Macadam Road Building Principles and Drainage
An early 1912 article explains macadam road construction focusing on grade, drainage, soil type, and foundation choice. It details surface and subsurface drainage, subdrains including V drains, grading stakes, cross slopes, material testing, and the modern macadam and Telford road differences and maintenance practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
America
Telford
Tresaguet
France
England
Relationship of Automobiles to Modern Highways
Logan Waller Page explains that rapid motor traffic harms crushed stone roads and forces a shift from plain macadam to dustless, binder strengthened surfaces. He outlines temporary versus permanent binders, methods of application, and cost considerations, stressing expert specifications and lab testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chines
United States
Whighway
Tresaguet
Council of Bridges and Roads
John L. Macadam
United States Office of Public Roads
England
France
City Schools Open On September 16th
The Atlanta Constitution notes city schools will reopen Monday September 16th after delays for building improvements. It lists teacher assignments for Central Elm Park and High School, detailing principals, grade allocations and staff across 1 2 3 4 6A 6B classes. The report also cites Roosevelt Republicans and tariff divides shaping the campaign and urges registration Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Central School
S. M. Gambill
Lulu Wagner
Nora Wright
Clara Self
Essie Wilson
Ora Lovelace
Mayme Hinkle
Neile Hanchatt
Elm Park
Joe Lacey
Effie Douthitt
Sarah McClure
Joy Muchmore
A. E. Steele
Gertrude Freeman
Lulu Williamson
Ethel Barco
Minnie Lyons
Maude Lester
Advertised Letters to be Sent or Returned
Five names appear on the advertised letters list Fleming Wm Ferree Wm M Hunter Henry Roberts Lenie Storey Robert Userey Ropert. If not called for within two weeks they will be sent to the Dead Letter Office.
Dr King's New Life Pills Ad Brings Quick Results
Uncle Ezra warns of small causes bringing big trouble and promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as safe quick relief for constipation biliousness and indigestion. Available at Joe K Smock & Son for 25 cents. Register Friday. Mrs Lee Bays visits Mrs W J M Ballard in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra
Weathered Scenes as Farmers Move and Visit in Scott City
Scott City notices report threshing machine sounds signaling busy farm life. Mr. and Mrs. Elza King relocate to Terre Haute. Lloyd Howard buys a new buggy. Lizzie Osburn and Mrs. William Dix of Terre Haute visit locals. Mrs. Skinner and children visit Prairie Creek relatives. Robinson IL visitor Mrs. Joe Sankey spends a week here. Mrs. Lee Hayhurst plans Iowa visit. Mrs. William Dix from Terre Haute calls on Homer Hamilton. W E Douglass family from Shelburn visits Scott City. Helen Beardsley of Sullivan visits Scott City parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott City
Elza King
Terre Haute
Lloyd Howard
Lizzie Osburn
Alva Skinner
Skinner
Prairie Creek
William Dix
Joe Sankey
Robinson 111
Lee Hayhurst
Iowa
Terre Waute
Homer Hamilton
W. E. Douglass
Shelburn
Helen Beardsley
Sullivan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Logan Waller Page
Office of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
American Press Association
Russell
Atlanta Constitution
Bill Arp
Hicks Street
Brooklyn
E. C. Snarr
BE. F. Johnson
Helizabeth Hull
Aoba Harrington
Ruth Drake
Co. W. Garman
Mabel Jones
Mary O’hazard
R. ©. Sloane
J. M. Standley
Edith Lang
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
B.g.cantrell
New York
Lindley
Dentwt
Davis House
Interurban
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