A Chapter in Practical Roadbuilding
A discourse by A. J. Sager of Kalamazoo advocating practical road improvement through subsoil drainage, underdrains, and tiling. It argues for graded, crowned roads with side ditches, emphasizes drainage to dry soils, prevent frost damage, and reduce maintenance costs, and endorses tile underdrains and affordable road tools for durable gravel or stone surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Galhoun
Sager
Climas
Mala
Inazoo
Kalamazoo
A. J. Sager
United States
Permanent gravel road building tactics and ditch layout
The article details road grading and ditch planning to drain surfaces toward side ditches, with a broad crown and flat outer banks to support bicycle paths. It discusses subgrade formation, material redistribution under the grader, and gradual cementing with gravel or stone courses for durable metaling, plus ancient Roman parallels and location strategies.
Milady's Toilet Patterns and Spring Dress Details
Fabrice colors lace veiling and waistlines in line with spring and summer fashion. White cotton voiles embroidered with selory appear among printed designs in lightweight fabrics from mousseline to crepe de chine. A six gore skirt complements coats and can be worn as a single gown. pattern No. 7655 offered by mail with small shipping add-ons.
Fashionable Sailor Style Guide Promotes Elegant Accessories
The article outlines prevailing sailor fashion with large embroidered arrowhead details on smooth fabrics, sheer lace gowns, and dainty lace and embroidery foundations. It notes champagne tones pairing with gowns, suede and glace gloves, feathered hats, and new straw shapes, plus patterns and sizing details for dress patterns and accessories.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kalamazoo County
Climax
Michigan
Shane
A. J Savers
Fata E. F. PeLovelle
A. F.rogerts
Builders
Milady
Thia
SILOR
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