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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1900

Page

2

Better Roads For Kansas Meeting To Feature Wilson and Smith

A large Kansas rally on road improvement is planned for next Tuesday at 4 pm with Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson and Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith among national figures. The program includes speeches by Gen. E. G. Harrison and Martin Dodge, a parade along Kansas Avenue, and an address by Governor W. E. Stout at Washburn College.

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Local roads financing stalls business support in farming areas

Readable fragments show farmers waiting for business leaders to commit funding for rainy season road improvements in the western and eastern regions. Officials note the agricultural department will handle the matter, while farmers and merchants seek a workable financial plan.

Agricultural Department

Economic barriers hamper New England manufacturing growth

The discussion notes rising transport costs and the risk of adopting aggressive policies seen in other nations. It points out that hauling raw materials over prairie roads at 25 cents per mile makes many New England factories uncompetitive, given water power and distant rail access. Large firms question feasibility as they cannot sustain costly inland shipments.

New England

Road improvement urged to aid farmers and economy

In a wartime era reflection, a speaker cites rapid industrial growth, wheat prosperity, and export expansion while arguing state and national road systems must improve to lower primary haul costs. He cites New York chamber findings and Gov McCleary's resolution, stressing dry road beds and proper drainage to keep farms competitive and reduce transport expenses.

Fragmented notes on transportation and road building debate

The passage discusses farm to market haul, comparing animal to steam powered transport and noting the broad input from thousands of Americans. It mentions road construction progress, roadbed design, and the impact of new methods on delivery and education. Details blur but focus on transport, road material, and public works.

United States Contae

Good Roads Movement and Macadam Road Talks Across States

W H Moore of the Interstate Good Roads association plans to form a state body in Topeka with officers identical to national setup. Efforts push for macadam roads along Fif facoth street to Shunga punga bridge and a road to Topeka fair grounds. Michigan holds two state road conventions this year with a third set for Traverse City on October 10.

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Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted as Painless Remedy

A long article extols Pyramid Pile Cure as a painless, harmless treatment for piles claiming it cures various forms by shrinking enlarged vessels and restoring normal tone. A Baltimore man endorses the product and another salesman notes affordable full-sized doses without cocaine morphine or metal.

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