Irrigation Praise and Idaho Prospects Across Regions
A Boise Idaho letter extols Mormon irrigation as transformative for arid western lands, recounts Brigham Young’s July 1647 canal project, and praises Idaho’s fertile soils, mining markets, and potential for growth. It highlights apple and prune profits, mining washings, and favorable climate, urging homeseekers to consider Idaho’s abundant opportunities.
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Boise
Idaho
Brigham Young
Little Band of Pioneers
United States
Utah
America
Italy
Spain
Europe
Vesuvius
Ijaho
Ifaho
Alex
McPherson
Boise City
Geo. L. Hull
Mountain Home
J. J. Philer
Snake River Valley
Oregon Shark Line
Salt Lake City
Slaho
France
Switzerland
Portugal
Union
War Cloud Informs China Situation Consulted By US Germany
German ambassador Dr Von Huelleben conferred with Acting Secretary of State Mill about China. Navy plans a Chinese squadron under Rear Admiral Kempt from Manila, with ships Oregon Baltimore Town Philadelphia Philadelphia Montgomery to Manila and a base at Manila. The move signals American warning to Russia and France of U S interests in any changes in China. Germany expected to make a similar demonstration.
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United States
China
Wastutsa Tox
von Uulleben
Stite Mill
Russia
Navigation Bureau
Crowninshield
Uiy
Iny
Navy Department
Kempt
Mara Island
Navy Yard
Manila
Ryomey
Aguile
Oregon
Town
Philadelphia
Peace correspondence in South Africa war claims independence
Extracts show Kroger Steyn and Salisbury clashing over South African independence. Leaders insist republics seek sovereign, independent states while Britain rejects recognizing independence and warns of ongoing conflict. War began two days after a hostile ultimatum amid widespread destruction.
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Alrkandters
Urlahivs
Ebereto
Loxpux
Kroger
Steyn
Silisbiatry
South Africa
Salisbury
Kruger
Notie
Mmajesty
Great Britain
South African Republic
Orange Free State
Looks Like War as France Mobilizes Colonial Forces
A Paris cipher message reported by The Journal and Advertiser claims the French colonies governor was asked for immediate soldier counts, reservists, officers, and troops. Similar cables allegedly asked French consuls for lists of soldiers abroad ready to return if needed, signaling rising tension and potential conflict with Britain.
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New York
Jornale and Advertiser
London
Paris
Chamberlin
Deerais
France
England
English Channel
Admiralty
Leste
Friance
Russia
Salisbury
Aguinaldo's Secretary Surrenders as Son Dies
In Manila March 16 V LLows Aguinaldo's secretary of war has surrendered to Sen MacArthur. Aguinaldo's infant son, captured in November and ill with smallpox, is dead. Also in London March 18 the Daily Mail reports Boer leaders seek intervention from Lord Salisbury after Kruger and Steyn propose independence guarantees and foreign consuls are to be invited to prevent further bloodshed.
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Aguinaldo
Manina
V Llowes
Aguinalda
Sen. MacArthur
Aguinalde
Losnox
Daily Mail
Pretoria
Kruger
Steyn
Lord Salisbury
Western Canada letter from Thomas Tate from Duhamel Alberta
Thomas Tate writes in January 1900 from Duhamel Alberta of a rough but pleasant winter journey to Wetaskiwin. He describes good sleighing, cold snaps to 32 below, steady work building two log houses and stables, tending cattle and horses, and plans to visit Machison to settle accounts. He closes with best wishes to the recipient and family.
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Machison
Pat
Thomas Tate
Duhame
Alberta
Canada
P. S
Unknown Advert Fragment Promises Remedies and Rail News
An assortment of inconsistent ad copy and notices mentions medical cures, patent medicines, an underground rail project in Berlin, and letters praising a remedy. Included are testimonials from Mrs. Archie Young of West Superior and references to products like Dr. Green’s Bons and 5 Drops. The text mixes medical ads, travel hints, and industrial notes with scattered misspellings and garbled phrases.
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Trenton
Green
Atlanta
Pliss Co
Putnam
Berlin
Archie Young
Oaks Avenue
West Superior
Wis
Sam
Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co
Lake Street
Chicago
Pension rolls show veterans from multiple wars in New York
The article notes New York City hosts 200 Mexican War veterans, seven from the Indian Wars, and 15,000 Civil War veterans on pension rolls as domestic affairs grow stormy.
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New York City
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New York Avenue
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Jamieson-Higging Co., Publishers
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