Sketch of the Reclamation Dams and Their Vast Projects
A detailed survey of key irrigation dams reveals the Roosevelt and Croton works as models of size and efficiency. The Roosevelt dam will create a 25 mile long lake and irrigate 360000 acres at 20 dollars per acre, funded by on-site cement production saving millions. Other projects like Shoshone and Pathfinder balance terrain and floods with ambitious canyons, pits, and siphons, while Belle Fourche and East India well structures showcase varied earth, concrete, and masonry techniques across remote regions.
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Croton
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Dam
Salt River
Tonto Creek
Wyoming
Seton Thompson
Wabb
Great Grigzly
Fremont
Platte River
Nebraska
North Platte
Egypt
Laguna
Yuma
Gila River
Railroads Negotiate Car Hire Pact to Ease Congestion
Chicago November 20 railroad executives from major lines in the United States met to craft a car hire agreement. A $5 penalty for diverting a freight car from its home road was proposed, aiming to keep cars on their own lines and reduce shortages. Twenty two lines agreed to follow the rules for six months, with hope to expand to the American Railway Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tll
United States
American Railway Association
Prohibition Party to Name 1908 Convention Site
The Prohibition party opens bids for its 1908 presidential convention with Chicago as a host, alongside efforts from Asbury Park Ocean Grove and Atlanta. Delegations arrive for discussions on timing and location, withmid May as the probable date and cities competing to host in the North Jersey coast and southern stronghold.
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Chicago
Prohibition Party
Charles R. Jones
Franklin
National Committee
Asbury Park
Ocean Grove
Twin Cities
Jersey
Atlanta
South
Eagle Dance Friday Night at Eagles Hall
The Eagles host a social dance on Friday evening November 22 inviting all Eagles with invitations. Refreshments will be served. Gentlemen pay 76 cents.
Man risks perilous Five Mile rapid boat ride
Dan Thorpe, in a 6 foot five horsepower gasoline launch, ran the Five Mile rapid at Columbia River, covering a mile in two and a half minutes. Spectators warned of danger as he rode sprays and whirlpools, barely escaping wreck. Thorpe, a provision carrier for Twohy Bros., traveled upriver by train then descended by motor, drenched but unharmed.
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Dan Thorpe
Columbia
Dalles Chronicle
Thorpe
Littl
Colt Ix
Twohy Bros
Six Nations Council in New York Opens Over Kansas Award
The Six Nations convened at Onondaga to decide if an attorney should sue the U S government for interest on the 2 000 000 Kansas award from the 1838 Buffalo Creek treaty The suit seeks 5 to 6 percent interest dating back 70 years potentially surpassing 7 000 000 with about 300 per male member The Mohawks Cayugas Oneidas Onondagas Tuscaroras and Senecas are involved
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Six Nations
Arnica Salve Praised By Chapel Hill Writer
J. G. Jenkins of Chapel Hill writes that Bucklin's Arnica Salve quickly eases pain from a felon and heals rapidly. Tallman & Co. drug store advertises it as best on earth for sores burns and wounds.
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Bucklin
J. G. Jenkins
Chapel Hill
Tallman & Co. Drug Store
Laurier Celebrates 66th Birthday In Ottawa
Premier Laurier received congratulations in Ottawa today on his 66th birthday. Born November 20, 1841 in St Lin Quebec, he was first elected to parliament in 1871 and became Liberal leader in 1891. He has served as premier since 1896.
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Ottawa
Ont
Laurier
St. Lin
Quebec
Liberal Party
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Nervous Relief
A damaged ad-like passage touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for nervous prostration female troubles and sleeplessness. It cites Mrs Nellie Makham of Buffalo and Mrs Geo A James praising recovery, inviting others to write for free advice from Lynn Mass with testimonials of cures.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Nellie Makham
Morgan St
Buffalo
N. Y
Mra Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Mia Pinkham
Pinkham
Alecena
Geo. A. James
Fredonia
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Reclamation Service
Belle Fourche
South Dakota
Beecham
Toads
SIX Nations Council
Camulion Premier
Schilling
ST. Joseph’s
Pendleton, Oregon
Sisters of St. Francis
Philadelphia
The
Mast
Oregonian
Geo.a.james
V. Stroble
Northern Pacific Railway
W. Adams
A. D. Charlton, A. G. P. A
Portland Ore
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