Electric irrigation plan promises Western prosperity
An editorial advocates using electric power to reclaim arid Western lands. It cites irrigation schemes, cost estimates for motors and wells, and notes projects in Nebraska such as the Middle Loup river ditch and Kearney canal. It argues electricity lowers costs vs steam and urges federal and private support.
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Silver reform to shape 1896 battle cry in East
Philadelphia financier Wharton Barker says silver reestablishment will drive 1896 politics. He notes bimetallism gains among Pennsylvania manufacturers and Philadelphia leaders, and cites his Denver speech on a silver basis path to prosperity.
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Barker Proposes U S Silver Coinage to Restore Bimetallism
The text outlines Barker’s plan to admit silver bullion from American mines for coinage with seigniorage to absorb price differences, and to admit silver for coinage only. It argues this would restore bimetallism at equal legal and commercial values of gold and silver, prevent foreign exploitation and protect American producers, and address treasury gold drain tied to European settlements and debt payments.
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Western Nebraska Irrigation Convention at Sidney
The Kearney convention drew a vast Nebraska audience with representative citizens. Butler Jones chaired. Donald W. Campbell read about irrigation. W L Park spoke on alfalfa. votes backed a district system and inter state water control. Sidney won the bid for next year’s convention with strong local support.
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Unton Pacifle Holiday Sale Notice
The Unton Pacifle offers reduced prices on rickets from palate on December 24 25 and SL and January 1 1804. For full information call your nearest Unton Pacifle agent.
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