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Co | 7 | 4 NORTH SHORE EL ue December 1, 1928 WINNETKA TALK 51 NOY AA) "wz UW wr | --- MOTOR NEWS 3 DRIVER'S LICENSE BILL SOUGHT BY MOTOR CLUB Organization Urges Legislation to Secure Law with "Teeth"; Aim at Irresponsibles Automobile accidents in Illinois can be sharply reduced if a driver's license bill with teeth is enacted into law at the forthcoming session of the legis- lature, according to the members of the board of directors of the Chicago Motor Club, who at a special meet- ing at the Palmer House, instructed the legislative department of the club to prepare such a bill for introduction at the next session of the general assembly in January. In addition to the licensing phase of the bill, it was decided to present a rider to the bill protecting the pub- lic from judgment proof motorists. "Compulsory insurance," explained H. M. Brown, general manager of the club, "has had a sad experience in Massachusetts; the experiment in that state has proved, first, that insurance costs increase, and secondly, that ac- cidents increase, under such a plan. The average increase in accidents of all kinds has been thirty-five per cent. As a safety measure 'compulsory insur- ance' is a dismal failure, "It is highly desirable, however, to protect the public from irresponsible drivers, and we propose as a companion bill to the driver's license bill, legis- Information for Motor Tourists Condition of roads in Illinois and nearby states as reported by the Chi- cago Motor club follows: ILLINOIS Illinois-6--Avoid the detour in West- chester during wet weather. West bound traffic should follow Washing- ton boulevard to 25th avenue, then north to St. Charles road; St. Charles road to Lombard or Wheaton, then south to Illinois-6. Illinois-10--Detour east of Jackson- ville has been eliminated by the con- struction of a temporary bridge over the railroad north of the old bridge. Approaches to the bridge have been cindered. Illinois-13--The detour at the Illi- nois Central crossing between Belle- ville and East St. Louis has been re- moved. Illinois-15--The paving through the Okaw bottoms east of New Memphis has been completed and is open. Illinois-18--Detour in Naperville; follow marked detour over city streets. Illinois-42--Detour in Lake Forest; follow marked detour over city streets. Decatur to Newman, via Illinois-121 lation providing for the revocation of a driver's license for failure to satisfy a judgment in an automobile accident case involving the question of per- sonal injury or of property damage." --Paved and open to Newman with the exception of a 1 1/3 mile detour at Long Creek which is oiled and in good condition except in rainy weather, when it is slippery. There are three short gravel gaps between Decatur and Long Creek which are good. Gravel from Newman east to the state line which has recently been graded and leveled is reported in good condition. INDIANA Chicago to Indianapolis--Via US-41 to the junction with US-52 and US- 52 to Indianapolis. The detour on US- 41 between Ade and Kentland has been removed and this route is nearly all paved. US-31--All open except for a run- around at University Heights near Indianapolis because of gas main con- struction. US-52--Reported all open. US-20--Reported all open. WISCONSIN US-41--All open. Lake Geneva to Oshkosh--Via US- 12 to Fort Atkinson, Wis-26 to Wau- pun, Wis-49 to Ripon and Wisconsin- 44 to Oshkosh--All open and paved. Lake Geneva to LaCrosse, via US- 12 to New Lisbon and US-16 to La- Crosse--All pavement or gravel, now reported all open. Beloit to Madison, via Wisconsin- 13--No detours now in force on this route, Sport Roadster Is Newest Addition to Line of Dodges Addition to a sport roadster with rumble seat to the Senior Six line is announced by Dodge Brothers, and shipments to dealers are being rushed to insure immediate deliveries, accord- ing to W. T. Wersted, Winnetka dealer. Sport types include as stand- ard equipment two spare wire wheels with tires, mounted in the front fend- ers, and trunk rack in rear. All exterior hardware of the road- ster including radiator shell, head lamps, bumpers, hub caps, door handles. cowl lamps and moulding and spare tire brackets are chrome plated, attractively setting off the body lac- quers and color combinations in which the car is available. The seat is unusually wide, easily accommodating three passengers, and upholstery is genuine black leather. Four Lovejoy hydraulic shock absorb- ers and balloon tires properly control the car's roadability. Convenience and beauty are emphasized in the arrange- ment of the instrument board and driver's controls. Grouped under a frosted silver fin- ished panel are the speedometer, en- gine temperature indicator, fuel guage, ammeter and oil guage. Carburetor adjuster and manifold heat control are at the driver's right, and ignition switch with theft lock in the left panel. a ---- BN I -------------- I ---------- | A ----------_------ ---------- Ri ---------------- I ---- A RA. l--, INTERFRONT It's Automatic Get one now -- before the cold damages your motor! J INSTALLED WHILE YOU WAIT your car. Bendix Mechanical Brakes We carry the correct size for FERD. PLATE HYDRO - ELECTRIC BRAKE SERVICE Authorized Service LORRAINE LIGHTS 2212 W. Railroad Ave. -- Corner Noyes St. EVANSTON Greenleaf 2122 Lockheed Hydraulic Brakes from Income Purchase a Good Used Car at CADILLAC Cadillac 341 Custom Built Sedan, '28. The lux- urious 7 pass. In smart beige finish and har- monizing brown mohair interior that do not show mark or blemish. Goodyear tires. Com- plete Cadillac equip- ment. Carries a stand- ard new car warranty $2,800 Cadillae 314 Sedan, 27. This comfortable, roomy sedan in stylish grey duco splendid brown mohair interior has Goodrich tires, Lor- raine spot and all Cadil- lac equipment. Mechan- ically checked and re- conditioned. Carries a standard new car war- ranty a «i La Salle Family Sedan, 28, The desirable 5 pass. New car appearance in beautiful grey with grey broadcloth interior to match. New Royal Cords, spare. All La Salle equipment. The swift, powerful motor Al. Carries a stand- ard new car warranty. $1,800 and $1,875 1810 Ridge Avenue T he above cars may be purchased from income-- The G. M. A. C. Plan CADILLAC MOTOR CAR CoO. Evanston Branch ad Cadillac 314 Custom Built Imperial. This mag- nificent 7 pass. just re- finished in Calumet blue. Elegant grey broadcloth interior. 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