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Auto craze, Model T Ford paved way for better roads
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While mostly wealthy citizens could afford cars in the early years, there were enough puttering around toward the end of the first decade of the 20th century to create an increasing demand for better roads. Wagon and buggy riders had long sought improved roads. The roads got so bad in Hall County that commissioners ordered citizens to work two additional days on the roads or pay $1.