Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 71, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 May 1908 — STAY OFF GRAVEL ROADS WITH HEAVY LOADS. [ARTICLE]

STAY OFF GRAVEL ROADS WITH HEAVY LOADS.

During any period when the ground la thawing out, the law establishes a maximum rate 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 J 5 Is assessed for a violation. It costs lots of money to build gravel and stone roads and keep them in repair* Koop off with heavy loads and avoid prosecution. A WOODWORTH. Supt