Value of Good Roads Affects Hauling Costs and Land Values
The article argues that good roads lower hauling costs and raise land values in surrounding areas, highlighting the economic benefits for farmers and local communities.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1909
Page
6
Good Roads Boost Prosperity Across Country and City
The article by Logan Waller Page argues that improved roads raise land values and boost trade, farms, and schools. It cites Jackson Tennessee as a model where bond issues and better pathways spurred migration, investment, and property gains, while highlighting lower transport costs in England France and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Waller Page
United States Office of Public Roads
Department of Agriculture
Brownsville
Jackson
Sam. C. Lancaster
Poplar Corner
United States
Office of Public Roads
Bureau of Statistics
France
England
Germany
Francis P. Loomis
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Ohio
Indiana
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Georgia
South Dakota
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eero
the Royal
Postoffice
Brownsville Road
Jackson, Tenn
Dodge City
Kansas
Southall-Horwood
Chichester
Washington County
Washington
Morris
Theley
McNamara & Son
South Side Square
Washington, Iowa
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