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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
CHINA

Among those sick with the pre-
vailing epidemic are E. c. Bailey,
Mrs. Charles Duttof, and daughter,
Fanny, Gladys and Kathrine Thurs
ton.
Roy Shorey, teacher of the village
school. is at his home at North
Vassalboro, sick with the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
Silver Lake GRANGE

The regular meeting Of Silver Lake
Grange. Tuesday evening. April 20,
was very pleasant event The
first and second degrees were con-
ferred on class of %. with tableau
for each degree, which were very
pretty. The first being Faith, and
the second Hope. The first saluta-
ton being given by Mrs. Getchell
and Wells. with the red light. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
Birthday Party

Mr.. and Mrs. Eben Hallowell en-
tertained the members OF the
senior class of Erskine Academy at
their home Saturday evening. The
occasion was the celebration of the
seventeenth birthday of their
younger daughter, Miss Esther. q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
Nelson Richards

The remains of Nelson Richards.
for many years an employee of
Mathew Bros, were brought here
from Bangor, where he died in a
hospital, and taken to the receiving
tomb in Grove cemetery. He was
Is years old and has no near rela-
tives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
ROM

Charles Trask is making shovel
blocks this spring.
Carroll Tracy. "a. the son of Mr..
and Mrs. George Tracy. is very i'll
in the Augusta General Hospital
with heart trouble. He is the. sixth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Co., to recover on a policy assigned
for trial at this term is continued to
the first day of the September term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
Well Give Ad The Prestige Of Being Paper
More Than A Printed Page

It takes more than columns of words set in
type to build service like that given day in
and day out, to the people of Kennebec coun-
ty by the Kennebec Journals A-B-C CLASH
fed Advertising Page
The real story back of the little ads that
you see under the different headings lies in
the service that these advertisers as well as
the hundreds of readers who watch the wants
and offers, getting every day.
It's service that works "both ways from
the middle" The users of these little ads
looking for results The many who con-
suit the classified columns daily the
lookout for opportunities.
And the Journal gives both groups what
they want That's service!
Be sure that you read the A-B-C Classified
ads-today and every day.
NJ The A.B-c Classified Ads
Always the Same-In Service
Always Different-n Opportunity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
MERCHANDISE
Building Materials

Building Materials 81
LUMBER - Thoroughly sc o d
spruce. pine. hemlock boards. planks.
studding and dimensions; cedar posts,
poles. laths 4 strappings. Frank e
Mace. 81 Winthrop ST. Tel. 1920
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Brougham. First class
kondltlon. Cash or terms. Harry T.
Pose, 81 Cony st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

CLASSIFIED ADS are an important
part of the news.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

COW-New mich, extra nice Jersey;
limo. -old Jersey bull. NJ. C. Sher-
burne. Gardiner. r. IL. Tel. Rich
mond 44-31.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

BABY'S-Picture will be a treasured
possession. Have 1t taken by Mansur.
next Adams, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
Professional Services

PAINTING-And papering. will
Edgar H. Hodges. Tel. S91.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Specials at the Stores "a
ALARM CLOCKS-Guaranteed Post
paid S1.10. Swift & Turner Co.. 1913
Water ST. Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

GROCERY WAGONS-2 good ones, 2
single harnesses. E. w. Church, 46
So. Chestnut st. Tel. 1025-M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

STORAGE-For furniture, clean and
dry, low rates. Tel 1878.
TRUCKING-Ashes removed. wood
sawed. A. w. Ellis. Tel. 1244-M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

HORSE-Weight about 1850. Owen
Turner. Tel. 954-M.
HORSES heavy and light for sale
or exchange. Alphonse Darveau, IA
Willow St
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
MERCHANDISE
Radio-Supplies

RADIOLA-III A, used mos. $40;
silver-plated late model B fiat cornet.
$40; banjo. SIS: Victrola vi, 80 records,
SIS. H.Sargent, Winthrop. Tel.11S-11
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
LIVE STOCK

Perfect in every way, giving Is ats.
a day. Stanley Griffin, Manchester
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

HORSE-9 yrs. old, wgt 1850: good
driver. Mrs. VIM. Young. 112 Sewall
ST Tel 15O5-R
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

ESEX COACH-1926 model, driven
bnly lOS miles, $3.50. One Cadillac
tedan 1922 model, fully equipped, in
tluding shock disorders. extra tires,
ktc, 1850. These cars were formerly
fhe property of the late Joseph Moul-
fon Of Randolph, are in perfect condi-
tion and must be sold at a sacrifice.
Inquire of E. L. Goodspeed, Admir-.
lel Gardiner ass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
Seeds, Plants and Flowers 6;

