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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-31
HARDIN DRAGIS
SUGGESTED FOR
ROADS ON OAHU
Veteran vuIcanizer, ]. w
Kershner, Tells of Use in
Mainland States

Have you any decided opinion con-
6erning the securing of good roads for
these islands?r James w. Kershner,
the veteran Yulcanizer, was asked.
Il certainly have" he answered.
Mr.. Kershner amplified his initial
statement with description OF road
making and road maintenance In ef-
feet throughout all the middle western
states. where conditions were former.
~ worse than they are on Oahu.
'sThe Hardin drag--a continuance
which sweeps all debris to the drain
age bitches and helps to form crown
for the roads used in these states
with good results, even on the gumio
roads Sectional read keepers sweep
the roads in their sections with these
dfags durin ganG Immediately after
storms, and the result is that damage
is Instantly efIaced, by the prompt
work. At the same time that the drag
clears the reads of debris ii fills in
holes and washouts in the road leay-
ing 1t with a clean and even surface.
Some novel methods are used TO
get interest IN the work by the sec
tionaI road keepers. Offers of prizes
and special mention in road reports
are especially effective Boxes for
comments upon different sections of
the roads are placed in convenient
spots along the road where criticisms
and compliments of the section may
be written and mailed by whoever is
SO prompted. AS the comments are
made. coed and had. by cross-country
travellers frcm all parts of the United
States. as we'll as by local residents,
the complimentary comments are
much treasured by the sectional road
overseers. who are usually farmers
residing in the district
Kersbner believes that the Hardin
drag could be used with excellent re-
suits on the white coral roads Of
Oahu and that the cost would he com
.paratively slight. as compared With
ordinary maintenance in the1ferritory
He also fayors some kind Of award
system for the cdntoniers on the diff
ferent sections OF island roads. when
by attention to their duties they earn
special mention.
The vulcanizer particularly speaks
OF the coral road from Kalakaua ave-
nue. to Waialae. now In bad condition,
as stretch of road where the drag
would be useful
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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-31
Good Roads Are Good Business
SAYS Head Of PrOmOtiOniStS
Emil A. Berndt Points Out Definite Assets to Community in
Highways That Attract Visitors and Satisfy Residents

over II. On the other hand the second
location Is one Of the most popular
roadways. in the island and il used BY
thousands of vehicles, the distance
from Honolulu to Haleiwa beng cover.
ed in almost less time than the much
shorter distance between Kaimuki and
Koio Head. The latter point Is pic
tufeslne and the entire panorama Of
the island would be popular with
visitors II there was a road equal -
that connectfng Honolulu and Haleiwa.
GOOD ROADS DEVELOP
coMNuNiTiEs
Another illustration may be taken
from the fact that another beautiful
section OF our Island is the district
OF WaimanaIo, but II Is safe 20 say
that only one out OF five hundred
visitors ever make the trip into that
region, simply because the road Is
merely one OF utility. and rot for
pleasure. CT even for opening M op-
potunities 10 build up that section
of the island. Many small towns
which have connecting g0odsroads
link, develop more rapidly IN civic.
social and commercial life than others
not SO blessed. and better cemmun.
itv spirit is created and opportunities
for health betterment and happiness
are created II means also retenfion
of friendships which bad roads do not
stimulate.
Take Manoa Valley, for instance.
where the residents decided that the
entire system Of their roads shall Be
rebuilt en- a permanent basis. With
tbe commencement Of reconstruction
work. property values immediately
rose and in some parts property had
been Eeld at thirteen and fourteen
rents per square foot. the value rose
from twenty-five to thirty cents per
square foot. while a number Of unused
lots we're bought and nave been built
upon even before the roads are com
pleted This Is evidence OF cfricspriee
aud responsibility, and result Of good
reads movement is. therefore. shown
eonclusiYely in Manoa Valley
MILITARY NEED FOR
GOOD ROADS
The moment that there seemed to
Ee sudden movement in military pre-
paredness on the part Of the United
States, there was reflection In the
island Of Oahu, particularly. the I'M
preston that bstter and larger area
Of permanent roads was Absolutely
necessary for the proper and rapid
movement Of troops from one point
to another. Even today the military
are without proper roadways In some
parts OF the Island for the quick shift
ing OF troops. while In the matter Of
Confined on page two,
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on the slopes of Punehbowl before a
modern street system was laid out.
There were sqaalid houses and filth:
dirty lanes and aIeys; poorly kept
homes and lack of proper santa.
ton. Now we have district CT neat
homes and beautiful residences. Every
owner takes pride in the appearance
of his home; gardens and trees and
attractive houses have taken tie place
of unsightly shacks The owners have
mere pride in their personal appear
ance and in the welfare of their chill.
dren.
They have become better citizens. /.
WOULD DECREASE COST
OF LIVING IL
Good reads are q general benefit
to every one in reducing the cost Of
commodities delivered over them.
The delivery o. goods and all material
over poJr roads makes higher cost
at the point of delivery. Good roads
reduce the cost Of operating auto
biles and motor trucks by decreasing
the consumption Of gasoline. wear on
tires and the amount of repairs.
Good roads and clean upto-date
street pavemeEts increase the public
health, by the elimination of the dust
nuisance. They increase community
comfort and make letter citizens
POINTS INVOLVED IN PRo6IEM
The benefits Of good roads IRE gen
orally recognized, and il it we're ne
cessary only TO prove this feature We
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-31
Should Be Waword Building Traffic Conditions the
CITY ENGINEER COLLINS POINTS OUT
EACH STREET IS A SPECIAL PROBLEM
His Experience Summed Up in Article Written Especially for
Star-BuIIetins Good Roads Edition interesting Figures
on Recent Construction Pre- enedSudy This, taxpayers

