Inventions We Should Be Thankful For From 1800s
The article contrasts life in 1800 with modern progress, noting absence of railroads telegraphs newspapers sewing machines and electricity. It argues advancements in transportation communication and housing transformed American daily life and geography, urging flood control irrigation to prosper the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Mississippi
Red River
Lake of the Woods
United States
Ohio
Northwestern Territory
Illinois
Appalachian Mountains
Fort Dearboro
Natchez
Pacific
France
England
Mexico
Sofia
St. Louis
New Orleans
Pensacola
Chicago
The
Union
New York
Federal reservoirs eyed to reclaim arid west lands
An opinion piece argues for federal water storage to irrigate desert lands in the west. It notes private capital cannot finance the project and praises government ownership to reclaim lands, provide homes, and boost national wealth, while warning against land cessions to states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gila
Santa Cruz
Salt
West
Republic
Phoenix Enterprise
Hudson
Innds
Arizona
Pope Leo XIII Declares Century Change Debated
Article prints Monsignor Capel's translation of a Vatican decree on when the twentieth century begins. It states that the century ends on December 31, 1899 and the new one starts January 1, 1900, contrasting common beliefs with the Pope’s official view. Also notes Arizona copper mining growth and forecasts.
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Sackamento
Leo XII
Peter, Yorke
San Francisco
the Bee Tonight
T. J. Capel
The
Bee
Sir
Lho XIII
Cardinal Mazella
Sacred Congregation of Rites
Rome
Leo XIII
Max
T. J. Caren
Arno
Arizona
Arizona Mineral Output Promises Lead in World Trade
The article notes Grahs county Clifton Morenel and Globe district in Grahs county as key mining areas. It estimates Arizona’s 1900 gold output at about 4.5 million dollars and silver around two million ounces. It foresees rising production with copper mines contributing gold and silver and predicts Arizona becoming a leading world mineral producer.
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Ray
Mineral Creek
Pinal County
Arizons Mining
Arizona
Rey
Denver
Michigan
Montana
Jerome
Yavapai County
Hisvee
Cochise
Clifton
Morenel
Grahs
Globe
The
Union
Desert Land Law Changes and Hypnotism Ban Highlighted
Representative Mondell proposes amended desert land terms removing certain filing fees and extending benefits to those who abandoned earlier filings. Topeka authorities prohibit hypnotism of residents under 21, citing risks to developing minds. The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes strong chances of statehood for Arizona and New Mexico.
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Mondell
Wreting
Itill Wise
Topeka
Board of Health
St. Louis
Arizona
New Mexico
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A. . Barker
Strevta
Weare
Florence, Ariz
Nolvoo
A. F. Barker
SAN Pedro Lumber Company
Oregon
Douglas
San Pedro
Cal
Omarted
Sarlenes
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Compton
Whittier
California
J. W.blinn Lumber Company
East Second St
Territorial
Casa Grande
F.B. Maldonado
Florence, Simon Angulo & Co
Lordsburg
Tempo
Geo. N. Gage
Aeon Fen Titan
Agen
Pasadena
Monrovia
Banning
Ontario
North Pomona & Beaum
Pioneer Lumber Company of
W. A. Driscoll
Beekegets
Mrs
Nick White
Lodging House
Tribune
Tucson Star
Minneapolis Tribune
Denver Times
Missouri
Opinion of the West
Arizona Agricultural Experiment Station
Tucson
Phoenix Gazette
Pope Leo
Ayer
Obista
Eureka
Standard LL CO
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