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Show ' SALT LAKE DEALERS ORGANIZE "WAR FLEET" ! DEALERS PREPARED TO I I UNITED STATES Racing Cars, Touring Models Mod-els and Trucks Will Be Donated for Emergency. ACT IS VOLUNTARY Governor Simon Bamberger Bamber-ger Praises Auto Men for Their Patriotism. "The whole-hearted manner In which the automobile dealers of the city have come forward with the 1 generous offer of their cars and men in case of emergency is deserving de-serving of the highest praise. The fact that they acted voluntarily vol-untarily and entirely en-tirely without request makes the act all the more deserving of credit on their part. It is almost unnecessary unneces-sary to explain rjT I how extremely valuable a fleet of "Nj efficient machines, piloted by the most experienced men in Salt Lake, i ' "Vfold be in emergency times. For r. mocHization purposes, scout duty, , hauling of supplies and equipment the automobile and the motor truck furnish an army need that could not be dispensed with at any cost." , ! Governor Simon Bamberger. 1 By F. A. T IMKEEMAN . t Realizing the importance of the mo tor car in time of war, coupled with the knowledge and experience of men who have been in the industry almost from its infancy, automobile dealers of Salt Lake have responded to the call ' of emergency by organizing a movement that will soon materialize into a fleet j of high-powered, dependable cars, pilot- j ed by skilled drivers and mechanics, who will be ready and willing at a mo- ' ment's notice to serve "old glory" as will best serve the needs of the nation, i Military experts have ' long pro nounced the fnct that the motor vehicle wbs invaluable in times of war. Their prophecies were realized in a manner which, even surpassed their wildest ex-! ex-! poctations after the European struggle ! had continued but a few months. In j transporting troops, equipment, guns, - supplies and ammunition the automo bile and the motor truck have almost t entirely supplanted the expensive and I sensitive horse that formerly was the backbone of armies throughout the world. Salt Lake dealers came to the front . with the offer of the valuable assis- w tanco in the same whole-hearted man- llf"r rns previously ehar.irtcri7.ed Oheir offers of liolp in emergency cases. TVno waited for the appeal of "patriot-is "patriot-is itrom army officials or societies to act, but thev voluntarily proffered their , fleetest and most valuable machines , and their most experienced men when they realized that tho time was near . when they would bo needed. Important in War. Probably few branches of the army could mobilize, nnd bo ready for active frervuM as quickly as a fleet of motor cars. The t raining Qf the men along exactly the lines that will be needed hns been going on for years in the repair re-pair shops and on the roads. Strategic problems and tho ability to shoot straight would probably never bo necessary nec-essary to them during years of service. Their value would ho in their ability to handle their machines in high-speed driving over rough country and their complete knowledge of tho mechanism if anything should go wrong when far nway from the base of operations. This, together with their willingness to obey the commands of those who direct his movements would make him and the motor car a most valuable asset. Next in importance to the driver and mechanic, is the machine which can transport troops, ammunition and equipment equip-ment so swiftly over long stretches of country. Probably no other iudustrv has motor cars in such efficient condition condi-tion and perfect shape as the dealer. He must be ready at any moment to send his cars over the steepest or 1 grades, through the deepest mud or in the softest of sands to demonstrate to the prospective buyer the merits of his line. Consequently his engines are ever tuned for the hardest, nf work, for tho greatest of speed and dependability. Mechanics Needed. STild the dealer's car be called upon I iSiwmy needs it is reasonable to ex-"pect ex-"pect that it would give much bettei i service than the machine that has come 9 from the average owner's hands. .Much has been said about mobilizing the motorist in times of war. No doubt the aid of the motor car owner and his machine would be invaluable in anny work. But the experienced mechanic, with his porfectlv tuned car, would go him one better bv being able to handle the work assigned him under most any condition. Ready at Moment's Noti:e. To expect a novice or even a civilian of exceptional driving ability to face the trying torments of high-speed driving driv-ing .under wartime conditions would be asking entirely too much. Men that by their very training are used to speed and are quick and accurate in judinnent would be the ones that could only be utilir.ed for the speed fleets. Such ma-, ma-, terial in its best condition is naturally to be found in the ranks of the mechanic me-chanic and driver, a maioritv of them vvho at one time have piloted racing ca,rs throughout the country. ,Pait T.a:e dealers have foreseen the vai of their cars and drivers in the1 face of existing conditions, and. should they be needed, will gladiv offer their services. Practically each one has a car set aside, together with an experienced experi-enced mechanic and pilot, and, while no demonstration is being made of the fact they are ready to be mobilized within a few hours should thev be needed. In addition to the manv powerful machines, more roomier models have been included should the call come to transport troops. Also, several of the dealers have on hand trucks of all sizes which can be utilized for the movement of supplies and equipment. |