A Disagreeable Land Lord Critique of US Road Costs
The Honorable B B Stone cites to farmers that moving farm products on country roads costs 25 cents per ton per mile, about three times higher than good roads. He links this to national value loss, noting foreign trade and wheat exports rely on deteriorating roads, with nine months ending March 1905 showing exports over country roads incurring excessive haul costs.
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B B Stone
Governments of Road Inquiry
Pearornie
Cnre
Nation- MN
United States
Couny
Local merchant continues business offering prime beef and cured meats
The shopkeeper remains at the old stand and invites both old and new customers. Meats include prime beef, cured meats, hams, and breakfast bacon with plans for an assessment of prime beef around mid May. Also available are good sh beef, fresh fish, and poultry with prompt delivery by phone.
Wheat exports hit by bad roads cost U S growers
The report states that poor country roads raise transport costs for wheat over nine months, estimating $84,948 if roads were good and $169 per mile actually hauled. With an average five mile haul, total costs reach $849,480, underscoring substantial losses due to road conditions.
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U. Statis
Wellman Claims Japan Demands Near Billion Dollar Indemnity
Walter Wellman reports Japan will demand an indemnity approaching one billion dollars. He notes President Roosevelt finds this figure excessive and aims to pressure Tokyo to reduce it. Wellman says the policy of all parties is secrecy until action is achieved.
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Walter Wellman
Roosevelt
Uncertain Russian Losses Stated in Sea of Japan Battle
Reports vary on Russian casualties after the Sea of Japan clash. The London Telegraph correspondent cites 14 000 dead and 4600 captured with 3000 escaped while General Lixévitch HQ at Gunehu Pass places deaths at 9000 to 10 000 and prisoners at 6000. Neither estimate had been expected to reach such highs.
Notice to Water Consumers in City of IF
Public notice declares irrigation allowed only from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm daily. Any use outside this window will be fined under city ordinance. Signed HO GILMAN Water Superintendent. Dated June 5 1906. Also includes a pharmaceutical product blurb for Chamberlain’s tablets.
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HO Gilman
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