Building better roads by bond finance backed by state aid
An editor argues against ad hoc road drives and a yearly levy, urging a bold plan: issue bonds to the full constitutional limit and build fifteen to twenty miles at once under expert supervision. Using an Illinois corn belt farm example, the piece contrasts bond financing with annual taxes, concluding the bond plan yields better drainage, durability, lower maintenance, and faster, larger gains for communities and farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central West
Illinois
Ilinois
Tae
Cobb Went Out Of His Line
The Cleveland Leader quotes a remark about Irvin 8 Cobb a Lumorous writer and former Paducah correspondent. Cobb allegedly said his only entirely true story was the one he sent that got him fired for straying from his line.
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Cobb
Irvin
Paducah
Telegraph
Cleveland Leader
Paper metal armor to decorate coronation pageant
The article describes a coronation pageant next June for King George IV. It notes armor will be made of paper metal, with exact copies of old armor, fixed to resemble the originals, and suggests future outdoor decorations using the material.
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George
George IV
Replacement material claims strength and water resistance
The material is much cheaper than plaster parts and waterproof. It can be formed to resemble various metals and is so strong that it withholds a heavy impact, such as a person jumping on it, without leaving an impression.
Planning the Mouse House Plans On Lake Shore
Gifford Berrington cheerfully shares plans for his new lakeside house. The architect has approved the layout, aided by Mrs Berrington who designed cupboards and wardrobes that the builder will incorporate into the final construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gifford Berrington
Lake Shore
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Environment Influences Behavior in Curious Quote
A stray quotation notes that the environment shapes actions and a humorous image of a man exiting a church with a tilted hat. The remark links social setting to personal presentation in a quip about manners and perception.
Visitor-I dialogue on babies and talk
A brief exchange describes babies before they can speak as no danger to their parents, prompting a wry remark about what they might say once they learn to talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Newpop
Hiram Carpenter’s Wonderful Cure of Psoriasis
I was afflicted for twenty years with psoriasis covering my body in dry scales. After trying many doctors and treatments, Cuticura Remedies used as directed brought relief within six weeks. I returned home cured and have had no relapse years later. The testimonial dates from Lansing Michigan in 1910.
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Hot Springs
Detroit
Lansing
Mich
Mr. Carpenter
Walnut St. So
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