Cement Shortage Strains U S Irrigation Projects
Government faces acute cement shortages for 24 irrigation works across the West. West of the Mississippi no western mills can fill new orders and bids come in at 50 to 60 percent above normal. The Roosevelt dam project prompted the government to erect its own mill while private firms and distant sources are explored for supply.
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Uncle Sam
Mississippi
Idaho
Reclamation Service
Balt River Valley
Arizona
Milla
Roosevelt Dam
Itme
Far Eastern
Vesuvian Groans Spark Newspaper Scoops and Lessons
A veteran telegraph manager recalls a prank during a Mount Vesuvius scare in New York about thirty years ago. Rival papers chased the story while one drunk correspondent revealed orders to cable two words Vesuvian groans creating a bogus eruption report and a costly editorial lesson.
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Jeff W. Hayes
Mount Vesuvius
New York City
Mount Veauville
New York
Smoky Mountain
Dave
Enable
Vesuvius
Made in Oregon campaign exhibition in Portland set
A public street exposition to showcase Oregon made goods will run May 19 to 26 in Portland's central district. Space for displays is free to manufacturers, with full advertising opportunities. Southern Pacific and O R and N will transport exhibits at no charge.
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Portland
Pacific Coast
Southern Pacific
O. R. & N Company
Ree of
Foley’s Honey and Tar Warns Against Imitations
Foley & Co of Chicago warns that many imitations mimic Foley’s Honey and Tar throat and lung remedy. The genuine product comes in a yellow package and is favored for coughs and colds, sold by Koeppen drug store.
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Foley
Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley's
Koeppen Drug Store
Diplomats' decree allows Argentine graduates to practice
Beaupre from Hue nos Ayres reports that Argentina will recognize U S diplomas for professionals. An executive decree states graduates may practice in Argentina with only their diplomas legalized through the ministry of justice. Signatures must be authenticated by the U S secretary of state and ratified by an Argentine consular officer in America. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup promoted for women and children at Koeppen drug store.
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U. S
Beaupre
Huenos Ayres
Argentina
United States
Araiine
Ministry of Justice and Public Instruction
America
Koeppen Drug Store
Climbing Elephants Master Steep Mountain Descent
Elephants navigate cliffs and 7000 foot summits where mules and men fail. They kneel to edge, place footholds with fore legs, then bring hind legs over and zigzag down. This method preserves balance and prevents nose dives.
The Beginnings of This Common Mode of Protection
Historical notes on insurance origins from ancient times to the 1706 Amicable entry, citing early guilds, Italian and English practices, and the first regular company Hand in Hand. Also brief items on animals that do not drink water, excessive weariness from overwork, a short sermon about April Fools, and a scene of Mrs. Copperfield with David discussing warm biscotti.
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Hangeathe League
Germany
Sweden
Denmark
Florence
Bruges
Italy
England
Busineas
London
Patagouia
Far East
France
Roquefort
America
First Step Toward the Digest of the Food
A teacher asks for the first step toward digestion and a black haired boy exclaims Bite it off Bite it off The passage emphasizes reading as a tool to aid thinking and notes the world’s daily steel output at 8,000,000 penats
Plague of Nebraska hogs hits Wasco County farms
The Dadles Chronicle notes an outbreak of a deadly hog disease traced to a Nebraska shipment. B. T. Collings loses 128 head with others reporting similar losses after buying infected stock. M. A. Moody’s 175 pigs exposed, quarantine imposed by Dr. McLean who calls it hog plague. Federal inspectors alerted for future disinfection and safeguards.
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Wasco County
Dadles
B. T. Collings
Nebraska
Portland
Tygh Ridge
M. A. Moody
Pacific Monthly June issue to cover San Francisco disaster
The June Pacific Monthly will be double in size with a full symposium from leading writers on the San Francisco catastrophe and Alaska. It goes on sale around May 22 at 16 cents and includes thorough analysis of the April 18, 1906 events, plus a Alaska review. James J. Hill and associates will visit Portland next week.
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San Francisco
The
Pacific Monthly
Mort
Alaska
Pacific Monthly Publishing Co
James J. Hill
Great Northern
Portland
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Gement
Ad Men's League
Oregon
Armory Hall
Pendleton
Umatilla County
S. S
Nteed
Willy
S.S.S
Atlanta
Insurance
Duclos
Cologne
Versailles
Louis XIV
Crock
David
Mrs. Copperfield
Dora
Edward Gibson
Youngs
Judia E.pinkham
Mamion Barsex
North Adams
Mass
Taylor Hardware Co
A. C. RUBY @& CO
A. C. Ruby & Co
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