WAST DRAINAGE SCHEMES 10 PROPOSED BY GOVERNMENT
The Steenerson bill aims to start a national drainage program modeled after irrigation. It would create a drainage fund from public land receipts and repay costs from benefited lands, draining vast swamp areas to turn them into farms. The plan envisions hundreds of millions of acres in the Midwest and South becoming productive, starting with about 1 million dollars.
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Duxing Tein
Steenerson
Mine Nero
Eld
United States
Kankakee River
Indiana
Tite
Red River
Minnenota
Steenerven Din
Reclamation Service
Interior Department
Klamath Project
Geological Survey
Great Swamp
Otten Arid
Wook
Chitech
Holland
Zuyder Zee
Florida
Everglades
New Jermey
Virginia
Michigan
Minnesota
Arkanes
Iowa
Bwenerson
Women and Kidney Trouble Promises Swamp Root Cure
An old advertisement explains that kidney and bladder trouble affect both women and men, warns of constant symptoms in children, and promotes Swamp-Root by Dr. Kilmer. It claims the remedy acts quickly and offers free sample bottles and a pamphlet, directing readers to mail for information and to mention the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Perret
Estimates of fruit losses after cold weather shock
A fruit industry review shows buds remaining alive indicate partial recovery. Peach losses reach about ten percent, peaches and nectarines vary widely, apricot crops are wiped out, and cherry trees suffer significant damage. Lower river areas fare better than Lewiston and Clarkston due to varieties grown.
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Jower
Lewiston
Clarkston
BK. A. White
White Bros. & Cram
Lewleton
Ghven
Stallone
Lewston Teller
Judge Lowell Opens Senate Campaign in Salem
Judge Stephen A. Lowell of Pendleton begins his direct vote campaign for U S senator with a Friday night address at the Grand Opera house in Salem. He invites all direct nomination candidates for senate and Congress officials, with others invited to speak. The event is supported by the Young Men's Republican and Roosevelt clubs. Also noted: a brakeman lamp ignited kerosene in a Rosalia car, causing a $2200 loss.
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Senate
Capital City
The
Salem Journal
Judge Lowell
Caly
Stephen A. Lowell
Pendleton
Salem
Grand Opera House
United States
Congress
Pacific Coast
Tooke
Hawley
Hunton
Young Men's Republican Club
Roosevelt Republican Club
A Problem In Wizardry and Racial Prejudice
The excerpt ponders why believers in wizards favor those of inferior races or unfavorable circumstances, noting exceptions like Paracelsus and Bacon. It argues that most accounts depict respected wizards as superior or feared, while origin and appearance shape bias, with Indians and West Indies subjects described through racial stereotypes, reflecting colonial prejudice.
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Paracelsus
Roger Bacon
Michael Scott
Cagliostro
India
West Indies
French Islands
London Spectator
Emery Wheel Cement And Wheel Quality Insights
A discussion on ideal cement for soll emery wheels highlights binding strength to withstand 6000 feet per minute centrifugal strain. The composition must not soften, become brittle, or cause dulling of grains, and should avoid hard or soft spots. It stresses pure strong chemicals and tempering to suit different metals and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cussler
Bald Head Symbolism in Samosata Martyrs Tale
The account recalls Hipparchas and seven martyrs of Samosata who, after torture, faced seven crosses. Emperor Maximian urged recantation while Wipyardtte touched the bald head and proclaimed nature forbids change. A goat skin was placed on Hipparchus and the crowd jeered as he remained steadfast.
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Hipparchas
Samosata
Masimian
Wipyardtte
Maximian
Mipparchus
Witty egg trick ends with missing watch mishap
A man tries boiling an egg with his watch in the kettle and reads while timed. He loses track, cracks the egg, and later discovers the watch had boiled for hours, found only the next morning by the cook. Also included is a note on whales being mammals with two main types, the spermaceti and the whalebone, and their features and dangers in hunting.
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Greenland
Auctioneer Chagrined by Startling Bidder’s Joke
A humorous auction scene shows an audience member shouting for a price to start bidding. The bidder quips that a dime would give the start, leaving the astonished auctioneer speechless as the crowd laughs at the premature bid.
Reckless Doctor Foretells Patient's Death in 24 Hours
A doctor informs a wife that her husband will die within a day, while noting the prescribed five days of medicine. The scene reflects a tense exchange over medical urgency and costs.
His Only Chance
A short dialogue from the Catholic Standard and Times features a hostess offering cake to Johnny who asks for the biggest piece, explaining his mother warned him against a second slice.
