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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1921
Page
3
An article discusses the benefits of reinforcing concrete roads with steel fabric to reduce cracks and long term maintenance costs. It notes the potential 5 percent extra expense, arguing proper reinforcement in initial construction avoids costly repairs and bond challenges later.
The passage discusses water drainage away from roads on Water Road to prevent ditching and erosion. It emphasizes tile lines and catch basins, regular cleaning, and that concrete roads must be reinforced and properly supported to avoid future cracking and costly repairs.
An editorial argues for reinforced concrete highways in Illinois linking farms to towns. It notes outlying roads deteriorate after rain, urging proper foundations drainage and steel reinforcement to withstand heavy trucks, especially in soft gumbo regions with swamps and lakes.
Springfield October 6 Associated Press Governor Small announced a new low bid price of 24685 per mile for eight miles of cement highway in McLean county. The average for 180 miles of cement road including cement was 28233 per mile with heavy grading and bridge work excluded.
Pape's Diapepsin offers quick relief for indigestion gas sourness heartburn and stomach distress due to acidity. A few tablets ease stomach discomfort so you can eat favorite foods again. Sold for only a few cents at drug stores and used by millions yearly.
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