tskes the wear and impact CT traffic.
Tie ideal WEARING surface must be
eSsrsasf AMI elastic, and must possess
s. ffie mt ipl.eren, stability TO stand
ii rns'e. tire weight Of trayfsc wit 'Sn.
Asny suFfaees. suea as
q ssd eeSs All yitrifiei brick pcs
t.as IRE gr aiest staJiiitss. bit are
OF lfe isrlsins in the fssiI5e OF c as.
fsci 3.iEspsncas srrfaaes On the
- ~ T',e scsSess tie cuai,iv d eias-
aIrf Lac ,ets siabst rnde
III IN 4asts T lie sgsSft ~ 81 sl'
" 80 rtr.s uron TIE nature OF the
ia ne y he st,icDcr e and tie money
Is iEIsa fer canst .uctiSl
segerFI II de- % strfsc, Nix'rce
4 \ tFs,e n resluag ert surface which
tfs F-cf al ve'r satisfactory In gem
eral Ptaft'sc ttfpinhoCt the states
NId tc \ tinted extent in Heno ulu
ceasi SIS of bitna'iBeps roncrcte the
or = e ample of this tvna IN this cit
being t'ie pat ntcd .bit1ithic7 pave
mcnt. This type Is far superior 70
orr ecmron asphaIt and oil macadam
AMI Is R'nch more expensive. The
.Topeka Specification" pavement Is
another bitumincus concrete mixture
which avoids TIE 'bitulithic" patents.
u has proved quite successful in many
cities on tFe coast and on portions Of
the California state highway. Both
payements are made By mixing hot
rcck. properly graded and proportion
ed with fluid asphalt The hot mix
ture Is applied to ti.e street at q tenn
perature of about $50 degrees Fahren.
heit and rolled cohlpactly.. This. meth
Cd Of hot 4ixihg" is superior to that
commonly used In Honolulu IN the con-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-31
BY EMIL a. 5ERNDT
Chairman Hawaii Promotion
cammiftee

