Gunnison River Tunnel Opens Water to Uncompahgre Valley
President Taft opened the Gunnison river tunnel near Montrose Colorado with a ceremonial lever as crowds cheered. The project will irrigate about 150000 acres in a semi arid valley and generate 10000 horsepower for local lighting. Officials hailed the completion of the major reclamation work after four decades of effort by the U.S. reclamation service.
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Colorado
Montrose
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Ott Ctanding
Gunnison River
John C. Bell
Taft
Charles J. Hughes
John Shafroth
I W. McConnell
Reclamation Service
Horace T. DeLong
Grand Junction
Gunnison
Nuallow
Black Canyon
Manila
United States Government Reclamation Service
Ellis’ Park
F D Catun
J. Q Allen
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Long Princess Lines Dominant In Fall Gowns For Women
Fashion sketches describe fall silhouettes with long princess lines, fuller sleeves and skirts, and cuirass yokes. Designers note figure differences and propose adaptable bodices, plump and slender friendly styles, with plum cloth gowns, Irish collars, and quill trimmed hats.
Revival of an Old Style Gold Bracelets Attract Attention
A half to one inch wide gold bracelet with heavy engraving or inlaid patterns draws interest as a novel revival. Young buyers seek it, yet many learn that old styles resurface, tied to ancestral jewelry once seen in grandmothers' cases.
Pretty handkerchief collar with scalloped edge
Instructions describe making a decorative collar from a handkerchief. Trim three corners two and a half inches deep, form a stock with muc'n, attach tabs, plait the remaining fabric to create a jabot, and sew it to the bottom of the stock.
Wider Ribbons Change Lingerie Fashion and Care
The article notes wider ribbons for lingerie making tops and petticoat flounces raising costs and advising storage by bolt. It lists ribbon widths from one to two inches and mentions accessories like long eyed bodkins and tag-ended two yard lengths. It cites color trends including old rose violet and orchid shades among popular tints.
Lace and Velvet Bodice Design with Velvet Straps
The pattern describes a bodice using lace with scalloped edge for the over-bodice and epaulettes, a finely tucked vest and sleeve bands, plus a velvet binding at the front. Materials listed include one yard 46 inches wide, two and a half yards face fabric, one and one quarter yards velvet, and two buttons.
Right Side of Goods in Dressmaking Time Saving Advice
Instruction notes a method for dressmaking using serge and twill weaves as a time saver. Mentions a 7.05 p.m. light on the right, with a 2 minute difference each way in the Dolton area. The fragment is unclear but indicates guidance on fabric handling and timing.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Aiding Chronic Female Ailments
A Marion New Jersey woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with ending ten years of chronic female troubles including inflammation ulceration and indigestion After doctors gave up she started the remedy and reports relief The Pinkham lab in Lynn Massachusetts reports many cures and offers free advice through Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Mass
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Marion
George Jordy
Box 40
Malton
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Lydia HK
Fisherman’s Trip Promise Keeps Pocketbook Handy
Mrs. W jokes about her husband fishing while Mrs. H says he will likely bring some home. She notes he always takes his pocketbook when he goes fishing, inviting a lighthearted domestic moment.
Wild Horses Roam Southwest Plains in New Mexico to California
Ranger crews capture 50 horses in Modoc National Forest finding about half branded stock turning wild while the rest were horses that had never known human ownership. The bands roam the plains across New Mexico Arizona Nevada and California.
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Southwest
New Mexico
Arizona
Nevada
California
Modoc National Forest
Castoria Safety Reminder for Infants and Children
A public health notice urges caregivers to examine every bottle of Castoria to ensure safety and authenticity. It emphasizes the product has borne the signature of Con for over 30 years and remains the trusted remedy for infants and children.
Marriage and single men quip dismissed in mock debate
The remark from a bridegroom elect about marriage as a good thing for single men sparks playful banter. Mr Henpeck counters with humor urging single men to speak up. A witty exchange references Lewis' Single Pride and a quip about a brain and tongue, reflecting satirical wordplay.
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Henpeck
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South Canal
Lewis
Dodds
JOS. P. Wleklinski
Tel
Chicago
Ind
Forsyth J Ave
Union Fidelity Bldg
Chicag Tod
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