Irrigation in America Originated With Pueblo Indians
A Census Bureau article traces irrigation in America from Pueblo Indian canals in New Mexico and Arizona to later Anglo settlers. It notes wetland systems near cliff dwellings, early rice in the Carolinas, Mormon inputs at Salt Lake City, California placer mining water use, and Horace Greeley promoted colonies that spread into Idaho Wyoming and Arizona.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
America
New Mexico
Arizona
Colorado
Utah
Carolinas
Illinois
Missouri
Great Salt Lake
Salt Lake City
Deseret
California
West
Horace Greeley
Greeley
Idaho
Wyoming
Irrigation Growth From 1870s To 1890s in U S
Historical note traces Utah irrigation starting with Mormon settlement in Salt Lake Valley in 1847 and Greeley Colorado in 1870, then rapid growth to about 1 million acres by 1880 and extensive canal projects by 1890, many failing financially. Includes ads and assorted notices from The Public and catalog copy.
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Salt Lake Valley
Indiana
California
Union
Greeley
Colo
United States
Mrs Roosevelt Demonstrates Self Reliance Touring NYC
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt travels from Oyster Bay to New York City then Jersey City on her way to Washington. She boards a ferry with other passengers and later travels by public auto to Penn Station before catching a train. The Detroit Free Press notes her calm demeanor amid the presidency’s illness.
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Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Washington
Oyster Bay
Long Island City
East River
West Twenty-third Street
West Twenty-third Street Ferry House and Another Ferry Ride Took Mrs. Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jersey City
Detroit Free Press
Survivors Pension Extended For Indian War Veterans
The July 27 1892 act extends pensions to survivors and widows of Indian War veterans. Regions covered include Cayuse 1847 1848 Texas and New Mexico 1849 1856 California 1851 1852 Utah 1850 1853 Oregon Washington 1851 1856. Pension attorney Pleasant Kino Linn Creek Missouri offers blanks and instructions. Tax Curertats office reports new stock of card envelopes.
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Cayuse
Texas
New Mexico
California
Utah
Oregon
Washington
What a Church Choir Could Not Contain
Two church choir members in a Chandler Oklahoma tale stage a playful sermon inspired prank. They select hymns to mirror the minister's theme and scenes turn humorous as the congregation laughs through spoof liturgy. The piece blends local humor and small town church life.
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Chandler
Okla
Tribune
Notice for Publication final proof filed by Albino Gonzales
The Land Office at Las Cruces New Mexico published notice that Albino Gonzales has filed for final proof to support his claim for Hd. No. 3742 covering sections in Sipdarie. The proof is to be made before Hermene G. Ace probate clerk in Socorro on November 22, 1902. Witnesses named include R. Baca Sany Hago Pardillo Juan Peralta and Anastacio Armijo. Nicholas Galles register.
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Department OF
Tim Ietheson
Las Cruces
N. ML
Hermene G.ace
Socorro County
Socorro
N. Mex
Albino Gonzales
R. Baca
Luis Lopes
N. M
Sany Hago Pardillo
San Pedro
Juan Peralta
Bosquesito
Anastacio Armijo
Boaquaite
Nicholas Galles
Register
Timber sale notice from Gila River Forest District auction
Public timber sale notice lists timber to be cut on a tract of land in Bee, four, T.10 BR. bidders must pay rent and purchase money, with three equal payments due after award. Timbers marked for sale include fir and cedar. failures to remove or delays may forfeit funds. Right to reject bids reserved.
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Gila River Forest
Amd
Rene Mani
Cape
Seefeet
Bixcan Hexmann
Com
Estray animals listed in Socorro County Territory notice
A sworn affidavit by Irwin Wallace for W R Morley identifies a bay horse eight years old saddle trained branded MC on the right thigh a bay stallion three years unbroken branded on left shoulder and a sorrel mare fourteen hands with BJ on the left hip, owner to prove title and pay costs. notice also advertises a seven room house and 3 acres near the courthouse for sale or rent with fruit trees. contact J J Leeson.
Furnished Bucarese Rooms for Rent
Furnished rooms for rent by Mrs. A Winkler. Singles or light housekeeping options available. Apply in person.
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Bucarese
A. Winkler
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University of New York City
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Hermene G. Baca
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Carpio Padilla
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Francisco B, Nunes
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Salt Lake
Louis F. Post
Chicago, Mi
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Davis
Dr. King
Roosevelt
San Antonio ( Tex
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Gme
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Maird
Migs
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Crange
Mestre
Mrs. Roosevelt
John Wesley
Pleasant Kino
Linn. Creek, Mo
Tax Curertats Office
Atlanta
Doctor J. Kornitzer
J. Kornitzer
Chamberlain
Roosevelt Way
Cleveland
St. Louis
Kansas City Journal
Edwin Swisher
W. R. Moriry
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Socatra
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San Antonio
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