Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 February 1899 — Stronger than Oak. [ARTICLE]

Stronger than Oak.

Foot bridges In Morocco that are used for heavy traffic have been the subject of much concern to the engineers. Elm planks on oak strlngp®es were the materials employed, but these wore out so rapidly that a return to the old style of building was proposed. This consisted of cahlc<3 made from the fibre of the aloe. These cables are plaited and twisted from fibre and are nearly two inches thick and eight hnd one-half Inches wide. They are saturated with tar and firmly nailed to oak planking. The ends are fastened by iron straps. These cables make most admirable footpaths. They are sufficiently elastic to be pleasant under the feet, nndexper'.ecc? has dt in onstrated that they are far more durable than any material heretofore applied for this purpose.