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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

WELL ESTABLISHED NIGHT CLUB. ideal
Location doing splendid business desires .6 os
vote amount Of time necessary because OF
other business interests. Address BOX
l53-D, Star office:
WILL SELL GILT EDGE end trust. So, 800
) years Tor $3.50 cash: unusual opportun-
tR gyv aS Write ard 9wner will call ADDRESS
BOARDING. AND ROoMING HOUSE-19
rooms. baths; applicants turned away away
daily. will net $500 per month price $500
or might rent furnished. See owner so7
WILL SELL indorsed installment paper value
$40 900. payable monthly for three years
ssa tsr aftce discount Address Box g31D
NEW furniture Of nine one-room apis. near
Dupont Circle. This, furniture brings in
Address Box 276D. Star office Sc
tabhshed trade and located on corner in
come Address sss'2 Box fS5D Stan Once
AUTOMOBILE DEALER wanted; old line
medium price. standard make very little
dress Box l34.c Star office. ------------.--------
DRUG STORE, long established, vacant.
209o 2 st. NV: across street froom On new
mOntS Gain f Man B sn6 rooms $50 per
DENTAL AZ OFFICE; fully sgqippsd; very
Phone Annanolis 1887
TAILOR SHOP we'll equipped. doing large
Sys eaB s ssn e:a price $3.50 Address Box
FOR SALE--Hardware radio, battery charg-
dress Box 305-D. Star office. %
GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET 70 dying ON 5000
SIS se oo6 0Y Lneon 1927 sas7 rent S"%0o Rree
COMPLETELY FURNISHED 14-room. 2-bath
act aack Rou' Address Box " Ssb star oe
WANT TO BUY or lease small cafeteria or
Box AID. Star office. g.
10-CHAIR BARBER SHOP for sale located
In center of city established 20 years own
er retiring. Address Box 1850. Star Office
GRANITE QUARRY, for sale or lease. s
dress NJ. G. Mason. r. +. ID No. ?. Fairfax. :"
11O5 0 ST. -N.W.--14-room rooming house,
all rented; lease; will sell cheap half price,
GOWN SHOP on Connecticut ave for sale:
part whole interest: unusual equipment.
Address Box 120-D. Star office. -
Park I'd; end floor rooms and bath: rea-
sonable rent Address Box 331-D. Star office.
DELTCATEsSEN BUSINESS - Wonderful
Address Address Box 32i-D Star once
TAILORING. shoe shining and dry goods
store for rent or sale. Ills sth ST.; Sc.
DELICATEssEN and steam table. located
maker. See Mr.. Lixens. 1919 st: NV.
BOOMING HOUSE. o rooms; rent S35;
furniture. $50: references required. In
qulre Ills 10th St NV. -
HARDWARE STORE in a good location
doing good business. Address Box 336-D,
Star office. %
HARDWARE BUSINESS. very attractive. is
offered for sale owing to owner having passed
away. Address Box 149-D, Star office.
GROCERY--Reasonable reason for selling.
sickness 81 ST. NV 81"
/ HAVE $500 to invest in legitimate business
with services. Call Lincoln 5S15-J. 1OS
GROCERY AND MEAT BUSINESS on Main
thoroughfare in ne. doing about S400
weekly, Owner must leave, city soon and
ami: 4 year lease: rent sos.
GEO. p. GROVE.
II Investment Bldg. FIX. Sl02.
22l6 GEORGIA AVE.--Suitable for Junk
wood. coal and ice $50 per month
2032 Georgia ave.--Store and six rooms
$40 per month.
$50 Neal ST. n.w.-six rooms and store
$3.50.
91s 21st st. n.w.--Large store: S25.
ali ajn
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tisers from receiving circular
matter, it IS expressly understood
and agreed that all such matter
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sible, by The Star. Only bona
fide answers to advertisements
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HET.P--MALE fCont'd0.
A Dbl " A II ONCE

APPLY At ONCE.
Exceptional proposition TO be introduced
here No competition. Sells sight to
the housewife Can earn So TO $40 per
day. Approved by the Good Housekeeping
Magazine. We make all deliveries Apply
Room 500. Houston Hotel, Mr.. junior
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A string of genuine small
pearls with real jade beads and
drops and diamond clasp.
&125
DIAMONDS.

