From the November 16, 2016, MidWeek (DeKalb County, Illinois) "Looking Back."
1916, 100 Years Ago.
"The paving men employed on the state aid road work out south of town, we are informed, did not strike on being unable to get their pay, but decided to pass up the job on account of the conditions that prevailed.
"The sleeping quarters were such that the workers could not stand it, and they decided to take a chance on getting other work to do that would be some better. Naturally when the men quit the contractor had to wire to Chicago for more men and thus held up their pay for a day or two until matters could be straightened out."
--RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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