California Water Rights Proposed Law Details
The State Conservation Commission plans a comprehensive water remittance act to be submitted to the Legislature, discussed at public hearings in San Francisco starting May 28. It covers riparian rights, streams for power, and underground waters, with a five member commission and a focus on beneficial use and annual fees for horsepower and irrigation miners.
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State Conservation Commission
San Francisco
Walera
Oregon
Wyoming
Water power fees and franchise concerns in hydro plan
The document discusses appropriation of underground water for overlying land, noting restrictions to avoid diminishing existing supplies. It details proposed charges for hydroelectric power applications, annual fees for power purposes, and a new 20 cent per horsepower tax plus 35 cents per inch for meters. It questions the scope of the act, warns of indeterminate franchise plans, and cites Glavis on state revenue and state railroad commission control. The text reflects debate on funding and governance of hydroelectric development and the impact on private and public interests.
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Hue Eves
Glavis
Treasur
Ets
Conpmnies
Ant
State Railroad Commissing
Existette
Anana
Cure Catarrh With Ely's Cream Balm, A Totem Claim
Advertisement promoting Ely's Cream Balm as a cure for catarrh and related symptoms. Claims quick relief, cleansing of nose and throat, and prevention of recurring illness. Promotes purchase through Hushaad & Turner with a 60 cent price and guaranteed results.
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Lillie Ely
Bly
Hushaad & Turner
Asbestos Vein Found Near Goodyears Creek
W. Way reports a mine near Goodyears Creek in May 21 findings. He discovered a vein of asbestos between serpentine and amphibolite, six inches to four feet wide, soft fiber, not suitable for weaving but likely valuable for fireproof linings and other industrial uses.
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Goodyear's Bar
W. Way
Goodyears Creek
Calendar reform proposal to add leap days sparks global conference
The Swiss Federal Council invited nations to a conference to discuss adjusting the calendar by adding extra days each year, aiming to fix alignment with seasonal cycles. The plan envisions annual leap days to correct drift and harmonize dates worldwide.
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Federal Council
Cure a Cold in One Day Claim Prompts Refund
An ad-like snippet promotes LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. It notes druggists refund money if the product fails and mentions E. W. Grove’s alge nature on each box. The fragment ends with a stray name abe.
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E. W. Grove
Abe
Census Shows Farm Changes in California in Decade
By Jol J. Bramall in Town and Country Journal, the census reveals shifts in California farming from 15,000 more farms to 2,000 acres moved from farming to forest reserves. White farmers rise 19 percent while nonwhite farmers jump 85 percent, with Asiatic underbidding affecting price and production. Farm land value climbs, and guiding policy favors improvements, though tenant farming grows.
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Jol J. Bramall
Town and Country Journal
California
Ami Wwe
Dow
Galifornia
Hiss
Nuinjar
Tura
Califor
Iran
Aeans
Clineag
Orange
Sacramento
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Hag Borg
Wade
Castoria
bErtain Celvant
Tuolumne. Lumber Co
Modesto
Haghsom
Denati
Empire
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Biremnanh
Atid
Thalhelan
Bormlelion
Reilons & Harios
WU H ST
State Water Commission
Lust
USA
Conmission
W. I. Ghivis
Steveany
Gatarr
NY Bierras
Caltoria
United States
Philippines
Schafer’s
New
York
Chicago
J. Hixon
D. F
P. A. Southern Pacific Company
Norton, T. P
A. Union, Pacific RB
Modesto Creamery
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