Pocahontas County Faces Road Bond Shift and State Paving
A long discussion on road bonds reveals Pocahontas County now sits with 58 bonded counties and 41 not bonded, facing loss of local road funds. The piece argues for accepting state paving of primary roads, notes state funds redirected to state roads, and cites California irrigation districts as a model.
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Pocahontas County
Boards of Supervisors
California
Oakdale
State Highway Commission
Hammill
Future problems and atheism clash in a restless world
Dr. A B Lamb of Harvard foresees chemistry solving energy food and disease issues as progress accelerates. The Rev Frank W Bible argues atheism spreads worldwide while industry and big business reshape power, from dye trusts to Wall Street profits and Russia standards.
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A. B. Lamb
Harvard
Frank W. Bible
America
East
Asia
God
Christmas Thoughts and Political Jabs in Oklahoma
A reflective column laments scarce use of one’s “beans” in politics and business while joking about Oklahoma governors facing impeachments. It notes Wall Street bonuses rumored after a strong year and recalls a Chicago booze tale as dubious. The piece ends with a nostalgic line about couples enduring slow trials.
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Wall Street
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