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WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1923 15 Hailing to New Buildings Is Hard Blow to Township Roads Commissioner Sherer Gives Review of Work Done on Highways during 1922 BY H. H. SHERER (New Trier Highway Commissioner) Much of the Road and Bridge work of the New Trier township forces in the early part of 1922 was the result of a mild, open winter. Frost coming out of the ground in spring necessitated repairs in many cases so extensive as to approach new construction. An example of this was Rheinwald avenue, which, for some time in the early spring, was nearly impassable despite the fact that the grader and drag were used extensively to keep the road in shape. To prevent a recurrence of this trouble the entire length of Rheinwald avenue, something over a mile, was graveled to a depth of six inches as soon as trucks could be used to haul onto the road. After several weeks use of the road the surface, which had compacted, was scarified, graded and rolled to take out waves and unevenness which had developed. Later in the summer a coat of oil was applied to the road with good effect as far as dust settling is went--as usual in such cases, however, the application of oil presented other problems, among them the ravelling and pot- holing of the roads, which necessi- tated putting on extra gravel and stone with screenings instead of pa- troling the road with a drag, as would have been done except that the dust and mud nuisance at vari- ous times were uncomfortable for both the residents along the road and for the autoist as well. Locust street, from Winnetka ave- nue to Avoca road and Winnetka ave- nue, and Winnetka avenue from Lo- cust street to the end of the paving in Winnetka were similarly treated except that new material was added only as repair and not as construc- tion material. Due to the constant hauling to new buildings on these roads and the destruction of the road surface by the forces laying water and sew- er pipes to serve this district, the work of the township showed to very poor advantage. Traffic census figures showing character and amount of travel over these roads and taking into consideration their proximity to the paved area of Win- netka immediately adjoining, led the commissioner to believe that the only satisfactory solution at this point is the construction of a perma- nent pavement. The township, if approval of the County board can be obtained, should probably stand a portion of the expense of such im- provement. 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These roads will all need great care during the coming season as, beside the usual seasonal traffic, the proposed construction work on Lake avenue, and Willow street will bring these roads into constant use for detours and the carriage of material for the new roads. Cook county is follow- ing the example of the township in extending the concrete from the western 'terminus of the concrete pavement now on Lake avenue, run- ning one mile west from the Bridge, to Waukegan road. The township mile was built by your commission- er without recourse to bonding or levying of a special tax. Build Second Mile Soon The money for the second mile of concrete road to be so built in the next three years has bden saved during the past two years, is now in the bank waiting for the receipt of bids. This second mile is to be laid on Willow road from Hibbard road to the junction of Willow and Happ roads. It will be built to conform to the latest state specifications, will be 18 feet wide and will have a con- crete bridge of modest design over the Skokie creek, to be built at joint expense of county and town- ship. The township's portion of the cost of the bridge is now in the bank. The total cost of road and bridge will approximate $33,000 of which the township's share will be about $30,- 000. Winnetka avenue from Hibbard road west received a three or four Rheumatism "I thought the pains in my back were caused by rheumatism," said a woman who came into our store last week, "and for a month I've been dosing with as- pirin and rubbing on liniment. Today I went to the doctor and he said nothing was wrong but my shoes. And he pre- scribed Cantilevers." The Cantilever Shoe has ended many aches and pains caused by strained ten- dons, irritated nerves and the unnatural posture induced by artificial footwear. The flexible shank allows the muscles free play, eliminating any tendency to weak arches. It also promotes vigor- ous circulation, so that clamminess dis- appears. You enjoy a new sense of well-being, and walk or stand with easy grace, a stranger to fatigue. The Cantilever is such a good look- ing shoe, too! NORTH SHORE BOOTERY 529 DAVIS STREET Phone Ev. 6757 EVANSTON ILLINOIS To insure proper fitting, we have installed an X-Ray machine in our store. This service to you without charge. Our Cantilever Booklet Sent on Request c{cfeott Wh MM" Undertaker I am now in business for myself, conducting the ONLY undertaking establishment in Wil- mette. Conscientious service is my motto. 1124 Central Avenue Wilmette Phone Wilmette 654 inch coating of washed gravel, used to take up and stiffen the clay sub- soil. Present conditions indicate the treatment has considerable merit in it, as use of this kind of material makes patrol work very effective. Clean By Burning The weeds at the side of all Town- ship roads were kept down during the season. Instead of cleaning the ditch bottoms and sides with shovels as has been done heretofore, a kero- sene torch was used in the dry fall days to burn out the weeds, leaves and other accumulations of the sum- mer. This method proved most sat- isfactory as it reduced costs, clean- ed thoroughly, was quick and had the virtue of cleaning without dis- turbing the surface of the ditch--a feature which has caused some con- cern in the years past, as continuous RAZOR BLADES Sharpened Mail us your old dull safety razor blades. We will sharpen them like new and mail back to you. Double edge blades. ..35c dozen Single edge blades. ...25c dozen Satisfaction guaranteed -- 24 hour service. Give us a trial. handlers * fountain Square EVANSTON disturbance of the dirt in the ditches spoiled the grade and started erosion on the sides of the ditch. The use of the state trucks for hauling material, hauling graders and like work has effected economies in this line of work and given us the use of the trucks when they could be used to the best advantage. No new equipment has been pur- chased during the past year. All old equipment has been kept in good re- pair. FROM EVERY LAND The ships that sale the seven seas bring from remote corners of the globe materials which are used in the manufacture of a telephone instru- ment. A statement by the Western Elec tric Company, the largest manuface turers of telephones in the world pro- vides those interesting facts. i Read the Want Ads other plan offered. Interest reduced each month. way to save. Full information cheerfully given. MORTGAGE LOAN TALKS Compare these features of our monthly payment mortgage with any We loan up to 65% of value on a first mortgage. Privilege to pay $100 or more, without notice, each month. Terms, five years (no renewal expense in three years). 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