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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
3
The item reviews M Rene Tavernier's report to the Irrigation Congress showing links between irrigation development and France's hydroelectric ventures under the Ministro de Agricultura. It notes the push for grand energy projects like House Mlenghe and the potential for nationwide energy distribution and economic impact.
The report by M. Rene Tavernier to the Sixteenth National Irrigation Congress discusses hydraulic power and irrigation, its costs, and how water can be valorized through hydroelectric potential. It notes France's efforts to coordinate water management with agriculture and cites comparisons to American irrigation practice, urging international technical exchange.
An industrial exposition during the Irrigation Congress features Buffalo Jones with a herd of hybrid sheep and cattle including cattalo. His display, said to be highly unique, also showcases Persian sheep and other newly crossed stock. Jones operates a ranch in Arizona and has ties to Garden City boosters. The exhibit includes buffalo and a carload of his latest cattalo stock, with some animals reaching substantial weights.
In Seattle a man named George Foster and his wife, a 25 year old woman, were found dead in a lodging house room. A revolver lay on the floor nearby, indicating possible suicide or foul play. Investigators opened a case and awaited further details.
A dense row of professional card entries shows lawyers doctors engineers and surveyors with offices in Albuquerque and Santa Fe New Mexico. Names include John W. Wilson R W Bryan Solomon Lo Burton A G Shortle Charles A Eller R L Hust Bronson & Bronson Pitt Ross and William H Herrick with offices in State National Bank Building Cromwell Block Armijo Building and Vann's Drug Store.
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