Road surface choices must prove economic value, says expert
Professor House of Colorado Agricultural College, a leading civil engineer, argues for careful study before concrete roads are widely adopted. He insists road improvements must yield benefits at least equal to costs including maintenance, with spending tailored to traffic needs and local economics.
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Professor House
Colorado Agrocultural College
Colorado
Seefessor House
Aguther
Reils
Tate
Good Highways in Jamaica Promote Island Development
Jamaica, in the British West Indies, seeks modern highways to boost automobile use and rapid transportation. A complete redial road system would open neglected regions, speed products to the sea, and raise production and wealth for the industrious island.
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Jamaica
British West Indies
Tuch
Concrete roads and profits in farming markets
A fragmented editorial discusses how road location and concrete road bases affect farmer profits in cotton markets. It argues that better roads reduce transport time and costs, increasing returns, and cites railway crossings and pond relocation as practical concerns. The piece also includes quips on friendship and memory from a Globe column.
Rainbow colors and light from water droplets explained
The Columbus Dispatch explains how sunlight refracted by water drops creates a rainbow in red orange yellow green blue and violet. It notes double rainbows when upper drops reflect light and mentions transient rainbows from sprinklers and hoses as moisture briefly lingers in the air.
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Columbus Dispatch
Toads Promote Household Pest Control And Natural Goods
An old article extols the toad for pest control and garden benefits noting its temperament and long service when treated well. It also describes tortoiseshell comb manufacturing from Abenteen Sealand, detailing preparation, machinery, and waste repurposing into pipes and fertilizer.
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Abenteen
Sealand
Why Cardinal's Hat Is Not Worn In Church History
The piece discusses the ceremonial wearing of a cardinal's hat, noting it is only seen on the wearer when the pope places it as a symbol of rank. It describes the hat’s deep red color, heavy silk cords, and tassels, and lists three red hats in Westminster Cathedral belonging to Wiseman, Manning, and Vaughan. It also mentions a separate note on birds protection and a Kansan horticultural society claim about birds consuming vast amounts of insects annually.
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Westminster Cathedral
Wiseman
Manang
Vaughn
Why He Would Extend College Year
Professor Alexander Silverroan, head of the school of chemistry at the University of Mutshirgh, argues for a twelve month college year in School and Society. He notes most funding supports education for about 75 percent of the year and asserts hard work and honesty remain essential, despite new methods.
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Alexander Silverroan
University of Mutshirgh
School Anl Society
Dairy Campaign Set For Allegan County
East Lansing October 27 A ten day Milk and Alfalfa campaign in Allegan County aims to boost profits through efficient dairying. Michigan Agricultural College will direct with teams led by Prof C E Reed and Prof J B Cox. Included are cow testing, alfalfa seed orders, lime and fertilizer planning with county farming agents coordinating outreach.
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East Lansing
Allegan County
Michigan Agricultural College
C. E. Reed
Irof
J.B. Cox
LA Waldron
State Farm Bureau
Alfred Bentall
Allegan Leads Michigan Dairy Output with Over 4 Million
Allegan ranked among top dairy counties in the state, reporting more than 4 million dollars worth of dairy products produced last year.
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Allegan
Halloween entertainment at Alma school hall
The Eckert school near Alma plans a Halloween entertainment and box social on October 28 to raise funds for maps and blockhomes. Proceeds go to the cause. Mrs. Fred Johnson of Riverdale also hosted visits with relatives from Midland county over the weekend.
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Fred Johnson
Riverdale
Eckert School
Alma
Wealey Webb
Midland County
Geo
Lente
Coleman
Willing Workers Aid Society
Fred Rockfellow
Wright
Titueu
Arvada
Sanday
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MKS
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Pine
Grover Ave
Ely St
Fall’s Candy Company
Ely St.lma, Mich
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Heef Tb
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