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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-13
\ Prize offered.

IT " Wood x Sons have offered
a prize for Tho best collection Of veSe-
tables in .ituo 10 our club. one news
paper has already senitied their de-
sire to hep in this movement and
asks the garden club To map cut a
plan Of procedure. This is a vital
question and | do not feel we can
put /, aside Statistics show that the
food production Of 1916 was far be-
low thut Of l2.l 5, ana yet the popula-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-13

ton was increasing. Therefore for the
time being / would urge the club
to concentrate its attention on the
production OF foodstuffs and encour-
age others to do the same. hoping
the war Will soon be over and we
can return with renewed vgor to our
beloved flower gardens.
The James River Garden club at
its annual meeting on March 3. dc
cided TO offer its services in the WY
OF instruction to the children who
work the vacant lots or back y3rd
gardens, to be judges for the prizes
and to cooperate with the schools
and newspapers in other ways to fu'-
Their the gardening movement. All
prizes offered for good gardens from
merchants or private individuals cau
come through the newspapers or be
communicated to the James River
Garden club.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-13
CENsoRsHIps AND cENsoRsH1Ps.

In time Of national peril we take
Il that all newspapers and al new-~
pager readers are not only willing.
nut anxious, that there shall be no
publicity as 20 the military. NUM-
lions, naval or general preparedness
measures of the governrn emit.
Tfts Newspaper has had occasion
heretofore 10 deplore rnenacang pub
nue1y. but we had anticipated that
0hsrs would be extreme care after
0srseary Danislw request OF few
AaSu ago.
On top OF tt1ts, however. we notice
a1nA shs Associated Press on SUNDAY
aacrntnx carried story. well played
- BY = nunsoer of Newspaper. to The
pCDsrk xhs. 81 Important meeting would
- bad 1t th~ navy department on
1nszsAnv sfasrnoe0. az which time
DanD vvu1A - dAscossed for the con-
anHuoe1sn of q barge number Of subTna-
Sano-chAssr~. and that the sman-boat
91rODs al along xhs coast would speed
ny be filled with this form of work.
We insist ,hat this is Just the kind
ef news which ought not to be printed
af tflis ttrn@ and that # is 5v1st as i'm
rortant for our operations NJ a de-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-13

fensive character to be kept secret an
the movement OF our ships
We have not given up hope entire
~ that we will not he forced into
war but we do not hesitate 70 say
that. II e does fall out that we fight.
We will not be merely nominally in
the miK-up
We will see real fighting, and our
German friends viii endeavor to use
the Same tactics OF terrorism on our
coasts as has been done on the shores
and IN the territory OF England
II might be mentioned here. how
ever that Germany never made
a graver hhInder than WHOM she
bombed English cities. killing non
corlhatantn That accounts largely
for an army raised IN England such
as II never before thought possible
The effect would be sven more
marked in America, A Zeppetin raid
on an unfortined American town or
mo bonn bard ment OF ar undefend ed
coast town would mean I'VE million
volunteers in week,
There he those who say We would
have no guns for them hut there
would be no doubt about their guns
being furnished IN reasonable fine
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-13

We would he very happy to be able
to give the facts as to the actual
source from which this apparent
uraorcurr"nt against law enforcement
IN Richmond has beer flowing re-
Gently
Ilebmood people former vets
as we'll as the "drys" have united in
expressing their unaltered deter
mtnaoon that me law should oe en-
forced
Bat now comes Ell apparent relax
alton Of effort which Rfchmond and
Virginia do not for one moment pro
pose TO eoaaono.
Fortunately, Richmond ia not with
out FL -orourse-thanks 10 tho gen
eTal assembiy-but We don't want tc
~ ra~ed IN the position NJ having f.
aaeea' - that recourse.
Richmond wants. and VIII not cease
r. demand #, that the laws against
.aaor Importation aud selling. against
aa ara gambling. shall be as faith
oHe. steadily and enerectcaIlg on
forced as We attempt to enforce the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-13

