Road draggers and farmers square off over county highways
A long editorial argues for shared road work between farmers and experts. It cites James Guthrie county as a model where farmers shoulder tasks, the value of permanent road improvements, and the need for state aid while preserving farmer initiative. It calls for a mixed system balancing expertise and local effort.
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Aarne
Ube Seme
Yale OF Good
Pan
Ant
Guthrie
Galigce
Bra
Suetteatul Reed
Bermanibue Coopersciun i
Good Lawn Mixture For Healthy Turf Growth
Forty pounds blue grass, three pounds white Clover and three pounds red top mix to form a lawn seed blend. White Clover and red top tend to be crowded out by blue grass, which dominates growth. Ensure soil is well tilled and in good condition before sowing.
Road Improvement Effects on Farm Land Values
A 19th century report details how road building boosts farm land values in Jackson County. Increased accessibility raised per acre prices from 10 to 25 shillings, with 1810 census values estimating all farm land at 87 shillings per acre and current selling prices at 25 per acre.
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Garis
Pepin
Reece
Virginia
Beiekem Het Ier
Josesriy
Dell
Wwe
Jackson County
Vague OCR Fragments Mention Local Remedies and Penalty
Fragmentary text references a remedy and penalties affecting gears and wagons. It mentions a city or locality action, a 40 bullae term, and a warning about crushing gear and rear of wagons. Names and places are unclear due to garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peaymers Lee
Ali Salle
Duty of Propie and the Good Roads Idea
The article emphasizes that good roads are a critical duty for Americans and farmers, stressing prompt repair and solid maintenance to connect farmers with markets. It argues roads enable efficient hauling of goods and warns that good roads, like other essential services, are valuable and must be properly developed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehich
Time to Drag a Road Guidance for Dragging Road Surfaces
The text advises dragging a road after rain when traffic is light. For ordinary traffic, the best time is when mud does not stick to the drag blade along the edge, allowing the drag to skim high spots and fill small depressions.
Construction of reinforced concrete culverts and bridges
The article discusses reinforced concrete arch culverts and bridges, evaluating economy, material strength, and construction practices. It recommends high grade concrete and steel reinforcing bars not less than 16,000 psi, notes on spans and durability, and methods to reduce maintenance while ensuring safety and longevity.
Guard Against Weevils in Agricultural Fields
Instructions urge AU farmers to clear weeds rubbish from alfalfa terraces ditches and fodder rows to prevent weevil breeding and ensure cleaner forage. Emphasizes removing manure or debris near crops and maintaining tidy field edges to reduce pest habitat.
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Weaver
Young Peoples Meeting
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Gwin & Rhine Real Estate Company
Idaho
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Cardui
Mm Gards
Effie Graham
Willard, Ky
Minos
Department of Acricelturs
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Royce
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America
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Treqaene
Evry Pool
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Hitle
Madame Anopheline
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United States
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Acadicus
Taboga Island
Promptis
Esattariem Ereunés
Tabor
Massachusetts
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District of Columbia
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