Transvaal Farm Industry Faces Irrigation and Labor Challenges
Special to The Sun reports on Transvaal farming amid droughts, labor costs, and poor rail access. It notes 12,000 registered farms from 75.5 million acres, average farm size about 6,000 acres, and a shift toward irrigation via stored storm water to support a growing population. Key issues include wage costs, transport limits, and the need for more water storage to enable sustained agricultural prosperity. The piece also lists wholesale prices for poultry, butter, eggs, cheese, grains, meat, milk, tobacco, and other farm products, reflecting the economic backdrop for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aivelihood
Asvaal
Fretoria
Johannesburg
C. Eee
Seoul
Transvaal
United States
Pretoria
Ermelo
Crocodile
Magalies
Mooi
Fortuntely
War department aims to quickly mine Manila harbors
United Arenas reports from Washington that the war department is exerting effort to mine the harbors of Manila and Subig Bay. Officials deny any anxiety yet acknowledge plans to speed the operations as much as feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Manila
Subig Bay
May Not Convict Banker Magill
Clinton Illinois July 19 reports state state and federal officials discuss charges against Fred Magill former banker and his wife Faye Graham Magill in the death of Mrs Pet Magill. Alfred Miller state s attorney plans preliminary hearing likely in Clinton or St Louis and notes new circumstantial evidence but doubt remains about conviction. Mrs Pet Magill's physician says she habitually took arsenic pills for headaches and nervousness possibly four or five on the day of death. Arsenic may have been present in embalming fluid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Alfred Miller
Fred Magill
Miller
Magill
Pet Magill
City Council Names Two New Committees Appointed
Frederick W. Eppert, president of the city council, announced two new committees. The saloon licenses committee lists W. O. Bangs, Harry E. Rouse, John L. Donovan, Fey Wright, Edward J. Stickelman, W. A. Rhodes, Otto Hofmann, and B. A. Brown and Charles G. Davis as permanent improvements members, with John F. Wood, J. H. Hamlet, James F. Sullivan among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Eppert
W. O. Bangs
Harry E. Rouse
John L. Donovan
Fey Wright
Edward J. Stickelman
W. A. Rhodes
Otto Hofmann
B. A. Brown
Charles G. Davis
John F. Wood
J. H. Hamlet
James F. Sullivan
Upholstery Worthy Tradesman Named Hartman
In the off season repair and relove of chairs and furniture can transform pieces into like new. Seek a durable upholsterer with a long apprenticeship and references from major manufacturers and trusted customers. Charles Hartman at 652 Virginia Ave, new phone 9020, is presented as such a craftsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hartman
Virginia
Indianapolis Public Works Notice of 1907 Improvements
City announces approved assessment roll for Market Street and first alley west of New Jersey Street in Indianapolis. Documents detail grading and paving with asphalt on concrete foundation, curb lines, marginal stones, and inlet work as shown on plans under Improvement Resolution Nos. 4875 and 4879 dated July 5 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF Public Works
Board
Majestic
Arsenal Avenue
State Avenue
New Jersey Street
Irie Street
South Street
Pane Street
Board of Public Works
Joseph T. Elliott
Preston C. Rusler
Fred J. Mack
Board of Public Woeks al
Majestic Bliz
Meridian Street
Illinois Stremt
First Alley
Morris Street
Chadwick Street
West Street
Elevente Street
Temple Avenue
Indianapolis
Ind
M. i
City of
Indiana
Brookside Avenue
Tenth Street
North Street
Indiana Avenue
Blake Street
Sixteenth Street
Alabama Street
Tral
Park and College Avenues
Broadway
Bellefontaine Street
Carbine
Washington Street
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company
Crawfordsville Road
Harding Street
Eighteenth Street
Montcalm Street
Office
Department Public Works
Lews
Marion County
State of Indiana
Belt
Fighteenth Street
Fall Creek
Sackville Street
Aqueduct Street
Indiana Central Canal
Thirtieth Street
White River
Sioene
Belt Railrad
Department of Pwite
General Assembly
State of
Indiiana
Public Works schedules July 1907 assessments for street repairs
Indianapolis notices describe brick and asphalt street improvements across multiple alleys and streets. The Board of Public Works fixes remonstrance dates and presents assessment rolls listing owners and property descriptions, with plans for new curbs, gutters, and water and sewer extensions.
Also Mentioned on This Page
IFUL
Fincron
H. Snodgrass
fea-Phora
Pen
Zoa-Phora
Zoa- Phora
United Arenas
United Press
Liger
Brussels
Victor Refrigerator
Victor
Party
St. Louis
McDougall
W. Washington ST
Kentucky
AVEUE
Board of Publi Works
Preston C. Trusler
Twenty-Ninth Street
Smanhole
Caldwell Street
Falr Ereek
Ismond Street
Parkway
Eighteenth
Nia
Wales
Ata
Ted
Uld
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!