In the main the policies for which
the president stands both domestic
and foreign. are such as must receive
the ultimate support of reasonable
men Of all parties The large issues
before the country are essentially nom
partisan
Nationwide prohibition and wo-
mans suffrage Will loom larger and
larger on the political horizon. There
can he no partisan politics in either
issue.
Neither party however the house
may organize. can hope TO pass any
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-13
The Presidents Annual Report of
James River Garden Club


He ioiIoWlig aIhnei report or the
if'siaehl or the James River Garden
,'Q5 was presented at inc meeting
"'ia HondaF'
ne Ahnhai or lSlo-lb, our hFst
year compl5ed ny Mrs. george Tower
"'a MFs' Edgar lay'or nag eliclted
Il"NH praise from outsiders ana was
,"Hoitp,E Crlucisea py MrS. FRANCES
N'te VINO inspired me SanIAa'Ioh OF
r." ai'es ''iNet 'aFaeh Siuo
i+'S past ear program was
- "4S''''' i've from tha' OIL the year
't
h'He' req ana white ribbons were
preSfhlea as rewards OF merit tor me
NV - = 'E"it and Fe9etaoies at mum
pe' ~ our 'ueet ihSs. ne eNhloltloh
cIe'teo H,u'h pressure ana we prohted
SieIt'll oF 'he interchange OF eN-
pot .e,INeS' tsht interest TO our
i'eetlAS. ana enthusiasm IN our gar
oen YORK.
ne rose ana peohv Gays stand
put ~ peasant memory. FOR the
muses. ana fafoehs were mass OF
to-"t ana lhe sort fragrance pefVaded
,i,e ai'. MRS. Edgar laylor garden
W i"S'N was Wohdef1oi snow OF
mon" IN Fuentity anu quallty and
~ mansion toF'nai garden was
~" a7"a''y heaulllu' 'of me NUMBER
''' SIZE OF the Peon'es made a
sous a'SpIaE.
'fS' ,Nor'''"n work
"."i"eIS nave taken iphhlte pains
I"unle I" "f"'S specimens or
~ ANN 7"i compete TOT
~ '"'0' "iiS' MOI ~ w Drought thlfty-
u larlt"es on mowers bloom on
''i eSta'e Apf1t =" winch showed not
l.
roti ~ "a '"te P"l'1 surprls-
.it 'nu avs" !" ''SAi' 10 aad ner
80 80 'l''' 'd'l'H's"' ana IN
I'm 81 -''' ~a'orr yiI' On
<.,!''o ,N,' ''Sl'n A''S tl!r.'7 had
....... W. az ~ 7i'' " VT. al
'''' ''''fe were ''H va
a. .,'"N''A' 't'"'FN nave Neeh
W NY .'-,'''''s7. Rating IN
a"u u.S' .'AS'"''. -, hrleld
y. .u" ~ ny honaH
80 ~ ~ ~ ana nav ~lde
"a '''''' ne dSpH"u"l ~ "tld
a.,,,, -, ol hisS N"fW'ch
'I ~, .n.,eH, ana discussion.
80 NV rltN' pihN S'ho lily orought
~ !. 4ss WarW'cK'
,,,,.4 n''7' interesting Fekctanle ex-
l-i',ie "iu 'pi'sNt was heLd al Mrs.
lower IN .uhe. Mrs Thomas
~ IS caI lif' oi' INC hiue ribbon
',- .He i"'ktSl ana nest collection or
et1c'@ li'S "h,'h She had most taste
utiS ar aHNed IN large hamper.
1''1'e' i4poo''S we're awarded for single
>Fr' Ht'hN OH 'fl' some occasion.
Ni'er 'neSe eNol'lunnN we passed
ON olif pleasure 10 others less fortn-
57le ny SendlHE me flowers to the
nl7''iSt nurses - distribute among
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-13

legislation to which the other is to
any considerable extent opposed.
So let the congress adopt the ono
great slogan of "America--Her Safe
~ and Her Honor First" and merge
all shades of political belief in ono
great all-American party. When dam
ger from without threatens, We know
10 politics save that which spells our
country's safety. We are ready, II
we know our own hearts, to live or
to die for our country and for those
fundamental principles of human
rights for which it stands,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-13

