Good Roads Bonds Move Forward Across Several States
Voters authorize 130000 in Marshall County Alabama and 800000 in Mercer County West Virginia for county highway systems. Limestone County Texas votes 150000 for about 70 miles of macadamized roads. Glenn County California plans a 145000 reinforced concrete bridge over Stony River near Orland. Bristol Tennessee forms highway group to connect with Wise County Virginia roads. Ontario plans to extend the Boulevard from Bridgeburg to Fort Erie with provincial funding. Tarrant County Texas approves engineer Travilla plans with estimates over 800000 for county highways. bidding soon starts.
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Limestone County
Tex
Board of Supervisors
Glenn County
Cal
Rose Construction Co
Sacramento
Stony River
Orland
Bristol To Wise Highway Association
Bristol
J.C. Travilla
Travilla
Claussen
Minneapo
Contemplated Lis street improvements to exceed prior decade costs
In Lis, Minnesota the 1918 street plan will cost more than the combined spending of the previous ten years. Paving already ordered stands at $200,000 with expectations the total by year end will reach $500,000. The full amount in 1912 was $44,000.
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Lis, Minn
The Editor Seethes With Printing Plans And Puns
A satirical verse depicts a news editor in his chair musing on polishing his pen grinding his axe and cleaning his typewriter He boasts of printing ink for sermons and trading for coal while hurling sharp jabs at local figures and rival readers set against a backdrop of stubborn times and a bustling newsroom
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Biggs
Cox
Tom
Varied County Land and Livestock Trades Reported
Transactions across Kentucky include Cliff R. Prewitt and Dan Prewitt selling 266 acres near Thomson Station to James Keyes at 105 per acre. Wool sales reach 3,500 fleeces in Harrison County at 21 cents per pound and Boone County wool sold to Leslie Combs at 22 cents per pound. Farms traded in Bourbon County include W S Davis selling 88 acres at Hutchison for 165 per acre. Additional cattle and livestock moves shown from Bath, Clark, Montgomery Counties with prices per head and per pound. A tobacco riders threat in Stemming District prompts a mass meeting to discuss self protection measures.
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Cliff R. Prewitt
Dan Prewitt
James Keyes
Clark County
Thomson Station
Thomson
Messrs. Prewitt
Harrison County
Lynch & Wiggins
Bourbon County
Grange Association
Kentucky
Leslie Combs
Lexington
Boone County
Baltimore
Louisville
New York
W. S. Davis
Uniontown
Kansas
Hutchison
James Gilbert
Cincinnati
Ohio
William P. Treadway
Madison County
T. Peel
Mr. Simpson
Montgomery County
Mike Wilson
Treadway
Botts & Humphreys
Blue Grass Journal
Goodbye in All Partings Verse by Grace D. Litchfield
A reflective poem on farewell and the varied emotions of saying goodbye. The speaker notes the phrase's universality across love hate and death. It contemplates journeys, partings, and the lasting impact on the soul.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Mt Sterling Testimony
Mt Sterling resident Mrs. Nelson testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her kidney trouble and backache after trying other remedies. She reports improved energy and fewer nervous headaches and urges others to use the product. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for the United States. Remember the name Dean's.
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Doan
Mt. Sterling
Nelson
Richmond St
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
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Chas. A. Ragland
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Will Bean
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Alfred Buckler
W. A. Thomason
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W. O. Healey
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