Better Highways and Road Construction Costs Demand Action
The article notes federal funds totaling 275 million dollars for highway aid through June 30, 1920, with 175 million available to that date. It cites 27.7 miles planned at 855.7 million and 40 miles started, involving over 88 million in aid, while highlighting material shortages and staffing limits hindering progress.
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Congress
Chamber of Contracting
Bureau of Public Roady
United States Department of Agriculture
Maintenance of Dirt Road Improves Heavy Traffic Handling
The plan discusses maintaining an earth road to withstand heavy traffic. It calls for grading and reshaping to drain water quickly, adding clay in proper proportions, and using a night grader to smooth surfaces. Proper maintenance aims for a durable, low-cost road once surfaces become water resistant.
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Pont
Testing lab in Kansas saves state money on defective materials
The road wateriais laboratory of the Kansas engineering experiment station tests federal aid road materials in Kansas. More than seven carloads of defective cement and bricks have been rejected for testing, saving the state thousands of dollars.
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Road Wateriais Laboratory
Kansas Engineering Experiment Sittion
Astute of
Kansas
Financing Roads Systems for Counties and Districts
Discussion outlines how to finance road networks based on urgency and capacity to pay. It weighs public willingness to tax, debt, and budget impact. Emphasis on how long projects take and the cost of planned work.
Crown for Earth Roads and Grain Storage Tips
Well kept earth roads need a wide crown to drain properly. When making earth roads, ensure they are broad and well contoured. Before putting grain into bins, clean thoroughly to control grain weevils. Provide ample water for stock and birds.
Rann dom Reels By HOWARD L RANN
An opaque snippet on Howard L Rann features a controversial figure linked to Rome with hints of crime and a dramatic death. It mentions a patrician upbringing, luxury, and a violent end, including alleged poisoning of a wife and a second marriage, though many details are garbled.
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Persar
Mart Talline
Havi
Ax Ie
Homme Moet
Tie
Adam Sinine
Adam
Dirian
How to Free a Stuck Car With a Rope and Tree
A guide from Popular Science Monthly explains pulling a mired car free using a rope looped around a tree or post, anchored to the axle. It covers threading the rope, using a jack, and retying ends to leverage the vehicle out, with repeated adjustments until it reaches solid ground.
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Cape
Mace
Trey
Popular Science Monthly
Tire Tread Design for Heavy Cars Sparks Debate
A discussion on tire tread designs for large vehicles emphasizes the impact on steering and stability. Front tires should resist wandering while rear tires balance wear, with two-tyre schemes adding complexity and potential misbalance across axles.
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Tony
Hite Troutie
Ted Parry Ulyone
Automobile News Tips and Warnings From Early Press
An early automotive bulletin discusses fuel efficiency with careful accelerator use, oil and grease effects on materials, and spark plug maintenance. It notes California bans dealer bonuses to drivers to influence car sales and highlights preparation for long trips, including thorough overhauls and spark plug cleaning and gap checks.
Hood silence device described with tazor inspired drill plan
A historical note outlines a method to quiet a hood by drilling holes in a metal band and threading a feather through the holes so the hood rests on leather instead of metal, preventing noise.
Arranging Tools in the Garage
An old note explains assigning numbers to each tool and place to keep a tidy home garage. Tools bear matching numbers on their wallets or walls, making returns simple and ready for the next use.
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New York State
Care of Children's Teeth Emphasized in Schools
The article stresses the importance of examination and dental treatment for all school children. It advocates treating all decayed teeth, correcting malocclusion early, and regular professional cleaning every three to six months to prevent decay, noting hoped universal dental care for children in the near future.
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Europe
Dental care for children in France and beyond
The passage stresses universal dental service for children, urging daily brushing and cleansing habits in schools. It advocates providing each child with a toothbrush, keeping it clean, and using proper brushing motions to protect republic health.
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France
Thole
Bhaiant
Childern
Republic
Mother's Cook Book by Verte Maynet
A period cookbook excerpt lists honey based substitutions and recipes such as Cream Cookies Doughnuts and Raisin Cake. The text notes honey properties differ from sugar and offers practical tips like rolling dough and baking guidance. It preserves old phrasing and recipe steps with emphasis on honey in place of sugar.
Fragmentary Recipe and Anecdote From A Mrs. Friend In Need
A garbled OCR passage describes a questionable home canning recipe using milk fat vanillin extract grapes honey and various measures. It mixes a food prep set with an odd plea for help and a marginal note about a friend in need offering food for a week. The text is obscure and ends with a plea for assistance intertwined with measurements and ingredients.
Bible Play Survives War in Nancy France Opening Season
Nancy France Frances Janston Play rivaling Oberammergau opens its season after five years of war disruption. Per Pettit directs the Pontain theater production featuring tableaux interludes of Old Testament prophecies between scenes. Cast includes lay and professional actors with music by multiple composers.
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Nancy
France
Frances “Janston
Oberammergau
LMM
Pansion Theater
Pere Pettit
Pariat Lonars
Costum
Ya. m
Hottex
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Sergior Catalaine
Ronan Eitinen
Roman Empire
Adam and Eve
Cicero
Catling
Axi
Havelock Willis
Jack
Automobile News
Erly
California
Eure Warts
Baie Wet
Verte Maynet
Lloyd
Mor Choth
Criticn
el Centre
Cal
Vaile
Mexico
Nia
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Mponined Bog
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