Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 May 1908 — STAY OFF GRAVEL ROADS WITH HEAVY LOADS. [ARTICLE]

STAY OFF GRAVEL ROADS WITH HEAVY LOADS.

During any period when the ground 1* thawing out, the law establishes a maximum rgte that may be hauled. It Is the duty of every farmer to keep within the law. Narrow tired wagons cannot haul greater loads than 1600 pounds, Including the weight of wagon. Broad tired wagons and loads must not weigh more than 2000 pounds. A penalty of |6 Is assessed for a violation. -,lt costs lots of monev to build gmvel and stone roads and keep them In repairs, Keep est with heavy loads and avoid prosecution. A. WOODWORTH, Bupt