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Maxwell's statement sound logic on Poso irrigation plan
The California newspaper reports Maxwell addressing Poso irrigation district critics, arguing against issuing more bonds to colonize arid lands without guaranteed water. He cites water rights, reservoir capacity, and cost, warning the plan risks ruin for colonists and local holders, favoring storage backed water over speculative schemes.
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The
Californian
Poso
Robertson School
Maxwell
Mr. Maxwell
William E. Smythe
Mr. Smythe
California
Kern County
Smythe
Huntington
Escondido
Poso Creek
Mr. Rice
Kern County Land Company
Ontario
Los Angeles County
Alessandro
Perris