able International show many
steps forward and a reaching out for
more enlightenment on garden sub
jccts, not being content with an ex-
change Of our own experiences. 1t
il, however, important to have articles
written by the members ii enCour-
ages them 20 take an active interest
and necessitates reading to get at the
facts rather than accepting haphazard
information | feel we have learned
much by all of these methods,
Good Average Attendance.
An average attendance of twenty
seven with membership of fifty
seven is not had-few clubs can show
as large percentage.
Two prizes consisting OF junior
garden tools have been awarded the
children of the settlement district
through the social workers OF the
Nurses Settlement and again this
year two more have been offered.
by vote OF thirty to three we
have bsnished refreshments from our
meetings. thus acquiring more time
for garden discussions This has
made. It unnecessary too to send ex-
cuses 10 the hostess should member
be unable to be present at the meet
ing Nothing however has been de-
cided about what action to take II
a member is continually absent with
out sufficient excuse, This question
seems to he indefinitely laid on the
Ia bile
I'VE have adopted design for our
club, the Harrison rose which was
conventioualized by Mrs John Skel-
ton Williams for practical purposes.
such as stamping the ribbon prizes
and stationery.
Mrs. Bradley Johnston suggested
motto which was selected from sew
eral others offered It is blessed he
God for Flowers.
THE T ". Wood & Sons three
prizes offered for he best flower gar
den, planned planted and worked by
club member with the least mo-
fessional or paid assistance We're won
by Mrs. y. r. Morgan. Mrs. : H
Halves ana Mrs. William Northrup.
Protest ia Made.
II .efters were written to the news
papers by Mrs w A Witherspoon.
Mrs. s. r. Halves and Mrs. George S.
Thomas protesting against the reck
less footing Of the woods in the spring
when doEwood and other trees were
In bloom. and in the winter in break
ing of hollies and evergreens
The club cooperated with those in
the city interested I'm removing the
ugly and glarinR lights from Monn-
ment avenue nut otherwise took no
action In the matter
"A letter vas written TO our sena-
tors professions AGAINST the erection Of
an electric plant on the Mai M
Washington bat We were ia" late IN
offering oar assistance To those VINO
agitated the question, but the voice
OF All the other garden clubs IN Amer
lea had no weight in their appeal
These features made the program
Of the past year quite distinctive from
that OF our FIRST year, and this, our
third wear VIII he even more distinc-
tive. for II IS certain tn assume a
patriotic character aud therefore the
have been in tho past For the sake
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-13

think Of that too HIS mental ac-
tiwties continued strong until the
very last The folonus is an in
tcrcsttng story of hfs conversion. I
was a boy of seven. ana ms mother
was rcproying me for childish
prank, and said You mustn't do it
again for you know you are Gods
little hoy" And ! answered rebel
liously: Il know .ou and know
father. and l know tho noishhors, but
don't know Cod "WcN, you'd bet
ter get acquainted with Hum and make
sure you arc His HttIe boy. And so
went into the barn ana sat down
on the golden straw. and. looking up
into the sky where thought God
lived, called out "Say God. | don't
know YOU: but I'd like 10 get ac-
plaiuted with you and find out # I'm
your LITTLE boy" In ovc~ ninety years
I've never been able to dgure out
how ! got tho answer hut in the
t~lnkHng Of an eye J knew was
God IS little boy. and I've never doubt
cd II from that day to this. I've often
been . had little bow bu' today at
ninoty-nine am st"'l Gods little
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-13
Killed on Machine Shor,

fHiaSHt Va, March l2-.Iesse
Nari H. ffteen-> ear-old negro. was
killed Friday by being caught on =
shaft at the Dublin roller mills He
and companion We're gathering corn
cobs in the basement when a set screw
caught his clothing and hurled him
around until the machinery was
stopped. Both legs and an arm were
broken
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-25

