davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08


We wish to thank the public for their
very liberal patronage since our opening,
October 1st. and desire to inform them that
the volume Of business done, exceeded quite
considerably, that of any October prior tol
the fire
Early IN the month we foresaW the de-
mand and realized the necessity of large|
quantities of new merchandise for the ball
ance of the season. We now have six buyers
ia the East. who are selecting immense
quantities of new goods, which they are ex-
pressing here daily.
We are ready to meet any holiday need.
Earl Wilson Collars, for 25c-AH sizes and styles
Mems Underwear
Mems merino underwear. in natural camel's hair
and vicuna winter weight. The garment, $1.OO|
Mems fleece lined underwear, in winter weight
gray mixed The garment S1.OOl
Men derby ribbed spring needle medium weight
cotton underwear in blue ecru and pink The gar
ment, $1.0Ol
warmth, comfort durability and non-irritating quail
ties. The garment, $1.5O|
Mems Scotch wool underwear, in gray, medium
weight, nonshrinkable The garment, $2.OOI
Mems Hose
Mems silk half hose in navy, brown, maroon and
gray $1.OOl
Mems imported half hose in plaids checks and
stripes fine quality Of Isle thread. The pair, soc
Mems imported cashmere half hose in natural and
black The pair. SOC
Mems wooden and cashmere half hose in gray.
black, vcuna and camels hair. The pair 25c
Mems working shirts with iull body and turned
down collar, in gray and tan mixed cheviots
Mems working shirts in black sateen, SOC
Vest Entrance
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08

A 20-foof cement sidewalk has been
laid from Mission street TO the Jessie
street entrance of The Emporium. Cars
will stop upon requesting conductor.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08
AT About Half

imported sample line of Princess and Rosepoint lace
handkerchefs fraction of the regular prices you
excellent opportunity to procure supply for the holiday
needs The quantity SMALL only about 900 in all
The handkerciefs themselves very good quality and
the designs excellent. They usually sold far
than the sale price.
Divided into three lots special sale Monday 19c
29c and SOC. andkerchief Sect1on First Eoor South
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08

Charge accounts are opened
with responsible people at the
Credit Office.
Second FIoor-Markef ST.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08
I ())ES

Collapsible doll gocarts.
made just like a child's, $3.50
Iron stove, in nickel or oxi-
dized finish, soc
II piece-eatables on plates,
soc
piece glass set, zoe
Magic lanterns with six
slides, soc; others up to $500
monograph, the latest NOV
ing picture machine, COM
plete with 10 TT. film, $1,000
Electrical Coal Mining train
with track and train Of cars,
$500
Mechanical Automobile,
25c, soc and up to $500
Combination Iron Safe,
25c and soc
Nickel Register Bank. holds
$40. sI.50
A practical talking machine
complete with nickel horn
and one cylinder record. $500
Printing Press complete
with type, Toe, $1.25, 1925 and
up to $500.
Rugby Footballs, sI.OO, $3.50
up to $500.
Black rubber footballs,
G0c to S1.OO
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08
Typography and Art Goods
Our Stock Is RepIefe With Holiday Goods

Our Stock Is RepIefe With Holiday Goods
is
th
selections o +
Carved Wood for Burning
$
a
a
Attractive Designs in Stamped Pieces
those especially mention Picture Frames
Glove and Iiandk lief Boxes from1O to sI.Io
Holders
Complete Typography Outfits
~. ands
gTsuaiy growing
Novelty Pieces
Cellarettes
offered
IN
fOr
Art Needle Work
In
areex
Table Searfs $I75
Stamped
shown complete
OF NorkB
York from 25e 10 500
Second Eoor-East
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08

The we'll known Irish Mail
hand car with rubber tires
$500
Well made, nicely painted
automobile with steel wheels,
$3.50
Others I'D to S60.00
Iron wagons painted red
and with gilt stencil
65c, S1.00, S1.25, $3.50
Wooden wagons from
soc to $3.50
Coasters with steel wheels
and auto steerer, 1915
Velocipedes, SI.75 to $I5.75
Tricycles, upholstered seat
and rubber tires. $3.50
Real skin saddle horses with
detachable rockers, $3.50
White enamel doll tables
with floral designs,
S1.25 to S1.75
Boys tool chests.
25c TO s10.50
Wood wheelbarrows with
removable sides, CSC TO $3.50
Iron wheelbarrows, soc
Wall blackboards with
double slides.
35c, Csc and S1.50
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08
Innings

