Planning for Earth Roads and Future Highway Improvement
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the article argues dirt road location design affects future improvements. It advises avoiding sharp curves ensuring two way passage keeping grades low, minimizing maintenance costs, and limiting land expropriations while considering enjoyment travel and stability for homes along highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Public Roads
Trafic
Impetus For Better Roads Spurs County Programs
The article argues better roads boost traffic and property values while hurting poorer routes. States like Virginia report projects costing 8.1 million dollars underway or surveyed, with Maryland grouped with Ohio, Pennsylvania and Georgia in road improvement activity, including a recent million dollar expenditure.
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Counties
Slater
Hades Belt
Washington
Virginia
Washington Star
Maryland
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Unimproved Roads Drive Higher Car Costs
The article notes that six million one hundred thousand motorcars in the country incur greater tire and gasoline expenses when traveling on unimproved roads, about three times as much as on paved surfaces, highlighting the cost impact of poor road conditions.
Berne Water Essential in Road Making Cautions
The article notes water is vital in road construction yet warns that excess water can ruin weeks of effort by undermining foundations and delaying progress. It emphasizes proper moisture control and monitoring throughout the setting process.
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Berne
Ten Mile Creek Notes From Grand Rapids Visitants
Local column records social calls and remarks from Ten Mile Creek residents. W E Cage traveled from Hancock en route to Grand Rapids for horse dealings. Victor Lipsitz came to town last Tuesday. several neighbors report illnesses and family visits.
Community notes from Jandsey and area
Mrs W C Robinson remains ill but not greatly improved. The Agricultural School closed March 5 with strong turnout and useful instruction for local young men. Kyle of Lodi and family relocate to Ben King home, buying 80 acres and planning spring farming. Farmers and Womens Institute set for Lindsey hall March 16 and 17 with dinner at the schoolhouse. C N Robbins of Cary called in Lindsey. he trades in wood and hay. Cheerful outlook as Robin Red Breast returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Robinson
Kyle
Lodi
Ben King
Vilage
Farmers and Womens Institute
Lindsey Hall
School House
C. N. Robbins
Cary
Lindsey
Robin
East Nekoosa Obituary Fragments From Local News
Word was received at the death of Mrs. Walter Burmeister of East Saratoga. The bereaved husband has the sympathy of this entire community in his loss. John Drake of Nekoosa is indent cutting pulp for Walter Tesser. Arthur Winker spent Sunday at the home of his brother, George. Mrs John Keyic was a caller at...
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Walter Burmeister
East Saratoga
John Drake
Nekoosa
Walter Tesser
Arthur Winker
George
John Keyic
Local notes tramp around town grammar and names
The fragment records Peter Fleas at home Wednesday afternoon and Earl Tuttle of New Rome seen on streets Sunday afternoon. It mentions Peter Fleas hosting John K. Almquist, V Topping visiting Arpin Monday to tend his farm, and Herbert Larson expected home from Illinois where he is employed for some time.
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Peter Fleas
Earl Tuttle
New Rome
iJohn K. Almquist
Topping
Arpin Monnday
Herbert. Larson
Illinois
Nekoosa PTA Meeting Highlights Friday Program
The Nekoosa Parents teachers Association meets in the school assembly room Friday evening with a planned program. Miss Moore of Grand Rapids will discuss missionary experiences on the Malay Peninsula. Community singing led by A. P. Mulro, student performances, piano solo by Rosebush, vocal by Katherine Waters, and a clarinet solo by Charles Parker are on the bill. Mrs Esther Cooper hosted NH Club for auction bridge with prizes to Mrs H E Herrick.
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Vsion
Miss Moore
Grand Rapids
A. P. Mulro
Bi Rosebush
Katherine Waters
Charles Parker
Esther Cooper
NH. Club
H. E. Herrick
A. F. Boles
Superior
Duluth
Nekoosa-Edwards Paper Co
C. FB. Youngchild
L. E. Smith
Leo Schalla
Ville
Irene Deblin
Loyal
Roy Youngchild
Milwaukee
George Pomainville
New Orleans
L. Ee Smith
Wausau
Erving Smith
Janesville
Plover Caucus Called for March 20 at Town Hall
A caucus for the town of Plover was called by the committee for Saturday March 20 at 2 p m in the town hall. Mr and Mrs Bert Ward of Arnott visited local friends. Chas Clagsman, who cut his leg with an axe recently, is able to move about again. Wm Shannon, who left the Flatoff restaurant last fall, has returned.