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Johnny
Catholic Standard and Times
Man fired for incompetence turns lecturer on journalism
A story from Bill Nye recounts a man who after eight hours of daily work on four countries was dismissed for incompetence. He then toured the nation giving lectures about journalism, turning a professional setback into a career pivot.
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Bill Nye
4 Country Daily
Bristol Retained as U S District Attorney for Oregon
President Roosevelt again nominates W. C. Bristol for United States district attorney in Oregon after finding no intentional wrongdoing in a three year old letter. The senate will consider Bristol’s four year term while state issues involve tax collection and a disputed $26,700, with ongoing talks between commissioners and the railroad.
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Oregon Daily Journal
Witliam
Bristol
United States
Oregon
Boyrt
Roosevelt
W. C. Bristal
Senate
Fulton
Cas
Hermlinton
William ©. Bristel
United States District Attorney
Francis J. Hefey
Reomvelt St Bristol
Washington
Heney to Prosecute Delayed Oregon Land Fraud Trial
The Oregon land fraud cases face another delay as Special Prosecutor Heney must finish the Hermann case in Washington before proceeding to Portland. Hermann appealed a demurrer ruling. the April 16 trial date hinges on the outcome. Once Hermann is resolved, Heney plans to travel to Portland to pursue the land fraud prosecutions.
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Oregon
Binger Hermanns Herring
Washington
Heney
Portland
Hermann
Oregon Daily Journal
National Capital
Dicket
Heney Wll
Jaraely
Hore
County braces for protracted tax dispute with railroad
Walla Walla Union reports J W Morrow offered to pay 1905 taxes on the Oregon Washington North roadbed at last year’s valuation of 7600 per mile totaling about 25700, but county commissioners raised valuation to 10000 per mile. Tax bill climbs to roughly 45000. A tax agent later met the commissioners saying the company preferred payment on the basis used for second class roads elsewhere.
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Eestor
Walla Walla
Board of County Commisssioners
Milton
Electric rail lines spur northern Idaho development
State Bank Examiner Loveland reports strong interest in electric railroads aiding northern Idaho growth. The Coeur d’Alene line merging with Inland Electric will run from Spokane into Palouse country via Garfield Colfax Moscow and Lewiston, powered by Spokane river. Lewiston to Grangeville project under way with Salmon river power. Tobacco culture expands in Orofino with greenhouse plantings boosting future industry.
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State Bank Examiner
Loveland
Lewinton
Sandpoint
Coeur d'Alene City
Boise Statesman
Coeur d
Inland Electric Line
Spokane
Palouse
Garfield
Colfax
Washington
Moscow
Geneses
Lewiston
Spokane River
Grangeville
Salmon River
Whitebird
Orofino
Mr. Loveland
Doctors Praise Recovery of Kenneth Melver from Vanceboro
Kenneth Melver of Vanceboro Maine credits a near fatal throat infection and lung congestion with doctors giving up him as hopeless, to Dr Kings New Discovery which he says saved his life. The remedy cures coughs colds bronchitis tonsillitis and related illnesses and is sold by Tallman Co and Brock McComas with a free trial bottle offered.
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Kenneth Melver
Vanceboro
King
Tallman & Co
Brock & McComas
Seven Wallowa County Inventors Patent New Devices
Seven residents of Wallowa County have patented inventions. W J Funk a lace case W P Samms a swimming device Fred Makin a sheep shearing machine Clarence West a rope measuring device Dan Otto an auger attachment James Rouse a grain header attachment Giles Dougherty a mowing machine attachment. Some inventions are widely used elsewhere and others are preparing models for new devices including an automatic measuring faucet.
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Wallowa
Wallowa County
W. J. Funk
W. P. Samms
Fred Makin
Clarence West
Dan Otto
James Rouse
Giles Dougherty
Uric Acid and Gravel Cure Promoted by Buchu Water
A historical advert states that kidneys fail to filter impurities, offering Irving's Buchu Water as the sole remedy. It claims to cleanse kidneys, rebuild walls, and prevent uric acid buildup. Sold for 60 cents a box by Tallman & Co. at 623 Main St in Pendleton Oregon.
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Irving
Tallman & Co
Main St
Pendleton
Oregon
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Rosalia
Wash
Cleveland
Towle
Penoche
Tre Towle Maple Syrup Co
St. Paul
Log Cabin
President Roosevelt
Heney Will
Severant
Railroad Company
Northern
Idaho
W.D. Fletcher
Ana Rt
Aadi Eae
Pal Giable
Orlie
Bi Marine Remedy Co
Chicago
N.Y
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Rock Spring
W. C. Minnis
Hennings’ Cigar Store
Peoples Warehouse
Lantz Bros
Crawford
Bavings Bank
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