Innings
a inch serge lining, all shades, the yard SOC.
70 inch Samson Lining Silk, all shades, the
yard, 5Sc.
So inch SINNERS Lining Satin, all shades, the
best quality made, the yard, $1.5O.
Herringbone silk serge lining, 50 inches, the
Black SILK Moreens, 35c, soc, 75c, s5c.
Wool Moreens, all shades, the yard, 6Oc.
80 inch Mercerized Sateen Lining, all shades,
the ward. 15c, zoe, 25c, soc and 4Oc.
10 inch satins all shades, the yard, SOC.
"A inch satins, all shades, the yard 75c.
D inch Cotton Moreen, all shades the yard,
25c
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08

Extension adjustable roller
skates, the pair, $1.50
The we'll known standard
Whitley Exerciser, $500; 9TH
ers S1.50 up TO $500.
L n n s racketS tgut
strung), $1.J0 up to $500
Game of Louisa. soc
Game of Nellie Bly,,
25c and soc
Parchesi, 75c and $1.50
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

Z. III. Ellis, of Milwaukee, the well
known landscape artist who has been
busily employed during the past week
insuperintending the laying out of
the grounds and arrangement of trees
and shrubs on the J. d. Witter
property on High street, completed his
labors and returned to his home
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

Pat Smith is in charge of II men,
preparing the ground and planting 30
acres of vines for the Arpin Cranberry
Co., on their marsh at Cranmoor.
This will give the Arpin Co. about $50
acres of planted vines under cultiva.
ton. This is one of the largest cult
waited marshes in the northwest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
Table Linens

2 very special numbers
1 lot regular Coo pure
silver bleached table lin
en-, 6 different patterns
81 inch wide S al
price......................
5 different patterns in
pure grass bleached Irish
linen ~ inch wide, nap
kins to match, beautiful
range of patterns regu-
lar price 1.25 sale price
only........................95c
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

The First Moravian church was
crowded to it's utmost capacity at
the union meeting of Christian En-
deavor societies of the city Sunday
night. Thetopic "Being Christian at
Work and at Play" was ably discussed
by different members of the societies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
Umbrellas

The rainy season is at
hand and these are very
timely bargains, wi II
place a very large assert
ment in 8 lots.
Lot 1. Ladies &c inch
Hungarian silk abso-
lutely the best wearing
cloth at anywhere near
these prices not a num-
Der in the lot worth less
than LOO and up to Las
choice. .S3c
Lot 2. Ladies &c inch
all silk, assorted handles
worth up to 200 choice
now.......................1.ZS
Lot 3. Ladies 26 inch
all silk, assorted handles,
in green, blue, black with
white colored border
regular price $50, sale
price. $50. ..............1.S9c
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

John Rasmussen and five helpers
just completed the cement walks on
the north side of A. f. Dretzke, E.
G. Smith and Rozelle properties on
Washington avenue Mr.. Rasmussen
saws he has cement walks contracted
ahead to keep his crew busy for
month,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
be 24x26 one story. He is assisted in
the work by LCu'e Laramie.

We note from the Plainfield Sun
that Mrs. Lucille Bedford of this city
rendered a song entitled Beloved,
1t is Morn" at pretty wedding SOL
emnized at the home of Mr.. and Mrs,
A. }. Aplin, the past week. The pap
er spoke very highly of its rendition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

A large crowd assembled at the
base ball grounds Sunday afternoon
to witness the first game between the
''Wausau Cubs" and the local team.
The game was interesting and gave
general satisfaction Score in favor
of Grand Rapids was to 3. The re-
ceipts of the game were S57.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
tones the stomach, stimulates the
lazy liver; strengthens the bowels and
makes their action easy and natural.
The best tonic for the whole system.
35 cents. tea or tablets. John E.
DAILY Druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

House cleaning is the order of the
day and nearly every home is afflicted
with the fever, This is time of the
year that the men find excuses to 60
fishing or are obliged to leave home on
important business. Others cannot
obtain leave of absence
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

V. d Simons purchased very fine
6o horse power, seven passenger Dol
son touring car, while at Chicago re-
Gently. The car was shipped to this
city on Wednesday and is beauty
Mr.. Simon was assisted in his selection
by V. l.. Holiday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

Louis Fourier arrived home Friday
evening from his four weeks absence
in Prairie du Chen and Sparta. He is
highly pleased with his visit and is
well satisfied with the treatment he
received at the Sanitarium.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

Chas. E. Daily completed his con.
tract Of breaking forty acres of land
for Thornburg Bros. on the Ten Mile
Creek in the town of Saratoga. Will
Palmer had charge of the work and
drove one of the teams.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

Nate Anderson, the genial host of
the Anderson Hotel, will leave for his
Old home in Sweden the 10th inst.
Mr.. Anderson expects to be absent for
several months. He will be accom-
panied by his cousin Miss Othelia
OSten.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

Herman Able has the contract Of
building bheJ. G Werle residence on his
lot facing on Eight street. VIM. Dahl:
ke is now laying the foundation walls
and the carpenter work will soon be
commencad
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