DIAMONDS.
THERE HAS BEEN LEFT
WITH Me FOR SALE ALL
THE DIAMONDS OF A
PROMINENT WOMAN. COM
PRISING THE FOLLOWING
PIECES WHICH MUST BE
SOLD AT ONCE. THERE
FORE THESE EXTREMELY
LOW PRICES:
Lady's beautiful solid platinum
diamond bracelet, extra wide,
handmade and exclusive in de-
sign. Has 800 very fine blue
white diamonds full of life and
brilliancy and &c emeralds. Cost
originally $500. Must be sold
at once. An absolute bargain.
$3.50
Lady's solid platinum diamond
solitaire ring. Guaranteed alb
solutely perfect, beautiful in
color and very fine cut. Weight,
AZ carats. Cost originally
$500 and can be bought for
$1,65O
One fine emerald cut diamond
weighs 2 carats, absolutely per-
feet and blue white. Set in a
very fine handmade solid plati-
mum mounting. A wonderful
purchase in this rare gem for
ST 1873
One diamond weighing 2 and
15-100 carats, absolutely perfect,
fine cut and color. Set in gen
tleman's white gold mounting
with a blue sapphires. An ex-
ceptional value. .S675
THESE DIAMONDS CAN BE
SEEN AT
CHAS. E. TRIBBY, JR.,
OILS 18th ST. NV.
Next Door ~ Keith's Theater.
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HELP-FEMALE (Cont'd).
MILLINERY BUYER

for popular. priced trade; only experienced
need apply Reply CONFIDENTIAL state ex-
perience. salary. etc. Address Box 241-D.
Star Office.
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DRIVERS.

One hundred new taxicabs,
limousine type. Self-starters.
Apply now and get good as
signment on roll. Good money.
YELLOW CAB CO.,
1893 10th St. NV.
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LOCAL REAL ESTATE ADS.
. words to- the line. 2-ine minimum. at
line rate. as follows:
I time. zoe per line
times. 19e per line.
3 times. 1Sc per line.
times. TIC per line.
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BEFORE ISSUE. with the following eXcep-
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OF issue; except Saturdays and Legal Holt
days. when the closing time is 1920 am.
All advertisements for The Sunday Star must
be received at The Star Office by $50 pm.
SATURDAY. or at any of The Star branch
Offices by 80 pm. Saturday.
CASH WITH ORDER is required for all
advertisements from transient advertisers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-08

Patent Dictaphone Operator.
thoroughly experienced on patent appli-
cations and amendments; must be accurate
and rapid; permanent position TO right girl;
salary commensurate with ability. Replies
treated in strict confidence. Give telephone
number Address Box 139-D. Star office.
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'SECURITIES Statesmen.
HELP-MALE AND FEMALE.


AMATEURS wanted for contests: 3 theaters
this week Apply Capital Booking once
MEN and women TO sell houses for owner
in Chevy Chase and nearby Virginia and
Maryland Prices on houses from So. 90
TO S1S,50000: monthly rental payment plan,
Experience not necessary. but reliability es
genital ha Fulton +; Gordon. Continental Trust
STEWARD--First-class working steward: :
state experience. salary desired; excellent on
salads. desserts. Address Box 343-D. Star
office. %
UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY to engage in
pleasant work soliciting bank deposits: can
be done in spare time will earn spare dol
lars. Call 401 Evans Building.
WANTED-SALESMEN.
STOCK AND BOND SALESMAN for build
ing and loan deal: big money if you quail
fly, Apply 610 Investment Bldg. sales man
ager.
AUTOMOBILE Statesmen
to sell the new custom-built
|Studebaker and Erskine must be
experienced; reference required.
See Mr.. Morgan, Joseph Nc
Reynolds, 18th and r SITS. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-08

