Lower highway material prices reported by federal roads office
The Bureau of Public Roads cites April bid prices for federal aid road projects showing declines in earth excavation, rock and gravel, sand clay, and crushed stone. Structural concrete costs range from 14 to 21.20 per cubic yard, while surface layers vary from 40 to 3.70 per square yard. Steel and cement prices per barrel or pound are listed for several states.
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Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
New York
Wisconsin
Arkansas
Great System of Highways Planned for United States
Federal and state engineers map a nationwide 180000 mile highway system. The act requires federal aid only for a connected system of interstate primary and intercounty roads coordinated across states. Nebraska and South Dakota work to align routes as eight states remain without plans.
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Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Nebraska
South Dakota
Green manuring an ancient soil improvement practice
The practice of green manuring, plowing under green crops for soil benefit, is not new but ancient. Romans used lupines sown in September and turned under in May, while Germany adopted lupines in the 1800s to reclaim sandy Prussian lands.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Germany
Prussia
England
India
Japan
United States
Cutting Cost of Accidents
The Department of Labor and Industries reduced industrial accident costs in 1921. Daily insurance costs fell from 6 1 3 cents to about 5 5 4 cents, a savings of roughly one half cent per day. Days worked totaled 31 098 655 with an estimated total saving of 161 713 dollars.
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Department of Labor and Industries
Department
Chelan County hearing on sale of Springdale Orchards land
The Chelan County Board of Commissioners will meet July 3 1922 at 10:00 A.M. in Wenatchee to consider selling Lots 14 and 15 in Springdale Orchards plus a 3.07 acre tract near the NE quarter of section 20. The parcel includes water rights from Peshas tin Orchards Ditch Company and a quarter interest in the spring and pipe line known as the County Farm. Taxpayers may attend or be represented by counsel.
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Board of County Commissioners
Chelan County
Washington
Commissioners
Court House
Wenatchee
Springdale
Willamette
Springdale Orchards
Peshastin Orchards Ditch Company
A. V. Shephard
Leavenworth Water Fund Receipts Ordinance Adopted
Ordinance No 220 amends distribution of water system receipts between Water Fund and Water Extension Fund. It sets 90 percent to Water Fund and 10 percent to Water Extension until warrants are paid or June 1 1924, then 50 percent to each fund. First Reading May 22 1922. Passed June 13 1922. Mayor Anthony Blomke. City Clerk E G Gowing. City Attorney Herman Howe.
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City of Leavenworth
City of
Leavenworth
Anthony Blomeke
Manufacturers now using apples to the last seed and more
Apple processing reaches every byproduct from cider to vinegar to pectin sold to jelly makers and households. Pomace is washed to remove pectin and sold in liquid or solid form, while dried residue becomes cattle feed. The comparison notes apples still yield value after pressing, with minimal waste.
Flies From Manure Piles
Entomologist Dr A L Melander of the State College of Washington explains that old manure is unlikely to breed flies as it lacks the moisture fresh manure provides. He notes two to three year old piles harbor few maggots and points farmers to Bulletin No 679 for treatment guidance.
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A. L. Melander
State College of Washington
Govan
Leavenworth Milk Sale Ordinance No. 222
An ordinance governing the sale of milk within Leavenworth city limits sets rules and standards for producers and vendors. It outlines licensing, sanitary requirements, and enforcement to ensure safe milk distribution in the city.
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City of Leavenworth
City Council
Leavenworth Milk Sale Ordinance Bans Uninspected Dairy
The ordinance prohibits sale or exposure of milk within Leavenworth unless cows producing it are TB tested by a state inspector. Violations are a misdemeanor with fines up to 190 dollars or up to ten days in jail. First reading May 28 1922. passed June 13 1922. approved June 15 1922 by Mayor Herman Howe.
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City of
Leavenworth
Mayo
Anthony Blomeke
Leavenworth Chief of Police Salary Ordinance 1922
Ordinance 221 fixes the Chief of Police salary at 200 dollars per month starting June 1 1922. If a deputy is employed the chief’s salary becomes 150 dollars per month during that period. First reading May 23 1922. Passed June 14 1922. Mayor’s approval June 13 1922.
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City of
Leavenworth
Epicure Shop Promising Pure Meats and Courteous Service
A newspaper blurb highlights a shop famed for pure meats and courteous service aimed at comfort seekers and epicures. It emphasizes friendly customer care and high quality as trade marks, inviting shoppers to make friends while shopping.
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Standard Oil
Standard Oil Company
California
E. G. Gowing
Herman Howe
Florence
THE
Mutual Mercantile CO
the Mutual IS Headquarters For
Choice Meats and Poultry Telephone
Leavenworth, WN
Grocers
Wenatchee Milling Co
Wenatchee, Washington
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