New York Citys Great Water System Project Explored
The article outlines New Yorks plan to secure future water supply by building a massive dam across the Esopus valley. It details costs, displacement of villages and farms, a viaduct 82 miles long, a siphon under the Hudson, and a 161 million total outlay plus potential graft. It notes high per capita use, metering proposals, and a governance board formed by key local bodies to oversee the project.
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Rocky Ford
New York
Esopus River
Hudson River
Broadway
Board of Water Supply
Nile
Egypt
Panama Canal
Board of Commissioners
Chamber of Commerce
Manufacturers Association
Board of Fire Underwriters
New York City
Catskill Mountains
Topeka Druggists Report June Liquor Tales
Topeka druggists announce 21 300 tales of liquor sold in June for medicinal use and on doctor prescriptions. The report labels the city as a mighty unhealthy place.
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Topeka
Proposed electric road from Canon City to La Junta
The La Junta Tribune notes the electric road could bring cheaper coal for the Arkansas Valley but warns Roosevelt would need to block a railway coal mine combine from owning all valley coal lands. It argues landowners set prices for subsistence.
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la Junta
Canon City
Arkansas Valley
Roosevelt
Col Jack Faw advances water scheme in Kentucky style
Col Jack Faw persists with a water plan, buying 160 acres north of the Patrick ranch from GC A Reynolds for 4000 dollars. The dry farm was cheaper six months prior. He abandons the Patrick ranch project and starts work on his own ranch.
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Jack Faw
la Junta Tribune
Patrick
Patrick Ranch
GC. A. Reynolds
Colonel Faw
Pacifism and the naval race in a national view
A skeptical column critiques repeating wars over land and religion, arguing peace requires recognizing others' rights to land, ending costly navies, and reducing military budgets. It notes Pacific Atlantic debates, criticizes jingoism, and reflects on Fourth of July finances and local civic issues.
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Russia
Atlantic
Pacific
Civic Improvement Assn
Rocky Ford
Colorado Day Celebrated by Sons of Colorado in Denver
The Enterprise prints an invitation from Gov. Buchtel with state seal for the first Colorado Day, observed by the Sons of Colorado in Denver on August 1. Dr Robarts of Denver University confirms agreement with recent remarks on English land laws and wage issues in Britain, citing drink habit as a factor.
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Enterprise
Buchtel
Colorado
Sons of Colorado
Denver
Tts
Dr. Robarts
Denver University
Great Britain
Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed For Heart Ailments
An ad extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for heart valvular disease and other heart affections. It cites authorities and physicians praising golden seal and stone root as tonics and claims the remedy strengthens the heart and overall system. Pellets are noted to cure constipation.
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Dr. Pierce
Wm. Paine
Paine
Pierce
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Pueblo
New York State
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Ead Plumber
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Colo
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Agt
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Cody
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Montana
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Omaha
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