Levee History and Storage Reservoir Plan for Flood Prevention
The article traces Mississippi levee construction from 1787 to the present, noting rising heights and the 1807 flood. It argues that federal funds should target storage reservoirs at river headwaters to divert floodwaters, reducing reliance on repeated guardbank measures. A practical plan, it claims, could reclaim land for irrigation and stimulate Western commerce, with support from Ex-Gov. Lionel A. Sheldon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
New Orleans
Louisiany
United States
Louisiana
Congress
McKinley Bryan Contrast Drawn In Late Charge
The passage contrasts McKinley with Bryan, arguing Bryan’s steadfast self respect and approval by others prove better than methods seen as questionable. It accuses McKinley of vacillation and opportunism, noting his reluctance to commit on the pay question to preserve party status and popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brynn
McKinley
Bryan
Science and Industry Notes on Ivory Palm Paper and Automobiles
The report highlights edible vegetable ivory from Rounder palm and export volumes of 11 600 tons annually with Germany and the United States as destinations. It mentions Kropp trialing light five centimeter field pieces of compressed paper, a Chicago chemist’s slag to plate glass process, a new St Helens glass factory with automatic mold handling, wireless train telephony trials by Prof D Avr of Rome, and the growing appeal of automobiles for women due to easier handling than horses. Port Tewfik near Suez hosts large oil tanks and rail tanks to supply ships and homes with fuel, plus specialized oil trucks for local needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United States
Kropp
Chicago
Federal Steel Trust
St. Helens
England
D'Avur
Rome
Italy
Suez Canal
Port Tewfik
Hotel Manager Questions Guest Wealth in Quarters Dispute
Lars Siem questions a guest named Bulking about paying charges. A hotel clerk confirms the man is rich enough, noting his wife is young and pretty. The exchange illustrates a sharp dialogue on class and appearance in a hotel setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars Siem
Nampa
Jews in Palestine Implies Turkish Visa Guaranty System
A 19th century Times-Democrat report details a Turkish rule forcing arriving Jews at Yafa to depart within 39 or 60 days if visiting. A money guarantee or deposit is demanded to ensure departure, with officials sometimes intervening to prevent return to the steamer. The piece notes American Jewish travelers face similar scrutiny as Christians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yafa
St. Louis Republic
Dead Spot in the Sea Named by Offhand Comment
A remark at the customs house mentioned a dead spot in the Caribbean sea between Cartagena and Kingston. The first officer of a Brazilian ship noted the area would deserve the nickname port of bottles. The comment placed the spot east of Cape Gencims Dios and mid distance between several ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swason
Ilo
Wwe
Grand Cayman
Montevillo
Times-Democrat
Caribbean
Port of Bottles
Cartagena
Colombia
Uni
Cuban Tobacco Trade Before War
Cuba supplied about one twelfth of the tobacco used globally before the conflict.
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Cuba
Deafness Cure Ad Promises Free Help at Institute
A wealthy woman reports relief from deafness and head noises after Dr. Son’s Artificial Kay Deuins, offering free treatment to those unable to pay. Visit No. 1 Nicholson Institute, 70 Eighths New York for details.
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Urea
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L. W. Blinn
Oregon
San Pedro
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Douglas Block
Ierardani
Angeles
Long Beach
Compton
2Nd Whittier
California
B. Heyman Furniture ‘Co
Phoenix
Arizona
B. Heyman Furniture CO
Florence Hotel
L. K. Drais
Niveau
the Valley Bank
Phoinix
Arizonay
Wx. Gimterr
M. H.strumtas
MM. W. Musaisest
Ofien
American Exchange National Bank
anglo-California Bank
Sax
Nat'l Raul
Basser
Ue Bank of Arizona
Prescott
Eral
Evees
Florda
Hiram Chittenden
Government Engineer Corps
Lionel A. Sheldon
Jefferson
Jackson
Lincoln
Providence
Republic
Tme
Madoess
Price Baking Powder
Aoe
Nore
Science and Industry
Apachy
Ova Cogoning
Graham
Maricopa
Steete
Wilson Brothers
Gila Ot
Mohave
Palestine
Caribbean Sea
Eureka
Jock Toitae
Eeaken
Tom Oraute
Pilsplv
Pats
Titan
Teat Twigs
Baby
Perveenore Ix
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