Desert Irrigation Project Behind 250-Foot Rock Dam
Geologists probe rock for cement and sand to build a massive irrigation dam in a valley described as one of America’s arid regions. The plan uses local limestone and gravel, cutting concrete costs from $9 to under $2 a barrel delivered to Roosevelt, with a $1,000,000 canal system and $225,000 plant investment. The project aims to irrigate 2,000 square miles, supporting about 125,000 Americans on 25,000 farms, transforming dry land into fertile acreage.
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Salt River
America
Verde
Toduy
Roosevelt
Ina
Vast American Dam Powers Nation The Southwest Water Wall
Historical account describes a colossal engineering project shaping the Southwest United States. It details a vast river barrier storing water, generating electricity, and supporting irrigation across thousands of acres. It notes power output once released lighting towns and driving mills, drills, and quarry trains during construction and beyond.
Novel Barrel Tour Around the World by Two Travelers
Odables of various industries report a daring voyage as Attilio Zamiroli and Eugene Vinnello tour the world in a barrel. They have already crossed England France Italy Belgium Switzerland and Holland and plan a twelve year circumnavigation with two men two dogs and full travel gear aboard the barrel Pullman. They left Vanten on June 20 1900 and expect to complete the journey in twelve years.
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HeCaMpany Bigs
Attilio Zamiroli
Eugene Vinnello
England
Frines
Italy
Belgium
Switzerland
Holland
Inge
Hess
Hess Into Axi
Fran Vanten
Buried Treasure Ad Sparks London Turmoil
A London newspaper recounts a sensational treasure story linked to Sir George Newnes. Crowds mobbed streets, shops were crowded, and police intervened as residents sought a hidden cache said to be buried under a city landmark. The episode reflects dramatic public reaction to a fictional treasure tale and its media promotion.
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London
Georga Newnes
Crehnt
George Newnes
Westiniogter Coxette
Doner
Hihi Dane
Pellee
Newnes Pobioattona
Meadow Anne of Tree
Boxing compass project announced by the congressional office
A cryptic note claims a new compass project unrelated to boxing is approved by a U S office. It mentions modern radios and a tast for the past decade, and hints at dates and places linked to Tennessee and Washington.
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Ceburtes
Court records reveal estranged wife seeks separate maintenance
A Worcester Magistrate hears a unique case as Mrs. Mora seeks separate maintenance, alleging her husband neglected and mistreated her. Dr. Robert Ackleree is cited in the proceedings, with testimony detailing the couple’s strained relationship and unresolved issues.
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Cate Mora
Robert Ackleree
Worcester
Maka
Junot
Roving with Arabs and Bedouin Life in the Desert
The account describes Bedouin life in the Tente of the roving Arabs detailing slow eastward travel, camel purchases, hospitality around a round dish, camel milk and bread in mornings, meat and fat in evenings, and long night talks at the sheik’s tent. Eloquence and song are valued, with extemporaneous poetry and stories recited by the group.
Motor Sledge May End Trials of Polar Quest
The Washington Herald reports an Erith Antarctic expedition led by Captain Scott plans to reach the South Pole, using motor sledges alongside dog teams and sled traction. It notes trials in Norway, potential 160 traveling days, and government support of 100000 dollars.
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Erith Antarctic
Stobert Scott
South Pole
Notar
Cupinin
Scott
Ubtala
Ortpire
Huner
Neliers
Ls Pling
Pontes
Doz
Motora
Eich
Norway
Shackleton
Edward
Mirfire
Goland
Scote
Erratic Probate Sketch from New Jersey Record
Fragmentary legal notice from New Jersey detailing a will and executors. The readable parts reference a city and county, a testator named for whom the will is prepared, and the date language indicating an elder historical docket.
Balloonist Hamilton's daring escape from a 14 000 foot fall
The article recounts Charles Hamilton, a balloonist, surviving a 14 000 foot descent after a torn parachute rope failed and the balloon tumbled. He escaped by using a makeshift parachute from a bed ironcasters and rope, stepping clear as the craft landed, a feat praised by observers including Paulhan.
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Britain
Tier Son
Jégs
Biundages
Jie
A. Hore
Charles Hamilston
Charles
Golug Opty i
Paterson
N. 4
Sui
Banilton
Ujy
Must
Hamilton
Bainilton
Paulhan
Hamillton
Ham
Monte Carlo for Mexico and Saratoga Rivalry
Report states Richard Canfield plans to open a gambling establishment at Tacubarga near Mexico City to rival Monte Carlo. Concession reportedly secured and Saratoga assets to be shipped. Tacubarga described as a year round resort. Also an incident: J I Luny shot in the right foot by Al Johnson after a whistled tune near a Florence, Cole ranch store.
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Canfield
Genesesson
Saratoge
Richard Canfield
City of
Mexico
Tacubarga
Monte Carlo
Jt Ig
Saratoga
Tacubargh
J. I. Luny
Fiorence
Cole
Luny
al Johnson
Luby
Johnson
Funy
Brazil Plans Warship Construction By Popular Subscription
A warship is to be built in Bratt by popular subscription. A tax of 30 cents per heart of the population would raise about 20,424,000, covering somewhat more than two thirds of the 99,000,000 needed.
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Brazil
Bratt
Popile Sbacription
Taft’s picks Norton for Treasury assistant secretary post
The president designates George D. Norton of Chicago to succeed Carpenter as assistant secretary of the treasury. Norton, long a treasury official, is credited with plans to save the government money by reforming silver certificates. He will act with broader latitude than his predecessor and has a New York wife Katharine Garrison and three children.
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Carase
G. D. Norton
Suacead Carpenter
Chai
Norton
Chicago
Franklin B
The
Treasury MicVeagh
Treasury Department
Washington
P. Tits
Treasury
Nortoi
Katherine McKim Garrison
New York
Tatt
Statue of Roosevelt to be in Medora in marble
North Dakotans plan a marble statue of Theodore Roosevelt in Medora. Representative Hanna announces the project as head of the committee raising funds. Roosevelt reportedly approved a memorial statue via Gustav Vigard, while remaining wary of statues to deceased controversial figures.
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North
Wast
Jogton Thac
Rooeevelt
Norway
Hanna
Gustav Vigiard
Doxkota
Hold
Opium Confiscated Hidden in Sausage Case
A customs inspector searched Wong Nim arriving at Ban Francisco and found sausages concealing opium. Investigation showed the frankfurters contained more than four pounds of opium valued at francs, revealing an innocent exterior masking the contraband.
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Wong Nim
Ban’ Brancieco
Optan
Francioe Am. Sn. Ie
Tibetan legend and a thief dog tale in quaint prose
A fragmented, humorously odd piece blends a Tibetan legend with a burglary tale. It depicts a vigilant guard dog praised as a rare, almost priceless protector and hints at a crossing of earth and moon in a fanciful demonstration.
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Robert Bela
Tan
Not Her Fault Amid Funeral Attendance Regret
Mrs Lapsling expresses regret over not attending neighbor’s funeral and the social cost of perceived neglect. The article notes public expectations and personal conflict in honoring a friend at a time of grief.
Cures for Daily Woes Promised by Dean's Kidney Pills
A testimonial from Mrs. G. W. Fellers of Bruniwick Michigan praises Dean's Kidney Pills for backache dull pain and urinary issues after three boxes. The ad targets women weary of daily pains and urges readers to buy from Foster-Milburn Buffalo New York, sole agents for the United States.
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Dean
G. W.’Fellers
Brunawick
Foster-Mildura
Buffalo
New York
United He States
Zwes
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