Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 May 1917 — ROAD SIGNS TO AID TRAVELERS [ARTICLE]

ROAD SIGNS TO AID TRAVELERS

When Bridge Repairs or Road Improvements Are Being Made. Wheriever it is necessary to put in a new bridge, repair an old one or improve any part of any of our highways which render them practically impassable for travel and making a detour necessary, why not. have some guide boards posted at the intersection of the road informing the traveling public of the fact and giving the necessary information as to the detour, thus: ***««*** * * « *. * '♦ ♦ BRIDGE OUT * ♦ Go West 1 Mile, North 1 * * Mile, Thence Back East * * 1 Mlle. ♦ «**•«.•***•*** * Or—■ *»»«•♦***»♦«♦♦ • ROAD IMPROVED * ♦ Go East 2 Miles, South 4 ♦ * Miles, West 2 miles. * This Would inform strangers just what was necessary for them to do in detouring and would indicate that the route given on the guideboard was one that was the best for use under the circumstances. Such information is a duty owed the public and is something that would be appreciated by strangers at least. It would leave a good Impression of our county and Its road officials instead of a bad one, such as they have had for the past few years, and would cost practically nothing to put Into effect.