Ready-to-Wear Buyer,
One with experience in low and popular
price coats and dresses. Address Box 203-D,
Star office
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1893 10th St. NV.
SALESMAN WANTED-Fur-
nishing goods; only one who is
experienced and thoroughly
familiar with the duties of a
high-grade mems wear store
will be considered capable man
can earn very excellent salary.
Reply by letter only, giving full
information to Mr.. l.. Saltz,
Raleigh Haberdasher, 1910 F st.
MEN-One of the largest insti-
tutions in the world has an open
ing on its local sales force. The
man selected will earn consider
ably more than the average sales
man, with wonderful opportu
nifty for advancement. You must
have a great deal of confidence
in your ability to deliver the
goods, as ours is a business Of
selling intangibles. Address Box
281-D, Star Office.
SECURITIES statesmen.
Our men are making money
because they have real co-opera-
ton and plenty of good securi-
ties to sell. To qualify you must
be a successful salesman; we
want the ambitious, hard-work-
ing type, capable of delivering
goods. Address Box BOD, Star
office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-08

A diamond weighing 2 $500
carats, or Is points less than ~
carats. A fine and exceedingly
fiery stone at price away under
it's real value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-08
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY for some one
month net: II rooms, baths instaritaTle.
GUS hot water in most all rooms. steam
throughout: floors vanished. AIT 18th
NV. opposite Evening Star Bldg. p J.
Walshe. 1907 st. NV.
FOR sALE-Laundry doing excellent bust.
ness: an opportunity; owner retiring; all
equipment included at S25 900: $40 900
10S South Wash. ST.. Alex. Va. Telephone
Alex. 1877
CAFETERIA -- Well established: making
money; best equipped in city: business neigh
borh0od: two ladies could net 81 900 per
month: price one-half actual cost; reasonable
lease on buildings Phone North 9744-J
before am. Or alter Dim. 10s
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FOR SALE-AUTOMORU7FS

BUCK 1923 SPORT TOURING. run only
1o;o0o miles and has the appearance OF new:
atu spanish leather upholstery. 3 new tires
anu numerous other extras: without a Doubt
one OF the snappiest sport cars In Wash
lngton priced low at 1915. easv terms;
VII consider small closed car in trade Lam
E Serx hudson Motors Co. 1722 J. st. west OF
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Star '"Want Ad"
= Branch Offices
NORTHWEST.

