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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1923
Page
7
An essay argues that the George Washington Mason Memorial near Alexandria, Virginia, lacks a national road link and laments the neglect of Mt. Vernon. It contends patriotic groups and the state should fund and care for Washington relics and the estate.
The piece argues for federal responsibility to build and maintain key national highways linking Washington, the Temple, and Mount Vernon, claiming Virginia should join a broader good roads movement and that U S. government must perfect the crucial Washington to Temple route.
The article describes the Zero Milestone behind the White House as the nation’s road measurement starting point. It notes forty miles to Baltimore, about forty five miles to Baltimore depending on the line, and distances to New York vary by measurement. It argues every town should have a milestone.
The piece argues for town milestones measured from a fixed zero point in Washington. It notes the benefit of accurate distance data for travelers and real estate ads and suggests local clubs finance placement to foster civic pride and tourist flow.
The article urges car owners to inspect and adjust ignition systems and other winter care needs before cold weather hits. It warns that neglect leads to breakdowns, higher costs, and unsafe driving, advising a brief visit to a service expert to ensure dependable service through the winter.
The article notes that wood was likely the oldest road material, used as branches laid across mud to form primitive paths, similar to corduroy roads. It also mentions stone and brick as the oldest hard road materials, highlighting early contenders for hoary age in road construction debates.
The article discusses translations of slime as bitumen in biblical context and cites Babylonian inscriptions praising roads of bitumen and burnt brick. It then shifts to 1920s highway safety, urging firm punishment for drunken drivers and comparing jail terms for car theft and酒drunk driving.
A fragment questions whether the operator bears the burden or the car carries it, asking if courts err or if the law is at fault, reflecting debate within the A. L. A. about responsibility and burden.
Birmingham motorists face warning notices from the Birmingham Automobile Club after speeding sightings. The card emphasizes no fines or jail yet urges compliance, cites lives at stake, and warns second offenders may be jailed. The message ends with a call to respect city laws and an apology if a sighting was mistaken.
The extension class taught by Dr will not meet Tuesday evening. It will instead be held at 6 29 o clock in the evening at the Ohlo sity location.
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