Irrigation Marvels in the Southwest Desert
James Wood reports on irrigation across southern California Arizona and New Mexico noting citrus and other crops thriving in California and Phoenix expanding as a city after the Salt River valley’s water systems. He compares the Nile like Salt River valley climate and claims Arizona irrigation yields unparalleled crops with cheaper water management than Egypt.
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James Wood
Country Gentlemans
Atlantic
Europe
California
Arizona
New Mexico
America
Alost
Middle
Mississippi
Pacific
Colorado
Cushing
Salt River Valley
Phoenix
Arizona Improvement Company
Valley of the
Nile
Egypt
Irrigation boosts alfalfa and fruit crops across deserts
The survey describes alfalfa and citrus growth in irrigated districts, noting 365 frost-free days in the Salt River valley and rapid fruit ripening from November oranges to May apricots. It highlights railroad routes to markets, vast potential, and worries over eastern agricultural competition.
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Colorado
Salt River Valley
United States
Southern Pacific
Atlantic & Pacific
Santa Fe
Canaigre viability in the arid Southwest and tolerant soils
The bulletin notes canaigre thrives in cool to mild arid climates with sandy fertile soil and some moisture. It requires about 70 degrees or lower, with irrigation aiding growth before cool weather. The roots endure freezing, with examples from New York, Lincoln Nebraska, Peoria Illinois, Washington DC and Garden City Kansas.
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Arizona Experiment Station
Florida
Canaigre
New York City
Lincoln
Nebraska
Peoria
Illinois
Washington, D.C
Garden City
Kansas
Spain’s Cuba War Plan and Social Putdowns
The text estimates 400000 troops needed to quell the Cuban rebellion, claiming one soldier for every four island residents including women children and old men. It contrasts Spain’s decadence with New York’s island cities and notes fashion trends in Japan.
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Martinez Campos
Spain
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Mesa, Arizona
W. A. Burton
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Werda
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Aliceton Wis
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San Diego
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New York
Japan
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