iianiS and Miss Xcllc Minor The ac-
S"mpnn'sts viii be Mrs. Norman call.
AIRS. l.. X. DinEur. Miss Anita Kirk
wood and Mrs cleveland Wright
In addition to the regular program,
there will be an informal talk by Airs
Gcnna Smith Tinnin. director OF the
Noycs School OF Rhythmic Expression,
Of Washington, on "Nisiblc Music" The
Interpretation Of music through the
dance.
Invitations out.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Flanagan have
ISSUED invitations 4" the marriage OF
thcii daughter. Lillian Alice. to George
w. Rhodes. the wedding to take place
at tn" home of tho brides parents. 1902
Fourth Avenue. Highland Park We'd
ncSdaN. March H. at 10 O'Clock I'm
ncdiatcly after the ceremony. break
fast will be served to the bride and
groom and their attendants
fowitHcrs Ia Give Dance.
one Of the most brilliant aud inter.
cs'nS affairs of tho year viii be 4
dane" given under til. auspices Of the
Richmond ii"witZers' Association in
the richmond lIowitZcrs' .trmory on
Eighth street, Thursday. The ar,uory
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-25

George W. conk. and James Blair
DOwdcm. formerly OF Richmond, but
now Of Newark. The ceremony took
place ut The home OF the bride. South
belmont Avenue, at o'clock Tuesday
evening. The bride, was attended by
her cousin. Miss Ginger and Alan conk
was the Sr""ms best man. An infor-
NAL reception followed the ceremony
ana Mr.. and Mrs. Dowdcn left later in
the evening for their wedding trip
ON their return. about March l. they
viii be at home 1T 2S9 johnson Ave.
uuc, Newark. y j.
Fhc MusiciHnS' Club.
The ffth regular program Of tho Alu-
siCiaus' club will he given on Wcdncs-
day morning at II o'clock in tho audi
forum Of the Woman's Club II will
consist Of music by German composers
and in addition to solo numbers VIII
include several arrangements for two
pianos. The members performing on
this program will he Mrs. T.. IlaNiug-
ton Iiorkcr. Miss Margaret lieindl
Miss Alice Eirkwuod; Mrs Howard
Wright, Of Petersburg; Mrs. H. D.
lIeuuembour.. Miss l.ora Crump. Miss
Martha NJ. Robinson. Miss Louise Will
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-25
For Youth

"LACGlllNG IN THE
NOON Of rosy life we are
offering really unique OK
amplcs in mushroom hats
for sports and street.
These beauties have Il de-
cidcd ilangc, which droops
attractively. They arc in
l.iserc and Hemp, and
Italian trimmed With all
the distinction of which
our designers are capable:
Chinese and Oriental CT
fccts. ribbons both wide
and narrow: quilts and
ornaments and facings of
fine tissues in color 10
contrast are used prodi-
gally.
EXCLUSIVE UNTRIM-
MED HATS are shown i'm
the mushroom effects, in
close fitting hats with high
coronets, and in all the
novel offerings. In Liserc
and Italian Milan, S5.9S
TO $3.50.
ORNAMENTS. FLOW
ILRS AND FEATIlERS-
the most exhaustive stocks
offered in the South, and
second TO very few in
America. Regardless Of
where your hat is made,
the essentially touch Of
style is available in our
stocks Of trimming novel
ties.
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viii he Cayly decorated. and n thirty
piece band has been engaged TO render
tho music for tho dancing. Invitations
arc being sent out this week by tho
committee. This dance Will he fol-
loved by an evening affair some time
IN the near future.
Attends DInucr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hayden Mowry
were hosts Wednesday evening a, an
attractive dinner at their apartment in
the l.urcrnc. Norfolk. followed by a
thcatcr party at tho Colonial Thcatcr
The table was arranged with n pretty
ccntcrpicCc of rcd roses and rcd can
dies. and covers were laid for seven
Mr. and Mrs. Mowry's guests included
Judge j. ~. Reed and Mrs Reed, of
Connecticut: Mr.. and Mrs. \. 4. IIaincs-
worth and Miss Mary Irwin Watl<in.
Of Richmond
DO1luhan-iitIlurb.
y pretty out-of-town marriage which
is OF interest In this city. although col
cbratcd very quietly in Mobile. Ala.
February 2. was that Of Miss Thclma
Ruth llillard, eldest daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. James VI. liilla-d. Of Rich
CONTINUED on Third pnr.D
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for Miss Anderson in honor Of her com.

