Estimates on Boulder Dam spark debate over true costs
In Washington a cost estimate of 125 million dollars for Boulder Dam is viewed as nonbinding. History shows government project estimates often understate final costs, with examples like Hoosie tunnel and Manchester ship canal proving much higher expenses. Question remains if the dam would be safe and necessary.
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Ashington
Boulder Dam
Colorado River
Reclamation Service
Department of the Interior
Work
Hoosie Tunnel
Rafters Hydrology
New York
Manchester Ship Canal
New York State Capitol
Chicago
Los Angeles
Houlder Dam
Colorado
Jurthermore
Boulde Canyon
Highway mileage expansion from 1904 to 1925 shapes road growth
The National Industrial Conference Board notes total mileage rose by about 850 447 miles over 21 years with surfaced routes increasing 368 385 miles. Early gains focused on grading and surface treatments like sand clay gravel and waterbound macadam as surface adoption grew.
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National Industrial Conference Board
Athens Township land transfers and additions listed
Athens Township transfers include Edgar C Michaels to Athens County Plains land 55 acres and various parcels between Athens City and The C A Daugherty Co. Ames Township lists Mary Wolf and Anna Keirnes with 17 acres transferred. Ber Township shows evi Thompson to Commissioners of Athens County 2905 acres pro rate 1060 value. Albany Corporation details Debbie Stanley to A C Stanley and others with inlets outlets. later transfers to W H Nichols. Rome Township shows Dorthen Harper Stewart to Vinnie B and Frank Kipgenberg excluding 173 feet west side. Troy Township notes Mary E Griffin Uslicher to Maud and Jno Eshocker one acre. Glouster Corporation lists transfers between C A Daugherty Co and The C A Daugherty Co in inlots 813 and 814. Jacksonville Corporation records Anna Shirkey to Ralph Shirkey pict 142.
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Athens City
C.c. Wharton
Thomas J Lavelle
J. A. Watkins
Harrison and Carrie Walls
C. A. Daugherty Co
Hudsons
Daugherty
Ames
Mary Wolf
Anna Keirnes
Ber
Evi Thompson
Athens
Albany Corporation
Debbie Stanley
Stanley Dover
C. B Stanley
Stella Masure
Myra Combs
Albany
Stanley
W H
Ida F. Nichols
Rome
Dorthen
Harper Stewart
Vinnie B
Frank Kipgenberg
Troy Township
Mary E. Grifin Uslicher
Maud and Jno
Road Surfacing Boom Cuts Through Early 20th Century Expansion
The text traces road surfacing growth from near zero before 1914 to large mileage by 1925 with 11 000 miles of asphalt and 23 096 miles of cement surfaced highways. It notes accelerating hard surfacing today and cites a tractor company president noting 1927 half year sales 22 percent higher than 1926 as economic proof of progress.
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Iris
R. C. Force
United States
Fie
Mother's Room A Plain Case For Her Own Space
A discussion on design urges mothers deserve a personal sewing room to match a father's office. It recommends layout details, color schemes, furniture, and storage to keep sewing materials accessible, daylight, and tidy.
Real Home Fosters Happy Spirit in Spacious Living
An article extols a home called She Wirsten as a cornerstone of civilization with a bright living room, cheery fireplace, sun porch, breakfast nook, suning room, and generous closet space. It highlights superior window design for good circulation and warmth, noting a low cost between 6500 and 7500 dollars.
Road building machinery and bituminous material progress
Fragmentary OCR notes describe road construction methods and the use of bituminous material to build durable surfaces. References mention machinery, water resistance, and long-term durability, but details are incomplete and difficult to interpret.
Formosa wood dating custom sparks marriage rites
A British official reported Formosan suitors express marriage intent with a bundle of kindlewood placed on the beloved’s doorstep, a nocturnal ritual testing privacy and persistence. If the bundle vanishes, wooing continues. if left, it signals approval and proceed to formal courting. London notes contrast with Western proposals and road building context.
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Formosa
Hns
London
United Press
Lady’s Fate Hinges On Suitor’s Perseverance
Fragmentary line hints at a courtship dilemma where the woman’s future may depend on whether her suitor has shown enough steadfast effort. The text implies social expectations and personal judgment guiding an intimate decision.
Local Homes Under Construction and Renovations In Area
MMETT W J JONES starts a front porch at Burlingham near Athens county line and plans a four room bungalow in Pratts Fork. Arthur is building an eight room two story house on Market street. Chauncey sees multiple homes painted and new signs. Harve Sayre’s store and Market Inn receive fresh façades. Meigs County wards home redecorating noted amid governance concerns. R A Williams Lumber handles several building contracts including a seven room house on High street.
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Mmett W. Jones
Burlingham
Athens County
Meigs County
Warren V. Sprague
Main Street
Chauncey
Harve S. Sayre
Market Inn
Floyd Dinsmoor
Trucks Are Loaned In Drive Yourself System
A large Chicago rental service expands the drive yourself concept to trucks adding them to the lineup under the same rental terms as passenger cars.
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Chicago
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