West Extension may be approved for irrigation increase
Engineering board backs a plan to irrigate more than 60 000 acres in eastern Oregon. President Taft’s approval is awaited, with Pendleton Commercial Club and East Oregonian backing the project. Supporters say it will create hundreds or thousands of new homes in Umatilla and Morrow counties and bring millions in benefits.
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East Oregonian
Engineering Board
Taft
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J. N. Burgess
Weat
Oregon
Umatila
Morrow
Cadillac
President’s plan aims irrigation project for settlers aid
The assessment rolls of two counties will trigger reclamation work under a federal irrigation project designed to aid settlers rather than profit. Officials emphasize the plan is practical, not a pipe dream, and urge readers to hear from the president on the matter.
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Uncle Sam
Umatilla County Good Roads Meeting Topic Debated
A proposal urges a large Oregon Theatre gathering to discuss good roads bills for next fall's ballot. The plan calls for diverse speakers including Governor West and Grange representatives, with farmers, business leaders, and county officials to present views for and against various measures and bond plans.
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Umatilla County
State Highway Association
Governor West
Grange
Highway Association
Umatila
Oregon Theattre
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Great Victory Framed Over West Extension Fight
The report portrays the engineering board favoring the project as a great victory. Critics claim the anti-extensionists engineered a win by provoking a prolonged chase, likening it to the telephone trust’s Oregon system battle.
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Machaevelli
Telephone Trust
Oregon
Let Others Do It Ir The Path To Diversified Farming
In Umatilla county many blowheat farmers resist diversification and say they are fine as is. They could follow Dr. Withycombe's advice and rent farms in small tracts to tenants who rotate crops and keep hogs. This would improve ranches and prevent soil depletion from careless farming.
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Umatilla
Vice President Sherman Opposes Spell Binding in Congress
The record notes Vice President Sherman voices opposition to spell binding measures in congressional proceedings while contemplating how to address the Congressional Record.
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Sherman
Congress
Congressional
México’s Peace Becomes Turbulent Compared to War
The country experiences unrest both during conflict and in times of calm, illustrating how internal and external pressures shape political stability. Notable actors and regional dynamics contribute to a persistent atmosphere of instability despite periods of quiet.
Is It Old Man Winter's Last Appearance
A compact look at late season weather shifts as winter wanes and early signs point to a milder stretch ahead. Prudent readers note lingering cold snaps and potential snow risks not entirely ruled out by forecasters.
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Old Man Winter
Old English centenarians and a near-century old gardener
The piece notes rising numbers of nonagenarians and centenarians in England. It highlights Rev Phillip Cariyon of Falmouth who celebrated 100 in December and still preaches when needed, and Thomas Foster of Hampton Hill who just turned 97 and remains vigorous. It contrasts enduring vitality with daily routines and early starts, reflecting on longevity.
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England
Phillip Cariyon
Falmouth
Queen Alexandra
Hale Welahman
Hampton Hill
London
Thomas Foster
Willam IV
United States
Remarkable JT Figures Recall King’s Mail Coach Era
A descendant of Lord Nelson’s family, Mr. John Foulden of Froke Newington, recalls a life of endurance. In 1844 he became driver to the king’s mail coach from London to Portsmouth and once carried Queen Victoria’s future mother and other notable passengers. Mrs ann Cohen, a 102 year old Jewess who died in Westminster, once rode with him. her husband was England’s first Jewish overseer.
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John Foulden
Froke Newington
London
Portsmouth
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Lady
Queen Victoria
Ann Cohen
Broadway
Westminster
England
Westminster Town Hall
Cincinnati Enquirer
Strange People Far North in Victorialand Eskimo Visit
Arctic explorer Stefansson reports meeting a previously unseen Eskimo tribe in Victorialand near Dolphin and Union Strait. The villagers fed the expedition with fresh meat and blood soup, guarded by instincts of spirits, while officers note three thousand potential descendants of a Greenland Norse settlement and possible links to Franklin era English explorers.
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New York Hernia
Victorialand
Dolphin
Union Strait
Cape Bexley
Stefansson
H. L. Bridgeman
Herald
Greenland
John Franklin
Spiefansson
World coal supplies show United States lead in 1910
The British government coal tables reveal the United States as the largest coal producer and consumer in 1910, surpassing Great Britain. Britain remains the top coal exporter, but Germany and the United States show significant export growth while U.S. domestic consumption far outpaces Britain.
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United States
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Britain
Don’t know and don’t care about Clara and Anna
The speaker notes only a 65 cent charge and praise for the work, expressing dislike for both the man and the listener. The fragment suggests personal tension and dissatisfaction with the relationship, centered on a small payment and biased opinions.
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