Malheur County windmill irrigation boosts undeveloped lands
The article outlines Malheur County areas with 256,900 acres of unwatered land ripe for development, noting windmill irrigation as a proven aid in dry farming regions. It cites experimental western farms, stock counts, and the potential for better crops with added water and rainfall. It also recounts a dramatic medical incident and near-miss with an undertaker.
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Vale Ortano
Central West
Malheur
Snake River
Owyhee
Willow Creek
Willow and
Cow Valleys
Bully
Clover Creek
Amneseor
Astonished Undertaker in Eyewitness Tale
A curious human interest note by J. W. Cornelia in the Ely Mining Expositor recounts Tir, Brock and others from the west as a dead man objects to being laid out, delivering a small scene of unexpected humor and local color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cornelia
Ely
Tir
Brock
For Sale Large 760 Acre Farm with Homes and Fruit Trees
For sale a 760 acre single tract well watered with 1200 fruit trees and substantial improvements. Three good homes, fine soil, and easy terms at $26,000. Also 250 acres bottom land with irrigation, over 100 acres cultivated, alfalfa, and 2500 cords of wood. Hi! land 60 percent taxable. Additional small tracts, assorted prices, and several business chances.
E. T. Wade Phone Contact in City Office
An official notice identifies E. T. Wade with the phone number black 3111 and the office BE. O. Building as the contact point. The fragment indicates a local government or business office listing.
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Office BE. O
Up to Die The Kidney Cure Claims Cure by Foley
Up to Die reports a Evansville Indiana man troubled with kidney and bladder ailments for over five years. After three doctors failed, one bottle of Foley's Kidney Cure reportedly brought relief and a second bottle cured him. Koeppen's Drug Store promotes the product. The text also mentions a London subway scheme and an almost $2,000,000 recovery from Charles T Yorkes estate by London principals.
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BF. Spiegel
Virginia St
Evansville
Ind
Foley
Koeppen
New York
London
Nit
Charles T Yorkes
ACGC
Koeppen & Ron
Orino Laxative Syrup Promoted as Gentle Remedy
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is presented as a new remedy improving on older laxatives, causing no griping or nausea and described as pleasant to take with a guarantee. Sold at Kooppen's Drug Store.
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Kooppen
Los Angeles Limited Trains Withdrawn From Service
Union Pacific vice president Mohler to retaliate after Nebraska two cent fare law by suspending the Los Angeles Limited Nos 9 and 10 from Chicago to Los Angeles. The elite mail and express service, patronized by Pullman Car passengers, deemed a financial loss and halted starting March 11.
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Los Angeles
Chicago
Nebraska
Lee
A. L. Mohler
Union Pacific
Nebimiska
Mohler
Harriman
Warting
Wosthound Low Ang Meles Limited
Green River
Improvements at Pittsburgh road convention opening
The American Modtyonkers association met in Pittsburgh on March 12 for its annual convention. Nearly 2000 delegates from Maine to Oregon attended as highway commissioners, auto manufacturers, and road builders gathered to discuss uniform legislation, cost of improvements, and best practices. Government experts from Washington addressed the event with practical demonstrations planned.
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Howie Associ
Mhttsburg
Pittsburg
Carnegie Bat
Nsancinflan
Maine
Oregon
Promnent
Amone Thone Prevent
Nuemerous
Tate Highway Commissioners
Washington
General News Roundup From States and National Figures
Governor Buchtel signs the pure food bill in Colorado as the legislature opens. A farmer and two daughters face tragedy after a railway crossing accident in Lancaster New Mexico. Missouri Valley’s Brundage confronts editor Shiff. Shiff kills Brundage and is held for murder. In Paris, electric plant strife ends with army engineers in charge of plants, strikers left to endure hunger. George Sorenson denies influence while DA Baker accuses him at the Binger Hermann trial. Wyoming quarantines three counties for cattle mange as livestock boards escalate disease control. Prof John Krom Rees of Columbia University dies at 51, a Carnegie pension beneficiary. An ad promotes a 30 day kidney and rheumatism treatment for $1 with a money back guarantee.
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Buchtel
Colorado
Michael Bowen
Isabelle
Lancaster
M. Brundage
Missouri Valley
Towa
A. H. Shift
Harrison County
Shiff
Brundage
Parla
Binger Hermann
Baker
George Sorenson
Sorenson
Albany
Converse
Laramle Courties
Wyoming
Bureau of Animal Industry
John Krom Rees
Columbia University
Summit
N. J
Carnegie Retirement Pension Fund
Kentucky Miners Organize for Union Spread in Kentucky
March 12 Owensboro Ky reports a new push by United Mine Workers after years of agitation. The drive mirrors West Virginia as Kentucky miners seek demobilization of prices and a state-wide organization to be formed before the polls close. Bee’s Laxative ad promotes cough and cold relief with guaranteed satisfaction.
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West Virginia
Owensboro
United Mine Workers
Kentucky
Weat
Virginia
Norrie
Ovgrrize
Ohto
Tndiang
Staten
United Mine Workers, Reportia
Ken- Woky
Memphis tragedy ends teen's reckless kite rescue
At Memphis Tennessee Sam Jefferson sixteen attempted to free a younger boy's kite from an electric light wire by throwing a stone attached to a wire. He created a short circuit and was instantly killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Sam Jefferson
Woman dies in fire at Silverton area incident
Mrs Mary McLaughlin age 80 living four miles from Silverton burned to death on March 10. Her daughter severely burned while trying to extinguish the blaze. The article notes long residence near Silverton since 1847 and weaves in various local incidents and notices across the Northwest.
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Mary McLaughlin
Silverton
McLaughlin
New Perce County
Idaho
Lewiston
Abilphi
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