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More and more the automobile 
manufacturers are heeding the de- 
mands of that indefinite but power- 
ful class known as ‘‘the men of mod- 
erate means.’’ By good fortune it 
happens that what these men want 
is exactly what is best for the man- 
ufacturers, even though some of 
these latter have not yet recognized 
the fact. Simplicity and economy 
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rest on our laurels; but first cost 
can always be reduced, and running 
expense and maintenance lightened. 
These are the directions which fu- 
ture improvement must take; and 
the industry owes a debt to the men 
of moderate means for awakening it 
to this fact. 
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‘‘Sane motoring’’ is a phrase we 
are beginning to hear considerable 
about. It means a lot. Opinions as 
to what constitutes ‘‘sane’’ motor- 
ing will differ widely, of course, but 
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are the qualities most desirable in 
every machine, and the automobile 
is no exception. 
The demands of this class have 
added to the designer’s repertory 
the block cylinder casting, thermo- 
syphon cooling, magneto ignition 
with fixed spark timing, the circu- 
lating system of lubrication and the 
pressed-steel live axle. They have 
called the designer from the making 
of road locomotives, and have show- 
ed him that greater possibilities and 
problems even more worthy of the 
solving lay in the light four, and 
even in the humble ‘‘one-lunger.”’ 
Any man of moderate skill and some 
experience can design a fairly sat- 
isfactory 40-horsepower car; but the 
small car calls for original and in- 
ventive talent. 
To the man of moderate means 
we must look for much future prog- 
ress in design. We can already 
build cars of a speed which must 
be close to the limits of human en- 
durance; and the reliability of 
the present automobile compares 
favorably with that of any other 
piece of machinery. Were it a ques- 
tion of speed alone, we might well 
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it will scarcely be contended that 
the reckless driver is included 
among those who motor sanely. 
o—o 
George §. Sinnicks of Manchester 
has a new Reo ear. 
o—o 
During the past week G. A. 
Knoerr of Manchester placed an or- 
der for a Flanders ‘‘20.’’ 
o—o 
J. F. Killam of Beverly has taken 
the North Shore agency for the 
Brush runabout, one of the finest 
small cars on the market today. It 
is a one-cylinder car, but one would 
think it a two-cylinder to ride in it. 
We present a picture of the car on 
this page and opposite will be 
found Mr. Killam’s announcement. 
Anyone interested in buying a small 
car at a small figure would do well 
to call on Mr. Killam. He will show 
the car to anyone along the North 
Shore, interested in buying a small 
runabout. 3 
When a man insists upon giving 
you advice, you can readily get rid 
of him by offering him a little in re- 
turn. 
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The Gloucester Business Men’s | 
association, through its entertain- 
ment committee, is planning one of | 
the most elaborate outdoor assem- 
blages ever attempted in this section, | 
The time is set for some date in 
July not fixed, and the Hastern 
Point golf links have been secured 
for the occasion. Already prom-_ 
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inent men have been interviewed — 
and have promised their support 
and presence to the occasion. An 
invitation will be tendered President — 
Taft to be the guest of honor, and 
the committee has strong hopes of — 
his attendance. If so, nothing will — 
be lacking to make it a success. It 
is planned to have the banquet one 
of sea food, although this does not 
necessarily imply it is to be a clam- 
bake pure and simple. A large top 
tent will be secured and the tables 
and seats arranged beneath this, the 
breezes circulating under the sides, 
which will be opened. In this way 
the discomforts of a midsummer sun 
will be obviated. It has been de- 
cided to invite John Hays Ham- 
mond to be the toastmaster. 
April Rain. 
By Eleanor C. Hull. 
The earth lies dripping with sweetness,— 
We’ve just had an April rain. 
The grass—you can see it grow greener— 
And the maple is budding again. 
The storm-clouds have broken 
friendship 
And parted in proud disdain! 
And the sunlight laughs on the meadow 
Just after our April rain. 
From April FARM JOURNAL. 
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