P@IAS-All early varieties. all kinds
of field and garden seeds. Order by
parcel post. Merrill Bros, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
Office and Desk Room

AUGUSTA TRUST BLDG.-Office OF
third floor. Rent reasonable. z. E
Newbert Agency. Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
Lots for Sale

GARDINER-House lot with fruit
trees. Near business section. F. S
Lawrence, % Highland Ave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

all-round one; express
wagon, riding wagon and harness.
Call 16 Mt. Vernon Ave, Gardiner,
between IL and / or after p. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

pRD-1926 coupe. Run about 200 mi.
Price $3.50. H., care Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

EVERYBODY can use the classified
ads profitably. You don't have to be
in business to be a classified adver-
tiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
Resort Property for Sale

OCEAN POINT-Furnished 7-room
cottage and garage for cars. Inquire
Oliver w. Turner. NJ. D.. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

PAINTING-Paperha F. w. Hal
pen. 90 E. Chestnut st. Tel. 1316-M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

FISHING TACKLE-The kind that
lands the big ones. Get ready early
for big season. Malcolm & Dyer
Co., Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
Houses for Rent

CHILD ST, 42-House of rooms in
good repair. Near State House. In.
quire at house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
Painting, Paperins. Decorating 20

CEILINGS REFINISHED - Paper
hanging, painting. Clean, careful
workmanship. Also wall papers. A. l..
Harris % jackson ST Tel 1472-M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
BUSINESS SERVICE

Moving, Trucking, Storage %
MAINE MOTOR EXPRESS-LocaI
and long distance trucking. Tel.
977-W
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-12-02
DALTON

Most everyone has his crops out and
all the scholars were back in school
Monday.
Tom Dalton, who has been sick for
the last two weeks, is reported no bet
ter.
Our school dismissed Thanksgiving
and we all enjoyed birthday dinner
at the home of j. NJ. Brown.
As it rained us out of our program
and pie supper Thanksgiving night we
will give them Saturday night, Decem-
Der A. In our program we have a
negro minstrel The funds from the
pies will go for the benefit of the
school. Everyone is cordially invited.
Some young folks Of this community
are planning to give 2 1-2 hour play
Saturday night week, entitled, Poor
Married Man"
We, with the help Of a few other
schools, are getting a program for
Christmas. We will also have a Christ
mas tree. Watch for further notice.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-12-02
BT6ny IN Honor r.

During the month Of Oct
November the Star Herald n
total OF 707 new and renewal subscrip-
fions, almost exactly one fourth Of our
subscribers having paid up in that
time
The other three fOurths are either
IN advance or in arrears. Those who
know themselves to be delinquent will
please take notice that renewals are
always accepted and appreciated.
Clifiie Poynor, r N Lewis, Mrs Caleb
Dnport, II A Moore, Il Cox, Mrs Leila
b Spell. Mrs w J Brown. Geo Wells,
Bole Bros, Mrs Nettie Bode, Jim shiv-
ley, B + Hargrove, Arvil PRIDE DIR J
S Carrens, w E Dismang, Luella Shem-
well, Myrtle Jolly, II Harrison, Gan
ME Sammons, w o Green. Ed Hale,
ii G Jolly, L J Reeves, + McCutch-
an, A l. Sharp, Arthur Emmons, ] A
Spikes, Johnson, w J Gibson, A B
Davis, J L Condict, II ID Waddle, Mrs
Babe Phillips, w Bellah, Mrs Kate
Tipt0n, NJ II Haas, ID p Coleman, L ]
Lawhon, r B Hooton, Geo Steimel, ]
s Anderson, I Gross, Joe Herren,
J G johnson, Mrs G II Anderson, Mrs
+ 10 Voohers, Joe A Phillips, Ernest
Graham, J Dawson, II N Layl, II A
Kerr, II M Alexander, w Il Swindle,
TN Mays, G A McCarroll, ] Newton,
LBScott Mrs Lucy Bowers, Mrs s Il
Vandergrif, G Short Mrs II l.
Welch, 7 l. Broadway, Julia williford,
James A Upton, Mrs Homer Burrus,
Mrs S A Craven, Mrs Susan Pearce,
w NJ Crismon, E r Maynard, A r Pat
ferson John Hoffman, Joe + Scott, u
S Fry, J L Gregory, II II Martin, X f
Norris w L0oney, Dave Hedge Cleo
Wells, Earl Johnson, Mrs Hettie John
son, b # Griggs, G 10 Powell, Mrs II
Goodwin, w Phillips, ] M Davis,
Mrs G E Burrow, J NJ Evans, Tom w
'Odom, John Bundren, II Odom, Il M
Triplett, JEFF Moore, J b French, Harry
Wilmington, N A Weaver, w # Dan
iels, Joe Weisenbach, p II Brodel, Burl
Turner, Mrs w @ Bennett, w L Rip
pee, w Lindsey, Lewis Johnston, w
G Henson, u Cline, Mrs II II Atkins,
Mrs Otis Wells, Jesse Brown, s
Warner, Dick Brown. James Bennett,
w c Hunter, Rev ID N King. Mrs o
DeJarnett, e Dalton, Mrs L A Sloan,
A McCollum, ] w Linn. O A Holt,
ID A Kcrley, Mrs Lillian Corbitt, @ II
Greer, J Hooton, ID w Early. Mrs
Lorenza Dawson. w e Broadway, ID w
Crawford, w McClusky.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-12-02
Reyno High School

