Economy and safety push away from wood bridges
Walter Graham notes most culverts and small bridges under fifty feet use wood. Wood decays in dry climates and costs rise with frequent repairs. Iron offers durable, economical alternatives, especially in irrigated districts, with special low-carbon iron resisting corrosion. Wing walls and V shaped entrances can boost capacity. practical roadbuilders should compare long term costs. A Washington Anti-Saloon League letter laments alcohol’s grip and urges temperance to protect families.
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Walter Graham
Denver Field
Anti-Saloon League
Washington
Hints on Concrete Road Building
Watering the wearing surface must be nearly continuous on hot days. Observations show inspectors struggle to enforce wetting specifications on new contracts. Using earth as a moisture-retaining cover helps. Some builders in the West create earth dams along road edges and divide the surface into pools to cure concrete under water.
Detroit Saloons Targeted As City Council Debates Ordinance
During a council hearing on restricting saloons in residence and factory zones, Henry M. Leland of Cadillac argues each nearby bar costs the company 10000 yearly and cites a neighbor moving next to a family with five boys to keep youth away from drink. Other manufacturers say alcohol lowers worker efficiency. one opposing voice is described as under the influence.
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Detroit
Henry M. Leland
Cadillac Motor Car Company
Common Council
Detroit News
Grand Forks Mayor Praises City’s Upkeep and Trade
The Grand Forks North Dakota mayor extols the city as a clean, modern, low-tax commercial hub with strong bank clearances. He contrasts it with Minnesota across the river, noting fewer saloons, poorer local improvements, and greater pauper dependence funded by Minnesota taxes, while North Dakota funds schools and public works.
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Grand Forks
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Temperance State
Union
Minnesota
North Dakota
WV Brewer Converts Brewery to Packing House
One West Virginia brewer answers the dry era question by converting his brewery into a packing house. He now employs ten times as many men as before the temperance law takes effect July 1. Victory notes the shift reflects the industry adapting to prohibition.
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West Virginia
Ex-Congressman Praises Innate Wit And Easy Money
Ex-Congressman Fred Landis of Indiana extols a growing trend he calls the water wagon. He boasts that they are now everywhere and even funnier than small automobiles. He claims a profit sharing scheme makes it the easiest money, while health happiness and decency bless the home front with 365 Thanksgiving days.
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Fred Landis
Indiana
United States
Warren Mail Subscription Offer
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