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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1907
Page
3
The article outlines French attempts to build a canal and how U.S. forces under the federal government later found and advanced the project. It details exploration, engineering challenges, and the shift from private to public enterprise in completing the canal.
Theodore P. Shonts reports to the Commercial Club that yellow fever has been absent for fourteen months on the Isthmus, credits U S and Gorgas methods for disease control, and details improvements in housing, water, sanitation, rail, and city services since the American take over.
Kansas City Missouri January 28 Chief aim of the Kansas City Business Men's league for the coming year is to establish a Missouri River boat line and push freight rate reductions. J W McCoy newly inaugurated president says the boat line project is taking shape and promoters expect the Big Muddy to become a significant transportation artery in the years ahead.
Washington January 28 The Smithsonian Board of Regents met in annual session to select a successor to the late Professor S P Langley with many leading scientists among applicants. The post pays 7500 dollars a year for life and the secretary acts as chief adviser on scientific matters and custodian of exhibits while enjoying unique independence from federal control.
Geor gia sportsmen converge in Waynesboro for the fifth annual Georgia Field Trials Association meet. The Derby crowns Georgia owned pointers or setters whelped after Jan 1 1905 with a 50 percent purse and the Harrison Derby Cup. An all age stake and an amateur stake follow. The Georgia Field Trial originated in 1902 with Dr H B McMaster as president and P M Essig as secretary treasurer.
Local agents Carlton and Bell invite owners with cash customers to sell good residence property vacant lots and vacant business property. Call their office opposite the post office with a description. past sales record is presented as proof of capability.
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