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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1902
Page
3
A detailed defense of national irrigation for the arid West. Advocates argue Congress must fund reservoirs and water storage to reclaim public lands, extend settlement, and boost growth. The speech cites Roosevelt era policy, party platforms, and the need to regulate large private interests while aiding small farms.
In a House debate on the irrigation bill dated June 12 1902 the discussion traces irrigation through Rome the Moors India and other regions. It argues public control and public works are essential for arid land, notes rapid agricultural expansion in 1870 1890 and warns that most public lands require irrigation for further farming growth. The piece closes with a plan to continue Monday.
An old notice lists excursion rates to Pocatello Idaho and a reunion at Rocky Fort Colorado with return limits in June. It mentions tickets available June 9 and 10, good to return by June 16, and a round trip rate of 10.20. Also promotes Wyoming Dental Company and The Leader subscription.
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