Building good roads with federal aid and state action
A Chicago writer argues the federal government should issue bonds to fund road construction, outlining rights under the Constitution, costs, and a plan for state led projects. He cites post road status, rural mail needs, and international precedents, urging coordinated federal and local funding for rapid road improvement.
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MW. WL
Farmers’ Good Clouds League
Chicago
New York Tribune
Congress
Monroe
Cooley
Post Office Department
United States
House of Representatives
Jefferson
Madison
Clay
Webster
Calhoun
Bankhead
Alabama
Germany
Chicago Daily News
England
Italy
Spain
France
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Good Roads in England Suggest US Road Reform
W. H. Moore urges U S follow British example and adopt coal tar treated earth roads as best for horses and safety. He cites Warwick Leamington Warwick Castle Kenilworth and Stratford routes with wide margins, constant care, and potential bonding or levies to fund durable, dust free roads.
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W. H. Moore
United States
National Good Roads Association
Kansas City Star
British Isles
Warwick
Leamington
Warwick Castle
Kenilworth
Kenilworth Castle
Stratford
Stratford-on-Avon
Good Roads Drive Unites City Teams and Auto Club
Combine For Good Roads Minneapolis group joins forces to push for better highways voting only for aldermanic candidates who pledge aid. Theodore Wirth, parks superintendent, named first honorary Automobile club member and expected to assist the movement.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Teamsters
Minneapolis Teamsters’ Union
Minneapolis Automobile Club
Theodore Wirth
Minneapolis Parks
Automobile Club
Rural mail service at risk without road repairs
The post office department sends notices to rural communities warning that unless roads are repaired and kept in condition for uninterrupted service during the year rural mail service will be discontinued. The Atchison Globe notes the service is vital to farmers and unlikely to lapse for road work.
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Post Office Department
Atchison Globe
Surfacing Rural Highways Requires Thorough Drainage
The article outlines methods for preparing dirt roads for surfacing with gravel broken stone oyster shells or slag. It stresses proper foundation grading drainage and guard rails, plus careful rolling to eliminate depressions. It warns against premature macadam before embankments settle and advises staged earth layers to prevent uneven settlement and frost damage.
Colville City Notes and Neighboring Officials Listings
A dense public notice page lists Colville and Stevens County officials including mayors councilmen sheriffs and judges. It covers monthly meeting days railway and post office times church listings and service schedules for multiple congregations. It also outlines mail routes and post office hours with route closings and arrivals.
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Minnesota
Northwestern
Colville Paint and Paper Store
D. Laury
Main Street
Stevens County Abstract Company
Busch Bros
Colville, Washington
Maker Pope
Oliver
Ann
The
Oliver Typewriter Company
Flrat Avenue
Seattle
Farmers’ Good Roads League
A. B. Cook
Lee B. Harvey
W. F. Diffenbacher
Emily Freece
Harry E. Bonner
John B. Slater
Judson & Rochford
Law
Jesseph & Grinstead Lawyers
First National Bank Building
John S. Anderson
Rickey Block
Colville
Geo. A. Allen
A. L. Knapp Real Estate and Insurance
R. A. Thayer
W. H. Jackson
Cedardale Nursery
C. H
Parliament
Edgar Lemman
Hunters
Wash
McCauley & Smith Real Estate
R. B. Thomas
J. B. Thomas
Ae Surveyors
William Buckley
Thomas Aspend
F. R. Vanish
H. V. Lynch
Bitter Root
A. P. Frye
A. E. Baughman
Arden, Wash
E. J. Palmer
Stevens
A. W. Anderson
R. D. McRae
A. W. McMoran
D. H. Carey
Frank A. Savage
Charles Adams
Geo. H. Shaver
W. H. Graham
Frank F. Bottorff
J. A. Rochford
Daisy Hard
L. B. Harvey
George Stenger
M. C. Kelly
F. A.savage
C. E. Wingham
al Lynch
J. H. Lasswell
P. R. Parks
A. B. Lansburn
L. C. Jesseph
J. M. Williams
W. E. Murray
Earl House
Earl House Justices of the Peace
W. L. Terry
A. F. Perkins
Council
W. R. Baker
Harold Dexter
Cronin
Millville
G. H. Wilbur
Christian Endeavor Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
Immaculate Conception
A. van der Velden
S. J
Superior
Christian Endeavor
A. H. Morton
Epworth
Free Methodist
C. M. DeFoe
Seventh Day Adventists
Episcopal
Henry Purdue
Spokane
Rink
Church of Christ, Scientist
H. L. Savage
Belle Hall
W. M
H. Wade Bailey
Masonic Hall
Royal Arch
F. Leo Grinstead
Order of Eastern Star
Hattie Jesseph
Margaret Reid
Elisa Phillips
N. G
Alma Peterson
Isaac I. Stevens
Knights of Pythias
C.C
D. M. Hurt
I. C. O. F. Hall
Colville Aerie
Order of Eagles
J. E. Mason
Eagles’ Hall
Tamarack
Modern Woodmen of America
F. R. Yanish
V. C
A. L. Knapp
I. O. C. F. Hall
Adah
Royal Neighbors of America
Oracle
F.R. Yanish
O. O. F. Hall
F. B. Goetter
W. J. Cornwall
I. O. O. F. Hall
Colville Circle
Women of Woodcraft
H. J. Kirkpatrick
C. O. F. Hall
John M. Corse
C. W. Campbell
Woman's Relief Corps
Helen Flint
Metaline
Guy Brouillet
Lee
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