Labor Day Birth and First Observance in New York
The September 5 1882 parade in New York marked the first Labor Day celebration by unions aiming to honor workers. Knights of Labor leader Terence Powderly described the day as born from many fathers, with New York and Oregon the first to formalize it into law.
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Maintenance as Key to Durable Earth Roads
The article argues permanent roads are a myth and stresses maintenance as the sole lasting factor. Proper drainage, open ditches, and a smooth crown prevent moisture, while minimal vegetation and careful use of road machines keep surfaces solid. A drag helps maintain gravel and earth roads after proper ditches are in place.
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States Department of Agriculture
Use of Slip-Log Drag for Permanent Road Building
The article notes a shift to a systematic slip log drag method for permanent road construction. It discusses the anticipated efficiency, potential cost savings, and technical considerations as the new approach replaces older methods.
Roads Should Be Crooked and Zigzag Plan Touted
A fragmented federal Good Roads notice argues against straight routes praising a zigzag approach to reduce grades and cost. It cites the idea that longer routes may be cheaper and safer, countering the push for straight, steep highways.
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Goodyear Tires Offer Prewar Pricing Amid War Pressures
Goodyear announces stable prewar prices for 30x3, 30x34, and 34x4 tires despite wartime rubber shortages. The company claims to secure top-grade rubber from Colombo, Singapore, and Para, ensuring continued supply and resisting price hikes. Dealers will be supplied. Goodyear asserts its tires remain the best value amid rising market costs.
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Escape Tale of Chicagoan Patten During War Flight
Chicago wheat operator James A. Patten and his wife recounted their perilous wartime escape from Carlsbad to Liege and onward to Ostend after being arrested as spies. They described detentions, consular aid, and crowded stations as troops poured into Cologne, with scarce food and makeshift travel by cart and train amid German border tensions.
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Functions of the novelist as seen by Sir Gilbert Parker
Sir Gilbert Parker argues the writer’s role ranks above politics in studying human nature. He claims the novelist must observe deep motives behind outward symptoms, uncover hidden diseases, and reveal the dangerous signals that shape character.
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