Improved Roads speech by A P Grout at Springfield meeting
A P Grout president of the Illinois Farmers Institute argues for permanent road improvements and efficient funding. He cites 30 years of recurring repairs in Scott County and warns farmers against wasting money on temporary road fixes. He urges legislation for lasting roads and notes Illinois wastes millions yearly without a proper system. He urges county institutes to support a new road law.
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A. P. Grout
Illinois Farmers’ Institute
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Fertilizer Guides for Farmers and Soil Improvement
A concise guide lists eight key considerations for choosing and using fertilizers. It emphasizes plant food needs, crop types, soil balance, application rates, fertilizer grade, experiment-station endorsements, timely purchasing, and quality of materials, with references to historic expert opinions and storage advice.
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Governor Dunne’s road reform proposals gain support
The inaugural address highlights good roads plans, urging state aid to counties to lower taxes, compulsory use of road dragging on earth roads, and channeling about 2.7 million dollars from the state automobile tax fund into a state aid fund. It suggests wider convict labor for road work, aiming to cut annual road waste and deliver improved highways, with broad political backing expected.
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