The school sent a nice box Of fruit
vegetables and clothing to the Arkan-
sas Children's Hospital at Little Rock
for Thanksgiving.
Thirty-twO received perfect attend
ance certificates this month. They
were Jack Debord, Johnnie Chorlce'
Jesse Redwine, Russell Meredith, Gil
bert Wyatt, Earl Renie, Richard Day
Wanda Bryant, Wildred Jackson, Jan
ell sutton, Moina Belford, Wilma Bun
dren, John Redwine, Gerald Haltord,
Dortha Halford, Aretta Shaver, Va
deem Parish Adren Jackson, Leo
Booth, Juanita Cox, Norman Smith,
Laverne Baker, Mary POteet, Reginald
Smith. Fred Garner, Freda Belf0rd,
Raymond Kenner, Fred Pickett, Mag
gle Po.eet, Reva HalfOrd and Syble
Halford
Students making the highest grades
in the primary and intermediate rooms
this month are: Russell Meredith, first
grade; Willis Richardson, second
grade; Leo Booth, fourth grade and
Arthur Shaver, fifth grade.
Mrs. Ward McAuley and little son
left for their home in Memphis Satur-
day. after spending Thanksgiving here
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. f. w.
Cox.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alcie Ballard and
daughter of St. Louis are visiting rela-
tives and friends here.
Mrs. Harry Hite, Miss Mabel Hite
of Biggers and Mrs Harold Tyler of
Pocahontas visited Mr. and Mrs. Ctem
Cox here Saturday.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-12-02
Thomas Transfer Co.
Prompt Delivery Reliable Service
We Haul All the Time POCAHONlAS, Akk

Bernard Coyle, a Communist Of Car
diff, was sentenced to three months at
hard labor for deriding troops mad n
ing through Wigan.
Mail delivery from Alice Springs
to Melbourne, Australia, that formerly
took three weeks is now made by air
plane in three hours.
Mike" a cat owned by J. G. Torrey
of Montclair, N. j., Tapped up wine
from a broken bottle, then sailed
forth and put to flight every dog In
the neighborhood.
Henry Lille Of st. Paul, was found
to be wearing a corset and long silk
stockings when he was arrested for
rObbing store.
An infant found on the doorstep OF
J. c. Clouwer of Duluth had note
pinned to its clothing which read
I'VE are lending you our baby for II
month"
Eating the powdered bones of an
cestors is one of the strange customs
of an Indian tribe in the wilds of Bra
zil
In Brussels if you are a millionaire
you are married on Tuesday; a pauper,
on Saturday morning; if neither rich
nor poor, on Wednesday morning at
eleven o'clock.
A frog has adopted a family of or
phan robins near Llanbriens, Wales.
She spends her days busily searching
for flies and worms for her foster
children.
A near riot was caused among the
women on Toledo car when a man
came onboard carrying steel cage
containing number of white mice
July was bargain month in the Los
Angeles courts. Just 9S were issued.
Ninety-six of the divorces were grant
ed because of cruelty. Cruelty on the
coast is anything from talking about
your wife's relatives to banning her
with soft tomato
STAR HERALD WANT ADS PAY.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-12-02
Clearyiew School