NORTHWEST.
iis5 18th ss-M s1aS FV CiTar Store.
Sotnn and z sts.--J s: Clemerce. 49, 1,,..
S91i Georgia ave-. f. Lampkin Phsr'
S9os JAN st-colHnower Art and Gift Co,
S4ul 14th st.---BronauRh's Pharmacy. nj,
a4th and Buchanan sts.-Hohbergers Phar'
14th ct. and Colorado ave. - oDonnell's
8ao9 Mount Pleasant st.-Mount Pleasant
1855 Columbia rd2Tnited Cigar Agency.
SI62 Californis st.--Harry ]. Paul.
Ny. N J. aves. and st.-ssnitary
end and Mass. ave.-Pbillins' Pharmacy.
1st and X ste-Duncans Pharmacy.
StA and sts.-GoldenberE's ttime clerk
III and o sts.-smith's Cut.Rate Drug store.
IN St and r. aye77J French S IN
VT ave. 18th and r sts.-Howley's Phar-
eth and q sts.--M. H. Hunton's Pharmacy.
Ca ave and Rock Creek Church rd--hoek
va. ave. and Upshur st--Petworth Phar-
kS9s Ga. ave.-Mo9ek's Pha ss &c;
ReQ1 I st.-Morse Pharmacy
1905 Mass. ave--Dup2nt Pharmacy: CA.
Fls. ave, and 1st st.--N Reskin. -.
North CAPITOL ST. and r. l. ave.-Parker
1722 Pc AVE- Louis Krick.
5t IL and G sts,-ouigley's PhpsE ,nIl[cv
aSib Cor conn a. ay a.eEfIii'ss Newsstand'
1892 Conn. ave-Monterey Pharmacy. -
$3.50 Conn. ave. Chevy Chase. D. C.--Smith
-. Prescription Pharmacy. -
Wisconsin ave and Macomo st-HarrS T.
1905 Wisconsin ave.--wisconsin Ave. Phar-
Uskoma Park, $50 Cedar st. - Mattinsiy
'1'''' "a' nGGEORGErOwN.
SgLh and sts.--Morgan Bros Pharmacy.
1904 N So Donnell's Pharmacy.
S4l1 NJ st.-Moskey's Phgrmacy.
Wisconsin ave. and st.-Donohues Phar'
NORTHEAST.
9TH and sts.-Home Drug Store,
EII H st.--Garren's Music Store. -
Eth 81. and Md ave.---Louis F.. Bradley
18th and Md. ave.--Louis Sacks.
NSoSerth Capitol and Eye-Kepcaly,s PharmIs,SSy
East Cap. and sth sts.-Bielouss Pharmacy
18TH and East Cap sts.-Lincoln Park Phar-
@ot Tbs St an. and R. I. ave.-cOliins' Pharmacy
$500 10th st.---Mayo's Pharmacy. Brooklsnd
18th and r. l. aye.--John G. Biggs Phar-
GToi 10Th st.-ponohoe.s Pharmacy.
ss,6 st and Pa ave-qD9pnelis Drug Dry sr store
IN T. AND and Pa ayeEe2eys P Phsrmacy
19n7 Nichols ave. Anacostia--Healy Drug
SOUTHWEST.
9TH and sts-Lsntz' Drug Store.
u and y / .T FtsEC9 GE%RS PR W0Rn
Minimum Charge, 45c.
in Washington and suburbs for
Help and Situations Wanted.
Lost and Found.
For Sale and Wanted Miscellaneous.
automobiles for Sale and Wanted.
Eooms for Rent and Wanted.
RATE OTTsID f:i' OF Of WASHINGTON.
cents a word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-08

A perfect diamond weighing
| 20-1OO carats, or 5 points less
than a carat and a quarter. A
stone of great beauty and abso-
lutely perfectly.
nr5r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-08
S845.

A diamond weighing 52-100
carats, or ? points more than
half a carat. A very attractive
and brilliant gem, priced special
~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-08

CADILLAC very latest model 4-pass coups
-hun only 400 miles. perfect condition:
every accessory: a tremendous bargain can
pe made X you act quick: on easy terms
WIN your car as part payment. Lincoln
satesroom. 1132 Conn. ave Main 2OSO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-08

SEDAN. Also Touring: these
eaFs are sevcrai years old but in exceptionally
good condition throughout including tires.
e nri Can be bought at ridiculously low
n pr NJ D. ROLAND Motor Co. 1919 18th ST.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS (Cont,dl.

GIRL. colored, wishes work; mothers helper
nurse or light homework; reference. Call
7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-08

LUCK TOURING. in Il mechanical CON
III tlon mas new t.,~-s. bumper. automatic
t ~. wiper and yUis complete: see this car
To-Day; terms. Trew Motor Co. M. ara.
I219 18th st Open ewes. sunday till l m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-08

PIANOS--Stieff. Steinway and number of
other used pianos. in grands and upright.
az bargain prices. Chas. NJ. Stieff. Inc.
l34O G st n W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-08

A perfect diamond weighing
| 4-1O0 carats set in a beautiful
white gold and sapphire mount
ing. Special.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-08

Lac. model 81. seven passenger tour
ing IKE new: all new tires; Duco paint:
G si pe bought reasonable: terms TO respons-
pnie party. or can accept trade for late car
OOO view YORK ave. Frank H92n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-08
= II w y " I'd - i = 7 y 7 Y I N
THEIR GREAT BEAUTY
AND VALUE.
EVERY ONE A BARGAIN.

