Desert Land Law Critics Warn of Land Grab Abuse
In irrigation circles William E Smythe denounces the desert land act as lax. He warns that individuals or corporations can claim thousands of acres by false abatement, while genuine irrigation remains varied. Senators and Roosevelt critiques frame a nationwide struggle over public domain and homestead futures. Kedol Dyspepsia Cure is advertised as a stomach remedy.
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Irrigation Congress
Willam E. Smythe
Clonts
Land Office
Paris Gideon
Montana
Great Falls
Roosevelt
Homer
Khepl
Talinon & Ca
O R N Passen ger Department eyeing travel surge
O R N Passen ger Department official O Niel predicts a large homeseeker rush to the West as low rates from Chicago and Missouri river points entice travel. O Niel notes 15 new locomotives and 12 000 tons of steel rails for roadbed upgrades, with dining car service set to start on trains No 6 and others.
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Cantern
Chlonsa
Missouri River
Harriman Tinee
Poawenger
Pacific Northwest Rail Line Described as Elite Route
The text touts a 4 percent October improvement shortening travel time between Portland and Huntington. It highlights an hour saved by modern track work, new steel rails, and improved roadbed praised as the best on the Pacific Coast. Scenic attractions are claimed to be unrivaled, with elegant rolling stock and freight operations noted as superior.
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Portland
Rantington
Huntington
Pa Eile
Portland to host National Livestock Association in 1904
Portland Chamber of Commerce formed a seven member committee led by Charles E. Ladd to plan entertainment for the National Livestock Association meeting in January 1904. A fund of 10 600 dollars will entertain visitors. Oregon’s Kansas City delegation pledged support, and independent packing growth promises large turnout from stockmen statewide.
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Chamber of Commerce of
Portland
Charles E. Ladd
John F. O'Briea
M.D. Winder
George Taylor
C. J. Millis
High McGuire
John C. Ainsworth
National Livestock Associaton
Oregon
Kansas City
Independent Packing Company
Fruit Fair Walla Walla Special Train Fare
The O R N makes a round trip rate of 1.90 for the Fruit Fair in Walla Walla from Sept 28 to Oct 4, 1903. Tickets on sale Sept 26 29 and 30 and Oct 1 2 with a three day limit, except Oct 2 tickets valid to Oct 4 1903. For inquiries contact agent F F Gamaley of O R N.
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Walla Walla
Etenen
F. F. ‘Ameley
Braves Abroad Umatilla Indians Visit Baker City
A group of Umatilla Indians on their annual fishing trip traveled through Baker City yesterday from Spake river near Old Ferry. They sent salmon for winter provisions as locals watched a busy caravan of teelphotii laden with tea. The notice urges debts to be settled and mentions a blacksmith shop at Cottonwood and East Alta.
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Baker City
Bone
Spake River
Old Ferry
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the Peoples Greatest Outfitters
Therkelsen
Willard
Umatilla
Endleton
Rhode
Ve Street
Rade
Jmark
Hotel
Pendleton
Wm Private
Immercial Co
Harbor Com. Co
Re Sn
Mick
Main
Heppnex
Alta St
E. Motschman
Esquire At
Empire Piano House
O'Neil
O'Net
Thikelty
Chidren
Goc
Medical Lake
Lake Salta
Medical Lake Salts Meg. CO
Sole Flirs
New York
Spokane
Wash
Braves
Sionn
Cottonwood
East
Alta
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