County to Build Two State Aid Roads Despite Opinion
The Yakima County commissioners will proceed to macadam Summit View and Redman roads in Nob Hill using county funds. An attorney general opinion released September 2, 1908, counters deputy prosecutor Taylor and deputy auditor Newcomb, saying boards may contract for highway improvements under the 1907 law.
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North Yakima
Taylor
Attorney General’s Office
Summit View
Redman
Nob Hill
Constitutional limits on county road contracts in Washington
A attorney general discusses whether a 1907 Washington law allowing county boards to bid on highway contracts is constitutional. He cites state and federal authority, cites Seymour v Tacoma and State v Hall, and argues the provision can be sustained as a proper sub subject of the act to improve public highways. The advisory letter endorses proceeding with contracts under section 8 unless a court holds it unconstitutional.
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Board of County Commissioners
Cooley
State
Hall
Washington
Supreme Court
Marston
State of
State of Washington
State Highway Board
Yakima County
I. B. Knickerbocker
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised by Local Buyer
John White of 38 Highland Avenue Houston Me reports a winter cough relief after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He bought a 50 cent bottle at C C Case’s drug store and says the cough disappeared. the medicine is sold with a guarantee and trial bottles free.
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John White
Highland Avenue
Houston
Dr. King
C. C. Case's
Drainage’s Key Role in Road Building Standards
The article argues good drainage is essential for roads, noting 27,000 tons of rain per mile annually. It defines drainage as removing surface water and underground moisture to prevent erosion and gullying while preserving surface cohesion.
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Shane
Hogey
United States
Fire in Y M C A basement threatens building
A Thursday evening blaze broke out in the basement of the Y M C A where a pile of rags used for Shine-O application ignited. The janitor G A Ball and R A Wise halted the fire, preventing major damage as flames spread to a Shine-O can nearby.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
G. A. Ball
R. A. Wise
Shine-O
Fire detected before closure prevents panic at gym
R. A. Wise discovered the blaze by smelling smoke in the gymnasium and investigated. Doors were closed to keep occupants unaware until extinguished, avoiding any panic and limiting fire spread.
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R. A. Wise
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