Meredith on Roads campaign to serve Iowa in 1916
B. T. Meredith the Democratic candidate for Iowa governor speaks at Atlantic on May 31, urging fiscal restraint and road reform. He argues taxpayers should not fund new programs without voter approval, promotes permanent bridges, graded and graveled roads, and cost savings from better surfaces. He cites state comparisons, stresses businesslike management, and outlines a plan to borrow for durable bridges while avoiding tax increases.
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