National irrigation promises new labor front in arid West
George H. Maxwell spars with the Chicago Federation of Labor about arid land reclamation. He argues that adopting broad irrigation titles would open vast lands to actual settlers, create irrigated farms affordable to workers, and boost labor by leasing public grazing lands for irrigation projects. The article notes support for leasing lands and building storage reservoirs to save flood waters and prevent silting, citing the Sweetwater dam as an example.
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Chicago Federation of Labor
George H. Maxwell
San Francisco
Chicago
Col. H. N. Chittenden
Congress
Bears in North Carolina Cattle Region Described by Curator Brimley
An 19th century note discusses Curator Brimley of Raleigh advertising for bears for specimens and describes bears in North Carolina’s coastal plain. It covers their feeding on junipers and crops, raids on farms, and historical efforts like spring guns and traps to curb depredations.
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Brimley
Stave Museum
Raleigh
Hyde
Beaufort
Tyrrell
Pamlico
Albemarle Sounds
North Carolina
Guy
Lance
How to Keep Mattresses Clean and Fresh at Home
Practical advice on maintaining bedding including mattresses blankets and pillows. Emphasizes avoiding the feather bed, dust damp and moths as enemies, brushing brushing and airing daily, using cotton mattress covers and turning mattresses end to end for even wear.
How Often to Wash Household Blankets in Old Descriptions
A guide discusses washing frequency for blankets, suggesting washing once or twice a year, with airing and shaking in between. It recommends using a washing machine if possible, avoiding rubbing by hand, and using warm water with light soap. The advice emphasizes keeping blankets clean but practical care.
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Rving
Fashion Notes On Lace Emroidery And Spring Styles
The article describes bodices with Alencon lace, embroidery and netting, evening gowns with tulle, and tailored daytime dresses. It highlights embellishments such as sequins, ribbons, and intricate stitching, plus new color trends like turquoise and green fabrics, with details on sleeves and bodices. It ends with a short anecdote about a London thief and a watch loss.
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Paris
Elocketers
Fox in a Bag Aids Hampering Hounds in Cotswolds
A North Cotswold hound run near Broadway led to a man who had captured a mother fox in a bag. He refused to surrender the animal claiming she protected cubs in a nearby wood and that he bagged her to save the cubs from being orphaned by the hounds.
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North Cotswold
Broadway
Reynard
Lordon Mail
National Irrigation Stands Over State Cession View
Letter from E P Ripley president of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railway urges a national irrigation system for arid lands arguing it best conserves water, adds value to government land, and supports a large farming future. The note praises Myron H McCord for endorsing a national approach.
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Ripley
The
Santa Fe
Puonxix
Arizona
Emon
E. P. Ripley
Atchinson, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway System
Permiasion
M. H. McCord
Myron H. McCord
Phoenix
Los Angeles Times
Costly pistol tale in a New York jewelry store
In a Philadelphia Herald excerpt a famous man, William Wortham, views a $300 gold pistol with diamond inlay at a New York trader. He admires the weapon, claims it would draw crowds eager to be killed, then returns it. Taylor Branaman wins a 5000 cord mesquite contract with Ray company and plans a Ray camp store.
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Philadelphia
William Wortham
New York
Arizona
Wortham
Mr. Wortham
Taylor Branaman
Ray Company
Riverside
Branaman
Ray Camp
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