Stockmen with the President in Denver endorse Roosevelt plans
The Rocky Mountain News reports Denver stockmen adopted resolutions endorsing President Roosevelt's grazing land classification and leasing plan. Gifford Pinchot addressed the meeting urging approval, with further resolutions praising Secretary Wilson, supporting the Cooperative Livestock Commission, inspection cost provisions, and a census of stock. The convention also called for a nonpartisan trade commission and set the next gathering for Los Angeles.
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Pubiic Lands Commission
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Cooperative Livestock Commission Company
Mackenzie
Los Angeles
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Thousands Come To Oregon Cheap Round-Trip Rates
A circular from the Oregon Development League promotes colonization with discounted rail passes for March 1 to April 20. Rates from Kansas City, St Louis, and Missouri River points reach 26 dollars, with 22.50 to coast points, good to Ashland and Portland routes. Stopovers allowed. promotes Pendleton and Ashland ads. urges citizens to spread the opportunity.
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Lands Open for Settlement in Alberta and Saskatchewan
Ottawa January 28 The bill on lands for settlement in Alberta and Saskatchewan would create vast tracts for settlers. About 32 million acres of odd-numbered sections in the prairie provinces are now free, except north of Lake Winnipeg. The land will be for actual settlers with a option to buy adjacent unoccupied land at three dollars per acre. The bill faces no opposition and southern Manitoba and southeastern Saskatchewan should open soon.
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Manitoba
Northwest
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Lake Winnipeg
Hadson Bay
Last Year's Missing Ships Show Fewer Losses in 1908
Lloyd's casualty returns indicate a drop in ship losses from 1906 to 1908 with 34 vessels totaling 22 085 tons missing in the past year. The British share includes 29 ships and 21 steamers and 202 lives lost aboard British vessels as collisions with derelicts drifted in mid ocean.
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British Board of Trade
Skeptics Pore Over Vinol Proof in Pendleton Ads
Readers see letters from Rev Geo W Ruland Keene NH and FE Ta New Haven asking if Vinol testimonial is genuine The Rev confirms and touts Vinol as a blood and nerve tonic Also Pendleton Drug Co proclaims Vinol as concentrated cod liver oil extract with no wording about safety finshed by asserting a money back guarantee and broad distribution in towns
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Steel firm seeks to fill submerged lands near Gary
Indianapolis Jan 28 United States Steel Corp has introduced a bill in the legislature to permit filling submerged Lake Michigan lands near Gary. The plan supports a 25 million dollar plant to a depth of 25 feet and would allow acquisition of acres of lake bottom created by mill refuse dumping. Proponents say it will attract large manufacturing along the Indiana shore. significant opposition is anticipated.
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Lake Michigan
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Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law
Special announcement states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law. It contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Koeppen Drug Co.
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Koeppen Drug Co
Union and Nesmith counties bid for county seat amid annexation talk
In Union, residents push to create Nesmith county with Union as capital to supersede the La Grande fight for a county seat. North Powder backs annexation to Baker if Union splits, with petitions signed by many veterans to move the plan through the legislature.
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Sign of Prosperity and Postmaster Appointment
A Sign of Prosperity. Crawford asks about old friends. Crabshaw notes they rarely visit. W. T. Bell is appointed postmaster at Enterprise in Wallowa County.
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