This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1893* edition. Excerpt: ...them." News, Mansfield, Ohio, Nov. 15, 1892. ..". It is a praiseworthy movement and the petition ought to be signed by every person in Richland County." Daily Mercantile Review, Buffalo, N. Y., Nov. 16, 1892. ..". It is to be hoped that this petition will be generally observed and that every farmer and land owner in the United States will have an opportunity of signing it.... All these benefits are sure to accrue as a result of a combined effort on the part of the people, especially the farmer, for the betterment of public roads. The cost in increased taxation will not be felt, and the profit in increased valuation of farms, and what the farmer can have to market, is certain to be large...." Semi-Weekly Times, Palestine, Tex., Nov. 16, 1892. ..". We wish the movement success." Democrat, Skaneateles, N. Y., Nov 16, 1892. ..". Every man in the state of New York, who is given an opportunity, should sign this petition.... For many years it has been freely acknowledged that better roads were needed in this state, but only infantile efforts have been made and the results are far from satisfactory. Now, however, we believe the people have come to a realizing sense of the importance of good highways, and if all will work in accord something practical may be done. A Rod Department at Washington and a Comprehensive Road Exhibit at the Columbian Exposition would be a groat benefit to the people of the United States, and especially beneficial to the residents of New York state where there is a large population and much travel." Portland Observer, Portland, Mich., Nov. 16, 1892. ..". This petition should be numerously signed by all our citizens and anyone so desiring may put their signatures to it by...