Talk by Fairbanks on irrigation and farm role in industry
In a speech to the National Irrigation Congress Fairbanks argues irrigation expands American homes and farm prosperity. He cites ten million irrigated acres and a goal of 3.2 million more with substantial federal funding, stressing science and conservatism in promoting homestead welfare. He foresees irrigation boosting national wealth and asks for prudent land use limits.
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National Irriation Congress
Ttim
Secretary of the Interior
United States
Potato Crop Demonstration Near Boise City
A. P. Wolfe on land near South Boise shows irrigation benefits with 14 acres planted in potatoes. He has harvested about 5,000 sacks averaging 110 pounds each, selling at $1 per 100 pounds. Estimated revenue from the 14 acres runs about $5,600, nearly $400 per acre, seen as remarkable in the Boise valley.
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A. P. Wolfe
South Bolus
Boise Valley
Boise Statesman
Love's Young Dream in Honeymoon Daily Life
A newlywed couple faces post wedding life as the husband returns from business to find his wife overworked by cooking and a visiting maid. The wife admits she forgot dinner while Florence's visit with a cozy carpet sparks delight. They resolve to handle dinner themselves.
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Love
Florence
London
The Nazareth of Today Focuses On Change In Palestine
The passage contrasts Nazareth and modern Palestine with railroads telegraph wires and new hotels. It notes landmarks like a hilltop English orphanage and a telegraph station staffed by an Armenian operator. The tone blends memory with progress, describing housing and urban features amid history.
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Nazareth
Jesus
Palestine
Israel
France
Nanareth
Quieted the Barber in the Senate Wing
A northwest senator visits a busy barber shop in the senate wing. The barber blocks his exit and jokes, “You’re the next, senator.” The startled statesman feigns heartache and asks to delay reminders while enjoying a moment of peace before the inevitable blow. The scene draws muted laughter from the seated patrons.
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Northwest
Senate
The Ostrich Wisest Bird on the Plains
The ostrich is described as one of the wisest birds not a stupid animal. It becomes tame among white settlers who neither threaten nor disturb it. They fear horsemen while remaining unbothered by pedestrians unless followed by dogs. On plains it joins deer or guanacos in alarm and flight.
Snipe Behavior Described In Archaic Critique
A fragmented antiquated passage discusses the snipe’s feeding in mud and water and claims nature’s care in providing fur until the end of the bird. It references nerve signals guiding the snipe to prey and includes odd quotations about marriage and a coal president in a disjointed, unclear context.
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Nature
Isa Prex
Fool
Look at the Joston girl at the photograph
The Cleveland Pith Deter notes a playful scene with a smiling girl named Joston at a photograph moment. The gag line mocks listening to Professor Beavon’s dissertation on Fungous Diseases Affecting larvae of the Brown Tall Moth, reflecting playful newspaper wit.
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Joston
Phonograph
Beavon
Cleveland
Wisdom’s Gate: Pay the Price or Leave the Goods
Wisdom warns that success requires willingness to pay the price of admission. No bar gains or shortcuts at her counters. only commitment determines access to the goal. The motto remains pay the price or leave the goods.
Wanted Action and Parental Dispute Report
A brief dialogue recounts a child asking to play with the Jones boy and seeking church attendance permission. The mother refuses citing church attendance, while the child proposes violence in response. The fragment reflects a local newspaper voice from the era in a chaotic, humorous meter.
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Bobby
Jones
Boston Post
Remarkable 2200 Mile Journey of Collie Maje
The Dalles dog Maje reportedly traveled from The Dalles Oregon to Ashland Wisconsin a distance of about 2200 miles in roughly three months without assistance. Owner G G Young and family confirm Maje set a homeward record, crossing states by foot after disappearing from Ashland. Relatives in Duluth recognized him. a sister sent him back to Ashland where he was welcomed home. The Chronicle notes the feat as unprecedented among known dog travels.