for Miss Anderson IN honor OF her com.
ing out.
Miss Kathcrino Scales is another
bci(c OF tho season She was introduced
at huSe ball given n; enc Masonic
Temple by her Parents. Mr.. ana Mrs. n.
Wellington cobb, and all sorts OF
smaller affairs have followed her for
mai presentation TO society.
Ferhaps the most brilliant Junction
OF the season WAS the dance s,ven b.
Mrs Charles L. Williams. of straw
berry ihH.' III honor OF her grand
dauchtcr. Miss Elise Atkinson. dauph
ter Of John Atkinson. Of Gordonsvillc.
Tho ballroom Was transformed into n
sylvan bower OF lowers ana vines for
The occasion. and thc favors were un-
usually attractive. The tables in the
dining room We're arranged like minia-
i"'o gardens with hlucbiyds and but
tcrnics hovcrjnc over them
Miss Emile Rocorson. dauchtc,. Of
Mr.. and Mrs w. l.. Z. EoCcrson. j. II
popular bud 81 Tie season. Miss ROGER
son made her lchut at brilliant ball.
which was given by her parents. and
took place IN the Woman's Club.
Miss Mary Hasliius, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert lIasl>ins is a charm
lis xii SHt mas hdG a number of
interesting atiairs given for her this
season. and III. dehutauteS were en-
tertained at very pretty dance given
by her parents 4; their home at West
hampton just before Christmas
Miss Maud" Alvey slater. OF Red
lands. Cal, is another charming sirl
presented this season She is a niece
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Bidsood. and
has spent the winter months with then,
here. Several interesting teas and
luncheons have been given for Miss
slater. and she was also ruest % honor
al house dance gwen by Mrs. Joseph
Estes. early i'll the winter
Il has been on" cf the mos; brilliant
seasons that society - Richmond mas
ever known. and only Ash Wednesday,
has pat al end TO the biz social affairs
which have made 1t such Az interest
ms one And the history Of the dcbu-
tantcs of the year may only bc read
from pretty faces. smiling SO frankly
upon the world a: their fce: Life 10
most o. ;hcm is garden. and they
hay" on!y just come IN a. rosc-vov-
cred entrance - walk among tho paths
~ pleasant things BRENT WITT
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-25
New Stocks of New SUITS
,Ariumg Daily

w HEN y COSTUME is admitted to
the Kaufman Salons madame
may be sure it is worthy of admission
10 her wardrobe
We seek always i'm Tailleur STYLES
only the highly individuaizcd STYLES.
IN these newest arrivals our aim has
bcen happily successful
IN GRACE Of line. treatment OF de-
TAI and fineSsc Of workmanship thcv
are removed many degrees from the
ordinary.
HANDSOME FRENCH SERGE,S IN
navy, with attractive skirts deep pock
Gus, plated sides and Scmi-full backs
conservative and VERY smart So.
OTHER MODELS bcltcd, with
picated backs. fancy pockets. cross end
hcl' and stitched flannel overcoll,r
$1,000.
EXTREMELY SMART new models
arc shown at S30.30. One of these
particularly fetching shows an mira
handsome skirt suitable to be worn in.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-25
Visiting Here.
Miss Warwick Honorcd.

Ms Fyid WarWi"k and Miss UvoIyn
itrh Warwick, Of this city ar, pend
ne some ri'uc in Camden. : =. Miss
Warwick has been much entertained
since her arrival At Camden and was
guest az honor at beautiful dane,
given 30, t'" Nirkwood ON February
80, which was ono OF inc sl1rrtcs,
society events II The late win,cr sca-
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social Worker. 4" Give Dance.
In { aIiiOrnin.