A perfect diamond weighing
82-100 carat, or Is points less
than a full carat. An uncom-
monty big bargain in a perfect
stone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-08
RECOMMENDED SERVICE.

The following business concerns
guarantee satisfaction to Star
readers. Any complaint found
necessary to be made to The Star
will receive prompt attention. For
admission to Recommended Serv-
ice Column call Main 5000. Branch
116
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-08

/ GUARANTEE aud prove an Rhode Island
hed Cockrels as high egg breeders double
lhompkins strain. dark red plumage through
out; hea!thy and vigorous: only few left
Audfess Box Bid. Star office I1s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-08

CHEVROLET COUPE. latest model a new
Ill Srii suEntly used by owner low mileage: 5
balloon tires. disc wheels. bumpers front and
rear rms ear looks like it Just rolled out
Farty taking up Just the unpaid notes S494
II months 20 pay for it. Trade your car
"a. see Mr. SprinEman. Peck's Garage. 2121
l4th 81. nv. Always open
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-08

CHEVROLET COUPE. 1925. in Al condi-
ZION: paint good, tires good; has been run
soont 1900 miles; price. 1915. 131 que
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tHEVHULET-Wil accept your Chevrolet
r. part pawn PAYMENT on either new or used
lent monthly payments Main 5000 Buick
AEennX. nnn
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GIRL colored, wants place; mothers helper
| or part time; best of references. 1412
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HEIP-MALE.

ACCOUNTANTS. capable Of maintaining the
high standard Of our service excellent pay.
Apply Wayf1eld's Income Tax Bureau. Incor-
porated. 1923 F St, to 10 am. only.
BOY. white over II. srtistical1y inclined. to
learn sign and pictorial work. Apply only
hetween and p.m 517 18th St NV.
CANVASSERs. 9. experienced. 60 take orders
for electric Singer sewing machines: good
paving position: salary while learning. G23
nth st
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WELL ESTABLISHED NIGHT CLUB, ideal
location, doing splendid business. desires a
partner: owner not able. at present, to de:
vote amount of time necessary because or
other business interests. Address Box
153-D, Star office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-08
ANNIE LORD,


Reconstructs body; back to health by nat
Mral means; Endorsed by leading physicians.
For ladies. gentlemen and children. 1880
18th ST. NV APT 2. FIRST FLOOR.
Potomac 354. Hours. o TO 6. 22s
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PIANO--We have several pianos and play
er-DlanOs wish to store with responsible
people temporarily: you pay the carriage
from store to home and return These lnstru-
ments shown by appointment only. Phone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-08

TYPEWRITER. H. c. Smith: good condition
very cheap at $50 633 A ST. ne. Lihi
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CHEVROLET COUPE. in excellent shape
POI. 80 GOWN S3.lS weekly. best buy in
Town. n. 1Q419 or Lin. 1920 Ask for
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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-06-23

Citation for Hearing on Petition for
Probate of VIII
Estate OF Frederick A. Fischer,
State of Minnesota, County of
IN PROBATE COURT
In the Matter of the Estate of
Frederick A. Fischer, Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to and all
persons interested in the allowance
and probate Of the will Of said de-
cedent: The petition of Emma Fisch-
er being duly filed in this court, rep
resenting that Frederick A. Fischer.
County of sStearns, State of Minne-
sofa, died on the 9th day of May
1927, leaving a last will and testa-
ment which is presented to this
court with said petition, and pray
ing that said instrument be allowed
said decedent, and that letters Test
amentary be issued thereon to En-
ma Fischer. Now therefore, you, and
each Of you, are hereby cited and re-
quired to show cause, if any you
have, before this court, at the Pro-
bate Court Rooms in the Court
House. in the City ST. Of St. T, , Cloud.
sofa, on the 9Th day of July, 1927.
at nine o'clock A. NJ, why the
prayer of said petition should not
witness the Honorable. j. b.
Himsl, Judge of said court. and
the seal Of said court, this 18th day
Court SeaD J.. B. Himsl.
Judge.
L. l.. Kells,
Attorney for Petitioner.
Published June 16-23-3O. 1927.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-06-23
G. E. BOHALL,
Vice President of City Council.
Other States Have Mud
and Poor Roads Also
Damage By Floods, Washouts,
Greater Than In Minnesota
Many Bridges Destroyed