To relieve constipation, clean out
the bowels, tone and strengthen the
digestive organs, put them in
natural condition with HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea, the most rei-
able tonic for thirty years. 35 cents
tea or tablets. John e. DalyDruggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

John Hammer delivery man for the
Pure Food Meat Market, is enjoying
two weeks vacation. The temporary
vacancy is being filled by Frank
White.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

Wilbur Berard, deliveryman for
J. T. Schumacher has resigned his
position.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

Mrs. D. w. Compton, of Eighth St.
who has been quite seriously i'll for
some time, is reported very low at
this writing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

E. A. Tenant is, and has been con-
fined to his house for several weeks
with heart trouble.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

The "Marshfield Democrat" is au-
thority for the fact that Mrs. Louis
Schroeder Is at Marshfield hospital
for the purpose of undergoing an oper-
a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

Chas. Mobiles has the contract and
is now busy erecting house for Fran
els Bender upon lots he purchased in
Cloverdale addition. The house will
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

Joseph L. Whitney, who has bee n
spending the winter with his daughte r
Mrs. Edmond Rossier at Plover, is
ag ain at the Witter for while. He
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

Mrs. Newman is having a small
three room house constructed in Car
ey'S addition on the west side. Chas.
Mobiles has the contract and is doing
the work,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

Miss Belle Harding is at the River
view hospital where she underwent
an operation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
House For Sale.

Il have good six room house on
End street will sell cheap, same to be
moved off my lot. Fl. s. Wagner,
'phOne 81.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

For SALE-One c. G. Conn. New
York Artist Model slide trombone,
finish Two, with case. In first class
condition. S35. M. j. Molten, Box 36,
NekooSa, Wis. 14-3t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

Joseph SZymanski has erected a
large addition on his house on Grand
Avenue. This addition doubles the
capacity of his home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
Black I'm
derSkirtS

1 lot black mercerized
usually sold for S5c
special choice. .47c
l lot black and white
colored, usually sold for
81 choice. SIC
Lot of regular 81 and
$1.25 black mercerized
and taffeta finished very
full shirred and ruffled
choice. SIC
l lot regular $50 black
in shirred and ruffIe eff
fects, light wei G h t
choice. ......... ........1.29
! lot So and 1925 black
heatherbloom, 3 different
styles choice. ..1.83
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
Hosiery

Lot infants red, tan, blue
and pink hose, plain
fancy and lace effects sold
up to Csc to close. sc
Lot of children's black
cotton hose, fine and
heavy weights worth up
to 121a all sizes at this
sale zee. ............. &c
Lot of children's black
cotton hose. regular 1 SC
values special all sizes
ouly.......................1z
Lot of ch ildren's 25c fine
and wide ribbed. PIC
Ladies 10 and 121ac
black hose special. Sc
Ladies 15c black hose
all size. 12c
Ladies 25c black and
fancy extra good values
at 25c all sizes and kinds
choice. ....................19c
Ladies SOC black and
colored fancy. the bar
gain event of the sale
special. ...S5c
Lot of ladies' all silk and
fancy colored Isle regu-
lar price 100 and 1.25
choice......................73c
Lot of mems heavy 1Oc
Rockford sox. &c
Lot of mems 15c fancy
half hose all colors and
styles choice. ...121ac
Lot of mems 25c half
hose, all colors and styles
Choice. .19c
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

Chas. Gouger, is having the front
of his saloon building on Second st.
reprinted. Geo. LaBreche and his
crew of men are doing the work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

The Street Commissioner and help
ers have been doing an excellent job
of turnpiking. on the west end of
Grand Avenue and on 4th Avenue
north. This is proper time to do such
work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

arrived in this city Sunday for a visit
with her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Turbin, and to take last farewell
look at the old homestead which was
recently sold.
MeSsrs. Wilbur Herschleb and Ed.
ward Closuit spent Sunday trout fish
ing on the Tomorrow river north OF
Amherst Junction where they were
successful in making a catch OF
ninety-two beautiful brook trout.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Thomas, of San
Francisco, California, are in the city,
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo Kinister.
Mrs. Thomas was formerly Miss Long.
of Pittsv:lle, and a teacher in the
public schools of Wood County.
Mrs. Geo. r. Gardner and daughter
Mabel left Monday noon for St.
Paul. Mimi. to attend the Grand
Chaper Convention of the Order of
Eastern Star of the state of Minneso-
ia.
Mrs. D. A. Campbell, of Pine River,
Wis, who has been in attendance at
the annual convention of the Lemon
weir district, returned to her home
Thursday. Mrs. Campbell has the dis
tinction of being the sole survivor of
the founders of that organization fifty
years ago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

j. BlaiSdell is painting the exter ior
Of his house facing on Grand Avenue
west side.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

For SALE-Two horse power marine
motor with complete equipment for
boat. Used only one season. Address
M. j. Molten, Box Sc, Nekoosa. Wis.
14-3t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