"a-
From a lurely business standpoint
continued lettering CT roads in the
community, and with particular re-
ference To honolulu, is a municipal
asset and community advantage
From aFbnsiaess viewpoint, the com
munity of H5noltilt, with q better read
system OF good roads in general, dis
arms criticism as to- laek Of that fac.
tor in community npbnilding, and inn
mediatelyy in tic minds or the
visitor a settled feeling of compiac
ency and comfort which induces him
to communicate his Favorable opinion
to other communities. This cannot
but have q beneficial effect for the
mere knswiedge that EonolGlu has
good reads will induce people abroad
to come here 20 reside Every human
unit added to our community from
abroad as a permanent resident adds
SO much te Cur community enlarge
ment, and gives us the feeling that
after all the "hIndred thousand popu-
laticn figure which we set few years
ago viii be easily realized.
GOOD RoADS CUT BUSINESS COST
All this means an increased income
Of taxes. an increased volume of bust
ness. 1oth Of lard ana sea. and the
addition OF business factors which
would give HcnolulI. in the world OF
industry, higsher place.
The mere facilitating CT Transports
tion cuts down tie cost Of conducting
business We all remember the
old days Of delivery to Waikiki and
the length Of time required fer a tram
passenger to 81 from Honolulu proper
to Waikiizi. b. the installation Of i'm
proved transportation facilities, the
time between these two points has
been cut dawn tEothirds. 1t is muck
the same en- tfe roads The autcmo-
bile has materially cut down the time
for delivery ard a resultant decrease
in expense to the business house Bet.
ter roadyays materially aid IN solving
this Erebiem.
TWO TOURIST" ROADS
COMPARED
As an example OF what good roads
means in a community and in Great.
ing popularity as between two high
ways, may be judged from the road
which connects kaimnki with Koko
Head, and the read which connects
Honolulu with daleiwa.
The first named location has not a
real road, as il mas broken down
through stress Of elements and neglect
and is only used by these whose BUSH
ness absolutely requires them to go
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-31

struction OF asphalt macadam, BY what
Il known as the penetration" method,
which consists In pouring the hot as
phalt upon the rock spread and roll
ed loose upon the street In hot mix
ings the rock is so graded as to re-
duce yoids to 4 minimum and each
particle Of stone is thoroughly coated
with the asphalt binder. Such meth.
cd Is more scientific and less srbject
to the large personal equation involv.
ed under The penetration method.
Sheet asphalt, another pavement
common TO many cities. is composed
Of a hot mixture Of asphalt and well
graded sharp sfSd II would hardly
be practical to consider this type for
Honolulu, as Il would be necessary to
import sand the local coral sands be.
ms altogether unfit for use in its con
structiun
squeegee Asphalt Not Permanent
The Hsqueegee" asphalt wearing sur.
face IS a niakeshift which has been
devised Ia save a concrete road from
wear without the expenditure of
money necessary for a permanent sur.
facing material The life of tho
"sQueseee" surface is not more than
two years and the greatest care must
be observed In placing it. AS the
name suggests it IS applied to the
surface of the road In one or two
coats By a mechanical atomizer or
pressure distributor or by hand with
soueegees. Stone screenings are spread
upon the asphalt OF road oil. as the
case may be. IN sufficient quantity to
absorb II, giving a thickness TO the
surface Of approximately one-quarter
OF an inch. This type Of wearing sur.
face can not be classed as q perma.
nent one. IT Is subject to continual
maintenance.
Other types Of permanent surfaces
which may be considered for certain
streets in Honolulu are wood blocks
CONTINUED on page four)
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TAX SHOULD BE SET ASIDE ]
in TWO ROAD FUNDS, URGES MAYOR
John G. Lane Voices Views in Signed Statement Uphoding
Good Roads Principles Declares All Money for Highways
Should Be Guaranteed Against Use for Other Purposes
sy JOHN c. LANE
Mayor Of the City and County Of
Honnfuftf

