State Aid in the Bay State and Highway Progress
Massachusetts highway commissioner William D. Sohier presents a long view of state road policy since 1895. Governors Greenhalge Crane Bates Douglas Guild Draper praise the state highway system, its growth to over 800 miles, and municipal cooperation. He cites 260000 annual maintenance funds and 300000 yearly automobile fees, with funds not cut but sometimes increased, while noting widespread adoption by other states.
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William D. Sohier
Massachusetts
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Greenhalge
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Bates
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Guild
Tie
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Commonwealth
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Portland
Mass Chusetts
Maine
New Hampshire
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Rhode Island
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Pennsylvania
Road construction praise for Iowa highway work
A reader reflects on the Iowa highway commission under state engineer T. T. Macdonald. He praises the department's accomplishments given limited resources and urges funding to expand future projects.
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T. T., Maconald
Iowa Commission
Statewide road building system praised by Maryland official
W. W. Crosby, chief engineer of the Maryland Geological Survey, says state administration of road building is effective in securing good roads and notes that the combined state and county effort yields the best results. counties have followed the example with fair success.
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Maryland Geological Survey
Maryland
State highway plans urged for centralized department
State Commissioner of Highways in WV says the state is in the formative period of road building but needs an executive hand to direct the department. He argues for certainty over guesswork and notes the difficulty of measuring waste in road work.
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West Virginia
Vic
Ohio State Aid Road Funds Spur Better County Construction
Commissioner James C. Wonders of the Ohio Highways replies to Nov 30 asking about state aid. He notes annual county aid of 5,000 to 6,350 dollars over four to five years, which has advanced construction methods. State aid boosted local effort, improved road-building, and public demand for quality roads.
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Ohio
New Jersey Road Aid Program Expands Across Counties
Franklin Dye of the New Jersey Secretary State Board of Agriculture states that the state aid law for roads has been highly effective. The program, started modestly, grows in popularity and is now extending to every county, helping the state avoid mud and poor road conditions.
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State Board of Agriculture
New Jersey
Massachusetts Governor Draper Named Chief Executive
Massachusetts announces Governor Draper remains the chief executive of the commonwealth. The statement underscores his authority and ongoing leadership role in state government.
Massachusetts Roads Build on Steady Policy
In the construction of good roads Massachusetts highways show generally satisfactory results. They serve the people and will serve the commonwealth well. The wise policy started by the state should be continued.
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Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Union
Commonwealth
Massachusetts Highway Reforms Improve State Roads
William by Summer, State Highway Commissioner of Massachusetts, argues that half of Massachusetts road funds were wasted due to lack of instruction. He cites centralized state leadership as essential, saying local efforts alone failed without competent supervision and skilled labor. The article notes Massachusetts set an example later copied elsewhere.
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Massachusetts
State road progress debated by Washington and Michigan officials
Wenry L. Bowlby of Washington argues state supervision yields better roads, citing opposition from county authorities and past spending. Townsend A. Aery of Michigan supports state aid, noting rapid annual mileage gains since 1906 and a five year period totaling 790 miles.
State aid urged to build permanent Iowa roads
Dubuque Times Journal argues for state involvement in road building. It cites half a century of local control failing and urges a state highway commission or engineer to approve locations and materials with 20 percent state funding to ensure proper maintenance.
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Dubuque
Iowa
State Highway Commission
State highway aid fuels road improvements and growth
The report notes road costs by type with dollars per mile and percentages, cites a $660,000 State Highways department appropriation to July 1 1911, and explains state reward payments. It highlights gravel 64.5 percent macadam 43 percent and mixed roads 212 percent, with two counties building concrete roads and Wayne county to expand next year. It also covers a $2,090,000 county bonding for good roads and affirms state aid as essential to progress.
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Townsend A.ery
Michigan
State Highway Department
Wayne County
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