Call for National Road Rebuild by Government
The National Good Roads association based in St. Louis urges rebuilding the 700 mile national road across Maryland to Indiana. They claim it would cost under 7 million dollars, compare it to buying battleships, and say a revived road would rival continental routes once finished. They cite 1905 European road spending as justification for U S investment.
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National Good Roads Association
St. Louis
New York
United States
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Indiana
Mississippi River
Pacifi
Europe
War on Dust in Switzerland Promotes Tar Road Treatment
An anti-dust league in Switzerland advocates tar road treatment as the most effective method among oiling watering with deliquescent salts and tar. Coal tar from gas works is used, black and viscous, spread on clean roads during warm dry periods, then brushed with no traffic for 24 hours. The French government reports savings per square yard from tar and watering, making tar cost neutral with evident benefits.
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Switzerland
Suburban Acre Lots for City Workers
A discussion from Maxwell's Talisman argues that an acre near the city can ease family budgets. Well cultivated ground with a chicken yard reduces expenses and yields vegetables and fruit, while enabling workers with limited funds to pursue steadier citizenship, health, and education for their children.
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Maxwell
The Growth of Trout in Wild Waters by St. Paul Dispatch
The article discusses the varying sizes of Salvelinus fontinalis or brook trout, noting Agassiz's role in dispelling myths about their growth. It reports frequent six to seven pound specimens, possible eleven to twelve pounders, and the unexplained size variation across different waters.
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Agassiz
Canada
St. Paul
Advice to Romans on road improvement and growth
A cited piece urges Romans to value roads alongside railways, arguing solid year round roads boost settlement and values. It compares ancient Roman road building to modern roads, noting the impact on agriculture, travel and economic strength.
Bill for Good Roads Proposed by Hearst
Representative William R Hearst of New York introduces a bill to appropriate 50 million dollars for building good roads to extend postal service and reduce agricultural and industrial dependence on railroads. Not more than 10 million to be spent in any single year. Government pays half the cost for ten miles or more of country road.
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William R. Hearst
New York
Washington Dispatch
Mass Highway Construction and Costs in Massachusetts
Over twelve years about 622 miles of state highways were built in Massachusetts at roughly 5.16 million dollars. About 90 percent are macadam and 10 percent are gravel roads.
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Massachusetts
Short Words Trump Long in Speech and Writing
The Manchester Union argues short words are stronger and more effective for quick clear ideas. It says concise language boosts liveliness and persuades readers, unlike grand terms that dilute impact.
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Manchester Union
Cockfighting Myths From Greek To English History
Themistocles allegedly noted two cocks in battle to urge his troops during the Persian campaign and ordered an annual cockfight to mark victory. In England the first documented cockfight dates to 1191.
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Themistocles
Greece
England
Mystery show prompt sparks European sausage exhibit mix up
In a quip from the Cleveland Plain Dealer a traveler misremembers a mystery show location in Europe. The joke centers on guessing Berne Switzerland as the site for an international sausage exhibition.
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Europe
Berne
Switzerland
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Soap accident injures Philadelphia boy
Brief item reports a Philadelphia boy washing his face got soap in his eyes and fell from a step, breaking his elbow. The note ends with a caution that small boys can show this to mamma.
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Philadelphia
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Ambition's pitiless view on merit and contempt
The quote by Joubert notes that ambition spurns any merit it cannot wield, deeming unused talents worthy of contempt. It reflects a ruthless drive where value is tied to utility and achievement.
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Joubert
Register and Farmer promotional description
An advertisement describes The Register and Farmer as a weekly farm magazine plus a four weekly newspaper. It claims twenty four pages or more per issue with regular expert departments and many special features including a high grade serial story. It promises world national and Iowa news in condensed readable form and urges readers to subscribe before time runs out.
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the Register and Farmer
News of the World
the Nation
Iowa
Laxative Bee Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Endorsed for Children
An advertised laxative cough syrup made from pine tar claims to ease coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It promotes a free offer and lists A. Gamble as the seller.
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A. Gamble
MapZan Piles Relief Sent With Money-Back Offer
MapZan relieves instantly pain from blind bleeding itching and protruding piles. It comes in collapsible tubes for easy application at the trouble site and stops pain immediately. Try one bottle and if not relieved your money will be refunded. Free offer available. Sold by C A Gamble.
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C. A. Gamble
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Snyders
Ayl
Amer
White
Story County Bank
Niiden
Arme
T Canier Bros. & Herman's
Canier Bros
White Horse Coffee
J. J. Grove
Flo
Quade
Chamberlain
Pacite
Wacou
He Meant
Husker
Smith & Davis, Ames, Love
Ete Ca
Chieagi
Story County Abstract Books
Nevada
Pine-Use Medicine CO
Chicago
G. A. Gamble’s
Bower & McCartney
Trappe
Iowa State Register and Farmer
Ames Intelligencer
O. A. Gamble
A. A
Boel Ram Thareares
McCall
Gasine
McCall’s
Artern
Boo de Hheral Cae Signe
TUE Mocall CO
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