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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
7
A discussion of national irrigation and electric power transmission to western lands notes funds from public land sales, long term returns to Uncle Sam, and vast potential for hydroelectric projects. It cites Reed's 1904 speech praising abundance of water power and the transformation of deserts into productive centers.
A newspaper column argues that a vast arid West will become a hub of diverse industries within a generation. It praises the National Irrigation Act and President Roosevelt, urging voters in the West to back Roosevelt and Fair, while criticizing Parker for lacking connection to the region.
The piece argues liberty and free government require sacrifice and warns against misreading history. It critiques Hon. G. Davis and the Democratic Party for alleged hypocrisy and contrasts Civil War era loyalties with current politics surrounding Roosevelt and Buchanan era stances.
William W. Smyth argues that irrigation is a social and industrial force not just farming. It prevents land monopoly by requiring canals and fair distribution, favors small farms, boosts independence, and doubles yields with irrigation, with a federal rule limiting water to 160 acres per owner to promote subdivision.
The note asserts Esay will remain in the role of Secretary of State for the United States government. It claims the move will be beneficial and ensure daily progress and proper conduct in U.S. affairs.
Editorial notes the New National Irrigation Act spurring work from Arizona to Montana. It cites 700 workers on the Salt River project with 2000 more to join after blasting. Idaho and Montana plans total 1.225 million acres to be reclaimed with dams, canals, and surveys underway, opening arid lands to settlers.
President Roosevelt emphasized that irrigation cannot succeed without forestry protection of water sources. He warned that major national irrigation projects in the arid West would not realize their anticipated benefits without adequate forestry measures.
The excerpt cites a Roosevelt letter arguing that abolition of the tariff by opponents would bring domestic misfortune and widespread suffering similar to past economic hardship, warning voters about policy changes and political consequences.
The note argues against betting and notes many men risk banks over a political issue. It mentions Roosevelt and Fairbanks when discussing the winning side and references private land irrigation within specified lines.
The excerpt argues farming and manufacturing are closely linked under current policy, each benefiting from the other's progress. It asserts mutual advantage from policies that aid both sectors and emphasizes joint advancement as essential to national growth.
The writer urges the American people to vote Democratic as a means to restore conditions prior to McKinley’s 1896 election, arguing that supporting the Democrats is a path to change from current conditions.
The article argues the 1898 treaty binds the United States to govern the Philippines beyond ten years to fulfill obligations, preserve property rights, and protect Spaniards and their religion. It questions future independence and warns Democrats might violate the pact, urging strict adherence to the treaty to avoid Spain’s claims.
Bradstreet figures for the first week in October show U S bank clearings up 18.8 percent from last year across principal cities. The report highlights notable gains in several metropolitan areas as evidence of Republican policy benefits.
A Roosevelt remark frames homemaking as a vital national task. The statement, cited as an enduring slogan, emphasizes domestic labor contributing to the nation’s strength and resilience.
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