Our school began Nov. 22nd, with
Miss Lima Stephens as teacher.
Our enrolment so far has been small
due largely to the size of the district.
Officers were elected Monday to serve
during our school term as follows {:
president and collector, Frank Wilson (;
vice-president, Franklin Virgin; secre-
tary and treasurer, Pauline Duncan I;
reporter, Ruby Smelling; Inspector,
Randolph Wilson.
Our health crusade proved very sue
cessful last summer and we have or
gnnized the crusade again this winter
with Wayne Gibbons as governor.
We have had two delightful visits
from each of the directors.
Mrs. Cousin visited our school Mon
day We are always glad to have visi-
tors. II shows they are interested in
the welfare of the school.
We had two new beginners Monday,
Fred and Ralph Cousin.
Although we did not observe Thanks
giving day, a few minutes talk by each
of the pupils followed by brief His
tory on Thanksgiving Day, given by
Miss Lima added much to the pleasure
of the day.
Some improvements have been made
on our school building, interior and ex-
terror.
We have secured some Health Post
ers which greatly improve the inside
appearance of the building.
We have the hearty cooperation of
the directors and patrons Of the dis
trlct and our aim is to make this one
of Randolph county's best schools and
play our part in making Randolph
county II better place in which to live.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-12-02
BAKEaDEN

Quite crowd was at church Sunday
but Bro. King was sick and unable to
I'LL his appointment and as Bro. Hack
worth was not there we had no preach
ing. Everybody come back next 4th
Sunday, There will be church.
Little Perry Bryne Baker has pneu-
monia but we think, he Is not serious
ly i'll.
John Woodbridge was a Sunday
afternoon caller at Rev. ID. N. Kings.
Miss Alice Rowe of Pocahontas visit
er relatives and friends from Friday
until Monday.
Walter Robertson visited Carl Bak-
er Saturday and was accom- panied
home by Roy and Troy Baker.
Mrs. Liza Morris visited Mrs Zula
Townsend Sunday.
Rev. ID. N. King and wife, German
Baker and son, Clarence, were shop
ping in Pocahontas Monday.
German Baker has sold his car 20
Edgar Stone.
A few boys from here went to the
pie supper at Daily Stanfield's Satur-
day night
Quite crowd was at the cotton
meeting Friday night.
Miss Trula Woodbridge visited Lille
Laughry last Thursday night. Miss
Lille visited Trula Friday night
Lewis Rowe of Charleston, Mo-, IL
here visiting relatives.
Lula Morris. Basil Barnett, Roy
Townsend, Alice Rowe. Willard Bar
nett and Earny Baker visited Juanita
and Wellington Mock Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Barnett, Mr. and
Mrs. German Baker and Aunt Jennie
Coleman spent Sunday afternoon al
Lehman M0ck's.
Mrs. Roblnette and daughter, Jewell
spent Sunday afternoon at Aunt Jane
Bakers.
Florence Waggoner and Lena Hack
worth took dinner with Elsle Baker re
Gently.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-12-02
Bowers Draws Attention

Joe Bowers Of this scity, star back
field man of the JonesbOro Aggie foot
ball eleven, was high point man on his
team this making more tallies than
any Of his mates.
His offensive ability, coupled with
his excellent work backing up his line
on defense gained him place on the
mythical second eleven chosen from
the teams composing the conference
State Teachers, Arkansas Tech, Little
Rock College, Magnolia Aggies, Monti
cello Aggies and JonesborO Aggies.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-12-02
ImbOden Defeats POca

Sloan Hendrix Academy easily de-
feated the Poca HI football team here
last Thursday, making eleven touch
downs while the local team was un-
able to score
This finished the season for Poca
Hi and local fans are looking forward
to next year, when we will likely have
a heavier and more experienced team
than we had this year.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-12-02

There are many rural schools that
will not be saved by the 18-mill amend
ment. They will need more help.
There are at least 1000 rural school
districts which derive a revenue Of
5000 or less from the 12-mill school
tax, and as a result there are at least
a dozen counties where the average
school term is four months; 241 Of
the 292 accredited high schools in the
state are in 3S counties, leaving only
80 for the other half of the state
Several counties have no accredited
high school.
"At present there is only one solu-
tion," II. L. Lambert of the Depart
ment of Education said, "and that is
the annual apportionment Of at least
$40 per child from state school funds.
There is such a wide devergency in
the property values in the various
counties that no local tax ever will be
able to equalize the respective school
funds. Some of the counties must
have outside help and 1t should come
from the state fund"
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-12-02
Cy Adams SAYS:

Fire and timber growing are mortal
enemies; when they get together the
result is ashes and barren land.
1t is a difficult thing to keep men
tally alert while physically relaxed.
Satisfactory sales of farm products
are dependent upon efficient grading,
suitable storage, and proper transpor-
tation facilities.
Economic conditions may be bad and
may get worse, but they will never
get as bad as some of the times mans
written history has already recorded
The farm woodlots could, if properly
managed, return each farmer a tidy
sum of money annually, besides the
customary winters firewood.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-12-02
Consolidated No. l School

School Is progressing nicely.
We had several new pupils enrolled
Monday. Among them were Daphne
and Jas. Eldrid Auman. Wayland Davis
and Neal Webb.
Miss Ona Smith left Sunday for her
school at Hamil. She was accompan-
led by her parents.
Everybody seems to have enjoyed
their Thanksgiving vacation.
Miss Lois Poe of Manson spent
Thanksgiving with Miss Dick Story.
Our directors, Messrs. Lynn, Rippee
and Laster did some repair work ON
our house Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sular Mondy visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Valentine OF Poca-
hontas Saturday night and Sunday.
We had several visitors Friday.
The Sth grade pupils are doing some
splendid work and Mrs. Glenda is do
ing her very best to help us In every
way she can.
We were very sorry to hear of the
death OF DIR. ThrogmortOn. He will be
sadly missed by all who knew him. The
bereaved have our heartfelt sympathy.
Don't forget our pie supper and rro-
gram Friday night, December 10. A
mistake was made In the Lone Oak
news last week. Our pie supper viii
be Dec. 10, instead of Dec. 3. Every
body is invited.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-12-02
Notice

Have just lost my home by fire, also
most of my accounts and would be
very grateful if all who owe me would
come in and pay at least a part and
help me to get my books Strengthened
up. need some money at once.
Very respectfully,
17-2t l.. II. Pace, NJ. ID.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-12-02
Maynard Reading Circle

All members of the Maynard Read
ing Circle will please meet me at the
Academy building Saturday evening"
Dec. 4, y. M Rufus A. Mock,
County Superintendent
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-12-02
Program and Christmas Tree

There will be program and Christ
mas tree at the Elm Store school
Christmas Eve night, beginning at Z p
m. The public is invited.
= A. M. Shride, Teacher.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-12-02

Christmas Greeting Cards. See oui
samples and order in time. The Stal
Herald.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-12-02

mike" a cat owned by ]. c. Torrey
of Montclair N. j., Tapped up wine
from broken bottle, then sailed
forth and put to flight every dog in
the neighborhOod.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-12-02

Bernard Coyle, a Communist Of Car
diff, was sentenced to three months at
hard labor for deriding troops maj n
ing through Wigan.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-12-02

Mail delivery from Alice Springs
to Melbourne, Australia, that formerly
took three weeks is now made by air
plane in three hours.
Evening star., 1926-11-21

throughout the country. The motorist
will no longer be confused by q mul-
tiplicity Of signs of various designs
and degrees Of legibility. Hazards will
be indicated by signs which will be
uniform in all States and which will
plainly indicate the kind and degree
Of danger. The new signs make use
OF system Of different shapes, there
by increasing their value at night.
The shape indicates the degree of haz-
ard. and if the motorist cannot read
the legend. the shape will tell him the
degree Of caution required.
In this system a round sign indicates
a railroad crossing: a diamond-shaped
sign calls for a reduction Of speed, as
at a curve or narrow bridge: an octa-
gon indicates q complete stop, or ne
cessity for proceeding slowly with car
under control: a square sign indicates
lesser degree of caution than any
OF the others, such as school zone
or side road. Twenty States are now
actually engaged in erecting these
standard warning signs, and the other
States have signified their intention
of erecting them in the immediate
future.
The highway engineer is bringing
science to bear upon the solution OF
the problems of highway safety. To
day but a very small percentage OF
accidents on our main roads can be at
tributed directly to engineering de.
fects. No public work is OF greater
importance than that Of widening and
extending our present roads, as we'll as
paving new ones to meet our constant
ly increasing need for adequate high.
way facilities. Every effort is being
put forth by the highway engineer
and the road builder, with the limited
funds at their disposal. to make the
public highway a safer and O better
place upon which to ride.