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I.KSSoNS IN ACRKTLTURE 



4. Makes school and church attendance more con- 

 venient. 



5. More humane to horses. 



6. Helps every industry of the city. Why ? 



As a part of the preparation of this lesson, each 

 pupil should write a brief essay upon one of these 

 topics. 



FIG. 97. Ax IMPROVED ROAD 

 Points in the Construction of a Good Eoad 



1. A level road or gradual grade, whenever pos- 

 sible. 



2. The road bed, highest in the middle and sloping 

 to each side, having a fall of one inch to three or four 

 feet. 



3. Under-drains in wet places, and side-ditches 



