Irrigation Plan for Arid Lands Promoted in Congress
The speaker urges use of surplus to fund federal irrigation in the western arid regions. He outlines a $250000 Geologic Survey project to map irrigable lands, select reservoir sites, and study reclamation, arguing irrigation boosts agricultural land value and regional prosperity despite rainfall variability.
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United States
Geological Survey
Secretary of the Interior
West
Powell
Mississippi Valley
Missouri River
News of the Past Week From State Officials and Farmers
Governor Toole receives a $20 834 28 executive draft for the permanent school fund from acting U S treasury auditor G P Durham. The labor party endorses Democratic electors at Helena meeting and files with the secretary of state. Agriculture department plans a nationwide farmers institutes program with congress funding. Carbon county may call a grand jury to probe county commissioners with Judge Henry holding the matter under advisement. Nutting says the board fights back at critics but sees no corruption in reports.
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Joseph K. Toole
G. P. Durham
United States Treasury
Labor Party
Helena
Ita
Carbon County
Board of County
Henry
Red Lodge
Nutting
Railroads Favoritism Charged in Montana Tax Board Vote
The Helena Record cites minutes of the state board of equalization showing Northern Pacific assessment set at $2,835 per mile for 1902 after a vote against Toole. It accuses Republican officers of bias toward railroads and urges electing Democratic candidates to reform state tax policy.
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Helena
Toole
State Board of Equalization
K. A. Kenney
BR. O. Hickman
H. J. Haskell
L. Rotwitt
Nere
Board of Equalization
Northern Pacific Railroad
Jos
K. Toole
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Montana
B.A. Kenney
Aaid Board
Congress
Lake Superior
Puget Sound
Pacific Coast
United States
Washington
North Dakota
Jon K, Toole
Hon
Kernard
Northern Vacific Railroad Company
J. K. Toole
Rh. A. Kenney
Wh. O. Hickman
H. J. Unaskell
LL. Rotwilt
Bec
Helena Record
Record
Govenor Toole
Hia
Nations
Sleeper Comfort Rises On Southwest Limited
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railway introduces white counterpanes and bed spreads on its Southwest Limited trains between Chicago and Kansas City. Heavy woolen blankets are replaced though kept in reserve for cooler nights. The change aims to improve comfort and appeal to travelers who value an inviting bed.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Chicago
Kansas City
Pasture to Let 800 Acres Near Bannack Montana
Stockmen offered an 800 acre pasture with open water and 150 to 350 tons of hay for sale at 5.00 per ton. Located on Buffalo creek near Bannack, described as a fine winter range. Advertisement by Paul Jones cigar distributors Gooch and Coon of Dillon Montana.
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Buffalo Creek
Bannack
Paul Jones
Try
Gooch’ & Coon
Dillon, Mont
Congressional pledge echoes in speech on unity
A fragment reflecting hopeful talk in Congress about a hearty response from representatives. The speaker expresses belief that their plans will be met with broad support and action from colleagues.
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Congress
Local notes from the Big Hole Basin Breezes
J C Quinn starts at the Legal store. A cottage for Jeff Edmondson progresses. Vic Smith brings in three bears and two mountain goats from Fishtrap. Fred Hollingsworth buys Voorhees hay for 65 to 70 head. Ward builds a house at Tommey ranch and bids a bridge at Emil Zone ranch. Bennett family to move to Dillon then possibly Crow country.
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J. M. Ward
Tommey Ranch
Emil Zone Ranch
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House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
House
Pennsylvania
Mt. Randall
Speaker
Indiana
Mr. Holman
Oklahoma
American Congress
the State
United States Department of Agriculture
Linfield
The
Agricultural College
Department
Act of Congress
Anid Railroad
Anid
Chicago, Milwaukee & St.Paul Railway
Big Hole Basin
J C. Quinn
Fransitlon
Leagal
Jeff Edmondson
Herbert Armitage
Len Pendleton
J. B. Hollingsworth
St. Louis
Julia Tong
Migs Gladya
Squaw Creek
St. Louis Fair
Owen
Baching
Vic Smith
Three Bear
A. H. McVay
Fred Hollingsworth
George Voorhees
E. J. Bennett
Dillon
Mr. Bennett
Crow Reservation
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