Plans to irrigate vast areas in Imperial valley and beyond
A detailed plan by A P Davis for a high line canal from Laguna dam to the Imperial valley aims to reclaim 500000 acres and over a million more in the region near California, Arizona and Nevada. The project includes a Boulder canyon reservoir and power plant to develop 700000 horsepower at an estimated total cost of 60 million dollars.
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Washington
Imperial Valley
California
Arizona
Nevada
Congress
Ie of the Interior
A. P. Davis
Laguna Dam
Colorado River
Boulder Canyon
Secretary of the Interior
Davis
United States
Hon Lettice Digby Among England's Most Beautiful Titled Women
The article profiles Hon Lettice Digby daughter of Lord Digby as one of England's most beautiful members of the titled classes. It notes her pedigree and status within aristocratic society and presents her in flattering terms characteristic of the era.
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Lettice Digby
Lord Digby
England
Maine Election Sparks Partisan Test in District Race
Maine eyes fixated on a first post 1920 test between Republicans and Democrats in Augusta as voters choose a replacement for John A. Peters. Candidates Ernest J. McLean Democrat and John B. Nelson Republican are both Augusta attorneys. Funeral services set for John Milton Maria civil war veteran at Bonney Watson's with survivors including widow daughter two granddaughters and four great grandchildren.
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Augusta
East
Maine
John A. Peters
Ernest JL. McLean
John B. Nelson
John Milton Maria
24Th Ave
Bonney. Watson's
Nile Temp
Laura H. Maris
Power Allocation and Interior Secretary Roles in Colorado River Project
The document states the secretary of the interior may determine the cost of power and, after hearings, allocate power privileges and cost shares. It requires future Colorado River developments to prioritize river regulation, flood control, irrigation storage water use, and power development in construction and operation.
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Colorado River
Van Makes Hit at the Moore Orpheum Vaudeville Show
Hilly B Van earns fame as the awkwardest man on stage yet delivers a hit with a bold onstage violation of the 18th amendment. The program features Princess Jue Quon Tai, Denia Chabet, Nanette Tortini, Sam Kerk and Juanita Sam, Jens Block and Francine Dunlap, Hugh McCormick Grace Wallace, and Sealo the trained seal along with other acts and a motion picture segment.
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Hilly B. van
Moore Orpheum
Billy
James J. Corbett
Princess Jue Quon Tai
Chi Yene
Denia Chabet
Nanette Tortini
Huth St
Denia Sam Kerk
Juanita Sam
Jens Block
Francine Dunlap
Hugh McCormick
Grace Wallace
Sealo
Seal
Coal Miners Will Agree on Policy
Washington report notes miners to follow general policy committees of 116 members at Cleveland on March 24. Cla ude H Eckart, Seattle school board member, files to seek reelection for a one year term against K E Taylor who cites 20 years in school work.
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Washington
Cleveland
Claude H. Eckart
Seattle School Board
KE. F. Taylor
Downte Announces Candidacy for North District Port Commission
R. BE. Downte, a dealer in cooler poles, files to run in the North district to replace Dr. W. T. Christensen. Downte advocates hiring a port manager to oversee operations.
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R. BE. Downte
Port Commission
W. T. Christensen
Downie
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