The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-08
FOR TOWN AND COUNTRY.

, FOX TOWN AND COUNTRY. Young men should remember that personal worth is very important factor in farming as well as in other business. Farmers are not nearly so independent of the business world as they were many years ago. There was time when full barns, pantries and smokehouses meant ease and those who were fortunate enough to have them might, like the rich man of. Biblical days, "eat, drink and be merry" While these adiuncts are still necessary they do not supply all of the farmers wants for there are other things necessary for the cul- tural wants of the family.
 Young men must establish ratings at the banks, the stores and the var ious commercial organizations before l they can buy, sell and otherwise meet other business men upon equal terms. Wealth is not necessary for farmers 1 to receive recognition of other busi- ness men. To be sure, enough wealth must be accumulated to meet the urgent needs or obligations. But character is the essential preparation for business standing.
 i Character must be formed by hon. esty, reliability and unselfshness. The young man who would stand high with his fellow citizens in farming and business affairs must make his word equal to a bond; he must meet his obligations cheerfully and let his neighbors know that he can be de- pended upon. This kind of reputa- tion can not be acquired without char actcr that has been tested. Our neigh bors usually know us. They may not test us often, but they can not be easily deceived.
 It is encouraging to see young farmers members of commercial and civic organizations of cities. It shows that such men have business acumen; that their influence is being used for both town and country. The country needs the influence of farmers in cities and towns just as it needs the assistance of city and town men in rural districts.-Farm and Ranch.
 able, practical experience in road 1 construction. While all the officers of the corps receive thorough theor- etical instruction in the road making art, opportunities are now lacking for giving them practical experience es- sential to a quick and ready grasp of the emergencies which would arise at the outbreak of hostilities
 For these reasons, if Congress de- cides to embark upon a project of this character, there will be many advan- tages in conducting the work under the engineering corps of the United States army.
 With reference to the sum pro posed for defraying expenses, the in formation available in the Depart ment is insufficient to permit posi- tive expression of views as to whe- ther $250,000 will suffice to prepare a complete preliminary plan for the whole United States or not. The re- cent highway work for various states has provided considerable mileage which will be available for connection between principal centers. It has been computed, however, that the total length of roads in the United States is something over 2,000,000 miles, and considering the wide eX tent of the national domain, and the | fact that in so many instances alter native routes between centers are Iavailable, it will be seen that the plan | involves the consideration of thous- ands of miles of highways. The sum mentioned, however, will doubtless permit the preparation of preliminary plans for a large proportion of the principal routes.
 Very respectfully,
 (Signed) Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War"