Roads Building of Better Roads Highway Education Expands
The drive for highway development spreads nationwide showing strong public resolve to elevate roads despite high costs. Officials report material and labor limits delaying projects yet people push to extend roadway programs to improve the transport system. State highway engineers note transportation constraints hinder production and call for patience as construction progresses at a satisfactory pace.
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United States
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Road projects prompt wait for action after approval
The speaker, president of the American Association of Highway Officials, noted in a Philadelphia county setting that citizens tend to expect near overnight completion once a road project is authorized, revealing a gap between approval and execution.
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American Association of Highway Oficials
Philad
What Good Highways Mean for Farmers as Businessmen
Farmers are business men who must run farms commercially and cut operation costs. A resolution to the Illinois Agricultural Association stresses reducing farming expenses through better roads and efficient delivery. Emphasis is placed on selecting capable highway officials to secure skilled road building and repair, aiding farmers in market transportation.
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Milnois
Birdsall
Road Drainage and Grading Call for Better Roads
A fragmented local item argues drainage and grading are the first steps to road improvement. It notes neglect of rutted dirt roads and praises patrols for keeping them usable, urging demand for better roads and funds for highway work.
Why Microbic Diseases Can't Be Eliminated
The piece discusses St Kilda's isolation and guards against infections as a lesson in eugenics. It argues complete elimination of pathogenic microbes is impossible, noting historical ship-borne outbreaks like smallpox and current influenza, and warns that reducing mortality can weaken population resistance. It concludes that nature demands sacrificing some to protect the whole.
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St. Kilda
Cow Symbol of Fortune in Early Society
An artifact of language traces the cow as a symbol of wealth and status in patriarchal societies. The text notes phrases linking cows to ownership and money, citing terms like pecuniary and scot as historically tied to cattle value and debt.
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Tome
Why Nature's Laws Are Necessary
A fragmentary 19th or early 20th century reflection argues life habits shape perception and conduct. It contrasts inherited questionable behavior with natural moral laws and divine order, urging conformity to nature and God's laws as the path to rightful living.
How Land Is Being Reclaimed
The reclamation service has reclaimed or is reclaiming 3,200,000 acres across about 67,000 farms of 20 to 100 acres each. In the year water from government ditches aided 1,095,278 acres on 41.80 farms, with the government contracted to supply water to about 1,000,000 acres. Reservoir capacity available is roughly 1,492,000 acre feet.
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Reclamation Service
How Trees Might Be Saved
A discussion on saving trees through home waste paper recycling and reducing the number of trees needed for paper and shipping cases. The piece argues that if households saved waste paper, fewer trees would be cut, as the country uses more than a year’s worth of lumber for paper packaging.
Weather Prophet Quotes and Ruskin on Language
A fragmentary exchange cites a weather prophet remarking that predicting bad weather earns forgiveness, while a wrong forecast breeds doubt. The text also quotes John Ruskin on language as a tool of thought rather than a noble end, noting its limits in conveying ideas.
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John Ruskin
Oscar Collins trial draws juror from Alma region
Local notes report Ithaca visits and Carson City business. Juror Arthur Forquer from this place drew in Oscar Collins case at Achaca. Several residents including Edward Smith, Velma Schlappi, and others spent weekends in various nearby towns. The Christian Endeavor contest concluded with a banquet at the I C O P Hall and the Baccalaureate address set for Sunday evening.
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Carl Leonard
John Rugglesworth
Tonia
Thornburgh
Alma
Thursie v. M. Cotteral
Tal
Carson City
T. Lang
J. F. Tucker
Clare
T. McGurn
Bay City
Fred Fullerton
Elwell
Ithaca
James Gibbs
George Crow
Mr. Coon
Colgrove
Howard Phillips
Clifford Gee
L. Boothe
Floyd Rumberger
John Wood
Elmon Ivey
Amon
Vance Woodard
John
Gilbert Spencer
Amos Evey
Stanton Tn
Dick Lang
Riverdale
Sumner
Austin Cherry
St. Louis
T. Jainy
Stonebrook
Julia Ment
Mecosta
A. Pratt
Guy Stoughton
Olen Ferris
Christian Endeavor
1. C. O. P. Hall
Emerson Mourns Death Of Neighbor And Family Ties
Emerson notes mark the death of William Johnson father of Mrs Milton Prester after a several days illness. Survived by son Clarence of California and four daughters Coral Devel Bertha Elsie Brooks Ophelia Irowler. Funeral held Saturday afternoon as district schools closed Friday. Local social updates include Mrs Amy Hetzman tonsil operation and visits by Wilford Soule family to Ithaca. County Sunday school superintendent Mr Wright spoke at church.
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H.R. Moench
William Johnnson
Milton Prester
Ade Hte
Clarence
California
Coral Devel
Detroit
Bertha
Burlette
Nebraska
Elsie Brooks
Ophelia Irowler
Emerson
Winn
Pleasant Valley
Amy Hetzman
Alma
Wilford Soule
Will Staahl
Ithaca
King of
Lansing
Clark
Viola Maurer
Lloyd Mann
A. Bichorn
Helen Tedhams
J. F. Peters
Wright
Charity Jason Visits Relatives in Flint
Mrs. Charity Jason is making an extended visit with relatives at Flint. There were large attendances at the Aid held with Mrs. Pearl Hoover Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Bartholo murw and Mrs. Susie Race of the Spenger district were with us. Delbert Wiles of Alma was at his farm on business Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. A. VanHock spent time at the Raymond Clay home near.
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Charity Jason
Flint
Pearl Hoover
Bartholomurw
Susie Race
Spenger District
Delbert Wiles
Alma
A. VanHock
Raymond Clay
Nolls Buy Detroit Home Ahead of Move
District residents report Bernice Janson Iris Gardner and Maynard Downing spent Thursday and Sunday at North Shade center taking grade examinations. Mr and Mrs Steve Shepherd were called to St John due to serious illness of grandson Joseph Wallace. Mrs Alice Upham stays at Peter Salisbury home on Egypt street caring for Ervin Upham and son Wayne.
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Noll
Detroit
Bernice Janson
Iris Gardner
Maynard Downing
North Shade Center
Steve Shepherd
St. Johne
Joseph Wallace
Alice Upham
Peter Salisbury
Ejeypt Street
Ervin Upham
Wayne
Elm Hall visits and local family notes
River Virginia Joseph visits aunt in Elm Hall while Roy Robbing of Clare performs at Wright school last Wednesday. Mrs. Darling is not well. Henry Crum and family hosted Sunday guests. Mrs. Wm Barthy and daughter Marton spent part of last week in Saginaw. C F Johnson returns from Ohio on business. Mrs. Daiva and Mortie Wilbur recover from smallpox. L I Lente and others enjoy fishing at Houghton Lake. Josephine Johnson Eugene Cram and Frances Joseph took the grade exam last week.
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Virginia Joseph
Elm Hall
Wright School
Roy Robbing
Clare
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