Irrigation Boom Sparks Westward Settlement Wave
The piece notes renewed westward growth due to irrigation, with California and the Yakima Valley seeing expansion. It highlights the role of railroads in migration, mentions Nevada and the Rocky Mountain states, and urges Congress to grant public lands to actual settlers as a timely national policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Yakima Valley
Washington
Pacific Northwest
Columbia River
Oregon
Idaho
Rocky Mountain States
Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Nevada
Congress
Water system approved for Sho shone village
Sho shone village board approved a franchise for F. R. Gooding to install a water works system. The ordinance requires irrigation ditches to be waters every two weeks during irrigation season and guarantees free water for village needs and fire protection. The plan envisions a stand pipe, electric pumping, and eventual consolidation with an electric light plant, with work to begin within four months and operation within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoshone
F. R. Gooding
Gooding
Art of Dwarfing Tress in Japanese Upper Class Education
The craft of dwarfing tees is described as a key element in the education of Japan's elite. It notes that many individuals invest as much time in this art as others devote to music, highlighting cultural training and status signals.
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Diamond C
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STOCKGROWERS /SERCANTILE COMPANY
Snake River
Dubois
Great Salt Lake
Twin
Ocean
Emma
Matilda
Jennie
Jackson
Maho
Idahn
Woodwoth & Donaldson
First National Bank
Shoshone, Idaho
Goopia
F. W. Goopisa
Cons
M. Hewpume
F.R. Gooding
Fred W. Gooding
Chas M. Hempill
Thos. B. Gouline
Heman M. Hilbert
Edward A. Weipers
Hawked Sebren
Do Agen Ral
Junction City Lodge
C. F
Odd Fellows Now
Odd Fellows
J. M. Burien
W Wresteke
E. W. Kleinman M
Ofer Phorm
Frank Whittington
A. Walters
Franks 'T. Disney
The
Pueonis Life Insurance
Cs. Shoshate
K. I. Perry
Noble Building
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