Irrigation in South Africa discussed by Col Meacher in Cape Town
Washington DC May 3 1900 A picturesque figure Col Joab L Meacher returns from South Africa where he promotes large scale irrigation. He notes Cape Town growth and grazing dominance while urging dam and reservoir construction to store rainfall for vast farming, especially Oliphant Breede Zak Hartebeeste and Transvaal regions. He foresees millions of acres reclaimed through water storage. GUY E MITCHELL.
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Washington, D. C
Joab L. Macher
United States
South Africa
Meacher
Vermont
Colorado
Cape Town
Uch
Cape
India
West
Oliphant
Atlantic
Breede
Indian Ocean
Zak
Hartebeeste
Orange River
Transvaal Republic
Table
Cape Colony
Transvaal
Western
America
Guy E. Mitchell
Parade Honors Admiral Dewey Draws Half Million
A mammoth military and civic parade in St. Louis honored Admiral Dewey on Saturday with over 500000 attendees. The day featured displays by troops and citizens as news of the war office’s confidence circulated.
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Mafeking
Admiral Dewey
St. Louis
Whitaker
Transit Company
Interpreting a Dance at a Malta Charity Event
A tale from London Chronicle recounts a charity concert at Malta where the Mafe king’s defender, now assistant military secretary, led entertainment as master of ceremonies. A young dancer’s skirt dance earns applause until Baden-Powell asks a repeat, prompting a sharp exchange and a bold rebuff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mafeking
Malta
M. C
Powell
Baden-Powell
London Chronicle
About Mines and Mining in Western U S
Receipts of gold dust at Salt Lake City last week reached $37,000 with ore and bullion settlements totaling $375,081. Nevada unions oppose Jap labor in hydraulic mines. Reno reports ongoing strikes and a mining boom. Notable notes include a $2,700 gold bar sale from the Oest mine, a 1899 Mountain Copper profit of $1,650,000, and $200,000 bullion recovered at Eureka. Gold and copper prospects spread through Storey, Washoe, and Elko counties with ongoing mill developments and new bonds in Utah and Nevada. Colonel Lowe reports Cottonwood development funds and impending activity.
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Salt Lake City
Reno
Fred Bierke
Oest
Silver City
Virginia Enterprise
Utah
Boston
Daly-West
Silver King
Mercur-DeLamar
Olinghouse
Washoe County
Emma L
Baltimore Group of Mines
Elko
Nev
Merriam
A. H. Tarbet
5. G. Weston
Salt Lake Herald
Affection and Motherhood Promoted by Doctor Pierce’s Cure
A woman’s joy and family happiness are linked to fertility and health. The text extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as restoring vitality, easing maternity pains, and aiding childbearing without alcohol or narcotics. A grateful testimonial from Mrs Vastine praises the treatment and its role in delivering a thirteen pound girl. Also recommends Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for regular bowels.
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Vastine
South Liberty St
Galesburg
Dr. Pierce
Miners push operations at Brooklyn Empire Lena shafts
S V Kemper visited last Sunday and approved restarting at the Lena shaft. Butte miners continue to develop properties in the camp and hope for rich ore bodies. Work at the Bird, under Copper King Reed, advances rapidly with good ore reported. Dentists note H A MacMillan in Winnemucca offering guaranteed crown and bridge work day and night.
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S. V. Kemper
Brooklyn
Empire
Lena
Wells Herald
H. A. MacMillan
Winnemucca
Bride Street
Shiloh’s Consumption Cure Guarantee and Cottage Designs
An advertisement offers Shilohs Consumption Cure with a two thirds usage guarantee and refund option. It lists prices of 25 cents, 50 cents, and 100 dollars, and cites Eagle Drug Store. A second item notes Cottage Designs by Chris Wolf, contractor and builder, inviting design examinations and cheerful estimates for modern cottages.
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Shiloh
Eagle Drug Store
Chris Wolf
Martinl
Greek and Latin Class Organizing Soon
Mr Greenfield forms a Greek and Latin class with eager students. Those seeking lessons should contact him before May 1 when the class will be organized. Also mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as health tonics and laxatives.
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Greenfield
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Senator Clark
Taylor
Kentucky
Scofield
Wells
Jim Jeffries
James J. Corbett
Coney Island
Jeffries
Corbett
Nevada County
Cal
That County
The
Mountain Copper Company, Limited
London
Shasta County
Eureka Cyanide Company
Eureka Mill
Carson River
Herman Schell
Alamo
Nigger Ravine
Forman
Storey County
Pyramid
Reno Journal
Nevada State University Mining School
Chris
Batterman
Boston & Montana
Butte & Hoston
Butte
Montana
Mason Valley
Lowe
Denver
Thos. J. O'Donnell
Cottonwood
Lovelock Tribune
Hood
Dave Mer. Rose
Winnemucca Jewelry Co
Dave McR. Rose
Jood
Silver State
Gyrus Woble
J. & F. Martell
P. Laverga SR
the Palace
Roberts, Proprietor
Hermitage
Rus Noble
Jesse Moore
Car Redding
G. W. Summerfield
G. P. Griffith
Bridge Street, Winnemucca
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