Pit River Power and Irrigation Scheme Proposed
Redding reports a plan to divert Pit River water for a major power and irrigation project. Central Pacific Railroad Company subsidiary seeks to condemn hundreds of acres near Sheep Mocks, about 1 to 2 miles from Copper City, to build a 140 foot head and tunnel to generate 1000 horsepower. Water would irrigate western Pit River lands toward Sacramento, covering about 900000 acres, with initial costs around 70000 dollars. The Loa Verfels Land and Irrigation Company plans to begin within three weeks, tunneling to divert water from Ory Creek toward Mog Ue and Lust Than diversions, with 19500 acres of Java and Yuba counties targeted for irrigation.
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D. Widnes
Egalost
Central Paettte
Copper City
Pit River
Sacramento
Tng
Tunilag Tet
Ange Lani
Sancor
Jan
Verfels Land and Irrigation Company
Langer
Ory Creek
Serge den Wens
Vegervale
Java
Yuba
Inquiry Into State Textbooks Resumes In January
Senator Newton W. Thompson of Los Angeles says investigations into the state textbook coalitions aimed at high costs and the manner in which they confront the students will be prosecuted if necessary. He notes the forthcoming report will include recommendations and full information on test book questions before the senate. Chairman Striwbridge plans a committee session in early March. initial work is near completion with copyright contract reviews pending.
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Tits Senate
Striwbridge
Ue 2
Marsh
Automobile exports top twenty million in 1914
The Bureau of Statistics reports that U S automobile exports in 1914 exceeded 20 million dollars, a rise twentyfold from a decade earlier, with Canada and several large markets including France and Germany receiving sizable shipments as imports also grew year by year.
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de- ShiLilent of Commerce
Tabor
United States
Canaili
Abinre
France
Germany
England
South Amekica
Mexico
Cream Tonic Ad From Early Pharmacy Page
An old advertisement notes bottles of White's Cream Tonic priced at 25 cents per bottle. The tiny notice references a pharmacy and makes a casual claim about a tonic improving the system, attributed to a named drugstore.
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Plicer
Labor Conditions Declared Worse Than England By Steel Board Inquiry
Testimony before the Stanley committee clashed over labor policy at United States Steel. Reed argued the committee lacked authority, while Bowley pressed Gary's remark on treatment of employees as too favorable to the company. Debate covered workers’ hardships, wage policy, and the notion of slavery in labor relations amid industry tensions.
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Strantels of
Boston
A. Reed
Cnited States Steel Corporation
Stanley
Comiuites
Reed
Brandell
Gary
Neil
Inbor
Bowen
Rouis Deutidl
Bowley
Megie Hsu
Browl Corporation
Grtises
Hamnay
Ireland
Easy and Sure Way to Cure Colds
An ad claims a local antiseptic eye and nose remedy relieves cold symptoms quickly. It asserts quick inflammation relief, banishes sneezing, runny nose, sore throat, fever, and headache, and promises renewed health after use. The tone targets readers seeking rapid relief for common cold and catarrh.
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Ely
Watt
Development Boosted by Traction Lines
Traction lines spur territory growth says George W. Poltler, Sacramento, vice president of Central California traction. Sacramento Bee notes Sacrament o prosperity tied to the railroad’s reach. At Henfld, 22 miles from Sacramento, 4000 acres have sold in nine days as 20 families form a new farming community. A Sunday execution near San Pron eléey awaits 10,900 genes for market pricing. The She H0U-nore tract opens that day with great expectations, many settlers moving along the traction line and fruit trees bearing oranges locally anticipated.
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Sacramento Bee
Hentld
Tenty
Mort
Jad
Record shipment of automobiles via rail across California
A vast shipment of 220 automobiles is billed as the largest ever moved by rail to California. The venture, valued at about 209000 dollars, will travel a daylight route from the eastern states to California, with inspections at towns along the journey. The cars are insured for 250000 dollars and a vault marking fee of 3 dollars is to be paid before delivery.
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Chue Sai
BAN Prancisco
Hay
Caifornia
Bouldera Preltie
Mt Envren
Quinn
Liles
Vieriuud
Gullfornia
YroKparty
California
Hoek Island
Union Pr
Rife
Southern Pacific
Lunsoptiaey
Middle West
Banihers
Galifor A
Union
Ge Ronte
Gulformia
Santhern Pax
Califormia
Angéles
San Fimnelsco
Jfon Sacramento
Galtland
Honey and War Instantly Oem Your Herd
An obscure item notes culling and remedies for cattle ailments including coughs croup and tonsilless issues. Phuxer is credited as the author. The fragmentary text suggests urgent herd health measures and sales as possible outcomes.
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Phuxer
Notice to readers on requisitions for the evening news
Special notice from the Modesto Evening News stating that any requisitions for the news must be accompanied by a regular order from the Business Office. Requests without approved documentation will be at the risk of the parties, with no responsibility assumed by the publisher.
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Modesto- Evening News
B-Bort
John Harrison
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