This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ci.2ADE/4708 Message Board Post: Bloomfield Democrat Feb 17, 1888 “Gravel Roads” Gravel or rock roads would be of incalculable benefit now, to the farming community as well as the business interests. The farmers could market their products at any time, as there would be no bad roads to interfere with their hauling at a season of the year when produce always reaches a good price. It is true, the outlay at first would be a little costly, but the amount of road tax saved annually thereafter would balance the first cost of construction, besides the injury to horses and damage to wagons on account of rough and muddy roads would be an item of the past; and further, while these roads being constructed, there would be employment for great many laborers, and the money paid out for this work would all be expended in the community where it was raised, thus keeping in circulation a godly sum of money. This is a matter that should have the earnest consideration of every farmer and business man, for they are most directly interested, and let them give expression of th! eir views. Our columns are open for the discussion of all matters of interest to the general public; but don’t get to windy on any one subject.