Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 September 1904 — REGULATE AUTOMOBILES. [ARTICLE]

REGULATE AUTOMOBILES.

Farm and Home. The good roads movement, now being agitated throughout the country, is a step in the right direction, but the one great, barrier to it is the automobile in the hands of reckless drivers. The autos have become a public nuisance in many parts of the country, due largely to careless, reckless drivers who seem to have no concern for the lives and welfare of the country folks they chance to meet. Farmers are becoming much wrought up over the subject and are slow to advance the good roads cause. Unless there be radical measures taken to govern the speed and driving of automobiles, soon every lady driver will be forced off the public highways and be obliged to take to the byways or stay at home. Not half the auto drivers hold up for frightened teams, and there are but few horses that are not frightened at the sight, sound or smell- of an auto, especialy when going at breakneck speed, as is the general custom. The farmer must pay for the building and maintenance of good roads and his rights and liberties should not be encroached upon in such a manner. If the auto must use public highways, let there be more moderation in speed and greater care exercised for the concern of the lives and welfare of others. If you want a home farm in lowa, write us for prices, terms and piotures. Northern lowa Land Co., Independence lowa.