Homecrofters Village near Phoenix sparks irrigation dream
A detailed feature on Salt River Valley development describes three Maxwell‑driven aims to irrigate deserts, provide affordable small tracts for home seekers, and form village communities. The plan centers on Tonto Basin Reservoir, cooperative water supply, and five acre parcels selling for $150 an acre to experienced growers, with Phoenix as a growing hub for garden farming and poultry.
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Southwest
Egypt
Arizona
Salt River
Phoenix
Onto Basin
George N. Maxwell
National Irrigation Association
Rural Settlements Association
Homecrofters
The
Salt River Valley Water Users Association
Great Tonto Reservoir
Tonto Creek
Great Tonto Dam
Maxwell
Salt River Valley
Tonto Basin
Tonto
Croton
New York City
Assonia
Nile
Geronimo
Cnanal
Broomell Brothers
Phoenix & Eastern Railroad
City of
Salt Canal
J. W. Broomell
New Loneland
Mississippi Valley
Homecroft
George H. Maxwell
Fisher Building
Chicago
National Arrigation Association
Holomecrofters
Hifs
Ruret Settlements Association
Remark on Gratitude to Secretary George If Stone
A garbled quote praises the secretary, acknowledging sagacity persistence and untiring effort in a cause. The fragment mentions Chicago, a secretary, and a formal tone implying official gratitude from the country. The readable items include names and location but details are incomplete.
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Jou
Georgle IF Stone
Chicago
Mgvaiu Ut ‘Iiaue
Billings Club Congratulates Court on Frigation Effort
The Billings Commercial Club expressed hearty congratulations and thanks to your courts for their diligent work in the frigation efforts in June, as conveyed by the undersigned citizens of Billings and Yellowstone County.
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Southern California
National Irrigation Association
C. B. Boothe
Billngs
Yellowstone County
Billings Commercial Club
Irrigation Measure Reaches Successful Conclusion Cited
A A Burnham National Business League general secretary credits ability tact industry and tenacity for the irrigation measure's success at an easy date. The quotation emphasizes collective effort and favorable timing in achieving the legislative milestone.
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A. A. Burnham
National Business League
Chicago
Congress Speech Credits Association for National Legislation Support
Colorado representative Zoun Fl Shaproth credits his association for forcing national legislation into the House of Representatives. He lauds untiring advocacy that shifted eastern sentiment in favor of the measure and brought relief through collective efforts.
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House of Representatives
Zoun FL Shaproth
Congress
Colorado
Kinney congratulates House action on wagon bill
Ti M Kinney president of the National Association of Wagon Makers sends heartiest congratulations for the favorable action by the House on the bill. He predicts the arms west will receive proper government attention and victory in the fight.
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House
Ti. M. Kinney
National Association of Wagon Makers
Congratulatory notes praise for irrigation bill effort
Letters from Carl F. Adam and John Steel commend a legislative achievement. Carl F. Adam thanks the recipient for untiring work on the national irrigation project, crediting the effort as pivotal. John Steel of Northwestern Mutual Life lauds the Congress victory and notes gratitude from those west of the Missouri River.
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Congress
Missouri River
Victory praise for Irrigation Bill passage and leadership
Letters of commendation hail the House of Representatives for passing the Irrigation Bill into law. They credit a “magnificent general,” relentless labor, and broad organizing efforts for shaping a new era and empire valued beyond territorial possessions. Endorsers include J. Yokam and E. P. Ripley, praising national policy work and education campaigns.
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House of Representatives
United States
J. Yokam
Highland Orange Corowers
E. P. Ripley
Athleon
Topeka & Santa Fe
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Richard Hamilton Byrd
Maryfeldes
Hinds
Co-Operative
Willer Company
National Irrication Association
Firat
Kh. W. Tansill
Pecos Irrication Company
Carlsbad
New Mexico
West
Wil. H. Chadwick
Horticultural Society of Chicago
Sterling Chamber of Commerce
Basi
George TE. Maxwell
W. M. Wooldridge
Mncaent
Montana
Agricultural Association
Frank Wiggin
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Senate
Charles A. Moore
Eague
Toa Rou
Paris Gibson
Tempe
Government
Carl F. Adam
Alcatraz Asphat Paving Co
Los Angeles
Calfornia
John Steel
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Omaha
Nebraska
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