10 May 1894
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1894
Page
1
A thoughtful discussion on road systems from MacAdam to steel rails. The author argues for local funding and state supervision, warns against overreaching with costly MacAdam schemes, and predicts rail transport and steel tracks as the future for short and long hauls while urging prudent, well-located dirt roads as interim steps.
The speaker argues that country roads are good most of the year and warns against overburdening resources to build costly roads. From current indicators these projects may be unnecessary, as they seem unlikely to serve the main purposes that justified their vast expense.
The Statesville Landmark argues against blaming the Democratic administration for hard times. It recalls that the republic created a tariff law and financial system, notes the repeal of the silver tariff, and defends Foster's bond proposal to sustain the treasury after Cleveland left office. It warns impulsive criticism of the Dems ignores prior fiscal reality.
A fragment from a rustic tale notes Mr M F Jones, a dealer in this region, making a bold trade during spring dullness. He observes the rapid return on his venture as his poultry venture promises profitable growth amid a marginal era.
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