tho paokago ono-lhlrtlrlh and the oon-
romor could, nof ,'tett the difference ln,
j.ne manuiociurer or amoKlng, to
tnoco would decrease tho alas of the
'jpack&ge about one-twelfth and the con
burner would not know the difference.
"In the Spanish-American war the tax
n tobacco was increased to the amount
of tax suggested, and I venture to aajr not
one consumer out of a dozen ever knew
ths tax waa raised and novor knew when
ft waa taken off.
"Tho proposed raise In the tax will not
affect tho producer of tobacco, for one
half of our tobacco Is exported. England
.Imports one-half of her tobacco from Us;
XYaaoe one-half Italy nearly all of hem.
The prion is regulated by the foreign mat
lest, much more than Is the price of wheat
tuid corn, and Is not affected by the tax."
Mr. Warburton will be included In the
list ef speakers of the second Federal Aid
convention sailed by the American Auto
mobile association to take place in Wash-1
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JT&RroTT umiwiiii 1 : I KsC, 1. " 1" mil Pat
tPP! Ifilf Appearance of 'New
SISMWSiL 1 -4!i " ' Marion Car is Along
' ' tLTm VfW'M W!3&i& - Antd I In presenting its 1913 "product to Uhe
tlMKf 'g7jT"'t " ' ' '1 ,! '' public the Marlon-Motor Car company of
$bJe&yJ&A$k - t:ft?SA t&tA? - 5sL -J Hi Indianapolis, haa given a fine illustra-
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Ington. March 6 and 7, Ht the Ttaleigh, and
wluoh bids fair to b tho most representa
tive gathering of the rouds enthustasts
over jroltan togetlier. Bentlmont has crys-
tauzea rapid ly since tho conveutlon of a
year ago, with the result that atMhe com-
trig assembly definite and Important ac
tion may pa expoctod. -rue question is a
big" one, but with the whole country in
terested and with the attltudo of con
gress ravoroDle tneiv is no longer any
question that the federal government
should participate in ths great undortak
ing. I" V fC' il 'if..
.Asurarces from Vftious Wi-mbprs. ot
oongjfwH aro to' the tiffect tlmt the me-J
.mfjrlal to Abraham Lincoln shoufil1be'
fa jinn, lorm or ine rojeciea national
highway yrom Wnshlngtofito . Qottysn
bfirg. It is gehorally recognised that this1
ject lesnon'ori what national .parucipatloir
in mo ,iuiiiiini3.oq ipmtif lonuexmeans,, onm
will, besides, If constructed, 'fit admir
ably into any great system of national
highways whloh Is certain to como in
future years.
Peerless Company
Plans Improvqment
That the Peerless Motor Car company
ot Cleveland Intends to strengthen Its ef
forts In the motor truck field la evidenced
by Its recent fiscal transactions.
President Klttredge ot the Peerless
Motor Car company lp a recen Interview
statpa that Binoe early last fall the Peer
less company has been making -exten.,
slve proparatlons Jo moke WIS. In every
way, It batiiler year. ITavored from the
tirrzzz
'In presenting its 1S13 product to the
public the Marlon -Motor Car company of
Indianapolis, haa given a fine illustra
tion of tho importance of attention to de
tail, Tho success of Its plan of making a
oar of beautiful and unbroken line Is evi
dent In tho favor with which Its various
models have been reoelved. pne of .the
unique methods adopted Jn carrying out
tho scheme of plaaelnr appearanoe was
the utilisation of a new running board
Whloh aires for the accessories usually
earried attached to the body or ohassls.
'The running board has been made deep
enough to accommodate the lighting sys
tem battery on the right side of the car
arid the gas tank, If used, on the left side
with -compartments for tools, Jack, pump
and other accessories. Besides providing
ft hiding plaee for what otherwise would
become unsightly obstructions In the de
sign lines, the running board, which is
easily aooeasibla and dust and water
proof, adds greatly to the symmetrical
appearance of the car as a whole.
' Recognizing that' cars which appeal to
the woman not only mean addec? sales but
greatly increased popularity, motor car
builders have left nothing undone
clinch the approval of women buyer
That feminine taste would dominate eor
tain phases of design was recognised
years ago, but the season of 1M8 has pro.
duced a new set of oondltlont where, those
makers who would hold feminine favor
were obliged to go bsyond the details of
interior treatment for women who merely
buy and provide grealar eonvonUnee and
comfort for women who drive,
Undoubtedly the greatest simile achieve
ment aiding women motorists has been
tho Dorfootlon 6f the solf-stortlng BjTtotn
In conjunction with the left side drive and
oenter control. Without these features a,
motoring trip unaided by man was almost
sure to result in worJt that was not only
difficult but undignified. Now, however,
the woman motorist may stop and start
as often u she liken without manna
work. fMw may, for example, merely
close a slmplo switch on tho dash and the
motor is started by on efficient Mid sim
ple electric motor generator, In addltlenj
current is supplied for the eleotrlo lights,
making it unnecessary for tho driver U
loave the seat
Dependable starting Is not the aril?
feature whloh manufacturers are Bjvtnff
greater attention. The eahtbll shows tha
manufacturers are not only meellnH re
qulrements as they are made Unowni hu
they are anticipating many small neads.
that were formerly overlooked In the ef
fort to accomplish the big Uillisa,
Another point showing, a stinly of wem
an's needs while motoring is the simplicity
of adjusting the foldlngseats in enclose
cars. This careful attention to Pintill de
tails reflects tho. Infinite, care given to;
things of greater importance.
PS,
ANOTHER BIG DONATION
TO HIGHWAY MOVEMENT
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Feb,. 83.
