Federal plan outlines improved nationwide highway system
A federal agriculture department initiative presents a coordinated national highway plan to build a connected system across states. It envisions about 150000 miles of primary and interstate routes, with funding limited to the approved portions and cross state coordination. Nebraska and South Dakota illustrate interstate alignment efforts as the net gains momentum since the November act.
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Bureau of Public Ronda
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Nebraska
South Dakota
Fonds
Wystert
Early bids indicate lower construction costs this season
Reports from the Bureau of Public Roads show lower price levels across key items. Grading bids range around 20 to 29 percent and 80 cents per cubic yard in Missouri Arkansas Minnesota, with 1921 regional averages notably higher. Reinforcing steel around 8 cents, bridge steel at 4 to 8 cents, concrete bids about 17 a cubic yard in some sections, and road concrete prices per square yard vary by state versus the 1920 21 national average.
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Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Miaxouri
Arkansas
Minnesota
Ohio
Colorado
Georgia
Federal-aid road program grows amid new milestones
Federal aid road projects totaling 053 miles were completed and S41 miles went under construction during May, raising total under construction to nearly 19,000 miles and completed projects to 17,088. The bureau of public roads reports the system grew by over 20 miles per working day. Allotments to definite projects totaled $7,528,000 during the month, with a 1922 goal of expanding to 350,000 miles across the states.
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Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Kicks Would Pave Roads If We Could Cash In The Kicks
Fragmentary clipping discusses funding roads from kicks and mentions tuberculosis as a major enemy. It also references poultry and disease terms in a stray, unclear fashion. The readable portions suggest a satirical note on finances and public health.
Fall Frocks Retain Old Lines New Coats Flare
Fall fashion features retain slender lines in frocks while coats tilt toward circular shapes and wrap silhouettes. Bold fabrics such as broadcloth velvet and twill appear with fur trims, embroidery, and new wrap details.
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