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W.E. Cage
Grand Rapids
Hancock
Victor Lipsitz
Gabriel
Helen Lipsitz
Henry Wiess
Elmer Winegarden
Matthews
Nels Engdih
Oesterbecker
Simmons
Gen. Watt
Mr. Simons
Maite
Nels. Engdaht
Plover
Bert Ward
Arnott
Chas. Clagsman
Wm. Shannon
Flatoff
March Weather and Local News From Stevens Point Area
Last week brought a severe wind and snow storm causing a complete halt to traffic and deep drifts. Orrin Clendenning gathers cream locally for Sheboygan Creamery. Plover Creamery Co gone out of business. March forecasts poor sunshine. Tr Crosby tends to the sick. Dying Brown family hit by pneumonia. Robert Slack seen in Port Edwards on business.
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Plover
Plover Creamery Co
Orrin Clendenning
Sheboygan Creamery Company
Stevens Point
Wisconsin River
Tr. Crosby
Robert Slack
Port Edwards
Local notes from East Rome and nearby towns
East Rome residents report visits with W G Landsig Mabel and Mrs Clyde Wolcott. Lela Erdan and Miss Gladys Potts travel to Lehigh to resume school duties. Families Cordis Darms and Wolcott make weekend visits. Edw Holtz and Mabel shop in Plainfield. Roads drifted, limited activity. Avril Jera visits Mildred Ramsey at Saratoga. Chas LaBrett and baby of Colburn visit and depart for New Lon.
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Joe Brach
Thur Busch
Lela
Irwin
W. G Landsig
Mabel
Clyde Wolcott
Scott
Lela Erdan
Gladys Potts
Lehigh
Bibe Cordis
Darms
Ergin Holtz
Clarence Beniler
Bancroft
Alice Gladge
Joe Busch
W. G. Lord
Plainfield
Local residents cited in fragmented notice aftermath
The fragment mentions the Richard Carlson family recovering from a light attack and references H. Evans and R. Carlson homes, Hancock shoppers, John White of Bibe Cordis, and H. S. Evans preparing wood for the school. Details are incomplete, but indicate a small community notice of recent events and local shopping.
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H. Evans
R. Carlson
Richard Carlson
Israel Jero
Evans
Hancock
John White
Bibe Cordis
H. S. Evans
Grand Rapids Community Notes Include Several Travel and Illness Items
ALTDORF s Grace Lacey served as Grand Rapids caller on Saturday. Tony Wipfli was taken to River view hospital in Grand Rapids last Wednesday with throat trouble but is greatly improved and to return home soon. Mrs and Mrs Nie Wirte and Mr and Mrs Crausch of Cranmoor visited Frank Wipfli’s home on Sunday. Mrs Peter Wirtz left for Racine last Thursday due to a relative's death.
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Grace Lacey
Grand Rapids
Tony Wipfli
Riverview Hospital
Tony
Nie Wirte
Crausch
Cranmoor
Frank Wipfli
Peter Wirtz
Racine
Fragmentary Local Social Notes From Grand Rapids Area
Fragmentary OCR notes report Ruth Athorpe of Cranmoor visiting a friend, and Mrs Carl Wipfli of Elm Lake spending weekend with relatives in Altdorf. Portions mention Viertel’s condition and visits by Misa Phine Bar els.
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Grand Rapids
Hom
Wuerach
Viertel
Ruth Athorpe
Cranmoor
Misa Phine Bar Els
Carl Wipfli
Elm ‘Lake
Altdorf
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L. L. Cony
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L. L. Gonv
Bank OF Grand Rapids
Citizens National Bank
First National Bank
Wood County National Bank
Wis
Danita
Wapnidale Eye
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Tional Bank
Victoria
Grand Rapids Milling Co
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