The character of tae city's Geuplc is
manifested in the appearance of its
streets and highways. its public bulid-
ings and other improvements. There
may be many good and sufficient rea !.
sons why this statement does not apply
to Honolulu. II there are any. | have
failed TO discover them. This city
has, without doubt, been greatly handis
capped in many WAYS. Our isolated
position, the cosmopolitan nature
Of our people, the lack Of the proper
qualify and quantity Of public spirit,
have all offered their share of resis-
lance TO the more rapid advancement
of the community. lifetime has come,
however, when all obstacles must be
surmounted, and plan evolved
which will bring about big improve
ments; extensions TO our water and
sewer systems and up-to-date roads
and payements
MUST RECONSTRUCT ROAD
SYSTEM
Our road system must be recon
structed along modern lines in order
to carry the increased volume of auto
mobile traffic. We have not kept pace
with the change in traffic conditions
and as result the type of road con
xtructicn which was well suited to
horse-drawn traffic has proven alto
getter Inadequate TO maintain Holes
appear faster than the Road Depart
ment Is able to repair them. The
tourist is disappointed and complains.
The condition of roads and streets
seems to be growing worse day by
day.
The remedy lies in reconstruction,
together with well organized mainte.
nance We can not hope for either
until increased funds are made ayaila-
BILE. We can not expect the money
until the people. Of the city take a
united Interest in Coed Roads. and
demand them.
NEAT HOMES FOLLOW GOOD
ROADS
The benefits OF good roads and
well paved streets are many. The d.
rect benefit applies TO the people who
use them. There is also large in
direct benefit to the entire citizen
ship regardless of whether they live
In the city and in the country: regard
less OF whether they drive q pleasure
car or wagon or walk the streets of
a tenement district As an example
OF the Transformation wrought by the
construction OF good roads and as a
reminder Of the general benefits re-
sulting from street improvements, We
have the Auwaiolimu district We
all know the conditions which existed
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-31
ASK ANY DEALER

ParadoxicaI thought it may seem.
nearly all cranke are seIt-starters.-
American hotorist.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-31
ely GEORGE IA. COLLINS.
Engineer OF the City and County Of
Horolplu

EHrlffff OF the CITY aDo. CouUlJ OF
Honolnlu
Tie renefal Nelfare OF csty's PEP;
pie depends amest as much upon hay.
Ing 4 ITtrerly PACED street system, as
Il acef IN having FIRE water sup
~ or. an adequats sewer system.
Abiles.t Is ne thst impure water and
licEer sewEee difpcsai are first es-
scnt els In The growth Of q CITY, It Is
&c otlp;eSs very necessary that
lfetfs and highways be Well paved.
llclned ind mailltaincd, 50 that the
isi,zc aplunie nf traffic euEaeed IN the
Gaily business OF the city may move
freeiy and RAPIDLY, 80 that pleasure
teficles, cRits and wagons OF every
description. may travel with ease, and
- Tint tic pedestrian may proceed In
ecmfcrt. Cnm olestcd by dust or mud.
Tie modern requirements for rapid
transportation. the constantly mcreas.
ins lead imposed upon our payements
By motor trucks, and the Increasing
volume OF automobile traffic general
L., make II imperative that this city
wake up 90 realization Of its present
deficiency as far as improved streets
are considered, and proceed as rapidly
as possible<to remedy the defect
No One Material Al Sufficient
when we consider the development
in motor truck transportation during
the past five years, II Is bard to form
guess as 10 the possible character
II traffic five years hence. One fact.
however, which stands out above all
1|&t IN -fhfo connection In that the
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-02

Washington, July 2.-Presi-
dent Wilson this noon set in
motion the gigantic machine. of
draft. BY proclamation Of
regulations he started the huge
labor Of singing men out for
the army, only a small group be-
ing exempt from bearing arms.
Others must appear before
tribunals and upon evidence
will be discharged or drafted
into the army.
Proccdurc of Draft.
Registration cards are to be
numbered scrially from one up
and the numbers will be posted.
Copy of same will be sent to
Washington simultaneously.
Then the drawing will take
place in Washington where
states will be assigned their
quotas. The quotas of cities
and counties will; be, determined
by; the governors of+the, states
on Ia basis Of 4slaopulation.ssN Mum:
bers- will then be drawn in
Washington. Each number
drawn :V'iil: s!r;ke m!en off that
;!n.unber. in every prerfnct.'in the
:: -: 80:
Er0min011bnS Vert. -
The men will next be sum-
moncd for physical cxamina-
tion. The physician member Of
the board is expected to make
the examination in the presence
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-02
Food Commission InStruCtS
Housewives On How To
Can Peas and Asparagus

