Fraud 19 Charged In Two Rivers Irrigation Suit
Hearing on a receiver for Snake River Irrigation and Continental Construction revealed alleged financial distress and fraud. L. Roy Slater and E. M. Warner seek protection for creditors as land sales total 156 450 dollars with 63 055 456 collected and 50 000 turned to Continental under a 35 dollar per acre contract for reclaiming land and pumping facilities. Fraeme described company history and disputed fraud, asserting funds were used to build the pumping plant and that work would resume to supply water per contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snake River Irrigation Company
Continental Construction Company
Two Rivers
A. B. Fraeme
L. Roy Slater
E. M. Warner
Brents
Fraeme
Novel portable stove sought for South Africa market
The South African government-wetter mentions a satisfactory portable cooking stove for farmers. A wagon-towable unit with piping and a large oven for roasting and hot-water capability is desired. Firms worldwide seek to supply a low-cost durable model in three versions, avoiding breakage and enabling quick lighting.
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South Africa
Americas
Apples for France import notes and packing tips
Connal Covert reports 3300,000 worth of Canadian apples imported to France in summer and fall. He advises Americans to pack in half barrel lots, a method used by major dealers, to appeal to Lyon fruit deniers and French grocers.
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France
Connal Covert
Lyors
Canada
Lyonene Fruit
Lyons
California
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Piles and Wounds
Letter from L. B. of Bugles Kentucky recounts relief after ten years of piles use Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He praises its healing power and notes availability at Tallman & Co and Pendleton Drug Co. Also reports Colorado’s record soaking with snow, floods, and irrigation damage.
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Devil's Island
Bucklen
L. 8
Napier
Bugles
Tallman & Co
Pendleton Drug Co
Driggluts
Colorado
Physical Harmony and Health Secrets
The text urges harmony across the body to prevent disease and extend life. It stresses strengthening neglected parts, avoiding undue strain, and prioritizing vital organs like the heart lungs and kidneys. Emphasis on steady development of internal systems over mere muscle training with careful, persistent effort.
Jupiter Satellites Seen in a Mirror Report
A 19th century note in the Bulletin de la Societe Astronomique de France describes observing Jupiter and its satellites via a mirror. On a clear November night D. R. Andrews used a home glass to reveal satellites one and two beside Jupiter, hidden by the planet’s glare in direct view.
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Bulletin de la Soclete Astronomique de France
Jupiter
D. R. Andrews
London
White Rainbows Formed by Gentle Rain and Strong Sun
London Standard reports on the white rainbow a rare optical phenomenon produced when fine rain and strong sunlight create nearly complete interference of light rays. With very small raindrops, colors stack into a single white bow, requiring bright light, close rain, and sun not near the horizon.
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London Standard
A Princely Gift To England From Lady Wallace
Lady Wallace presented to the nation her husband’s art collection valued between 15 and 20 million dollars. It includes 1807 pictures from varied schools, thirteen by Sir Joshua Reynolds, plus furniture and porcelain, to be kept separate from other national collections. A secret is passed along trust to trust, yet remains a secret.
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Lady Wallace
Sir Joshua Reynolds
Not What You Know but Whom You Know in England
A London Truth remark contrasts social power with merit, arguing status hinges on connections rather than knowledge or deeds. The aphorism underscores influence through others rather than personal achievement within English society.
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England
London
Fragmentary Street Exchange and Westward Homeseekers Note
A jagged dialogue references Miss Fibbs and a search across a street, with a quoted line about money and character. The note adds that in early April the first eight days drew 6000 homeseekers through St. Paul, bound for the west and northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borem
Marine
St. Paul
Mt Hood railroad plans electric extension to Mount Hood settlement
W H Eccles president of Mt Hood railroad announced plans to extend the line up the valley to Mount Hood settlement and convert it to an electric road using power from a new pulmel plant at Dee 17 miles up the valley. The project will begin as soon as the mill operates, following years of obstacles in securing funding and routes. Also noted are court house additions for Lincoln county and a Grand Rapids murder case, with bids on the Lincoln county project ranging from 26,828 to 64,000. The Spokesman-Review adds advice on spring health and purging, promoting Early Risers pills sold by Tallman & Co.
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W. H. Eccles
Mt. Hood Railroad
Mount Hood Settlement
The
Oregon Daily Journal
Dee
Tallman & Co
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TWO Rivers Irrigation Company
Amsterdam
Lisle
Dresden
Panama
Eton
Navy
N. B
Burns
Puncheton
D. G. Sugay
Our New Spring
Hart, Schaffner
Hart Schaffner & Marx
the Peoples Warehouse
St. Biniles
Mt, Hood
W. T H. Eccles
Bink Bheee Te
Martin Vanthoff
Grand Rapids, Mich
M. L. Warren
Rihorn & Warren
T. C. Taylor Hardware Store
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