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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1903
Page
7
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Secretary Hitchcock approves start of five irrigation projects in the West including Butter Creek Oregon and surveys to proceed. Geological survey teams will finalize rough reservoir and canal plans while possible land or right of way acquisitions are pursued. Estimated cost seven million with nineteen million in the reclamation fund and additional funds from Oregon lands sales.
A list of eight women including Mrs. Jessie L. Walker and Mrs. Mary V. Charlton seeks the matron post at Oregon’s state prison created by the last legislature. The article notes the high salary and honor, but says appointment may be avoided, possibly leaving the role to the superintendent due to lack of suitable quarters at the Oregon prison in Salem.
The Laundrymen's Association of Illinois opened its annual convention in Rock Island on March 16 with over 650 proprietors attending. The opening session covered routine business and committee appointments, with discussions on matters affecting the laundry industry to continue through tomorrow and culminate in the annual election of officers. Current officers are H. B. Seaman Canton president F. G. McClelland Macomb first vice president W. H. White Joliet second vice president W. B. Fitch La Salle secretary and treasurer.
The Boston auto show at Symphony Hall runs March 16 with entries from leading manufacturers. Although smaller than New York and Chicago, the display features the latest models including cars unveiled here for the first time. A large gasoline touring car and the first electric tonneau to be shown in the United States are among the notable exhibits.
A formal catalog announces a new listing of farms, stock ranches, and city property for sale. It highlights a large tract of land in the eastern Washington wheat belt, signaling extensive opportunities for buyers and investors.
Advert reads garbled sales pitch for building materials and an offer to view an exhibit at Danvers old stand. It includes an endorsement for Dean's Ointment claiming cure for hemorrhoids and skin conditions with a quoted attorney's testimonial from Cripple Creek.
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