Congress splits over 160 acre land limit irrigation law
National Irrigation congress debates a resolution to remove the 160 acre cap on land ownership under government irrigation projects. Chief Engineer F J Newell opposes the change, arguing the current law remains prudent and unlikely to be modified by Congress. The measure seeks repeal of the 160 acre restriction and asks senators and representatives across western states to support federal action.
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National Irrigation Congress
Zero Snow
Portland
Oregon Daily Journal
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United States
Reclamation Service
Arizona
California
Colorado
Idaho
Kansas
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Dakota
Uth
Washington
Wyoming
Newall
Frederick H. Newell
Reclamation Policy Debate Divides Congress
The discussion centers on applying a 14 percent acre limit to land holdings and amending the resolution. California and Oregon owners with large tracts may resist cuts, fearing loss of land for water projects. Observers expect contention before the fiscal committee, with debates on the committee report and party positions shaping the outcome.
Idaho woman's political stand boosts home life
Mrs. Adela Th Boot of Idaho and Mrs. Scott, a prominent Idaho woman, advocate public service enhancing home duties. Scott, longtime public official and educator, speaks on politics as education for women, noting her varied roles from school board to county commissioner and her shift toward equal suffrage. She stresses study of government and party platforms, linking political involvement to broader life experience.
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Adela Th
Idahoste
Scott Haw
Henrg
Adella B. Scott
Fiir
Portland, Journal
Scott
Idaho
Tdaho Fallin School
Hingham
Alpen Lee Foughter
Wilberforce Missionary Turns Tribal Chief in Africa
The Rev Dante Flickinger Wilberforce, a former missionary of the United Brethren in Christ, returns to Africa to do missionary work among natives. He is invited to become chief of a Devil Worshiper tribe, deserts Christianity, and later dies after a life marked by conflict between faith and native rites.
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Ufe
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Freeton
Dann
Mary
Filckinger
Dayton
Ohio
Wilberforce Univerity
Tegro
Ottenbein University
Africa
Jack London
Missionary Board of the United Brethren In Christ Church
Wilberforce
Land
Howed
Wiven
Sven Bereen Savage
Cost of saloons prompts drink trade savings claim
A Kansas City Star letter argues closing beer halls saves residents money. It cites a Missouri case where Busch beer sales drop. writer H. P. Faris says statewide gains accrue from curbing Sunday liquor demand. Also notes a Chamber of Commerce brochure promoting Horse City highlighting business blocks and attractions.
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Kansas City Star
Courace
Rus
Folk
H. P. Faris
Horse City
Balee City
Reclam Mone Dand Pat Gallagher Seeks Watered 12000 Acres
Pat Gallagher of Pocatello attended his brother Mervin Gallagher and Mise Grace Lindeay wedding and urged plans to flood about 12000 acres near Pocatello. Proposals include a 0 mile Snake River canal or damming Blackfoot river reservai te to build 44 miles of canal. Gallagher says irrigation would boost agriculture, rail, mining and stock interests, spurring growth and value in the Gate City.
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Pat Gallagher
Pocatello
Bolee
Mervin Gallagher
Mise Grace Lindeay
Tolwe
Snake River
Blackfoot
Gallagher
Gate City
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