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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1913
Page
6
Community notes advise selecting capable road overseers over political favorites. They warn against cobblestones and narrow grades, recommending eighteen to twenty feet for local roads to ease grading, reduce drag, and limit weed growth while avoiding undue stress on teams and horses from rocks in the roadway.
Dean William G. Raymond of the State University of Iowa argues that road grades limit pulling power on concrete roads. He says dirt roads allow 250 pounds on level, but concrete increases load three to four times, yet hills limit it to about a 2 percent grade. He endorses short term bonds and treats permanent roads as an investment boosting property values.
A pamphlet style essay argues that farmers gain most from better roads through lower transport costs and quicker market access, while motorists enjoy indirect benefits. It notes road improvements boost farm land values and cites Lincoln quotes about public works and prudent spending. It ends with a light anecdote on children wearing spectacles being called dressy.
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