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May 3, 1916
Edgefield Advertiser
Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
In Berks County, Maryland, the five-mile county road between Douglasville and Yellow House was treated with crude oil, making it dust-proof, water-impervious, asphalt-like, and showing no wear.
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OIL PRESERVES COUNTY ROAD
Surface Rendered Impervious to Water and Crown is Almost Like Asphalt—No Signs of Wear.
The only road in Berks county, Maryland, which is strictly a county road is the stretch of five miles between Douglasville and Yellow House. By this is meant that it is neither a state nor township road, but is entirely under the jurisdiction of the county authorities.
Recently the road was treated with a coating of crude oil, and no one doubts the wisdom of this action.
The road is now not only dust-proof, but the surface has been rendered impervious to water.
The crown is almost like asphalt, and there are no signs of wear or tear.
Surface Rendered Impervious to Water and Crown is Almost Like Asphalt—No Signs of Wear.
The only road in Berks county, Maryland, which is strictly a county road is the stretch of five miles between Douglasville and Yellow House. By this is meant that it is neither a state nor township road, but is entirely under the jurisdiction of the county authorities.
Recently the road was treated with a coating of crude oil, and no one doubts the wisdom of this action.
The road is now not only dust-proof, but the surface has been rendered impervious to water.
The crown is almost like asphalt, and there are no signs of wear or tear.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
County Road
Crude Oil Treatment
Dust Proof
Water Impervious
Asphalt Like Surface
Where did it happen?
Berks County, Maryland, Between Douglasville And Yellow House
Story Details
Location
Berks County, Maryland, Between Douglasville And Yellow House
Event Date
Recently
Story Details
The county road was treated with crude oil, rendering it dust-proof, impervious to water, with a crown like asphalt and no signs of wear.