Motorists in Stearns and other
Minnesota counties who were i'm
patient during the period of i'm
passable roads this spring, may
take some solace from the fact
that motorists in other states had
to contend with roads that were
just as bad, or worse. Newspaper
account and reports of tourists
agree that not since the automo-
Iibile came into general use have
poor roads been so general
throughout the nation.
The damage to Minnesota roads,
although it will run into hundreds
of thousands of dollars, is not as
great as in some other states. The
principal loss here was surface
i gravel. Pavements and trunk
Highway bridges came through i'm
i tact, and there was only minor
damage to grades by washouts,
mostly on new construction.
In the six states affected by the
Mississippi valley floods, Arkansas,
Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri,
Tennessee and Illinois, 200 miles
of main interstate routes and
thousands of miles of secondary
roads, were put out of commission.
Some of these roads were under a
blanket of mud and water for
weeks, and the damage will run
into millions. Hundreds of bridges
were destroyed. In Ohio, high
water, with alternate freezing and
thawing, caused numerous land
slides and washouts which will ne
cessitate the rebuilding of many
miles of the state highway system.
Bad roads were not confined to
the states which had floods. Roads
in the western part of New York,
according to the Highway Engi-
neer," were left in worse condi-
ton than ever before when winter
ended.
AS a result the construction
program had to be revised and
emergency contracts let for the
rebuilding of several highways
which had been made impossible
by the winters snow and frost.
Due to the heavy rainfall, the
North Dakota highway department
has increased it's maintenance al
lotment from $65O,000 to $780,
600. Heavy rains caused the "bot-
tom to fall out" of many of the
roads. Several bridges were wash
ed out in a cloudburst near Wish
elk. Every road patrolman is
working full time.
Wisconsin, Illinois and Missouri
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-06-23

according to a bulletin received
from the department by the Herald
was that in many cases it simply
could not be done. Experienced
road builders know that very often
a hole which looks as if at could
be fixed with few loads of gray
Ell" cannot be fixed at all until the
frost is fully gone out of the
ground and the subgrade begins. to
stiffen.
In some cases where local COM
mittees made urgent pleas to have
bad spots fixed, the maintenance
crews hauled in load after load of
gravel, rock or cinders, only to
see it disappear in the mud and the
road remain as bad as it was. In
some other cases where the road
maintenance men had decided that
it was a waste of money to pour
material into mudhole, local vol
unteers attempted the job and in
nine cases out of ten they report
ed within a day or two that it was
a hopeless task.
The maintenance superintend-
ents also had to. consider the re-
naming months of the year. An
allotment of funds is made to each
of the sixteen maintenance districts
early in the year. This year most
of them could have used up their
whole fund before May 1, and still
not made the roads passable. That
would have left them without
funds during the heavy travel
season, and with the heavy traffic
of today, an unpaved road unless
it has maintenance, may become al
most impossible even in dry wealth
er. AS it is, the drain on funds
this spring may make it necessary
to curtail snow removal next whit
er.
Another reason for delaying
gravel hauling was that gravel
trucks or wagons, during the
weeks when the roads were soft,
would cut them up and do more
harm than good. : Even now in
June, many roads which have a
dry crust have a soft subgrade,
and in many places crawling is
being postponed until the roads
become more solid.