1914-10-06s

When it comes to signs on major roads, Hamilton was getting the respect it deserved, even on a traffic sign within the city limits.

In October 1914, a prominent local municipal politician brought his concern about that state of affairs to the Hamilton Spectator:

“That the members of the Automobile club have been lax in duty in posting of sign routes for the guidance of auto drivers is the opinion of Controller Jutten.

“ ‘Out at the corner of Garth and King streets,’ said the controller this morning, ‘signs are placed indicating the way to Toronto, London and Brantfrd, but not one of them has a word to indicate the direction into Hamilton.

“ ‘ It may be that those responsible for the posting of these guide-boards considered that the drivers could easily determine the direction into downtown Hamilton, or it may be that Toronto, London and Brantford interests have predominated. In any case, I think Hamilton should be included in these sign-boards, and the city should see to it that it is done at once.’ ” ¹

¹ “Hamilton Off : Auto Signs Do Not Direct the Way Here.”

Hamilton Spectator.