Interior Secretary Proposes $100,000 for Mt Hall Irrigation
The Interior Department recommends $100,000 more to finish purchasing land for a storage system to irrigate Fort Hall Indian Reservation lands in Bannock County Idaho and ceded lands north of Pocatello. The move would add to $250,000 already allotted for dams, canals, and ditches, with support from Sen Heyburn Borah and Rep Frey.
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Secretary of the Interior
Mt. Hall
Yeaterday
Fort Hall
Bannock County
Idaho
The
Pocatello Tribune
Pocatello
Little
Blackfoot
Fort Hall Indian Reservation
Indian Office
Blackfoot River
Dubois
Tnilan
Irrigation Projects Under Way Transform Western Lands
Official records outline the early start of irrigation schemes totaling 1,685,300 acres for initial units across 25 projects at 60 million dollars, with future plans expanding to 3,025,300 acres and 109 million dollars. Estimates of ultimate reclaimed acreage range from 6.3 to 10 million. total program cost could reach 1.54 billion and land value about 7.04 billion, aiding 5,006,000 farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Interior
United States
Wecome
Coffee Quality and Value Claims Amid Market Buzz
A fragmented notice discusses coffee quality levels from good to finest and promotes Schilling's Best. The text hints at consumer savings and the belief that investing in better coffee yields better value, urging readers to choose refined options.
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Schilling
One Man Harvests 600 Bushels of Sweet Potatoes
Emmett planter C. E. Hunerin among Canyon counties top sweet potato growers with 609 bushels this season. About 600 bushels at three cents per pound would gross about $1080. Sweet potatoes sell locally though most are shipped from the south and east. Idaho’s sunny sands help the crop though keeping quality lags.
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Cc. E. Hunerin
Emmett
Canyon County
Plowest
Idaho
Irrigation Plan Aims At 39,000 Acres In Okanogan County
The Spokane Chronicle reports a proposed $1,000,000 project to irrigate 39,000 acres in Okanogan County with a 20 mile ditch funded by Seattle and eastern backers. Surveys finished recently outline a route from near Carleton ten miles downstream in Methow river valley to Brewster flats, delivering water to 16,000 acres. The Sunnyside Canal survey failed to advance, while the new plan raises the ditch 32 feet higher and may include electric power generation by promoters.
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Okanogan County
Seattle
Saya
Spokane Chronicle
Itia
Carleton
Methow River
Methow Valley
Brewster Flint
Sunnyside Canal Company
Stay Away From South Africa Warns British Ambassador
Hon James Bryce the British ambassador in Washington says the agent general for the Cape of Good Hope asked that the existence of deportation at Cape Town and the inadvisability of people going there to seek employment be made widely known. The notice aligns with American consular reports on the same issue.
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South Africa
James Bryce
Washington
Cape of Good Hope
Cape Town
Port Patrick Drifted Free in Gale at Portland
The British steamer Port Patrick broke from moorings at Portland during a noon gale, sending her crew on a wild drift across the stream. Several barges in her path were damaged as the mishap unfolded.
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Port Patrick
Portland
New Steamer for Pacific Goat Run Service
Consul reports a new service by British Coast Steamship, with American manager and largely American-owned stock, sailing under Norwegian flag with Norwegian crews. Transit is the first vessel, 274 by 45 feet, 1057 tons, returning from Puget Sound Victoria Vancouver Prince Rupert trip. Spring plans include three dual freight and passenger steamers. Additional Norwegian ships, two under Mackenzie Steamship and two under Bremen firm, and Queen Charlotte Navigation to add two from England. Stops include Vancouver Jedway Ketchikan Skidegate Masset Prince Rupert. Expect lower rates due to Norwegian operating costs amid booming coast trade.
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RE. A. Smith
Victoria
British Coast Steamship Company
Alaska
British Columbia
Puget South
Mexico
Ite
Headcouariera
Cf Uist ‘Company
Tachma
Guayamas
Mackenzie Steamship Company
Bremen
Vancouver
Jedway
Ketchikan
Skidegate
Masset
Prince Rupert
Washington
Grand Trunk Prelfie
Canadian Pacific Ie
Vancouver Island
First Hanging in Years in Yakima County
A jury found Joseph Flanney guilty of murder in the first degree for killing his wife Isabel near Toppenish in May. The verdict carries a death sentence by hanging. Attorneys filed notice of appeal and a possible supreme court review may test if the evidence proves premeditation and malice beyond reasonable doubt.
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Yakima Valley
Yakima Republic
Joseph Flanney
Isabel
Supreme Court
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed By Local Merchant
Le Rayaville merchant 8 Whooever praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for piles claiming cure over 20 years ago. Advertises the salve as a guaranteed remedy for sores wounds burns and abrasions at Tallman & Co.’s drug store for 25 cents.
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Whooever
le Rayaville
N. Y
Bucklen
Tallman & Co
Christlike Confession at McMinnville Church
Wil Scott, a long time First Baptist member and McMinnville baseball player, confessed from the pulpit to Sunday baseball and improper business methods. Pastor Floyd Andrews announced the duty to hear the admission, Scott renewed his church membership after the public acknowledgment.
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First Baptist Church
McMinnville
Ore
Floyd Andrews
Wii Scott
Wil Scott
Tess of
Scott
Wonderful healing tale in South Dakota mine region
In Mound City Mrs. E. D. Clapp reports her son nearly dying from lung and throat trouble. After using Dr. King's New Discovery, he fully recovered. The ad notes the medicine is guaranteed for coughs and colds with trial bottles available, sold by Tallman & Co. druggists.
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South Dakota
Mound City
E. D. Clapp
Tallman & Co
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