Motor Age Volume 15 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1909 Excerpt: ...this desirable consummation. This committee is endeavoring to enlist the aid of the hotel proprietors in all the towns within a radius of 75 miles of Washington, pointing out to them that if the roads are relieved from these thank-ye-ma'ams hundreds of Washington motorists will pass through those towns while touring this summer. Particular attention is being paid to the road between Washington, Frederick and Hagerstown. This is a fine pike, but contains hundreds of water breaks. Their elimination would make it an ideal road. Utah After Motor Path--At a meeting of the Salt Lake Automobile Club, of Salt Lake City, Utah, articles of incorporation were prepared providing for a capital stock of $100,000 to be used in constructing the new speedway from that city to Saltair, a distance of 15 miles. The stock will be almost totally subscribed by members of the club. It was reported by the committee appointed to secure the necessary land for the speedway that three-quarters of the route had been arranged for. Booming Its Run--To boost its annual endurance run, May 18 and 19 next, the Norristown Automobile Club, of Norristown, Pa., has promoted a unique entertainment yclept an endurance run smoker and pow-wow for Thursday, March 25. All the prospective entrants and many score of other guests will be on hand to enjoy the vaudeville show and other entertainment--not forgetting the pow-wow. A large delegation from Philadelphia, the majority of whom will have cars in the run, will be on hand. Opposes Wheel Tax--The Automobile Club of Washington has gone on record as being opposed to the wheel tax recently imposed by congress upon all motor cars in the District of Columbia. Each member of the club has been advised by the secretary to refrain from paying the tax until comp...