Government to auction inherited Indian lands in Crow Reservation
The General Land Office will soon offer about seventy tracts of unceded Crow Reservation land to the highest bidder. Purchases may be by white or Indian buyers with deeds issued by the government. Ninety days notice will precede each sale in nearby newspapers. White settlers likely to spread through the reserved domain.
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Governent
Crow
Montana
General Land Office
United States
Washington Dispatch
Congress
Inn of Nin Reservation
Interior Department
Department
Crow Reservation
Relief funds misquoted by eastern papers
The San Francisco Argonaut notes eastern papers cite 16 to 21 million dollars for California relief. It states San Francisco relief and Red Cross records show 5,720,010.9 dollars received, plus 2.5 million congressional appropriation, much spent on troops, transport, and subsistence. The piece urges accuracy and gratitude for eastern gifts while correcting inflated figures.
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San Francisco Argonaut
San Francisco
Supe
California
M Daily
Cleveland
San Francisco Committee of Relief
Red Cros Society
San Francisco Committee
San Francisco Relief Committee
East
Enstern
Inigation Pows in Oklahoma Fullerton a Pioneering Irrigator
Fullerton, a member of the Oklahoma Board of Agriculture, pioneers irrigation in southwestern Oklahoma. His gravity ditch from Turkey Creek supplies two and a half miles of land where he grows turnips and potatoes and cotton. Last year he raised 400 bushels of turnips per acre and sold 60 to 75 cents per bushel, plus a bale of cotton per acre, far above nearby non irrigated yields. He also boasts a sweet potato weighing 17 1/2 pounds.
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Oklahoma
Fullerton
Oklahoma Board of Agriculture
Oklahoms
Turkey Creek
William Swarts Acquitted in Murder Charge
William Swarts was acquitted after confinement in the county jail for over three months on a murder charge for causing Fred Neuhaus's death by a slap with an open hand. The jury retired at 11:25 and returned verdict at 1:12 PM. Baker City Herald.
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William Awarts
Fred Neuhaus
Willam Swarts
Baker City
Grand Canyon of Arisona Awe Inspires Poet in Pacific Monthly
William Winter praises the Grand Canyon from El Tovar rim describing a 200 mile long, mile deep gorge over 2,000 square miles in area. He notes thirteen miles across from rim to opposite trig, 8,000 feet elevation, and walls displaying seven geologic periods with multicolored rock layers and the Colorado River rushing below.
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Grand Canyon
Arisona
el Tovar
Colorado
Walla
American
William Winter
Pacific Monthly
Aquatic Plant Tub Cultivation Tips for Home Gardens
The article explains cultivating aquatic plants in tubs or sunk tanks. It advises using rich mud from streams, planting roots in mud, and keeping water topped up. It suggests multiple tubs sunk together or a plank tank for a fuller display.
Ironmonger origin and the term’s shifting meaning
The word ironmonger derives from a playful evolution of language. It originated as an eater of iron and later described fish hawkers as fish eaters to evade a fish trade law. Gradually monger broadened to mean any middleman, then especially a dealer in hardware, noted in London Graphic.
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London Graphic
Why He Was Elected Despite Unpopularity Among Workers
A northern England manufacturer feared defeat at the polls due to strong employee resentment. To his surprise he won re election. His puzzled agent asked a worker how they voted for him when they disliked him. The worker replied that they voted to send him to Parliament in London and remove him from their town.
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England
Hisself
London
Photographic Retina Echoes In Morning Vision
The article discusses how a retinal image lingers after exposure, explaining why rapid torches create circular flames and how retinal sensitivity varies by time of day. It quotes Mr Old beau and Miss Pepprey in a reflective Philadelphia Press note.
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Tom
Nex Perce Interpreter Albert Moore Heads to Wmatilin
Albert Moore, a renowned Nex Perce interpreter, will depart at dawn to the Wmatilin reservation to settle heirship land issues involving his wife. Known for his education, Moore often serves his tribe and is tied to Mrs Campbell's summer millinery promotion in Lewiston.
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Albert Moore
Wmatilin
Mr. Moore
Mra. Campbell
Lewiston Teller
Graft of 324000 Road Sale Opposed by U Ren
W S U Ren Oregon City writes to the Oregonian opposing a proposed sale of the Barlow toll road to the state for 24000. He calls the seven mile route of little use to farmers and alleges promoters have an 8000 option and would gain 16000 if sold, urging a no vote at the coming election.
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Oregon
U'Ren
Oregon City
Portland Oregonian
Barlow
Opecon
Clackamas County
Prohibition in San Francisco Cited by Prohibitionists
A Lewiston Teller article argues San Francisco’s liquor ban shows the saloon closures reflect broad public policy and the greatest good for the greatest number. If effective, it could become a reasonable argument in favor of nationwide prohibition.
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San Francisco
Leowiston Teller
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Ad Promotes Genuine Product
An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as superior to imitations for sunburn cuts bruises and especially piles. It claims the genuine product by DeWitt & Co Chicago appears on every box and notes Tallman & Co as the seller.
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DeWitt
DeWitt's
FEC
DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Tallman & Co
Destructive storm strikes near Allen & McKibor camp No 2
George E Lord reports a Washington river flash flood seven miles upriver from The Dalles. A cloud burst caused heavy damage at Pennington and Crawford farms, washing gardens and grain, swelling streams and hurling 5000 pound boulders into the North Bank area as the downpour lasted about thirty minutes. A cough remedy ad closes the piece.
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George E. Lord
Allen & McKibor
Dalles
Oregon
Washington
Pennington Place
W. A. Crawford Place
North Bank
No. 2
Hotel Pendleton Refitted for Traveling Men Headquarters
Pendleton The Hotel Pendleton has been refurbished throughout with fire alarm connections in all rooms en suites baths and single rooms. Commodious sample rooms are featured as the headquarter for traveling men. Fred Bus.
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St. George
Northwest
Pendleton
Hotel Portland Portland Oregon Advertisement
The Hotel Portland in Portland Oregon offers American plan rooms from $3 per day and up. It caters to tourists and commercial travelers with special rates for families and single gentlemen. The management invites tours and to view rooms and prices. H C Bowers is the manager and a Turkish bath is provided.
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Portland
Oregon
H.C. Bowers
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Pendleton Drug Co
Mr. Oldbeau
Anid Misa
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Hari
Washington Star
Clit G. Ford
Gillets “Keere: Service Co
David Harum
Newbro'n Herplchide
Clint G. Ford
Hotel
Newbro
Roelle
Newbros
Queen Roselle
Herpicide Co
Dept. L
Detroit
Mich
A. C. Koeppen & Bros
Barlow Road
Kennedy
MTA VE
James A. Snyder
Log Catin
Calfornia Wine House
Regent Liquor Co
the State, Lobby
Ranier Beer Hall
A. C. Ruby & CO
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Alta House
the Working Man and Farmers Hotel
Cor. Alta and Mill Sts
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