Irrigation An Ancient Science Practiced By Nations
A historical survey notes irrigation origins in ancient Egypt Mesopotamia and China, cites Pueblo roots in America, and traces modern U S growth from Mormon efforts at Great Salt Lake to widespread ditch irrigation. It highlights global acreage, key regions, and federal acts shaping funding and management through the 1900s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arabia
Morel
Ted Ven
Pelusium
Nile
Tahaylon
Salt Lake City
California
Utah
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Henry H. Spaulding
Northwest
Marcus Whitman
New England
United States
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Traveling gown for a transcontinental trip from a fashion letter
A fashion writer advises on vacation attire and travel comfort. The piece details a navy blue serge travel gown with a matching skirt and bodice, brading, and tuck work, plus a silk gulmpe, hat, shoes, gloves, umbrella, and handbag. It emphasizes coordinated accessories and practical choice of colors for dust and wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Seattle Exposition
Court probes NY National Guard affairs over captain resignation
A military court in Albany convened to investigate the Second Battalion Tenth Regiment New York National Guard after Captain William B Coates refused to resign when urged by Brigadier General James H Lisyd. Governor Hughes appointed the inquiry.
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Albany
N. Y
William B. Coates
James H. Lisyd
Hughes
Tenth Regiment
New York National Guard
Elks Welcome Visitors Amid Cheers in Los Angeles
Los Angeles hosts Elks convention with hospitality and festive events as delegates arrive. The city greets outsiders warmly while some locals joke about counterfeit money allegedly spotted at train arrivals.
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Los Angeles
The
Elks
Orangemen Parade Restrictions Across Canada Mark Anniversary
Ottawa reports Orangemen across Canada marking their anniversary with demonstrations and picnics while authorities ban parades in many areas with large Catholic populations to prevent clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Erie court term called on tax review in Albany
Albany July 12. Governor Hughes orders an extraordinary term of the Erie county branch supreme court to review unpaid special franchise taxes totaling 41 million dollars in the state. The move aims to advance assessment and collection efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Erie County
Supreme Court
Hughes
Salvation Army marks 24th anniversary in Washington
The Salvation Army in Washington celebrated its twenty fourth anniversary of founding today.
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Salvation Army
Washington
The
Echo Register Farmer With Small Irrigated Tract Near Market
A concise statement extols the truly independent man as a farmer owning a small irrigated tract near a good market with transportation at his door, nearby schools, and accommodating neighbors.
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Echo Register
Million War on White Plague Declared at Congress
Delegates from America claim 4,000,000 in United States are in the fight against consumption led by Nathan Straus who reports strong press support and growing organizations. He notes 298 tuberculosis clinics, 222 dispensaries, 2,599 members in the national association, and extensive pasteurized milk work with 25,060,000 bottles and 12,000,000 glasses dispensed at New York stations.
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Spokane
National Irrigation Congress
Mediterranean Sea
America
New Mexico
Arizona
United States
Colorado
California
Washington
Canada
England
France
Italy
Japan
Argentine
South America
Algeria
Australia
Switzerland
Belgium
Denmark
Bohemia
India
Spain
Scotland
World
Nathan Straus
Stockholm
New York
Arthur Randolph Green
Straus
D. Cc
New York City
Philadelphia
National Association For the Study and Prevention of
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Secretary of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
Public Health Service
Lets Mother Grow Young Electric Bitters Ad
Mrs W L Giipatrick of Danforth Maine praises Electric Bitters claiming her dyspepsia and ailments of 20 years cure after doctors gave up She says the tonic renews health and vitality and boosts sleep appetite and organ function Only 50c at Tallman Co and Pendleton Drug Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallman & Co
Pendleton Drug Co
Religious Education at Chautauqua Discussed
Chautauqua N Y July 12 leading ministers from the United States will participate in a symposium for the National Education conference opening today. Morning lectures at 11 on The Development of Character feature college church and Sunday school topics with speakers from Union Theological Seminary Town University and the University of Chicago. Afternoon conferences at 2:30 address home moral and religious education under council supervision with no discussion.
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Chautauqua
N. Y
United States
George Allin Gop
Union Theological Seminary
Thhe R. EB. A
Euwin Dd Starbush
University of Town
Council of the
KRWA
Herbert L. Willett
Disciples’ Divinity Hall University of Chicago
Oregon Lumber Yard Hosts Car Disposal Slabwood Sale
Slabwood sale offers disposal of several cars in 4 ft lengths. Oregon Lumber Yard invites inquiries on price for any quantity. A socialist orator will debate La Grande Presbyterian preacher, signaling a local political event alongside the sale.
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Oregon Lumber Yard
Cure Your Kidneys Doan's Kidney Pills Ad
An early 20th century advertisement urging readers to treat kidney symptoms with Doan's Kidney Pills. It cites Mrs. Arthur Hammer of Pendleton Oregon praising lasting relief from backache after use since spring 1903. Sold by Pendleton Drug Co. and other dealers at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. is sole US agent.
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Dean
Bright
Pendleton
Arthur Hammer
Aura Street
Ore
Doan
Pendleton Drug Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Notice to Builders for Damon Lodge and Pendleton Lodges
Sealed proposals will be received at the office of T F Howard in the DeFfpain block until noon July 19 1909 for erecting a two story concrete block building with reinforced concrete basement for Damon Lodge No 4 K of P and Pendleton Lodge No 288 BPOE. Bids must specify cost per cubic yard for extra basement concrete and a five percent certified check payable to the secretary of the building committee. The building committee may accept or reject all bids. Dr King's New Life Pills advertised as remedy for night riders and various ailments with price two cents per dose. Lawn mowers garden hoses and other yard supplies advertised by LaDow Peterson and agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Howard
DeFfpain
Damon Lodge No. 4
K. of P
Pendleton Lodge
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Solomon
Pashion
Catherine Payzant
Mr. Strang
National Association For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
Chautauqua, N. Y
Dleton
First National Bank
Pendleton, Oregon
Comptroller
Resources
Capital Stock
Cash and Exchange
Geo. Hartman, Jr
C. K. Cranston
E. R. Swinburn
J. R. Raley
Dr. King
LaDow & Peterson
Carl
Hagenbeck
Wallace
Ole Golden
Acnow
Dara Ained
Hs Ivy Adie
Animal Kingdom
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