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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1916
Page
2
The article weighs road types for value and service. It contrasts asphalt brick and concrete, noting brick’s unit-paver nature, asphalt’s malleability, and concrete’s hardness. It argues communities should choose roads by meaningfully balancing cost and longevity.
A historical discussion argues asphaltic road surfaces offer better long term value than plain macadam. It compares costs, noting a $25 000 20 foot roadway incurs higher annual interest than a $15 000 option, and advocates asphalt macadam as durable for heavy traffic while saving money over time.
Harrisburg April 11 The state shows near unanimous support for Governor Brumbaugh as he exposes a blackmail scheme linked to George Tener Oliver and United States Senator Penrose. Details unfold of threats, alleged campaign contributions and a public effort to force Brumbaugh from the race, with widespread political backlash and calls for Penrose and Oliver to quit.
The article notes Chihuahua's early wool and cloth industry dating to 1541 and highlights mining, especially the Santa Eulalie mine near Chihuahua producing up to 20,000 tons of ore monthly. It mentions General Pershing’s troops may visit over Easter and describes the hanging of Judas ritual seen in pulque saloons.
Continued from page one a report orders the governor to oversee a pirate ship the White Bellamy commander castaway on April 26 1717 stating one hundred two men drowned are buried. The chart notes the tucket and Martha’s islands and changes in topography while detailing lands of Nan eyard and shoreline.
Washington April 18 The National Geographic Society summarizes pulque and mescal as traditional agave beverages. Pulque is fermented sap from the maguey heart while mescal is distilled from the plant roots. Pulque costs a cent a glass and a mescal cask sells for 19 pesos. Mexico consumes 4 million dollars worth of pulque annually.
The narrative describes Tarahumare endurance in the Sierra Madre north, noting prolific mountain game and extreme running feats. Tarahumare men and women are cited as exceptional runners with records of 170 miles in a stretch and a 600 mile letter journey in five days, sustained by pinole. It mentions a boomerang used to hunt rabbits and links to ancient Pacific migration legends.
Elegant wedding invitations announcements and at home cards offered at affordable rates. Samples available. Prices listed on request. Custom wording and design to suit tradition and personal taste. High quality printing on premium card stock.
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