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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1919

Page

10

Donald McDonald Expands Federal Road Plans Across Nation

Washington report notes Thomas McDonald, formerly Iowa highway chief, now heads the federal aid program. Rapid approvals and district engineering streamline projects, boosting 12,000 miles across 200 joint state federal efforts. Dissatisfaction fades as states exceed federal quotas, possibly curbing Townsend bill moves.

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Building Strains and Costs of New Federal Road Plan

The article notes appropriations totaling 289 million dollars with a proposed federal commission overseeing about 700.6 million. It discusses high trunk road costs up to 40 thousand dollars per mile, likely averaging 25 thousand, and credits 20 thousand army trucks and surplus machinery aiding road work to reduce costs. It also mentions material dividends from the war effort advancing, including 23 thousand screws per airplane and 700 wood pieces per wing.

Federal Commission

GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oils Capsules Promote Quick Relief

Cure claim advertisement urges readers to seek GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules, touting quick relief from indigestion and body pains. Note letters and origin from Haarlem, Holland. marketed as safe, easy to take, and backed by a money back guarantee in sealed packages.

Haarlem Daarlem Holland

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