Irrigation Prospects and Potentials in the Arid West
The article traces early irrigation surveys led by Major J. W. Powell and the Geological Survey, noting that while reservoirs could benefit the nation, private profit proved limited. It highlights California Nevada Utah Colorado and Wyoming as survey focus areas, with few reservoirs built by private firms and some by cooperatives or large canal corporations under special circumstances.
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United States
J. W. Powell
Geological Survey
Major Powell
Congress
California
Nevada
Utah
Colorado
Wyoming
Frederick H. Newell
Storage reservoirs lead Southern California water growth
The link between fruit and nut profits and water use spurred floodwater storage. Land grants confirmed by the United States meant storage sites were private and not public lands, enabling rapid reservoir construction in Southern California ahead of drier regions.
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United States
California
Wu Ting Fang's Popular Diplomacy Sparks American Debate
The Chinese minister at Washington, Wu Ting Fang, is praised for his charm and intellect yet criticized for his outspoken views on American life and Western politics. He openly asserts Chinese superiority and mocks Western Christianity while navigating a favorable reception in the U.S. press and public. His blunt critiques persist despite occasional scolding of American delinquencies.
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Wu Tine Fane
Washington
America
China
Europe
Dickens
Wu Ting Fang
El Paso strike talk favors union skilled labor
The El Paso Times columns argue it is cheaper in the long run to hire union workers, stating competence comes from apprenticeship and skill rather than mandatory union membership, while noting most skilled workers belong to labor organizations.
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Tur
el Paso Times
Ane
Times
West Gets Attention From President McKinley Visit
The article argues the presidents Westward journey benefits both regions and urges more Washington officials to understand the needs of the western half of the country. It criticizes limited familiarity among administrators with this vast section of the republic.
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McKinley
West
Washington
White House
Republic
Navy ranks rise to full admiralship and vice admiral
The article notes that the navy created full admiral to honor Farragut and match Grant the general, with Porter named vice admiral. Farragut’s successor became admiral and the next as vice admiral, and upon their deaths the highest officers were rear admirals, ranking with army major generals.
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Dewey
Navy
Farragut
Grant
Porter
2Owan
Army
It Saved His Leg Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Sore
It saved his leg after six months of a frightful running sore in LaGrange Georgia. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured it in five days for ulcers wounds and piles. Cure guaranteed only 25 cents sold by W. J. Warren Co. Also seeds at W. P. Johnson’s feed store and Wilber’s seed meal.
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A. Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
W. J. Warren & Co
Rich mineral riches promised in San Andreas mining region
The San Andreas mountains emerge as a major mineral zone with growing capital and development. Tipton Copper Co. reports 1 percent monthly dividends across six claims including San Beatrice and Flor de Mayo, with veins up to 3 feet wide and pay streaks of rich copper ore, while other properties like Lead King, Lead Queen, and Mammoth show ore grades from 8 to 40 percent and substantial tonnage awaiting shipment. The article predicts a five year surge in activity and investment.
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San Andreas Mountains
San Andreas Range
Tipton Copper Co
Good Fortune Canyon
San Beatrice
la Dora Dean
Little Joe
Hidalgo
Don Carlos
Flor de Mayo
Lead King
Lead Queen
Salinas Peak Co
Grapevine Canyon
San Andreas
Lucky Andy
George C
Ash Canyon
W. 8. Baker
White Rock Canyon
Sadie Lee
Blackington
Sheriff Blackington
Socorro County
A. B. Anderson
A. B. Nymeyer
No Loss of Time and Local Advertisements
Threshers stay at work after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as quoted by H R Phelps of Plymouth Oklahoma. W E Warren & Co druggists advertise the remedy. A Town Topics joke about age for girls to marry. An Aetna Life Insurance ad urges accident coverage via agent W H Slaughter. Saddles harness and colors sold by W L Hopes.
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Chamberlain
H. R. Phelps
Plymouth
Okla
W.E. Warren & Co
Aetna Life Insurance Company
W. H. Slaughter
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Alamogordo
Edward N. Buck
New Mexico
E. G. Siggers
F Street
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Washington, D.C
Miguel A. Otero
W. P. Johnson
Wilber
Mr. Nicefellow
Lena
W. L. Hopes
Agency
R. H. Pierce & Co
Alamogordo, N. M
Hanan
McLaughlin
EL Paso Groceryco
Richardson
Alamogordo, N
Chas. R. Henderson
el Paso Street
el Paso, Texas
el Paso St
el Paso
Rig
Continental Oil Company
South
Oregon Street
Texas
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