Irrigation Plans Across the West Promise New Water Sources
Washington dispatch reports widespread search for underground water to irrigate farms in Colorado New Mexico Kansas Idaho and California. Projects include artesian wells gravel bed piping and underground conduits feeding truck farms and cities. A Dakota Farm Mortgage Company experiment on Hitchcock farm shows irrigation boosts yields dramatically while costs and wind effects are analyzed. The piece notes a growing western interest in artesian basins as a potential regional boon for agriculture and settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
St. Louis
Globe Democrat
Artesian Irrigation Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Coryell
Costilla County
Colorado
Cui
Cui Bouville
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Big Sandy
Elbert County
San Luis Valley
Land and Water Company
Mesilla Valley
New Mexico
Organ Mountains
Eddy
Great Pecos
Liga Hee Lane Company
Orta
Gardeo City
Saling de Bel
Arkansas Valley
Uwe Padge
Therg
Develooper
Ohation
Pullman
Walla Walla
Boise City
Idaho
Arid West
South Dakota
Hitchcock
Huron
Dakota Farm Mortgage Company
Artesian
Gratitude for Help After Uncle James McClelland’s Death
A note of thanks from Vosas Been to many friends who offered help during the sickness and death of her uncle James McClelland. The message expresses heartfelt gratitude for kindness received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McClelland
Vosas
Why We Laugh So Loud
A humorous inquiry explores sources of laughter and social triggers. The piece recalls moments of shared amusement and asks Ooopfeldey to weigh in on why people laugh loudly in various settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ooopfeldey
The Indian Craze Spreads Among Sioux Tribes
Des Moines reports Lizzie Goodin describes a religious craze among Cheyenne River Agency Indians led by Sitting Bull. Tribes fear and abandon schools as Spirit dances continue despite soldiers and police on the reservation.
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Des Moines
Lizzie Goodin
Cheyenne River Agency
Fort Bennett
South Dakota
Northwest
Miss Good N
Sitting Bull
Lns
Sittting Bull
Miss Goodin
Cheyenne River
Bin
Carlisle
Sitting Ball
Christ
Indiana
Indian troubles prompt regimental moves and discharges
Acting Hospital Steward Gruenenthal transfers from Fort Sidney to Fort Omaha while Col. Poland may assume command if troops move to the scene. Lieut Chas A Williams to report at Washing ton Barracks for fitness exam. Corporal Wm H Quigley discharged by expiration of enlistment plans reinlistment east. Twenty five dollars appropriated to repair clothing store room. officers quarters project No 45 disapproved due to possible troop removal. Major John M Baton arrives to inspect post and drill. hospital staff designated to accompany unit.
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Gruenenthal
Fort Sidney
Fort Omaha
Col
Poland
Wm H. Quigley
Department of the Platte
John M Baton
Seventh Cavalry
Ingpner
Robert Findly
Mallet
Mellyaine
Boone
Hospital Corps
Exureises and school notes from Sidney high school
The article describes recent activities at Sidney High School including visits by Oberfelder, Carey, Rev Dr Binks, Alexander Clark, and Millthorpe. It notes improvements in the Kindergarten, teacher praise for Hull and Kettering, rising October attendance, and enrollment nearing 200 with over 170 average. It also mentions furnace repairs, overflowing classrooms, and a local clothing ad. It ends with train advertising for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Murph
P Oo
Messrs Oberfelder and
Carey
Miss Smith
Binks
Alexander Clark
Gering
Millthorpe
Hull
Kettering
Mass
Nore
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway
Omaha
Chicago
Penrest
Neighborhood Gossip from Colton and Porren
Colton notes report weather, windmills, a schoolhouse under construction, election reactions, and local officials. Porren updates mention railway switches, town residents moving in, rail crews at work, grain sowing plans, irrigation hopes, and local business trips plus a moved schoolhouse in district 29.
Man Died After Train Ride And Burial In Sidney
On Saturday last a man was taken from a westbound train to the Pacific Hotel. He was unconscious, suffering pneumonia, and died that night. Dr. Stewitts failed to save him. He was buried in the cemetery. The nephew Thomas Beck of Alliance arrived in Sidney Monday, disinterred the remains, and moved them to Hastings for final burial. Pay Your Election Bet By buy at Oberfelder's, A Cold Gate. A farmer crossed wrecked ice near the tramway, the horses fell through, one horse perished, others saved after assistance. Wanted a position to do housework or sewing for a small family, address Mrs. Sawyer Sidney Nebraska.
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North West
Oregon
Washington
Rangson
United States
Union Pacific
Pullman
Missouri River
Ore
Vunion Pacific
Bannan
U. P. System
Sidney Nev
Votler
Porren
Neb
Peter Erickson
Mary Nixnorm
C. D P Thompson
U P
Julius Sinett
W. Bracken
Omaha
North Divide
Steel Gang
Dix
C JL Newell
North Platte
Mat Hite
Denver
U.P. Co
Graham
Front Street
S Walker
Cheyenne
Sidney
J. M. Dickey
Sam
Mondry
J. R. Smith
W W. Sutton
Quay
Pacific Hotel
Stewitts
Thos. Beck
Alliance
Sdney
Hastings
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Bng
Nebraska
BOOTS
Queensware
Ami
E. McLernon
Cor. Rose & Second
Washington and
Cari
Boys Clothing
Openreeven & Cu
Garrison News
Chas. A. Williams
Washington Barracks
District of Columbia
Overvenner & Carve
Lotter Lint
Jettera
Eger, John Gorman
Lb 4
Suiter
Caril
Sarah Johnson
M. D. Mooriwns
Tatue Tateal
Lizalo
Brennan
Sedgwick
Gmeral Lind Omee
Abere Selfons
Pos Seley
Wairy Vider
Sidney Land District
Werther
F. A Nasi
Farnam Street
Cheyenne County
Colton
John Cawley
Fred Kurth
D. Kellams
bin Hougo
Tim Foley
Buffalo County
Mons Johnson
E. B. Rogers
Justice of the Peace
P. Z. Gentry
F J. Vincent
H. C. Wiedburg
Know
Bragan
Sweet Water Coal
Marshall Coal
Sil Doaut
Oberfelder's
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