Maintenance of Earth Roads and Drainage Techniques
Guidance on crowning roads to shed water, building open side ditches, and preventing puddling. Describes under drainage with a three foot trench and pipe, using a two log road drag to maintain crown, and scheduling dragging after rain. Notes essay contest extension by Director Logan W. Page and prizes from the U S Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan W. Page
Office of Public Roads
U. S. Department of Agriculture
The Cunning Of Selfishness In Society And Religion
A critical essay traces how selfishness and ignorance mislead public judgment, enabling demagogues and counterfeit leaders to gain power. It cites revolutions, the Abolition era, Napoleon era, and Jesus as contrasts, noting the cost to the masses and the slow progress toward justice. It ends with reflections on modern mobility and car culture referencing ancient prophecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children of Darkness
Children of Light
South
France
Marengo
Austerlitz
Waterloo
Napoleon
Jesus of Nazareth
Demetrious
Aplestis
Diana
Paul
Demetrius
Sherty
Arthur Capper
Inauguration by Horse or Walk Debated by Historians
Questions about Jeffersons inauguration spark a quiz of historical facts and trivia. The text lists figures on votes in New York City, Panama area size, jelly preservation methods, geodetic surveys, and other assorted Q and A style entries from a period publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isthmus
Panama
Panama Railroad
Bocas del Toro
Nonspill Funnel Material Body Description Findings
Product specification notes a rust proof material body for the nonspill funnel with enamel finish and other parts polished brass.
Dr King s New Discovery Promoted by Marion Druggist
Marion Ohio druggist C Lower commends Dr King s New Discovery as the best throat and lung medicine. He says it cured his wife of a severe bronchial cold after other remedies failed. The home doctor treats colds and bronchial coughs for the whole family. Prices 50 cents and 1 guaranteed by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Lower
Marion
Ohio
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Earth
Anna Carlson
William Allen White
Nahan
Jefferson
Wilson
Sulzer
New York City
Republic of Panama
Army Engineers
Department of Commerce
Jamcs Bryce
Washington
Permanent Court of Arbitration
the Hague
Egypt
Italy
Japan
Spain
United States
Lighthouse Service of
The
Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of Commerce
Liberia
Red
Jack
Min Ts
Ast
Geeneen
Arly
F. L. Hoaglin
Mfg. Co
Waupaca, Wisconsin
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