Arizona Territorial fair opens with racing at Fair Grounds
Arizona's first Territorial fair opens December 25 at the Fair Grounds near Phoenix. Six days feature trot and pace races with purses up to 1000 dollars, Indian Day, mining and agricultural exhibits, Hassayampa amusement section, and a flying machine exhibit. Government and local officials preside the opening ceremonies and military drills.
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Ariz
Arizona
Fair Grounds
Wit the Oval
Bisbee
Guy. Kibbey
J. C. Adams
National Guard of Arizona
Kibbey
Los Angeles
Arizona Sportsmen's Association
California
Arizonians
Arizona Press Association
To Grow Stone Pine Trees in California and Oregon
The Bureau of Plant Industry will bring young European stone pine trees to California and Oregon for propagation. Pinus pinea, native to Southern Europe and Greece Italy, bears a small edible nut used by bakers and confectioners and aims to boost home consumption of stone pine nuts in this region.
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Washington
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agricutire
California
Oregon
Europe
Greece
Italy
Department of Agriculture
Magellan Gold Fields Reported Very Rich
Valparaiso Chile enthusiasm rises over Magellan gold discoveries described as richer than Alaska or the Transvaal. Public demand grows for shares in companies along navigable channels, with expectations that nitrate combination will soon become a fact aiding prosperity.
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Valparaiso
Magellan Territory
Chilean
Klondike
Magellan
Alaska
Transvaal
Water famine may close down mines in Grass Valley
Announcement says the South Yuba Water company can supply water to mines only if rain falls before the Sierras melt the snow and refill reservoirs. With water scarce and reservoirs drained, mining operations may be paralyzed, risking about 1000 men losing employment until weather moderates and streams fill.
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Grass Valley
South Yuba Water Company
Seizure of Japanese Oranges Prompts Trade Storm
In Victoria B C wholesale fruit dealers protest seizures of Japanese orange shipments alleging the California citrus growers association arranged the confiscations to curb a rival. Japanese oranges had been in strong demand during Christmas. seizures pushed up prices about 15 cents and boosted demand for California fruit.
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Citrus Fruit Association of
Oniio
Victoria
Citrus Fruit Growers’ Association of California
California
British Columbia
Berlin Population Surges Ahead in Early 20th Century Census
Berlin now records 2 375 000 residents with Greater Berlin at 3 000 000, lifting the city to Europe's second most populous. The capital has grown 145 000 since 1900, with Hamburg Leipzig Dresden Cologne and Munich also showing sizable gains. Analysts predicting a German population around 100 million by mid-century celebrate the trend.
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Berlin
Europe
Paris
Hamburg
Leipsic
Dresden
Cologne
Munich
Wireless Warns Liner of Gigantic Iceberg
New York reports the French liner La Lorraine faced a nearly across path iceberg after wireless warnings. Signalled by the American liner Philadelphia, La Lorraine relayed alerts to outgoing and incoming ships within wireless range, proving telegraphy’s value for sea safety.
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New York
la Lorraine
Philadelphia
Dynamite in Tree Planting for tough soils
A Town and Country Journal practice note advises shallow digging and a small dynamite charge per tree to loosen hard clay or dry soil. It claims two to four ounces creates ideal tree beds without throwing soil, aiding root growth and moisture access. The piece warns against planting large palms near sidewalks and urges space and careful pruning to avoid oversized trees.
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Washington
Lebanon
Port Orford
Town and Country Journal
Light Orange Crop in Florida Faces Competition
Florida remains the sole rival to California in citrus production after a severe freeze about a decade ago, reshaping crop outlooks and market dynamics for both states.
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California
Florida
Town and Country Journal
Value of Our Fruit Output in California
Governor Pardee cited expert estimates placing California fruit and fruit products at 50 million dollars, with another judge counting 80 million. The figures reflect the orchard and vineyard industry’s value, including citrus, fresh, canned, dried fruits, raisins, prunes, and wine products.
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Santa Rosa
Pardee
California
To Organize Cattlemen Salinas
A seven member committee reported a resolution urging California cattlemen to form a state organization to protect producer interests and address two evils: cattle weighing by wholesalers and slaughterhouse commissions. The next meeting set for February 3 in Salinas aims to finalize a permanent state body and choose a meeting site, likely Sacramento Los Angeles or San Francisco.
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Salinas
California
Sacramento
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Tree Planting in California Promoted by Committee
The California Promotion Committee outlines a coordinated program for street trees to beautify cities. It urges organized, long term tree planting via clubs and design plans, offering assistance and correspondence to groups, emphasizing future beauty over present convenience.
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California Promotion Committee
California
Cty
San Francisco
Big California Mexico cattle company formed
Los Angeles hosts the American-Mexican Cattle company formed with 250000 capital uniting California and Mexican ranch interests. E M Durant and L Lindsay lead the venture, combining 150000 acres in Anelope valley and 190000 acres near Llanos de Oro with extensive watering and fencing. Offices will be in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
California
Mexico
E. M. Durant
Anelope Valley
Los Angeles County
L. Lindsay
Col
Epes Randolph
Lindsay
Llanos de Oro
I L. Lindsay
Cananea
Los Ameles
Future in farming in Vermont forests reclaiming farms
A Springfield Republican writer laments forest encroachment on civilization as abandoned Vermont farms sprout brambles and trees. The piece argues farming can be profitable with proper management, drainage, rotation, and market knowledge, urging energetic efforts and noting Vermont youth move to cities while western forests open land for agriculture.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Springfield Republican
Vermont
New Forest
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