Irrigation in the West boosts western development drive
Washington dispatch reports Congress adopts federal aid for irrigation in western states. Census surveys prepared to update 1900 data. projections show vast land reclamation will expand farms, population, and wealth. Estimates include 50 million reclaimed acres adding about 9.9 million people and over 1.25 million irrigated farms, with ripple effects on industry and commerce.
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Washington, D. C
Messencer
Congress
Idaho
Geological Survey
Fifty-seventh Congress
Washington
United States
New York
Atlantic
Maine
Florida
Concord
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Mary Baker Glover Hol
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San Francisco
House Republicans Seek Gold Standard Amid Anti-Trust Delay
The House appears intent on perfecting the gold standard currency while delaying or forgetting to enact the anti-trust bill, signaling a tension between monetary reform and competition policy.
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Littlefield
House
Politician Sparks and Miner Tales From Wardner
A Citizens reporter records bale of political chatter on business, railroads, and unions plus miner James Woods detailing Wardner Idaho layoffs. He claims the Cogold mine management fires union men and pursues nonunion workers, warning Joplin style miners to avoid the region.
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James Woods
Wardner
Cambridge
Indian Valley
Mr. Woods
Pennywhacker
Man
Pennsylvania
Gridiron Club X-rays Reveal Senator Hanna Focus On White House
The Gridiron Club exposed that Senator Hanna’s primary thought centered on the White House after X-ray images were applied to his head.
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Gridiron Club
Hanna
White House
Beveridge Mocked as Buffoon Over Statehood Debate
A brief jab calls Senator Beveridge the buffoon of the Senate after continued debate over statehood. The terse remark frames his role as protracted and ridiculed within the chamber.
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Beveridge
Senate
Allies Receive Fair Offer From Venezuela
The Allies have received a fair offer from Venezuela and may accept to ensure their speeches are believed.
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Venezuela
Miners confront hostile supervisor in Wardner clash
In Wardner a superintendent forced out three Montana men with a drawn revolver after asking their origin. The Cambridge Citizen notes mass departures, condemns anti union sentiment, and reports Idaho state board cuts on bills to democratic papers over 500.
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Montana
Bunker Hill & Sullivan
Cambridge
Republican State Board of Examiners
Democratic
Idaho
Board of Examiners
Republican Party
Custer County Bounty Fund Warrants Payable on Presentation
Treasurer's notice states warrants No 28 and 29 in the bounty fund will be paid with interest to date if presented within sixty days from the date of the notice issued in July 1902.
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Custer County
Current Expense and Redemption Funds Ledger Notes 1903
Records list No 107 128 of the October 1902 Current Expense Fund and No 129 186 of the January 1897 Redemption Fund with interest at 0.07 percent from registry to ten days after advertisement. Alice Felkner is County Treasurer of Challis Idaho dated January 20 1903. An advertisement warns of blood poisoning from pin scratches and promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm sold by J P Spalding as a quick healing antiseptic for cuts bruises and burns.
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Alice Felkner
Challis
Ida
J. P. Spalding
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Offer Relief
Advertisement touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets to cleanse and invigorate the stomach regulate bowels improve appetite and restore cheer. Sold by J P Spalding.
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Chamberlain
J. P. Spalding
A Mother's Recommendation for Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Mrs J R Moors of North Star Michigan praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best for coughs colds and croups after years of use. She expresses strong confidence in the remedy for her family.
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J. R. Moors
North Star
Mich
J. P. Spalding
Teachers Examination in Challis Next Weekend
The quarterly examination for teachers will be held in Challis on February 26 27 and 28. First second and third grade certificates will be issued. Questions in School Law will cover Chapter 31 and State Constitution Article 18. Martha Keenan, County Superintendent, Challis Idaho, January 24 1908.
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Challis
Martha Keenan
Ida
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