Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 17, Number 175, Decatur, Adams County, 23 July 1919 — Page 3

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BEAUTIFYING THE HIGHWAYS I Army Engineer, Lately Returned from France, Tells Flow Roads Are I BEAUTIFIED THERE Trees Are Planted Along Along Highway—Serves Two Good Purposes. The Los Angeles Times gives the following interesting story relative to good roads and the beautifying of the highways, which we think will be of interest to every citizen in the county: “A returned soldier of the A. E. F., Capt. Arthur Taylor of Calexico, who saw service in France with the army engineers and who is now an engineer for the Imperial Valley irrigation ' district, writes interestingly in a letter to The Times, of a phase of highway' development overseas that should unquestionably be given greater consideration in California. The subject of his observations is Highway tree-planting, a work that fakes high importance in Europe, but whi'ch takes high importance in Europe. but which, unfortunately, has been too much neglected in this, the region noted above all others in America for its fine roadways. “ ‘During the months I spent in France,’ writes Capt Taylor, ‘I-was a great deal of the time on highway reconstruction work and found myself continually comparing French and American roads. While it is true that our concerete roads are superior in quality to the French water-bound macadam; in general, the comparison is against us in regard to roadside beautification. One rarely finds a road in France which is not bordered with uninformly planted shade trees, while with us the border consists of the debris left by the contractor. ‘The road border trees of France serve three purposes, and it is a simple calculation to figure that these purposes make them financially profitable. In the first place, the trees beautify the roads to such an extent that the highways of France are deligfihtful for motor travel and famous the world over on this account. Secondly, their shade is a protection to the road in that it helps prevent disintegration. In the third place, (and this is a consideration not at all insignificant), when the trees grow large enough to permit thinning out. they are cut for timber and fuel wood, yielding a considerable revenue. uring the war it was not uncommon to see every other tree on large reaches of main highways cut for timber for military uses. "‘I was told by French engineers that in planning new roads, the cost of planting trees is as much figured in the as are any of the aggregates of building materials. Tree planting is an integral part of every road-building programme in this wonderful country. “ ‘The same idea could be applied to or own highway construction. The reasons, both esthetic and practical, for tree planting are applicable in California as well as in France. Regardless of the material we se, the shade and shelter of trees w’ould be a benefit to our roads. If of concrete, the shade tends to equalize the temperature between day and night and thus the daily expansion and contraction which causes slow disintegration is decreased. If of oil bound mara dam or oil surface, shelter from the direct rays of the sun afforded by trees would prevent softening and quick wearing away of the surface. Needless to say. the revenue that would be derived through the thinning out of ttye highway trees would come in handy. And just close your eyej? for a minute and picture our highways bordered with beautiful shade trees! How much more delightful motoring would be and with what greater praise the traveler would sing of the beauties of California’s highways!’ Worth Taking Up. ‘‘The Times has more than once called attention to the barren appearance of some of the finest stretches of highway build by the state and the various counties in California, in a recent article a writer told of efforts being made in this state looking to the beautification of highways

