Highways Special Measures Push for State Aid
An extended argument advocates upgrading U S roads to meet twentieth century needs arguing bad roads block commerce and raise costs. It cites traffic data from Illinois earth roads and outlines a state aid plan where the state funds half the cost, locals cover the rest, and bonds spread over years to avoid heavy tax burdens on farms.
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Chicago
Europe
Clear Lake
Springfield
Illinois
Peoria
Champaign
Decatur
Sullivan
Australia
New Zealand
United States
Union
Maine
California
New Jersey
State House
New England States
At New York
Atate
Vica
Ian Grow
Fa A
Empire State
Ohio
Virginia
Kentucky
Mississippi Valley
Eame
Illinois Highway Commission
Galena
Cairo
Ilinois
C.ceeneveaseees
Prine Redwondon
Sandy and the Parritch Whisky Trick
An old Glasgow area tale recalls a stubborn breakfast man who cooked a week’s porridge weekly to save fuel. On a salty cold Friday he faced the last spoonful with whisky on the table. He ate anyway, kept the glass in view, and later poured the liquor back with a smile, claiming victory over the old rule.
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Glasgow
Sandy
Suffering From Sores Ended By Cuticura Cure
After rheumatism attack sores formed on a man’s legs from below the knees to the ankles. Three physicians failed to help. Using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent, sores dried up in three weeks, burning stopped, pain eased, and after three months he was well. Testimonial from Mrs V V Albert July 21 1907.
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V. V. Albert
Upper
Frenchville
Death of Si-Pop the old red cow noted
Si-Pop the old red cow is said to have died, with locals recalling the animal’s long life and farm utility. Authorities acknowledge the death occurred on the farm as a routine livestock event.
Buying Paint Blindly In The Lottery Of Paint Quality
Advert describes paint basics stressing pure white lead and linseed oil as key ingredients. It notes adulterants detectable by blowpipe testing and offers a blowpipe kit from National Lead Company of New York to test white lead and linseed oil. Also mentions Lewis’ cigars and a note on the manicurist’s busy business.
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National Lead Company
Woodbridge
Building
New York City
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The
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