Great Progress in Road Building in America
A Washington bulletin from the National Geographic Society argues roads shaped the nation’s growth from the revolutionary era to modern times. It traces corduroy and plank roads, the National Road, early turnpikes, and the rise of railways, noting how travel definitions and routes evolved with expanding commerce and settlement.
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Noi
Verielt
Traiaa
Congress
Jain Hall
America
Harritte
Shane
Sintrs
Nike
Keulnecks
Delver
Condh
Baeckwood
United S
Ntes
Syracuse
Cellerdon
Eays Melaire
Washington
Maltinore
Lake Bele
Hudson
Pelaware
Gla
Great Teall
Midis Weal
Pittaburgh
Detroi
West Virginia
Ohio
de Sadian
William Pend
Waco
Trans
Wieltta
Kans
O Yorkersburg
Helped Smile Sen Yor and Helen Wonderten OC
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Helen Wonderten from Lutkwood returning from Paris and undergoing operations. A medical visit by Meton to Win is mentioned with heavy emphasis on preoperative checks and a tense mood about surgery.
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Sen Yor
Helen Wonderten
Lutkwood
Parla
Yang
Meton
Win
Geologist Finds Traces Of Vanished Mountain Peak
Professor Edwin T. Hodge of the University of Oregon reports discovering traces of a vanished peak in the Cascade range of Oregon. He names the collapsed summit Wabed Peak Mount Multnermal, describing a caldera lake and surrounding valley formed by ancient volcanic activity.
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Cassade Range
Oregon
Portland
Fdwis T. Hodge
Sco Momte Gcolory
University of Oregon
Proferkor
Hirough & Tréneddous
Biwent Kroalan
Iast Indies
Pinn
Hodge
Myers Prom
Ile Vangull Vale
Wil Peak
Howe Up
Nuvety
Agamie
Saul Siaters
Nek Craver
Mowil South
Roofs Marked to Guide Airplanes in Kentucky
Fragmentary military notice describes Kentucky aviation guidance marks and air route preparations. Officials discuss fortifications, transportation routes, and defense measures affecting civil and military coordination at state level.
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Kentucky
Frankfort
Kehoe
Ermer
Road costs fall on gravel road work savings cited
A discussion at a council meeting in New York details savings from gravel road construction versus paved routes. The analysis claims substantial reductions in operating costs for the United States, noting figures around 32 million dollars saved and total savings near 1.02 billion after adjustments.
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United States
Siren
Biltleby
Tonia
Ale Ville
Brick Thickness Tested for Road Use in Arlington VA
The United States Bureau of Public Roads ran a special test roadway at Arlington Virginia to assess proper brick thickness for road construction. A truck with 14 ton load traveled the site and each brick was observed for breakage under the axle load.
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United States Bureau of Public Roads
Ariington
Uber Carort
Chupeléks
Grud
Colyns
Motor Operation Costs Differ With Road Type
A study by the Highway commission and backed by the American Automobile Association shows motor operating costs vary with road surfaces. Oil and metal vehicles on hard surfaces cost less than on dirt or gravel roads, with gravel roads highest.
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Tennsyivanti Highway
Comratesian
American ~ Automobile Association
Burenu
Varios Higloway
Good Roads Hints From The Past And Present Fragments
Fragmentary OCR text references roads, bridges, and transportation hints. It mentions engineers, highways, and possible improvements with scattered mentions of places and people, though specifics are unclear due to garbled wording.
Sights In Korea Culture and Dress Described in 19th Century
National Geomantic survey details Korea including the clothing of men and women, daily life, port scene at Pusan, and cultural contrasts with Japan. It notes the influence of Western contact, population figures, geography, and traditional mourning attire. The piece emphasizes costume detail and social customs.
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Geomannic
Sarioty
Washington
Aanperae
Coren
Cuedapanes
Kingda
Sere
Agen
Theanaes
la West
Mnin
the Syorks
Iowa
Jonny
Hemmiwnya
Japan
Chason Strait
Pusan
Pusat
Arshie
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David
Canada
Yeats
Land Bencing
Netars
Geographic Society
Woebington
Patie
North Amer
Laverster
Philadelphia Valley
Bloch
Lancaster Pike
Lis
Alne Toli Pater
Petus
Pete
Teolied
Buffler
Teall
Cumberland
Unloutowh
Virginia
Engliai
Newavolin
Braddock
Fort Dunbeane
Pittuburght
Lraddock
Orpand
Death Valley
Missiesippi
Valley Rand
New Beglahid
Elma
Cascade Range
Oregon Dale
Ana Stiller
Tering Brick Road
Arlington Station
Ingles
Roma
Feria
SC Corea
Corga
Island
Foul
Gos Arfment
Porn
Wits
Wieliste Aralysts
Tver Vale
Turnen
Eax
Iwenslayy
Nm Aren
New York
Patan Lever
Corea
Sackeloth
Atria
Ana Hannoe
Ping
Wong Tree
Polis
Skipelaanl
Klee
Wartad
Allie Puren
Edly
Varkeane
Renee
Eroschig
Ernst
Maine
Toulhat
Wilbinnt
Nasdas
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