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Dalles
Oregon
Ashland
Wisconsin
Grantal
Dailes
the Chronicle
G. G. Young
Mr. Young
Guy
Wis
Maje
Young
Moje
Duluth
Minn
Paradise
Toledo firm pledges to pay for cure claim
Frank J. Cheney senior partner of O. F. J. Cheney & Co. swears to the oath that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each patent cure claim that cannot be cured Catarrh Cure. The ad promotes internal use and blood action. Send for test and address F. to CHENRY & CO., Toledo, 0. Sold by all druggists, 75 cents.
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D. Beal
Chenry & CO
Toledo
Separator and Grain Fire Destroys Separator
Separator and grain fire damages a nearly new separator owned by Al Good during threshing on the William Hawke farm. Fire starts from a spark from the engine, quickly spreads through dry straw in high wind, consuming the machine and destroying about 350 sacks of grain before dying out.
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al Good
Mr. Good
William Hawke Place
Hawking
la Grande Observer
Ely’s Dream Film Promises Quick Cold Cure
Offers a remedy claimed to end nasal catarrh sneezing snuffling and coughing. Describes relief from foul discharge to the throat and troublesome maladies. Advertises Ely Brow’s Dream Film available at druggists or by mail from 606 Warren Street New York.
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Ely
Ely Brow
Warren Street
New York
Fifty Three Bushela Pere Acre Farm Yield Report
The Vanharhare farm on the foot hills posts an average yield of 58 bushels per acre with a total 4000 seks of No 1 wheat. One of the county’s best farms, it rarely drops below 50 bushels per acre. Threshing finished yesterday, Milton K Bagle reports.
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Vanharhare
Eldom
Milton Kbagle
Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Promotes Cold Security
A notice warns that a neglected cough may cause bronchial or lung trouble and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar at Koeppen's drug store as a remedy for serious cold effects.
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Foley
Koeppen
Harvesting resumes in Idaho after heavy rains
Farmers in Idaho have resumed harvesting across regions following recent heavy rains that had delayed field work. Officials report only minor grain damage and no widespread losses observed so far.
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Idaho
New Water System at Condon Progress
The city of Condon approved a purchase for a new water pump and a 5 horsepower engine from the Filurbanks Morse Co. and 22500 feet of Bo-lnoh joint pipe from Crane & Co. Delivery in 60 days. Work to begin once contract is let. Darling ranch spring, recently bought by the city, can supply a town twice Condon’s size. The new well currently serves primary needs, and the system should provide ample water for irrigation.
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Condon
Fiulrbanks
Morse Co
Crane & Co
Porthind
Darling Ranch
Condon Globe
Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold by Foley's Honey and Tar
A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana reports a three month summer cold with hay fever symptoms that hindered work. After ineffective medicines, Foley's Honey and Tar in yellow package cured him quickly. his wife also used it successfully.
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A. J Nusbaum
Batesville
Ind
Lantsour
Foley
Alee Weed Foley
Koeppen
Missing Mittte Mitt Missing, Charles Wilson On Team Hire
Mitt Missing and Charles Wilson, a former ene player, hired a team from the Farmers' horn on Thursday. They planned a hunting trip for one or two dove and aimed to return by Tuesday but have not been heard from. Laman believes he will not return and is taking steps to have him brought back. Wilson borrowed a shotgun and $6.60 from his employer before leaving.
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Charles Wilson
Farmers’ Horn
Laman
Wilson
Bacon
Pullman Tribune
Starving to Death After Drugging Refutes Claim
Mes Mary HL Walters of St. Clair Street Columbus Ohio says her stomach was weakened by drugs and nerves wrecked, leaving her unable to eat or sleep. She credits Eleo lrle Bitters with immediate improvement and a complete cure, guaranteed by Tallman & Co. Drugists.
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Mary HL Walters
St. Clair St
Columbus
Earth
Tallman & Cao
Drugelits
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