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Elgin Echo in Elgin, Iowa

11 Sep 1919

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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1919

Page

3

River Saga Opens With Man and Nature Clash

In a vivid chapter of western history, Ednah Aiken weaves a tale of ingenuity and grit meeting the Colorado River’s fury to save the Imperial Valley. The scene shifts to Tucson as Richard Rickard arrives at Marshall’s office, a figure of rising power amid Arizona’s railroads and politics.

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River battle calls Richard to halt the Colorado

In a tense office scene, Marshall urges Richard Rickard to take command of the Salton river crisis. The talk centers on Hardin’s missteps, desert reclamation politics, and a dramatic choice to save the valley, with Richard finally agreeing to proceed despite costs and personal risk.

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Virtue Overdone Warns Against Excessive Complaisance

A compact note argues that virtue can backfire when carried to excess. helplessness and complaisance are praised as traits but pressed as dangerous faults if stretched too far, risking irritant failings.

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By Ednah Aiken Jerry Matson Ted Marshall Ben Ted Mashall Smythe San Francisco Maresall Elgin Sam Iit Ells Superior Brainerd Richards Raiload Powell Eduardo Mstrada Ale
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