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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
2
A government bulletin argues better highways would lower living costs by aiding farmers and shippers. It cites that improving roads could save the Cotton States roughly two million dollars annually in hauling charges, with transportation time dropping from twelve to two days in some areas.
The bulletin notes improved roads cut hauling costs and raise farm land values. Direct gains include lower transport costs and shorter distances, while indirect gains come from higher land values and faster hauling times benefiting communities.
A mosaic of facts and claims spans global life from U S cattle numbers and New York egg consumption to Russian price rises and Los Angeles settler clubs. It notes statues, reform leagues, vice raids, and a Russian refrigeration commission, with various innovations and oddities including cameraless cameras, orange tree grafting, and doctors warning on public health.
Agricultural notes from North Dakota highlight windbreaks as essential, showing a house framed by trees and shrubs stays cooler and more inviting. The article contrasts two homes, stating windbreaks reduce snow drifts, improve aesthetics, and encourage children to stay longer. It stresses planting 12 to 16 rods from the house and maintaining mulched, well-kept tree roots for vigor.
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