built by the commonwealth at large. | One of the points brouht out was the easily ascertainable difference in the wearing capacity of existing highways that are exposed constantly to the direct rays of the sun and those that enjoy a little shade. ‘Next time you are out riding,’ said the writer, (Harry Lord), ‘notice if some of the smoothest road you find is not well | shaded by trees.’ Capt. Taylor’s per- : sonal observations in France afford additional valuable light on the subject “From an aesthetic point of view, the tree-lined highway is unquestion- ( ably worth the added' cost required for planting purposes. The most pop- : ular drives In Southern California are those out through the foothill dis-j tricst. where private owners, with an j eye to beautify, have in years past set out rows of bordering trees along country roadways. It would probably be hard to find in France or anywhere else two more beautiful stretches of road than the tree-lined Sherman way in the San Ferando Valley and the famous Himalavan pine-bordered avenue that runs trrough the center of Altadena. Both show what could be done along hundreds of miles of California highways if the planting of trees along roadways were to be seriously undertaken. There is a tree for every soil and every kind of climate and even desert roadways could be beautiful if trees adapted to dry conditions were given the proper kind of start and a modicum of attention when grown. California highways could be made the most beautifulas well as the best constructed in the world if Californians would but say the word. “Here, perhaps, is another feastible public undertaking that could be launched in time to help provide work for unemployed soldiers. It is certainly worth taking up from this as well as other points of view." CLOSES AUGUST 15. The time is drawing close when the N. R. G. Laundry Tablet contest is to close. August 15th is absolutely the last day. Those of you who want to cash in on the prizes offered by the FarquharMoon Mfg. Co., 1417 W. Jackson Blvd;. Chicago, should mail your Jingles to the Contest Editor at the above address. It is just as easy to win that hundred dollar first prize as it is to roll off a log, if you have the least sense of humor or a poetical inclination. As soon as the contest can be decided prizes will bo awarded to winners. and the names of the prize winners will appear in the columns of this paper, as well as the Jingles which win the big prizes. jGet your Jingle in now. Don’t wait until the last day as a small delay in jhe mail may eliminate you from contest and your chances of winning that hundred dollars. CARD OF THANKS We desire in this manner to thank our neighbors and friends for their kind assistance and sympathy during 1 the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. 1 Also the choir for their music and ! the minister for his words of consolation. Mrs. James Edington and Children. MANY LIKE THIS IN DECATUR I Similar Cases Being Published In Each Issue. i The following case is but one of ’ many’ occurring daily in Decatur. It is an easy matter to verify it. You > cannot ask for better proof. D. W. Wagoner, plumber, 311 North First street, Decatur, says: * I was taken with an attack of kidney trouble. I suffered from severe back-i ache and pains in my sides. I pro-' ' cured Doan’s Kidney Pills from Cal-j low & Rice’s Drug Store and one box, gave me complete relief. 1 have been] free from kidney trouble ever since.”. Price 60 cents, at all dealers. Don't! simply ask for a kidney remedy—get I Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that , Mr. Wfeoner had. Foster-Milburn Co., Mfgrs.. Buffalo, N. V. NOTICE FOR BIDS OF COAL Notice is hereby given that the Decatur Public Library will receive bids up unto 4 o'clock p. nt. on Tuesday, I July 29, 1919, for 40 tons of Pocahontas, egg size, coal, suitable for ( furnace at Library. Bids must include the cost of delivering coal in basement at Library. Bids will also be received for a like quantity of any , other suitable coal for said purpose, j Bids may be left with E. X. Ehing- i er, M. Kirsch or H. B. Heller. 17-24 Decatur Public Library Board

WED AT MARION, 0 J Miss Golda Fae Schafer, of .1 Craigville, Married Mon- ] day Afternoon TO HUBERT MILLER 3 A Magley Boy—Wedding at j Home of the Rev. A. L. -1 Scherry at Marion. 1 ' 4 The Marion (O.) Tribune says: . “Miss Golda Fae Schaafer of Craigville, Indiana, and Mr. Hubert Miller ; of Magley, Indiana, were united in ■ marriage yesterday afternoon at the ! home of Rev. and Mrs. A. L. Scherry J of Prospect street, the clergyman ty- ■ ing the knot in his usually dignified « manner, using tlie ring ceremony. ’ Since received his honorable dis- J charge from serving Uncle Sam. Mr. • Miller has been employed by the Mar- . ion Steel Castings company and for a time made his home with the Scher ; rys. Mrs. Miller has been doing cler- ■ ical work in this city, but the young , people ahd grown up together in ] neighboring Hoosier towns where the ' I' romance started. They have a home < 1 already for occupancy at 210 Boule- L ’ vard. The acquaintances mned dur- 1 ! ing their short stay in Marion and the ones of their former homes will, 1 wish them abundant success and; ' many years of prosperity.” Crystal Theatre ! P t i 1 tljraK |! ;J f i ■ I 1 H 0 ■ id q "J “FUSS AND FEATHERS” t featuring 1 '.-wu ( ENIDBENNETT ; ! It’s a Paramount and they are always i ; good, especially with Enid Bennett as the star. IA picture in a class by itself. Follow the crowd. Always a good : show and the same old price. I I ■ : THE CRYSTAL THEATER "Gee-Whiz! How it Hurts*- 8 The Pain in My Foot!” “Sometimes it is in my arm. Merciful Heaven, how my back hurts in the morn»ing!” It’s all due to an over- < abundance of that poison ; called uric acid. The kidneys are not | able to get rid of it. Such conditions you can readily overcome, and / prolong life by > taking the advice of Dr. | fierce, which is “keep the kidneys in good order.” I “Avoid too much meat, alcohol or tea. .. < Drink plenty of pure water, preferably | hot water, before meals, and drive t!'.e '< uric acid out of the system by taking < Anuric.” This can be obtained at z almost any drug store. Send a bottle of water to the chemist | at Dr. Pierce’s Invalids’ Hotel, Buffalo, ? N. Y., and you will receive free medical \ advice as to whether the kidneys arc > | affected. Whofi your kidneys get slug- ; gish and clog, you suffer from backache, sick-headache, dizry spells, or twinges 1 and pains of lumbago, rheumatism or gout; or sleep is disturbed two or three times a night, take heed, before too late. ! Get Anuric (anti-uric-acid), for it will i I put new life into your kidneys and your • entire system. Ask your nearest drug- | gist for it or send Dr. Pierce tea cents fur trial package.

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