27 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
1
In a scene of continuous bombardment the French artillery roars as infantry surge from rear trenches toward German positions. Amid shattered roads and converging shells, troops press forward through dust, debris, and fear, capturing multiple lines while German defenses collapse.
Ontario Deputy Minister W A McLean urges taxpayers to fund bridge and culvert upgrades by long term bond issues when totals are large. He argues strong steel and concrete structures prevent costly road damage and allow spreading costs over many years, preserving funds for grading and surfacing.
Article argues for selecting road construction methods that minimize long term upkeep costs. It notes New York findings where brick highways cost more upfront but cheaper to maintain than macadam, and warns that initial savings should not overshadow the need for permanent, durable highways.
Under the California state highway commission the longest concrete roadway in the world has been completed. Spanning a little over three miles, this trestle construction cost nearly 395000 dollars. The 21 foot wide roadway rests on reinforced concrete piles weighing three to five tons each, with a floor of precast slabs. The assembled structure forms a near monolithic unit.
Georgia employs virtually all able-bodied male convicts in road building. Since 1909 the state ended leasing prisoners to private contractors and has increased use of convict labor on roads. The program is described as very successful.
France experiments with a new top dressing for expressways mixing iron fibers sand and cement to boost road surfaces. The composite aims to extend wear resistance reduce maintenance and improve ride quality on busy routes. Local officials seek data on durability and performance.
Bridgeton New Jersey Mrs Milford T Cunt of Penns Grove testifies to Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound easing inflammation irregularities and pain from female distress. She states she improved after using the product and urges other women to trust the remedy for displacements ulceration backache and nervousness.
A light exchange recalls the Sowing Society meeting held at a home yesterday. When asked if the host was present, the reply affirms attendance. The key action noted is that garden seeds were sowed during the gathering.
An eclectic clippings snapshot includes a Cuticura advertisement promising simple beauty results with free mail samples and a Boston address, plus humorous lines about the high cost of living and a mock divorce dispute. It ends with a wartime style quip about Spain in 1916 and random statistics.
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