Nh ana Mrs IIcury t'tcld who's,
marriage was - fashionable cvcnt II
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-25
HATS for Youth
and for Maturity

THIS is TIE POINT we
4 seek to emphasize
to-day: That whether
milady is a grand dame or
a courtcd debutantc, the
Kaufman Millinery ES-
adjustment has not only
the resources, but the de-
liberate and wcll-thOuGht-
out intent to serve either
equally we'll.
CHARMING AND EN-
elusive as are Our cha
peauX. in types youthful.
we do not yield them a sin
gle point in the superiority
Of our hats for the woman
of conservative taste.
MEDIUM SIZES. in
Liscre and Milan or com
bined with Salins. talictaS
and crepe chitions for
crown and undertaking.
these are the accepted
vogue in hats for maturity.
The shapes arc notably
smart. Shown in black,
purple and navy: trim
mings Of flowers, orna-
mcnts, wings and conscr-
vaiivc effects in jet are
fashionable. but mobtru-
sivc. In many Of these
real horse hair braid is
used as a combination
edge llange. lending soft
ness and grace TO the en-
ScmDlc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-25

upon IN" "ttiu a. their ic'i. Life TO
mos o. them is i garden and they
hav" only JUST conc IN d. a rosc-cov-
cred entrance :, walk among Tic paths
81 pleasant things BRENT WITT.
Visiting Here.
Miss Shirley kcmrer IF Wainu,
Hii'S. Cincinnati is tho -acs, Of her
aunt Miss Emma Campbell IN dis
CITY NESS kemper Is 3; debutamtc OF
inns winter and is = clarmiu. youu-
GLrl She has recently been tile nucst
"f her uncle Thaddeus Campbell. who
Nas beautiful estate ON I'd. Indian
EiVo". i'm Florida. She asa visited
nalm Reach aud 81 AUGUSTINE. Miss
h"Wn"r VIII leave Richmond TIL. Lass
o. TINS week for Wasiiuctuu yyh.rc
sh" viii be- extensively entertained
oy Aef aunt Mrs. Thoma- g. Horton.
she j. "a granddaughter of ,n. ia,s
Th"ddeus Campbell. OF KeuturEy.
Miss Warwick Honorcd.
Mrs Byrd Warwick and Miss i.vclvn
Byrd Warwick Of this city az, pend
ne some t.'uc in Camden e. MISC
N"rWscN has been much entertained
since net arrival At Camden and was
guest az honor at hcautiful dane,
-" which was ono OF INC si1rrtcs,
society events II The late winter yca-
son
Concerning tho Uurucnut >"rict,.
This "EcuIDg Eoy. Henry sloan COZ
nm. T.. IT, 'h" DISTINGUISHED prcsblt.-
riau o'Nin' ~ New York.. will deliver
an "dIr'sS 'ofo'e THO HuepIouot 50,
city and IT. friends. Mrs n. y cary
IS prs dent of ,nc Richmond branch.
WIN" he soc,e,y is undeuominu;. onal.
ana rtcu'bersErp ia J. does rot rouuirc
'U.U"uuf descent. srill many oc lis
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-25

bcllcd. These arc trimmed
i'm large buttons to match.
$1,000.
COATS IN BURELLA
CLOTH, in stylish straight
lines, emphasizing the hand
some coat skirts and cnor-
nous pockets; collars i'm
combination OF sclf-fabric in
contrasting color. $500.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-17
ROAD :
Bull DIN G.
KEEPING UP IMPROVED ROADS
Ample Provision for Maintenance
Should BE Part of Highway Sys-
tem-TasI< often Neglected.

CF'rom the United States Department of
Asriculture.)
Keeping good roads is the most
important task in connection with an
improved highway system, once the
construction work is completed. In
the United States in the past this task
usually has been neglected, the i'm
proved roads in many instances being
allowed to deteriorate until they be-
came almost impossible, when they
We're, at heavy cost, rebuilt. That
states and counties are now coming to
recognize the need of careful and
thoroughgoing maintenance, however,
is Indicated by studies of county road
systems in different sections of the
country recently made by the Office of
public roads and rural engineering of
the department.
While some of the eight counties in
which intensive studies were made
were found to have no provisions for
maintenance and others were found
to pay for upkeep of the roads out Of
DOnd-issue funds, thus creating a debt
that would OutIive the temporary i'm
provement for many years, two cOun-
ties in widely separated states We're
found in which maintenance conditions