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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
9
A provincial advocate argues that improving farm-to-market roads cuts costs, boosts farm profits, and raises land values. He cites higher haulage costs on poor roads versus European hard roads, urges consistent drainage and rounded roadbeds, durable culverts, and long lasting construction to spur markets and rural prosperity.
A garbled discussion mix covers roads and good roads bonds, praising improved transportation, California road projects, and thrifty garden tips. It references Southern California counties planning road construction and Los Angeles County leading with asphalt boulevards, plus general appeals for better highways and civic improvement.
A Virginia Road Builders association view praises good roads as vital for rural prosperity and mobility. The Richmond Dispatch notes progress in state highways, urges public education on benefits, and urges local effort like road dragging. cautions against self feeders for young pigs and criticizes local road control failures.
Public calls for better roads and bridges to unlock tractor use on small farms. Writer argues bridges and culverts hinder highway safety and tractor efficiency, urging broader adoption of broad tires and stronger culverts to sustain heavy farm machinery and boost rural prosperity.
Idaho Commissioner Rheinhardt solves gravel road problem at moderate cost. In Nampa to Caldwell boulevard, abundant gravel near Indian Creek mixed with clay creates a durable roadbed. Orchard Avenue expands graveling, with farmers donating labor and local districts supplying gravel and setup. Government urges road planners to avoid steep grades to save hauling. Maine Prison work on roads noted and leap year anecdote closes column.
An investigation into convict labor on road projects is led by James Leland Stamford under the National Committee On Prisons and Prison Labor and the Graduate Highway Department of Columbia University. The study reviews costs, supervision, wages, and potential sentence reductions for good conduct, with trials noted in Kalamazoo and other counties, assessing weather impact and stock costs. The report, House Document 1516, promises extensive data and a bibliography on roads problems.
Nearly all state legislatures push for more red building aid as road costs soar. Ten years ago states spent 52 million, 43 million in 1914, mostly in eastern and Pacific coast states, yet the national problem remains unresolved. Cost of living keeps resurfacing the funding issue.
LeRoy Cady argues for planting nut or fruit bearing trees along country roads 60 feet apart to improve beauty and comfort. He notes the need for well rounded roadways and dry road beds to prevent mud and soggy shoulders, urging road improvement for personal benefit and profit, not just public duty.
State and local aid for permanent roads appears unlikely for communities that show little interest in road improvements, signaling that such towns may be deemed unworthy of funding. The excerpt notes expectations of aid sums to come, but emphasizes skepticism about actual distribution based on past engagement.
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