To avoid what is known as "Hat
sour'' in peas. also asparagus, beans
and corn, the fresh product should
he handled very carefully. says to-
days bulletin from the National En-
srgency Food Garden commission
which il co-oooratirp with this pa ner
in nationwide campaign to con-
serve the food supply of the coun-
ny
Only fresh young peas should be
ised, the best time to gather these
,eing in the morning while it is cool.
,he whole process should be carried
N rapidly as possible and peas
hould not be allowed to stand after
heIling.
{ Shell and sort. putting peas of the
anne size and maturity together. Be
,ure not to put hard ripe peas among
ender ones When peas are too old
" split or broken they should be re-
moved before packing as the liquid
becomes cloudy.
B1anching, cold dripping and
packing are very important for 1T is
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-02
PRES. WILSON SETS
GIGANTIC. DRAFT
MACH l|NEjIN NOTION;
PICKNAMESDYL0T

of another member: If; the ap-
plicant is found, unfit, another
physician is called in, who will
make the examination in :ignor-
ance of the first report. J Mem
~bers of the board will be barred
from passing on Il relatives
case.
All claims supported BY affi:
davits must be- made by the men
claiming exemption. Claims of
dependents must be made with
affidavit that income for sup
port of dependent is mainly
from fruit Of, labor of the appli-
cant and not derived from prop.
erty. .; AG
He must bring another affi-
davit from the dependent af-
firming dependency and a third
from the head of the fan "
stating same grounds. In the
above case, either absolute, con-
ditional0r temporary discharge
may be granted. y: ,;:s::: ":
Up to Board.
When in the opinion of the
board the loss to industry out
weighs gain to military .estab.
:lishMcnt, certificate of dis
:clifrge may be issued.
Claims of exemption may be
made by relatives. employers or
any man in whom they are in
terrsted. All previous forecasts
of regulations will stand.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-02

in these processes that the damage
occurs which causes "flat sour."
To blanch the peas, plunge them
into boiling water for from four to
eight minutes. depending upon their
tenderness; then put them immedi-
ately into cold water for an instant.
Pack at once into jars to within a
half inch from the top. If jars are
too full some peas will burst and
make the liquid cloudy. Add one
level teaspoonful of salt to the quart
and fill with hot water Partly
tighten tops and sterilize for two
and half to three hours. Of using
tin cans seal completely before ster-
i'i7ins). After proper sterilization
remove jars from boiling water, COM
plets fastening of tops, invert jars
and place out of draught to cool.
Wrap in dark colored paper to pre-
vent bleaching in storage.
Enclose a two-cent stamp to the
commission at 210 Maryland Bldg,
Washington. for a canning manual
which will be sent free.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-02
EQUALIZATION BOARD
WILL MEET TUESDAY

The city board Of equalization will
meet again tomorrow morning to go
over the assessors books. Notices
have been sent out by the board to
some taxpayers who will be given a
hearing at this session. If your tax
es are too high, now is the timeAto
kick" If they are too low this is
your opportunity to make them still
lower
The board is anxious to cooper
ate with all taxpayers and extends
to all an invitation to appear, pro-
vided such taxpayer desires an ad-
justment. A fair and equal adjust
ment is what the board wishes to
accomplish.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-02
BAKERS ON AUTO TOUR

Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Baker and
Mrs. Thomas C.. Stuart and daughter
left Saturday night for Minneapolis.
From Minneapolis the party will
drive in Mr.. Bakers new car to Mil
waukee. From the latter place they
will take the ferry to Grand Haven,
Mich, and from there they will mo-
tor Mr.. and Mrs. Bakers old home
at Fenton, Mich.
Mrs. Stuart will visit at the home
of Mr.. Stuart's parents at Pincon-
ming, Mich, where she will be Joined
later by her husband.
After three weeks visit the party
will reassemble and return by way
of the Jefferson Highway to Bemidji.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-02
BEMIDJI RED CROSS
TO BEGIN MAKING
"DUDS" FOR SOLDIERS

Beginning tomorrow afternoon at
3 o'clock members of the local Red
Cross chapter will begin making sup
plies for the soldiers. The work
need. not be confined to members
alone, but others who may be inter-
ested are urged to help.
The work for the summer will be-
outlined. The money made on the
minstrel show, amounting to $3.50.
will be used to buy material. The
officers request that all members at
tend this first meeting.