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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1927
Page
2
The Surveyor from London notes American pioneers in asphalt surfacing for cement concrete bases and predicts bituminous concrete will replace hydraulic concrete. It states new solid foundation materials like clinker ash slag and broken concrete support asphalt road construction amid rising motor traffic demands.
Rev and Mrs H Biddlecum were callers Sunday at the Latham home. Mr and Mrs R L Pemberton were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Gordon Meltvedt. Mrs Portis Trossem and little girl from near Marshalltown visited Monday at the Carlson home. The Young Ladies Sewing Club met with Misses Lillian and Blois Alden. 5S M Knudson and daughter Jeannette moved this week to the Botton place. Mr Botton went to Norway for an extended visit.
The Dunbar column records visits from Mr. and Mrs. Roy Connor of Toledo and others across Gifford Cedar Rapids Marshalltown and Jewell. It notes corn planting delays due to rains, compares 1920 and 1921 data, and reports club events and out-of-town trips by residents and families.
Modern road construction relies on detour signs and heavy equipment like Caterpillar tractors and steam shovels. The writer argues that long detours are worthwhile for permanent gains, noting past slower methods and the shift to scientific grading for efficient, durable highways.
Notice to holders of Second Liberty Loan bonds announces a 1927 20 year issue at 3.34 percent interest with 16 year call. Exchange at par available for a limited period, with accrued interest paid June 15 1927. Bonds called for payment November 15 1927, no interest after that date. Consult banks or trust companies or Federal Reserve Bank for details. A W Mellon Secretary of the Treasury Washington May 31 1927.
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