Through Its president, R. D. Chaptn, the
Hudson Motor Car company of Dafrolli
Mlcli., has pledged its support to the
Ocoan-to-Ocean highway movement by
making a subscription of 100,000
fund now being raised by the automobll
and accessory manufacturers and
of the United Btatea for the purohare
materials for thai rode highway whloh
to span the continent from New York
San Francisco. This contribution, of the
Hudson Motor Car company is based
upon 1 per .cent of the gross earnings of
tho company for one year, and brlnn
the total fund considerably over the
$2,000,000 mark.
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snt ny
to the Jr
jmoblle Jr
dealers
hare of I
hloh is I
fork to-'
first with unusually capable officials and
board directors, by wise and conserva
tive management, this conoern has be
come A' well knit organization with an
tncreaelngy large market for Its high
grade output
At recent meetings ot the stockholders
and directors ot the Peerless Motor, Car
company of Cleveland, O,, proper action
was taken to increase the capital stock ot
the company to tlO.OOO.OOO, of which fi.SSO,
000 Is paid In.
Motor Cars
ANNOUNCEMENT!
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Five features of the U. S. L. starting and
lighting ?SMStem-;used on the Cross Country -
ng owners or otner ears, aeaiers ana
:ersttothe Cross Country exhibit.
First The motor generator is an integral
part of the engine not an extra moving
partas added. '
Second It operates silently, starting the
car without jerk or jar.
Third It turns the engine over at three
hundred revolutions per minute this be
cause of the direct application of the power.
Fourth There are no additional bearings,
chains, sprockets, gears or belts. N
Fifth The parts are larger ancl more sub
stantial than those of any other starting
and lighting device. The greater number
of brushes arid the greater size of
the commutator provide better
wii qualities . and greater
power capacity: y
SkjCpm buiitry at Space 7
"We have Juat mode arrangements with the Midland Motor Co., of East Mollne, 111., to re-
tain the exclusive agency rights in thlB territory for their famous line of cars during 1913.
Although Midland Automobiles have beon a great success for 8 years, this year prlmlsea to be
the banner one.
With the latest Improvements for convenience and its many special features which make
it the superior car of its class, the Midland was the most admired car at the blp Chicago Show
and will be the big attraction at the Omaha Exhibit.
See the Midland at the Auditorium
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, Compare it, point by point, with all other cars in its class and you will be surprised at the
exceptional value of tho Midland. Note the low, rakish,; graceful lines in the 19 3 -Midland.
Mark the trim, clean-cut' appearance, how tho dash xlihtsr are hidden, how the extra? tires are
carried' in the rear, how everything is constructed to .make this an admired car. -
' -The power parts are bqllt with the same care andthpughtfulness for economy, speed and
ease of operation. Read over the specifications then Beetie car itself-at the show.
Midland Ins t antaii$oiis Service
A new ldoa in Motordom,
when and where you need it
A service that eliminates delays, that furnishes you assistance
'Let us explain.
. MODEL T
4-40, l-Pass.,
$1,685
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MODEL T
6-50, 6-Pass.,
$2,388
Specifications:
fmttil Sase 122 Inches. .
SCotors T-head cylinder, in pairs, H-!noh bore
x E-lnch stroke.
Egrnlttom Bosch Magneto.
Starter Gray & Davis Electric,
iffhtuur Q ray & Davis Electric
BTnapeaslen-. -Three point,
flininftor Ttnyflrlil.
Xiabrloatlon Clrculatln splash, elf-contalned.
Oontrtjl Left-hand drive, center ov&trol.
eteartar Worm and Sector type.
Clutch Multiple dlso-Raybestos.
Bear Axla Full floating-.
yroiit Asia I-beam drop forged.
missis Artillery type, twelve cpok.es, Detroit
Demountable rima.
Tires Slxl atraUrht aide. , ...
Bpriajr Front emi-elllptlo 38-lnch; rear 4t UlP-
tlc SO-lnch. Orease cupe on bolts and ehacklto.
BcaJus Internal and external 14-tnch x 2H-
lnch Ilaybeetoa lined.
jSMf Fore door, metallic, hand buffed leather
deep curled hair uphoUtcrlnr.
Oolor Deep maroon, black trimmed.
Zaulyxa eat Fully eQUlxttuod.
Specifications:
WBmI Be ItSK, Inches.
Coto T-head Cylinders cast In pairs; 4-lnoh
bore, B-tnch stroKa
ZrnlUos Dozch Matmeto.
SUrtr Qra.y A Davis.
Us-Mlntf a ray & Davis.
Buscsasisa Three point
Ouimrtor Kayfleld.
KulurleatloB Circulating aplash,' self contained,
Control Lett hand drive: center control.
9f U rlni" Wo rm and; Bee tor type.
Clutch Multiple disc Raybestos.
Seay Axle Pull Floatinr.
kcont A vie I-beam drop forged.
"Wheels Artillery type, twelve wpokes. Detroit
Demountable rims.
Srirco 3CxH stralcht side.
prham Front s emi-elllptlo 40-lnch, rear ellip
tic) St-lnch. Orease cups on bolts and ahaoklea,
rk Internal and external, 16-inch x a fl
inch. Haybeetos lined.
Mo&y Fore door, metallic, hand buffed leather,
deep curled hair upholstering.
Color Deep Brewuter green. Black trimming1.
J4uipp4 Fully equipped.
Ef XokM Dsrive Xbe Cr Yon'd like to Drive.
tne iditbriuili".
The Crow Country motor connected with the U. 6. I. motor
jccsjUtor raakrt a compact and timplerunit Electrical part
enciae4 end protected. The armature Is bolted to the crank
shaft and route with it, acting at a fly-wheel. The other
. parti, mostly of aluminum, arc bolted to the crank -cue.
Rambler Motor Company
2082-2054 Famam Street, Osnaka. Net.
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I TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 2212. vx 1124 FARNAH STREET
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