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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1914
Page
8
United States Department of Agriculture experts advise not delaying road work to August or September. Work soils when damp so they bake as they dry, saving power and preventing rapid moisture loss. Avoid using clods sods weeds or vegetable matter as they retain moisture and hinder road stability.
The article explains using a split-log drag to maintain earth and gravel roads, detailing materials, dimensions, and techniques. It emphasizes spring work when soil is soft, proper crowning and ditching, and avoiding overdigging, with topsoil resurfacing for clay roads and swift storm-water disposal.
A Boston merchant recalls an Massachusetts grocer famed for clever sales. He describes a shop with barrels of apples marked A and Z. Customers preferred different opening ends, top or bottom, highlighting shrewd selling even in simple fruit.
A Chicago man describes a yearlong rash on arms that worsened at night. He found relief using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, reporting full recovery in three months. The note promotes Cuticura products and a free sample offer via a 22 page Skin Book.
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