Red Woods to Be Government Property Petition Arouses National Support
At an Outdoor Art league meeting led by president Mrs Lavell White reports urged preserving Calaveras redwood trees. The league backs California sierra grants and drafted a bill introduced by J N Gillett and J C Needham for federal purchase of the California Red Tree tract. Letters went to state leaders seeking chairs for state councils to push passage aided by 22 states. Presidents and foresters across the country, including Trothroek of Pennsylvania, voiced support. Roosevelt’s aid was sought as sentiment grew that Congress will back the measure and preserve the trees.
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Outdoor Art League
Heid
Mra Lavell White
Calaveras
San Francisco Examiner
California
Ihs
J. N. Gillett
J ¢. Needham
House
Gillett
Senate
Perkins
League
Women Federation
Clute
Fruereat Oy
Trothroek
Pennsylvania Department of Forestry
Te Dnimenc
Lite
Ry Renen Litives
Japanese Residents Ready to Answer Call to War
Local Japanese community leaders say many residents will return to Japan to enlist as war with Russia looms. All Japanese subjects serve from age twenty for three years then as reserves. Some already went home during clashes with China. News reports stir war talk and a sense of patriotism amid uncertainty.
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Russia
Japan
Fuee
Chi- DA
Oregon
America
Readleton
Iittsh
Columbia Southern Extension Secures Right of Way
The Columbia Southern extension plans to run 100 miles toward Bend, with the company stating the entire right of way is approved by the secretary of the interior. Land values along the line are expected to rise as government land nearby attracts buyers, while land grabbers face little chance to disrupt farm land access.
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Columbia Southern
E& E Lytle
Uie
de Oregon Dally
Bend
Secretary of the Interior
Farm Landa
Shaniko
What It Costs to Live Professor Carl Piehn Statement
Professor Carl Piehn of the University of California analyzes the cost of living. He notes that food prices fell to a low in 1897 and, using 90 Western families earning $802 yearly, estimates total living costs rose about 12 percent from 1897 to 1902. Clothing up, rent inconclusive. the overall trend remains unsettled.
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Profesor Carl. Piehn
University of California
United States Department of Labor
Irrigation Debate Dominates Idaho Meeting Reflecting Water Needs
Idahoans debate irrigation plans and water rights as Exmmett Valley meeting discusses a large reclamation project. Lowell chairs in mayoral absence with A A Richards as secretary. ex-Governor Hunt cites federal action. Critics warn Holan-Payette scheme would monopolize river water, leaving farmland dry.
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Exmmett Vewerdnay
Lowell
Ailderback
A A. Richards
Hunt
Pence
Holan-Payette
Ornoy
Stoutenhberg
J H Lavwell
Engiveer
W. Bow
Fermi
Life income contract offered for dependents by Murray Life Insurance
Advertises an annual life income plan to provide for a wife or children if the purchaser dies, claiming lower cost than other arrangements. Mentions form details including payment period, purchaser age, and desired annual payout. Named parties include The Murray Life Insurance Company of New York and local managers in Alma, Bolee, Pendleton.
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Pirtt
Polley
The
Murray Life Insurance Company of
New York
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