Private capital or government in arid land irrigation
The piece argues irrigation should rely on private capital rather than government funding, noting vast water resources and limited private success with large dam projects. It asserts public costs fall on taxpayers if government runs irrigation, while private owners can pay for improvements. Continued discussion promised on the fourth page.
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New York Journal of Commerce
Journal of Commerce
Geological Survey
Department of Agriculture
United States
To Mothers of Large Families Ad for Lydia E Pinkham’s remedy
In a persuasive appeal mothers of large families are urged to seek advice from Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The letter claims enduring fatigue and menstrual suffering were alleviated, allowing the writer to resume housework and support eight family members, and endorses the remedy for other mothers.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mia
Cangiz Belleville
Ludington
Mich
Suspected Vallejo Junction Gold Heist Suspect Named
San Francisco dispatch reports Captain Seymour identifying John Winters as the man in custody for the $80,000 Vallejo Junction gold bullion robbery at Selby Smelter Works. Evidence cited includes a cap, new cap, tunnel residues, a mud covered pistol, chalk fragments, a gas pipe cutter, and a battery with a dirt covered bulb found in Winters cabin. Winters denies involvement as detectives pursue a one-thief theory and searches near the bay shore continue.
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San Francisco
Seymour
Selby
Vallejo Junction
John Winters
Winters
Winter
Bay
Selby’s
Crockett
Mines and mining activity in Elko and Pyramid districts
The Murphy Curieux mining company at Bull Run Elko county shipped 9000 in cyanides this week. DeLamar mine staff reductions signal milling changes. White Rock placers in Elko county yield 17 per day per miner and a flume is under construction with sluicing to start soon. Norton group ore sent to Taylor mill near Silver City for test. Gold Copper Exploration Company formed by Reno interests. Promontory Point ore analysis shows high grade Tephitten as phallum of 8h percent pure. About 20000 acres located.
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Murphy-Curieux Mining Company
Bull Run
Elko County
White Rock
Norton Group of
Pyramid District
Taylor Mill
Silver City
Reno
Gold-Copper Exploration Company
Promontory Point
Han sen gloves advertised for railroad workers in new line
Gentlemen we are agents for han sen s celebrated gloves. They never rip and only wear out after months of hard usage. Their gloves are especially adapted for railroad men or anyone who makes good use of a glove. A full line of these gloves just unpacked. autts. EB, REINHART & CO, Inc. A lame shoulder is usually caused by rheumatism of the muscles, and may be cured by a few applications of Cham beralin's Pain Baim. For sale by Brown Bros., Druggists.
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Hansen’s
Eb, Reinhart & Co, Inc
Brown Bros
Drawbacks of Tonopah
Tonopah correspondent notes transportation is the major problem with six weeks to two months for lumber potatoes and six months for ore. Water is scarce and draining workers. Wood costs about 20 dollars per cord. Water could be piped in and Columbus coal mines could supply fuel. Food is the worst on earth with bacon and bread daily and spoiled drinks. Meals cost between six bits and nine dollars and some demand a hash house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonopah
Hawthorne Bulletin
Columbus
Palace Hotel
Frisco
DeWitt’s and Brown Bros ad tout cures and sale
Moves the bowels next day and its continued use cures habitual constipation and indigestion. It costs 25c or 50c per package and is guaranteed to satisfy with refund by your druggist. For sale by Brown Bros James White Bryantsville Ind DeWitt’s itch Hazel Salve healed running sores after six years of doctors’ failure. Accept no imitation. Brown Bros
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Bros
James White
Bryantsville
Ind
DeWitt
Local Child Saved From Croup By One Minute Cough Cure
Mrs. B. H. Allport of Johnstown Pennsylvania reports her young daughter nearly strangled by croup yet swiftly recovered after using One Minute Cough Cure from Brown Bros. The testimonial underscores the remedy’s rapid relief as advised by doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. H. Allport
Johnstown
Brown Bros
An Engineer Recalls Kemp’s Balsam For Cold Remedy
An engineer touts Kemp’s Balsam as a fast acting cold remedy, noting a six hour start by illness beats machinery. The ad lists prices at 25c and 60c and mentions Brown, OB, O. O. Buck in Bleine Arkansas as sellers. It also includes testimonials for DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for constipation and Lane’s Tea for complexion and pimples, with Brown Bros as seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown, OB
O. O. Buck
Blerne, Ark
DeWitt
Brown Bros
A Dark and Muddy Complexion And New Circus Act
Lane's tea claimed to cure constipation clear the skin sharpen appetite and refresh appearance. Brown Bros sells it. The three Marvelles in Ringling Brothers circus perform as acrobats contortionists and grotesque pantomimics delight audiences with expert barrel vaulting.
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Lane
Brown Bros
Marvelles
Ringling Brothers
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DeLamar
Saint Louie
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American Brewing Co
St. Logi
NAL
DeWitt's
Cardus
Hollywood
Asbury Park
N. J
Baltimore
Wesle
Addres
W. A. Henry
Winnemoccn, Nevada
C.D. van Duzer
J. T. Wheeled
Wheeler & van Duzer
Attorneys-At-Law
Diehl Building
Bert L. Hoop
Courthouse
Winnemucca, Nevada
Giroux
French Hoophils
Stanton
W. L. Samuels
Bridg and
T. C. Hanson
Pen Es
Eagle Drop Te
Alfred Chartz
Carson City, Nevada
W. H. Holt
Humboldt County
ALU Ress
Paradise Valley
Nev
Charles M’connell
John O’kane
Lovelock
Diehl’s Book Store
Bridge Street
Winnemucca
Zien
Sota Cane Medicals
Datites
Miia Town
City Bakery
C. Diehl Sr
Felix Poulin
J. H. Hoyt
Wispemuens
E. Reinhart & Co
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