Reclamation Progress Report For 1907 Public Works Summary
The reclamation service reports 1907 activity including 1815 miles of canals, 1034 miles of tunnels, 670 headworks and flumes, 611 miles of wagon roads, 8380 miles of telephones, 60,000 barrels of cement made, 4,746,000 cubic yards of rock moved, and 83,419,222 cubic yards of earth excavated. It notes 16,368 total workers, monthly expenditures near 1,000,000 dollars, and eight new desert towns with 14,000 residents aided by 100 miles of branch railroads.
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Teclamation Service
Washington
Idaho
Truckee River
Nevada
North Platte
Wyoming
Minidoka
Tts
Massachusetts
Rhodesaland
Ives
Wamond
Sore Viet
Deported to Canada La Grande Sawmill Man Violated Law
Peter Dennis formerly with Palmer Lumber of La Grande was deported to Canada after failing to meet US immigration requirements. He was detained in Portland under police protection during an appeal process and must spend one hour in Canada before reentry. No criminal charge. cited violation of the February 30 1907 act.
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Peter Dennis
Palmer Lumber Company
United States
Robert BE
Housey
Winnipeg
la Grande
Dennis
Portland
tAavlet
Dangerous Deadlock Remedy Promoted In Drug Store
A dubious health ad touts New Life Pills by Dr King to resolve a dangerous stoppage of Nyer and bowel function. The promotion promises money back satisfaction at Tull min Co’s drug store for 25 cents.
Five year note bearing eight percent interest
A five year note for $800 bearing eight percent interest and payable annually, secured by a mortgage on real estate valued at $21,600. Enquire at Wonder store. East Oregonian report.
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Wonder Etore
New Jersey Adopts First Practical Uniform Divorce Law
New Jersey passes the uniform divorce statute from the national congress. goes into effect Jan 1. The law allows annulment for void marriages. absolute divorce only for infidelity or prolonged desertion. limited divorce for extreme cruelty. Supporters praise reforms. opponents warn of collusion and rising infidelity. debate over migratory divorces continues.
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National Divorce Congress
Trenton
N. J
Sldes
New Jersey
Congress
New York State
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Blood Purifier Remedy
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a internal cure that cleanses blood and mucous surfaces. It claims endorsement by a leading physician, promotes a two ingredient formula, and offers testimonials and free literature. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation and mentions Santa Claus pricked by stringent currency.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
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Canada
Saie
East Oregonian
Pendleton, Oregon
United States Depository
National Bank Act
Posal
Santa Claus
Franklin
Pendleton Auto Company
Court St
Red Rock
China
Haviland
Crockery Novelty China
Granitware
Brazil
Hanania
G. R. Demott & CO
George
G. M. Carey
Prop
Cafe Noir
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