Government Reclamation Plans Expanded Across Western States
Hon. F. H. Nowell outlines a $630 million Reclamation Fund with projects across fourteen Western States and three territories. Major works include Roosevelt Dam in Arizona, Laguas Dem Bida in California, Gunnison Canal in Colorado, Minkioka Dam in Idaho, and multiple Nebraska Montana Nevada and Utah contracts.
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F. H. Nowell
Reclamation Service of
United States
Neung
Truckee-Careon
Arizona
Rooseveltt Dam
John M. O'Rourke & Co
Galventin
Texas
Robert Sherer & Co
Los Angeles
California
Juba Tuttle
San Francisco
Laguas Dem
Colorado
Gunnison Tinsel
Taylor-Moore Construction Co
Hillaboro
Kaositon & Bollen Construction Co
Ft. Culine
Yowth Canal
Orman & Uruk
Pablo Colorado
Grendive
Mont
Huntley
Nevada
Carson River
BE. HK. & A. L. Btone
Oakland
CO. A. Warren
San Fracisco
Pacific Coast
C O
Portland
Oregon
San Francisco Construction Co
B.C. Mattingly
Utah Constracion Co
Orden
Utah
Lake Taka
Oon Pleas River
Reclamation Act’s Promise for Homes and Industry Growth
The article asserts the Reclamation Act will not only create thousands of homes but also build vast home markets for manufactured goods and boost the value of transportation and other industries nationwide. It emphasizes the act’s pivotal role in shaping the country’s economic future.
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United States
Indians as Full fledged Citizens End of Indian Territory Regime
A Record-Hherald summary notes the end of tribal land ownership in Indian Territory as the Dawes commission finishes after ten years. About 102000 Indians remain, 27000 full-blood, all citizens of the United States. All tribal governments may fade in 1930s with federal laws applying nationwide. Possible territorial government or joint statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory debated. cost so far about 1490000 dollars.
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Oklahhoma
Indian Territory
United States
Dawes
Ste “Ne
Oklahoma
Herald
Where Rolls the Animal A Cave Day Editorial
Editorial discusses Denver and Rio Grande southern route funding and agricultural promise in San Juan County New Mexico. It argues fertile land, irrigation, and growing markets will create prosperity for industrious farmers, miners, and families near Farmington as development expands the region.
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Denver & Rio Grande
Uakl
Trante
San Juan County
New Mexico
Witu
Farmington Opera Tio
La Plata irrigation project seen as nearing completion
Denver reclamation officials predict completion of the La Plata River irrigation scheme spanning over 90 000 acres in Colorado and New Mexico. They note surveying and preliminary work continue, with rail access and soil value boosting expectations while costs run to about 640 per acre for canals and reservoirs.
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la Plata River
United States
Denver
Patlmates
New Mesico
la Plata
Amimes
Rivere
Ban Juda
Sas Plata
Colorado
San Juan County
New Mexico
Denver & Rio Grande
Arizona & Colorado
Mads Tillable
Railroad A
Stili
Ite
Plana
Rio Grande
Durango
Farmington
Arizona
Animas
Animasi
Struggle Over Utah Statehood and Mormon Land Claims
A Utah statehood narrative discusses efforts by Mormon leaders to settle Winter Indian lands with faithful families to influence political control. The report cites a claimed circular directing Mormons to obtain land through the Washington land office, suggesting possible manipulation but questions the letter’s authenticity.
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Utah
Washington
New Bishop of Superior Wisconsin Ordination Highlights
The elevation of Vicar General Augustine F. Schimmer to bishop of the Superior diocese was celebrated with ceremonies and costly gifts. Born in 1863 in the city, he studied at preparatory schools graduating in 1876 and pursued the priesthood in Wisconsin before teaching at St. Francis and serving as secretary and chancellor to Archbishop Kaiser. He then became vicar general until his appointment as bishop.
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Schinner
Kaiser
The Farmer's New Friend in the Automobile
A Collier's Weekly piece by Jacob Astor echoes the farmer’s use of the automobile as essential. It envisions the vehicle powering farm tasks by day and providing recreation and social life at night, with the car becoming central to farm life and leisure.
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Nashville
John. Jacob Astor
Collier's Weekly
Astor’d
Iis
Antor
Fexmere
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