The members of the American
Boys club were very pleasantly enter
tanned Friday evening at the home of
their captain, James Webb Gaynor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
in THE LOCAL FIELD

.-DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
small, safe. sure and gentle little
pills. Sold by Johnson & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

A. F. Billmyre, the architect is hav-
ing his house freshly painted. George
LaBreche and his helpers are doing
the work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

Chas. Pagel has accepted a position
as deliveryman for J. T. Schumacher.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

Miss Dollie Christman, who has
been laid up with a broken ankle for
the past six weeks, is able to be about
again without the aid of crutches.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

John Cypress has accepted a posi-
tion as salesman in the Pure Food
Meat Market. D.,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

Insist upon DeWitt'S Witch Hazel
salve. There are substitutes, but
there is only one original. 1t is heal
ing. soothing and cooling and is es-
pecially good for piles. Sold by John
son s. Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

reports spring fishing thus far quite
poorly. He thinks it is on account
the prevailing cool weather.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
Skirt Bargains

10 discount all skirts in the store.
Our stock large and varied single three
numbers that offer bargain prices will place
entire STOCK soe 200 skrts) sale during this week flat
discount of 10 per
Remember always give you better values and better styles
The fit of Worth skirt superior other skirt made
We all in stock and how hard
please you. All alterations free of charge
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
bargaiins!.
HandkerchiefS

Children's colored border
fine linen handkerchief 8
fOr..........................
Ladies plainhemstitched
pure linen special. ...4c
Ladies fancy embroidery
lace and hemstitched
edge regular 15c values
special. lie
Ladies regular 25 and
Csc handkerchief large
assortment neat pat
terms sale price. PIC
Mems colored handker-
chiefs, Japanese sill k
splendid for fancy work
etc. regular 25c value
special 2 for. S5c
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
Underwear

OuOcTWGdT
Lot of extra special
ladies sleeveless vests
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ..1Vc
Lot OF ladies' 25c sleeve
less vests fancy trimmed
choice. ............. ..19c
Ladies' % and 35c long
or short sleeve vest
shaped all sizes. pc
Lot of ladies' SOC vest or
pants, fine mercerized
special. .39c
Ladies 75c vest or pants
odd lots slightly soiled
but splendid material
cho1cc......................4 5c
Ask to see the new styles
in nazereth waist union
suits something new, all
sizes special............45c
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

Large lot of cotton tor
chan laces with insertion
tn match, 2 to 3 inches
wide, none worth less
than sc and up to 1Oc
a yd. choice .........S12c
Lot of fine valencine laces
and insertion in broken
sets worth sc to 1Oc per
yQ ....................... .ZH2c
Lot of fine Val. laces, in
sertion to match all new
patterns worth up to
1Oc a yd. choice. 49,. sc
Lot Of fine Val. laces, in
sertion to match worth
up to 15c yd. choice. 1Oc
Lot of fine Val. laces, in
sertion to match worth
up to poe yd. choice. 14c
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

1.25 wOmen's
muslin underskirts
plain, embroidery
or lace insertion
founcing.........73c
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
Gloves, Silk
and Isle

duO AlSlC
Ladies short silk gloves
in black, gray, brown
and tan regular soc, 75c
and LOO values choice
small sizes. Csc
Ladies reg. Coo blk. Isle
long gloves sale price47c
Ladies regular S5c long
black Isle gloves sale
price. ...69c
Ladies regular 1.25long
white silk gloves sale
price.................. ....98c
Ladies regular $50 and
LIS long black, white,
brown or blue silk gloves
sale price. LBS
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-04-09
SETTLING DUST NUISANCE.
Treatment Used at an Automobile
Factory That Improves Roads.

Treatment Used at an Automobile
Factory That Improves Roads.
At an automobile factory in Toledo.
O.. the manufacturers believe they
have settled the dust nuisance and
pointed way to 4 phase Of road i'm
proyement The plant covers large
area. At the rear of the factory build
ings is a circular speedway. while be~
tween the buildings are drvcwayS.
These roads are subjected to very Sc
we're use from testing cars constantly
passing over them, going out and re-
turning to the factory. generally at
high speed; heavy traffic of large
trucks heavily loaded. touring cars and
other vehicles. Naturally these drives
and the speedway created lots of dust
and required constant repair.
Much experimenting has been done.
and the factory people say they have
finally hit upon a good treatment which
gives excellent results and is very eco
nomical The factory has its own steel
treating furnaces, some oil heated. ald
it is the sediment from the crude oil
used in the heaters, sprinkled with an
ordinary can over the surface of the
roads that has improved the neighbor-
hood of the plant. Three treatments a.
season. it is said. makes the roadbeds
waterproof. lays the dust and prevents
ruts and breaking of embankments.