Experiences in the Salt River Valley Move to Arizona
A traveler from Des Moines recounts a landed journey to Phoenix in 1910, praising Salt River Valley irrigation and Bartlett Heard land sales. He notes the mild climate, rich crops including alfalfa and fruit, and optimistic prices. He visits offices, talks with agents, and plans to buy forty acres near Phoenix to escape northern winters.
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Lloyd C. Thomas
Phoenix
Hartlett- Heard Land & Cattle Company
Des Moines
Center and
Adams Streets
Allans
Nebraska
Thomas
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Homesteader C F Booth Dies by His Own Hand in Chadron
The body of C F Booth of a Kinkaid homestead near Chadron was found last Saturday evening, hanging in his claim shanty. Charley Wagner discovered it, saying it had hung for at least a day. Coroner McDowell headed to the scene and county authorities took charge in Sheridan county. Reports of lynching were unfounded as no violence or treason occurred. Booth had long brooded over a difficult life and morbid disposition.
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Kinkaid
Chadron
Charley Wagner
McDowell
Sheridan County
Booth
Fire damages barber shop and saloon in Crawford
A fire in Crawford occurred around two oclock Monday morning in the rear of the Littl Palace barber shop. Citizens responded, fearing the local fire crew were away at Alliance. The blaze spread to the upper portion of the barber shop and adjoining saloon, causing substantial interior damage due to neglected heating stove use. Firefighters extinguished the flames.
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Littl Palace
Crawford Tribune
Speed maniacs prompt police action on reckless drivers
Fremont Herald laments speedomanics in Omaha after a prominent citizen’s death. The piece urges stricter police surveillance of speeders and threatens to pull drivers who cannot handle cars within limits. A stray horse notice follows.
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