Municipal Ownership in Boulder and Spokane Water Works
Summary of two cities water systems: Boulder operates its own gravity plant at $177,500 with four to twenty four inch mains and six million gallon reservoir, distributing four miles from source to map. annual superintendent and repairs total about $1,460 with income of $19,548 for year ending April 1. Rates show tiered house charges from $8 to $10 per year by rooms, plus various per room and per facility fees. Spokane reports minimum $1 monthly, tiered house service by room count, and meter pricing for high usage, with specifics for hotels and businesses. E. K. Starford, City Clerk, notes details.
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Boulder
Colorado
E. K. StarForp
Spokane
City Water Rates and System Overview From Early Report
The document outlines per month meter charges of 19 cents per 1000 gallons, 20 cents for under 30,000 gallons, and annual rates for lawn use with $1 monthly per connection. It details square footage charges, seasonal rates, plant cost about 1,000,000 dollars, and a water mains system of 6 to 24 inches with 65 miles of cast iron mains. Municipal water is free. private use could yield about 30,000 dollars. It ends with a child’s playful digestion notes about the stomach and food in comic form.
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F. P. Weymourth
Stomach Science From a Gunshot Tale
A tongue in cheek note from the New York Herald explains medical curiosity after a gunshot wound. A doctor reportedly repaired a stomach wound with window glass and observed digestion, reflecting on knowledge and restraint in sharing discoveries.
Feasibility of Upper Snake navigation examined
Captain H C Baughman conducted a personal survey of the Snake River from Lewiston to above Wild Goose rapids to judge the proposed navigation extension. He found no reason the river cannot be navigated by light draught boats nine months a year and noted Alaska rivers show similar feasibility despite tougher conditions. He cited over 400 quartz locations between Lewiston and Pittsburg Landing as evidence of available traffic and potential mining-driven load.
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Spokesman-Review
H. C. Baughman
Snake River
Lewiston
Wild Goose
Baughman
Pittsburg Landing
Enterprising Asotin Citizen Plans Three Mile Irrigation Canal
Jack O Keefe leads a crew to fork of Asotin creek to build a three mile canal to irrigate thousands of acres of pasture land. Water will be drawn from George creek about 22 miles above Asotin with storage reservoirs to conserve spring flow for drought periods. bango
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Asotin
Jack O'Keefe
Asotin Creek
George Creek
O'Keefe
Pullman Ordinary Sleepers for Tourist Travel
The Pullman company has issued new normal sleep equipment to meet rising east to Pacific coast travel demand. The package includes mattresses blankets sets and toiletries with no extra furnishings. Each car will feature a stove and special arrangements for comfort and elegance.
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Pullman
Pacific Coast
Pullman Company
Peny
Safe Method to Can Pie Plant for Winter Use
A concise guide describes preserving pie plant by canning and storing. Prepare as for pies, fill clean glass jars with packed fruit, add cold water from a well, seal airtight, and store in a dark cool place. Gooseberries can also be preserved. once opened they taste garden-fresh.
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Lalwee
Tael
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New York Herald
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R. B. Hooper
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Wm. I
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Great Northern Railway
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O. Wah Company
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Sone
Beast
Pally
San Francisco
Sound
Tee Navigation
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Sey Eee O. R. & Company, of To
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