Rensselaer Republican, Volume 26, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 December 1893 — IN THE INTEREST OR GOOD ROADS. [ARTICLE]

IN THE INTEREST OR GOOD ROADS.

Tho investigation of real uan'gement and rend construction throughout the United States now conducted by tho Agricultural Department Is meeting with valuable results. The co-operation of th« Governor, Secretary an d Geologist ol each Stato of the Union, of rail jad officials and of oth»r persons has been obtained, and they show a warm interest in the work. Many members of Congress also have responded to circulars sent out by Assistant Secretary Willets and Gen. Roy Stone, tho special agent in charge ol the inquiry. State Geologists are beginning to supply information, and fifty railroad companies aa-e sent in reports of engineers or other officials. This information is being tabulated, and when all has been received tho office will prepare a map showing the location and cost of tho best road materials throughout th< country.