Wanted More and Better Pavements for Every Town
The editorial argues for municipal pavement programs citing increased property values, health, and civic pride. It highlights examples from towns like West Union and Rock Hill, describes financing through shared citizen payments, notes banners of business uplift after paving, and cites Washington DC as a model of asphalt streets. It urges readers to demand durable pavements and long-term per-street financing.
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Mat Otter
Wesund
York's
Washington’s
Charles City
Webster Cl D
Rost Plalos
Rosebrirg
Ure
Boyd Tirements
Goreride
Aline
West Union
Vilages
Ratull
Hive
Walnut Street
Des Moines
Locase Street
Crati
Locust Street
New paving law aims at systematic city road work
New Orleans begins a city paving program under a law requiring pre September planning for next year’s street work. Bids are published for one month, property owners can petition for pavement type, certificates are sold to cover assessments, and funds pay contractors. Bids cover many types including sheet asphalt and cement concrete.
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New Orleans
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John MacVicar
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Laloa
Pavemen
Rom Piurtsou
Pinta
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Iowa
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