Yuma Seeks Federal Water Rights Under New Law
Yuma Arizona within the government irrigation lines faces an execrable water system. Water is pumped into tanks then distributed. only part of the town receives filtered water and prices are high. Arid climate demands more water. Citizens with large property holdings sign petition urging the town council to apply to the secretary of the interior for a water right as the first action under the new congressional law.
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Yuma
Aria
Les Entrely
Sys Maxwell
Taleman
United States
Congress
Yu- Mma
Secretary of the Interior
Great Kidney Remedy Swamp Root Promoted in Ad
An advertisement emphasizes kidney health, listing Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for weakened kidneys. It touts cures and urges readers to request a free sample bottle by mail, mentioning Binghamton New York and to remember the product name on every bottle.
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Binghamton, N. Y
Confidence That They Will Be a Success Phase of the Labor Question
Farmers in Athena anticipate the Toland Empire Wheatgrowers' association sales days from August 29 to September 27, aiming to boost harvest prices. Labor shortages hinder haying with $2 daily offers as men drift from railroad work. harvest likely next week as Preston- Parton Milling keeps both Athena and Waitsburg mills supplied. Local news notes include commercial livery stable changes, new phones, and a death in a nurse's family amid ongoing regional travel and missing-child searches.
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Athena Mills
Athena
Toland Empire
C. A. Barrett
Riparin
Lewiston
Tt In
Preston- Parton Milling Company
Waitsburg
Minnie de Pent
Portland
Robert Burns
Harry Turner
Pomeroy
Pondiston
Mre
J. D. Plamondon
Blue Mountain
Tumalum
Harry McBride
Weston
H.C. Adams
First National Bank
Washington, D. C
Adams
Maine
T. D. Taylor
Tollgate
John Walters
J. B. Craghead
Misa Henderson
News of Weston May Assume a Larger Indebtedness
Weston city council authorized hiring an attorney to draft papers for a city charter amendment to enable a larger indebtedness. Delegates George W. Proobster and Clark Wood were named to attend the Irrigation Congress in Hole September 2 to 8. Construction on the Kirkpatrick crossing county bridge proceeds, the Blue Mountain sawmill set a record by turning 30,066 feet of lumber, and a new pumping plant is operating. Weston Lodge No. 8 I O G 6 installed officers B B Hall noble grand J B Gross vice grand S A Barnes treasurer and others.
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Irrigation Congress
Weston
A. Barnes
George W. Proobster
Clark Wood
Weston Leader
Hole
Kirkpatrick Crossing
F. H. Beathe
Tollgate
Everett Wishard
Fay Loveridge
Franklin County
Wash
L. Wood
Fort Simone
Florence Lynch
Agent Lynch
Yakima Reservation
Walters applies for Weston liquor license
Mrs Corn M Walters wife of well known Weston saloon man has applied for a liquor license from August 1 1806 for one year at the city council. Morringer last Sunday marriage of Thomas Norkwns and Mixa Rowse Johnson at the home of the bride's parents Reed and Hawley mountains. The Rev W S Payne officiated. A wedding dinner followed for relatives and invited friends. The bride is a well known young lady and the groom a prominent mountain farmer.
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Corn M. Walters
H. Walters
Weston
Citty Council
Morringer
Thomas Norkwns
Mixa Rowse Johnson
Mra
Tl. F. Johnson
Reed and
Hawley Mountains
W. 8. Payne
Yakima to vote on municipal takeover of water works
Yakima city council introduced an ordinance for municipal ownership of the Northwest Water and Light system. The plan would condemn the private water works, issue bonds around 146000, and hold a special election August 28, 1996 to ratify or reject the takeover.
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Yakima
Republic
Armbruster
Conneilman
Thompson
Northwest Water & Light Company
Ballinger
Washington
Eliy
Hotel St George Promoted as Northwest Modern
Proprietor George Darvpau advertises the Hotel St George with European plan rooms and baths. It features steam heat, hot and cold water, telephone connections to the office, and a large new sample room, touting itself as one of the region’s most up to date hotels.
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St. George
Northwest
Rowma
Rooms for rent near depot with low rates
Rooms advertised at $1.00 and $1.50 per block and a half from the depot. Large electric sign draws attention to the offer.
Question on Hanging Items Sparks Debate
A brief exchange asks about the quality of hanging, prompting a debate over standards. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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Terpor
Mies
Tallman & Co
The
East Oregonian
Weston Lodge
B. B. Hall
Noble Grand
J. B. Gross
B. Williamson
S. A. Barnes
Pendieton
Titoren
Bond Bros
Fancy Sox
Pendleton
Oxfords
Clothiers AN
Hotel
St. George George Darvpau
Cour
Walters’ Flouring Mills
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