Magnitude and Wonders of Reclamation Projects
A long, fragmentary article discusses the 1900s era federal reclamation effort led by the General Land Office and Secretary Hitchcock. It outlines estimated funding, regional allocations, and the major western states benefiting from irrigation projects such as Wyoming, Arizona, Montana, and Nevada, with notes on water storage, soil fertility, and strategic geography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Land Office
Interir
Hitchcock
Secretary of the Interior
Arizona
Nevadas
North Dekots
Oklahoma
Athlone
Wyoming
Montana
Neavols
Athouegh
Netraska
Shoshone River
Wys
North Platte River
Nebraska
Sornee
Platte
Shawhine
America
Great Salt River
California
Yellowstone
Missouri River
Milk River
Bitter seven year stomach ailment cured by Elenthe Pittera
Gears W Hoffman of Harper Wash claims a seven year struggle with chronic stomach and fever was ended by Elenthe Pittera. He proudly recommends the remedy to all and says he will not be without it. The ad notes Tallmin Co and Brock & McComlis as agents with bold guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gears W. Hoffman
Harper. Wash
Tallmin & Co
Brock & McComiis
Winter conditions halt rail work in eastern Oregon
The text notes that cold and snowy weather have paused track maintenance in eastern Oregon. Crews reduced for winter, no balinat at 0TR & N, and lines in need careful work to keep them in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Foreign tails shift in pulp and metal cargo contracts
The Harriman line reports a shift in a large export order involving 21 000 tons diverted from New York for delivery to California. The deal, tied to Spinninh Willie and Alta Herne, centers on Monterey Iron & Steel in Mexico with duty about 10 per ton and freight costs pushing landed price near 45 per ton, higher than US prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAV
New York
Spinninh Willie
California
Coura Yhem
Jnitery Nest
Chartered
Heamer
Galvention
Texas
San Obega
Southern Pacific
Mexico
Monterey Iron & Steel Company
Monterey
Monterey Mille
Altos Hornos de Pilbyo
Spain
Ers
Hie
Alan Hive
Ranch owners near Crow battle in Eugene court case
Wil Tflee Chitthn Trees and Lewie M. Hoxvitom, ranch proprietors about ten miles southwest of Crow, faced a city dispute at the Eugene Council last night. They claimed a 1000 profit from a scheme involving a doctor and a theft, alleging fraudulent selling of cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewie M. Hoxvitom
Crow
Bue Gerne
Eugene Chunril
Winnesterday Vie Viet
Youne Phiitim
Dr Ta We Tiewn
Oyvinkee
Thodes Sinkler and Butcher Buy Albany Plant
The report notes Thodes Sinkler and Butcher of Philadelphia purchased the Pehawinle plant at Albany. It mentions absorption of all plants in the Willamette valley and predicts an electric line from Portland to the valley's southern end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thodes, Sinkler & Butcher
Phildélphia Capiiilion
Tove
Pehawinle
Albany
Trim
Willamette Valley
Portland
Cuban cattle trade and import trends press Cuban beef demand
Henry Lovatt reports on Cuba's cattle industry, comparing breeding, feeder practices, and stock quality. The piece notes US and Latin American imports, prices per head, and Cuban preferences, with shifts in demand and the impact on Florida cattle exports. It mentions government and commercial actors, transport, and evolving market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States
Mexico
United States
Etates Ie
Coloimbin
Te Cartain
Ta Creditv
Cuba
Lieberwidek
United
Venenu
Colombia
Mike
Honluras
Nicaraguin
Healti
Porto Riso
Santo Domingo
Fogfish Antilles
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Betsey
Nevada
New Tanita
Daho
Woehlwrtton
Colorado
South Dakota
Cregon
North Dakota
Utah
Katinas
Towtty
Meziro
Congress
Thirrman
Island OF
Henry Lovatt
Amerian Legation
Havana
Adeul
Chil Servier
United States Civil Service Commission
Pandteton
Ulankes
Trolph Howland
Iscal
Diy Pendleton Post Officr
Amerian Langue
Hendrick Hal
Earl
Jones Han
Federal Building
Walla Walla
Boston
Chicago
Chickering
Kimball
Chiekering
Weber
Steck
Hazelton
Hobart M. Cable
Schumann
Haddorff
Bailey
Enney
Main St
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