Illinois Farmers Push Hard Rock Roads Plan
Southern Illinois farmers rally behind rapid hard rock road construction inspired by Kentucky and Tennessee methods. A state vision links convict-made rock to township needs, while a Good Roads feature presents Horatio S. Earle’s gravel screen and loader device enabling steady gravel flow from pit to wagon.
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Illinois
Southern
Nentucky
Tennessee
Carin F
St. Louis Globe-B Democrat
Hard Roads Commission
Jesse Tf
W. Taylor
New Hams
Jonder
Good Roads Magazine
Horatio 8. Earle
Michigan
Earle
Hasty Bargain Watches and Jewelry Offer at Local Shop
Notice from Lars Shakin announcing bargain watches and jewelry for sale at his place of business. Watches left for repair are to be collected, with the sale continuing only a few days more.
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Lars Shakin
Forcing Rhubarb: Kansas Farmer’s Early Spring Method
An American Agriculturist guide outlines a practical rhubarb forcing plan. Use cellars or simple houses with minimal ventilation, heat by stove or hot water in cold weather, and start with strong 2 3 4 year plants dug in fall. Keep soil moist, crown covered, and harvest a tender winter crop before exhaustion sets in.
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Kansas
Sowing Seeds for Early Spring Planting Tips
Advice on starting cabbage cauliflower beet onion celery and lettuce seeds in hotbeds or shallow boxes with cinders and light loamy soil. Sow thinly cover lightly place in sun window and provide air and water as seedlings begin to grow.
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Entleman
Poor Roads Penalty Withdrawal of Rural Free Delivery Service
Rural free delivery routes in Michigan have been discontinued due to poorly maintained roads. The post office department will review and end service on routes with unfordable creeks or obstructed highways. Carriers will report road conditions and residents risk losing service if local roads are not kept up.
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Michigan
The
Motor News
Post Office Department
Jacob sells shoes at 114 South G street
EGLEPH JACOB a long time shoe dealer at 114 South G street advertises buying and selling shoes at discount. He touts 1887 experience, claims high value, offers to purchase or liquidate stock from Kearney Barr Aberdeen Mercantile Co at about sixty cents on the dollar, and promises satisfaction on every pair. He urges economical buyers to visit his shop opposite the post office.
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South G Street
Jacob
Washington
Messrs. Kearney & Barr
Aberdeen Mercantile Co
Jacob Co. Shoe Store
Postoffice
The Price of Health in a Malaria District
Eila Slayton of Noland Ark reports the price of health in a malarious district is 25 cents for Dr King s New Life Pills. The pills cleanse gently and impart new life and vigor to the system. Satisfaction guaranteed at Evans Drug Co.
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Dr. King
Eila Slayton
Noland
Ark
Evans Drug Co
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