Portland trades and services listing from Mohawk Building
A scanned Portland classified page shows offerings including fur processing and sales, sewing and hemstitching, custom shirt making, embroidery and button work, wool and hides markets, rubber and metal junk, woodworking and machinery inquiries, and jewelry manufacturing with special order work. Firms named include The Mur Shop, Kahn Bros, L Stank & Co, Ross & Co, Mohawk Building, and The Portland area addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mur
L. Stank & Co
Ee Manuary Co
Fuailway Xchange
Advantages of good roads and local prosperity
Local authorities should invest in durable highways to boost farm deliveries within 50 miles, reduce living costs, and attract merchants. C W Morrison notes millions lost to rail delays. motor trucks save firms over 100000 yearly. Good roads pay, raise property values, and draw homeseekers and industry. act now before trade shifts elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Morrison
Farm Journal
ROAD PROJECTS AUTHORIZED IN AGRICULTURE REPORT
The secretary of agriculture annual report shows long term road work totals. From July 1 1918 to November 1 1910 1345 road projects approved covering 12159 miles at about 181 148 644 dollars. Federal funds about 78592107. Since 1927 federal aid acts approved 18596 miles at 225267847 dollars with federal share around 95498140. Forest road work adds 74 projects 923 miles and plans for 50 more totaling 46 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
National Forest
Secretary of Agriculture
Benefits of Better Roads for City and Farm
The piece argues good roads release both city men and farmers from bondage to high costs. It notes counties and states with road programs see rising values as roads pay for themselves and reduce living costs for urban residents.
Cost of Road Construction Factors
The article lists factors driving road building costs including right of way, clearing and grubbing, excavation and filling, surface drainage tiling, stream crossings with culverts or bridges, and the cost of securing and placing materials.
Trucker Says Roads Must Improve to Compete with Farmers
A trucker near the spring market argues that without better roads he cannot compete with farmers who grow rhubarb pens and spinach. He notes the disadvantage of poor transportation for delivering crops to market and urges improvements to rural routes.
Bayer aspirin promise and related ads fragment
The fragment markets Bayer as genuine aspirin with Bayer Cross stamping and mentions aspirin benefits for pain colds headaches and rheumatic relief. Also includes Cuticura skin care ads and a note on James Watt’s early patent for mechanical stoking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
James Watt
Freezone Promises Quick Cure for Corns and Calluses
A Cincinnati advertisement claims freezone instantly relieves soreness and lifts any corn or callous with a few drops. The product dries on contact and shrivels the target without inflaming surrounding skin. A small bottle is inexpensive and available through drug stores or wholesalers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Allen's Foot Base Advertises Antiseptic Powder
A wartime styled notice urges sending Allen's Foot Base powder to soldiers in camp or training. It touts antiseptic relief for tired, aching feet and blister prevention, claiming it makes calking easier and noting the product is sold everywhere for 25e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Kerosene Burner Patented To Thaw Frozen Coal Cars
A new kerosene burner designed to be placed directly under steel coal cars is announced to melt frozen coal. The device aims to speed unloading by warming cars without moving them, promising quicker recovery of blocked shipments.
Books as Edifices Stones and Quarries
The quote compares books to enduring edifices, solid stones, and ready quarries, framing reading as a foundation for future structures. It suggests that some works stand as they are, some contribute materials, and others yield elements for future shaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes
Pliny’s Rose Recalled From Early Christian Era Writings
Pliny the Elder described the rose at the start of the Christian era calling it a flower known to all nations like wine myrtle and oll. The note links ancient appreciation of roses to classical Roman text and early Christian contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pliny
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