Understanding land surveys and lost corners guidance
The article from Roserr W. Gay emphasizes proper limits of a surveyor's authority in resurveying property lines. It explains metes and bounds descriptions, the primacy of old corners, and when a survey becomes legally binding only after court ratification or mutual agreement. It cautions against overreaching by the surveyor to avoid lawsuits.
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Colorado Agricultural College
Metes and Bounds
Bowers
Roserr W. Gay
Deep irrigation and air brake systems in rural farming and rail transport
The article explains deep ditching and irrigation on potato fields with contour planning and canvas dams to control water flow and minimize disease. It also describes Westinghouse air brake components and operation on trains, detailing the engineer’s valve, triple valve, auxiliary reservoir, train line, and brake cylinder, with notes on mountain operations and student study at the State Agricultural College.
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Agricultural College
E. R Bexxert
State Agricultural College
Westinghouse
F. M. Laxcripge
Potato Irrigation Practices in Western Districts
The article describes irrigation of potatoes in the Western irrigated districts, noting that potatoes are easier to irrigate than grains or alfalfa once beds are prepared. Planting creates ridges and furrows, and subsequent cultivations raise the ridge while deepening the trench between rows.
The Air Brakes Save Trains From Disaster
The article extols air brakes on railroads noting they let engines stop trains in time to avoid rivers washed bridges or rockfalls. It argues air brake reliability increases safety and speeds travel to about sixty miles per hour, reducing reliance on brakemen and hand brakes.
Farmer seeks 160 acre water sharea in Antonito Colorado
Advertisement for a farmer to work 160 acres of A class land with full water supply on shares. Best inducement offered to the right party. For details contact The San Antonio Real Estate Agency in Antonito Colorado.
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San Anton Real Estate Agency
Antonito, Colo
For Sale Good Driving Mare
For sale a 1150 pound gentle driving mare described as a splendid lady's driver. Inquire at The Chronicle.
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the Chronicle
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United States
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Eoys
Q. Tanquary
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D Scott Schenck
Chronicle
LA Jara
Pecape
Munn
Scientific American
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York
Engravers Printers
CONTINENTAL OIL COMPANY \Incorporated
J.T. Shemwell
Insurance
Colorado
Wetiavein
the Home Lumber
Coal ® Grain Co
I. J. Richardson
Alamosa
Alamosa, Colo
F. H. Gable
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