Good roads debate draws Saginaw County board to table action
In Saginaw County Michigan a board of supervisors debated adopting a county good roads system proposed by the State Good Roads League. Supporters, including Wm. L. Webber and "Zed" Rust, pledged to donate stone road supplies, while plans to fund roadwork shift from farmer taxes to township cash pools. A broad-tired wagon discussion explained that wider tires ease drafts on soft roads and aid road construction during harvest and seasons.
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Saginaw County
Michigan
Board of Supervisors
Gerber
Ciood Roade League
Saginaw
Bay County
Bay City
Wm. L. Webber
Roy Stone
Good Roads Bill for Macadam Highways in New York
Senate introduces a good roads plan to build state financed macadam highways across counties following major routes. State funds all construction costs under the state engineer, counties to bear only survey work. Proponents say road improvement yields favorable results and reduces the tax burden of bad roads.
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New York Senate
But
Louis
Lawrence County awards gravel road contract to local firm
Lawrence County commissioners awarded the contract for fourteen miles of gravel roads to Amos Musselmin & Co. of Anderson for 42 675 dollars. When finished the county will have about 100 miles of first class gravel roads.
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Indiana
Lawrence County
Amos Musselmin & Co
Anderson
Indianapolis Journal
Farmers Back L A W for Good Roads in Michigan
Lapeer County farmers unite for the L A W movement to secure state aid for good roads. They are actively agitating a plan to be presented to the next Legislature, and an L A W book is being mailed to each farmer.
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Lapeer County
Michigan
L. A. W. Movement For
Selling His Memoirs A Tramp’s Clever Meal Ruse
A Buffalo area tramp, described as dirty and drunk, arrives at a country house and uses a fresh clerical collar borrowed from a nearby college to signal respectability while asking for a meal. The scene highlights the tramp’s audacity and wit as a means to obtain food.
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Buffalo
Last Centenarian in England Wears Pigtail Fashion
An East End centenarian, said to be England’s last wearer of the George era pigtail, dies. Described in vivid dress with queue of white hair tied by blue ribbon, knee breeches, brocade coat, and frilled shirt. He prided himself as a true gentleman and lamented needing others to braid his hair in old age.
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East End
London
England
Witsteasi
Fie
Pearson's Weekly
Truth About High Collars and Health Risks
A historic health note argues that high stiff collars are dangerous to life and limb. It warns that neck pressure can cause suffocation and asphyxia, especially when sitting or relaxing, and urges looser, looser collars to prevent congestion and death.
Fish Language Claim Sparks Ocean Experiments
A professor and companion lowered in an iron cage into the Mediterranean near Branenlone Town with electric hearing gear, a phonograph, a camel, and mirrors to lure fish. Reading the reflected images, fish reacted furiously as monster after monster appeared. The recorder captured astonishing sounds, suggesting potential speech with fish.
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Wile
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Tunnel Under the Danube Planned Like Thames Drive
The Hungarian Government completed arrangements to build a river tunnel beneath the Danube at Budapest inspired by the Blackwall tunnel in London. A footpath for passengers and an electric railroad are planned with the upper roadway reserved for vehicle traffic and electric ventilation.
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New York
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London
Agricultural tips on thinning fruit and marketing produce
The article advises fruit growers to thin apples and peaches to improve future yields and explains that removing excess fruit boosts per-tree bushels and profits. It stresses packing quality, cool storage, and selecting reliable dealers to maximize earnings, plus guidance on poultry care and maintaining strong stock.
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Grange Homes
Straw Stack Stables from Threshed Grain Leftovers
Straw left after threshing can make a cheap winter stable for stock. Set posts closely to form a rack, pile straw over it, and cover on at least three sides. One side can serve as a doorway for stacking. Avoid building over a live stack to prevent collapse and smothering. Building over a shed is safer and can be as warm as a basement with low cost.
Potatoes After Corn Growers Recommend Early Planting
Agricultural note on rotating potatoes after corn with well manured sod. Early planting advised on such land to secure good seed, moisture, and plant food. The piece praises Golden Rad and its hardy habit, urging gardeners to diversify with American plants.
Sliding Barn Doors and sowing Clover Seed Tips
The article discusses advantages of sliding barn doors over swinging ones and notes ease of use on existing basements. It then advises sowing clover seed in early spring, recommending a seed sower and rolling the ground after seeding, while considering frost, snow, and birds as factors affecting seed success.
Varieties of Peaches and the Quest for True Types
The article notes peach failures across regions due to improper varieties for the area. Testing at twenty four experiment stations aims to identify the best suited types. A major challenge remains obtaining varieties true to name, as growers rarely secure exact varieties without reliable sourcing or evidence.
Profite in Blackberries and Stock Growth Rules
The article argues blackberries yield high profits with minimal inputs, citing long-lived fields with little fertilizer. It urges treating berries like strawberries and stresses keeping growing stock, discarding aging animals, and using food that promotes growth rather than fattening. It also notes growth-focused feeding lowers costs per pound in hog production.
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