How to Make a Road A Dispatch look at state road views
The Dispatch surveys state road commissioners views on a new system for public highways amid winter mud and disrupted trade. It notes Pennsylvanias vast roadwork needs, the Harrisburg commission and Harper's Weekly insights, and outlines technical points on dirt and gravel road construction and maintenance.
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Pittsburg
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Eageest
Harrisburg
Advocating a Route to Better Roads by Telford System
H NeCullovex of Tarentum writes to The Dispatch urging permanent road construction over quick fixes. He condemns current methods, backs the Telford system, statewide standards, county supervision, longer supervisor terms, and the use of chain gangs for stone breaking to improve roads without higher taxes.
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Rads Ee
Lam
Tea County
H. Necvullovex
Tarentum
Road improvements in Pennsylvania urged by X Coatesville writer
A letter to the editor argues Pennsylvania lacks a road program after 200 years of neglect. The writer calls for state aid to highways similar to support for schools, stressing benefits to real estate and citizenship while protecting farmers and minimizing taxpayer burden. January 17, Coatesville.
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Dispatch
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Commission
Harla Can
X. Coatesville
Macadamized Roads and Convict Labor Debate
Mr. David McCargo argues for macadamized highways as best for the state and urges contracts to go to the best persons. He opposes using idle convicts for road work. He also says taxes should be paid in cash rather than farm labor, questions chain gang feasibility, and favors expert specifications.
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Allegheny County
Ohio
West Virginia
Cevania
David McCargo
Allegheny Valley Railroad
The Macadam System Strongly Aimed at State Road Supervision
Mr. Downing argues for a state road administration with engineers directing county work and elected supervisors replaced by court appointed ones. He praises macadam over clay, cites Bridgeport and Central Park examples, and claims long term savings, faster repairs, and broader public benefit through better drainage and professional supervision. He advocates a state alloy and notes benefits for banks, land value, and urban expansion around Philadelphia.
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Bridgeport
Coen
D. Pierce
Central Park
New York
Central Park Roads
Plymouth
West England
George Bennan
Escadar
Philadelphia
Downe
West Chester
Public road building ideas favor modern macadam and drainage
The writer outlines a plan to widen roads then macadamize using a stone crusher, raise the road center to shed water into side drains, and construct bridges or culverts to keep water off the surface. He also discusses tax farming for road taxes, proposing farmer overseers under a supervisor system.
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Rae Tee
Question on macadamizing roads and reforms
In Conneautville on January 1 a letter argues road improvement by road scraper where practical, and macadamizing main thoroughfares where feasible. The writer opposes the chain-gang system except for hardened criminals, and questions reform methods for criminals and tax usage by trustees.
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Enadianes
Scien Conneautville
Road construction proposals critique and ideas
A letter from Joux G. Forerun dated January 17 argues roads fail due to systemic issues. He suggests a stone roadbed eight to twelve inches thick compacted with rollers, proper cross slope, and water control. He questions using teams and questions chain-gang practicality.
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Manonpale
Prominent New Jersey Citizen Faces Singular Ailment
In Windsor Mercer county Daniel M Brown a leading resident swallowed a full set of false teeth months ago now cannot remove them causing dyspepsia chest pain hoarseness lungs trouble and heart disease. Local gossips recount the strange case as doctors fail to relieve his condition.
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Camden
Windsor
Mercer County
N.J
Byway
Daniel M. Brown
Brown
Uncle Sam
Wholesale Cremation Contract for Staten Island Burials
Charles McLean has won a contract to destroy several hundred bodies buried in the past two years at Seguine's Point Staten Island. The contagiously dead will be exhumed and burned in porches on the grounds, with ashes to be sent to Swinburne Island. The work must be completed within nine days.
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Charles McLean
Seguine's Point
Staten Island
Swinburne Island
McLean
Trans Sunes Point
Preaching in Saloons Sparks New Jersey Temperance Crusade
In New Brunswick New Jersey on January 19 a revival led by Rev B Fay Mills inspires local women to form the Society of the Golden Sheaves. They plan to visit saloons floar stores and pool rooms to pray with young men and invite them to join the church. Early visits face resistance but momentum grows.
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New Burnswick
N.J
B. Fay Mills
Society of the Golden Sheaves
On- Joon
Christiana
What I Really is Explained by One of the Best Informed Men
A New York medical college president discusses La Grippe or Russian influenza, tracing its origin to atmospheric and electrical factors. He warns of severe pneumonia risk, lists symptoms, and urges prompt use of pure whiskey such as Duffy's to combat congestion and circulation issues.
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America
New York
Asia
Duffy
Sharpsburg Man Cured by Catarrh and Dyspepsia Institute
Mik A K Norris of Sharpsburg suffered chronic catarrh with nasal and throat discomfort, dizziness, poor appetite, and indigestion. After trying many treatments he was treated by the Catarrh and Dyspepsia Institute at 828 cn avenue and claims permanent cure with their constitutional medicines. he invites inquiries at home or work.
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Sharpsburg
Eleventh Street
Messrs
Cn Avenue
John V. Hartman
Main Street
Banford's Radical Cure Advertises Catarrh Treatment
An 19th century style ad claims catarrh leads to consumption and warns against quack remedies. It promotes Banford's Radical Cure as a local and constitutional remedy, with an inhaler, cure box, and treatise offered by Portes Drug & Chemical Corporation, Boston, at a stated price.
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Portes Drue & Chemical Corporation
Bostrow
Train Schedules and Stops at Kittanning Braeburn Line
Fragmentary railway timetable notes list Kittanning station stops including Braeburn and Mt. Aetna with times around 3 to 5 pm. References to Valley Railroad and various street abbreviations indicate a local rail service schedule.
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Alten
Kittanning
Braeburn
Hulten
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Overcoat and Cloak Price Deduction Offer Exposed
The notice exposes a discount gimmick where buyers are told to deduct 25 percent from the ticket price or pay the marked price, revealing the unscrupulous practice targeting purchasers. The text warns readers about sales trickery and urges careful scrutiny of marked prices.
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