Nature of Big Bend Looms as Wheat Powerhouse
Inspector McNichols reports from the Colville Reservation on agricultural potential in eastern Washington and northern Idaho. He notes Lincoln County and surrounding Palouse regions produce millions of bushels of wheat, with towns like Livenport and Wilbur expanding fast and banks posting large deposits. The piece contrasts climate, soil, and growth across the Big Bend, highlighting rapid town development, numerous stores, and rising farmer wealth while cautioning about sustainability.
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McNichols
United States
Colville
Anderson
Inland Empire
Momence
Lll
Winay Pottrts
Easter Washion
Tolaho
Bixend
Washington
Livenport
Big Bend
Trecion
Lincoln County
Whitman Mty
Palouse
America
York
Hive
Wither
Flued
Dijles
Wilbur Tank
Kankakee
Waukakee
M, JW. & N Uhty
Electric S
Telefone Exchange
Abc
Ae Lay Brothers
Hue
Spokane
Hshin Roylow
Father Corpora
Ely
Howe
Castor Washington
Huttle Gantry
Colfax
Ft Palouse
Unis
Steel Rails Prices Held by Trusts Despite Lower Costs
The Chicago Tribune reports that United States Steel and rivals keep rail prices high at 28 dollars a ton despite lower production costs and falling domestic demand. Foreign buyers secure concessions, with some mills pricing as low as 15 dollars in theory, while home buyers face higher bills.
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United States Steel Corporation
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Georgia
Bacon
Savannah
Abront
Charles M. Ledwith
Carnegie
Pkrtfery
Congress
Republian
Chicago Tribune
A Barrel of Money Booklet Promises Land Riches
Farmers and others are urged to write John G. Farmer at Céday Rapids Town for the booklet The Land of Now, which claims guidance on where and how to profit.
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John G. Farmer
Rapids
Town
New Homes In The West Open Lands For Homesteaders
Government lands totaling nearly two million acres in the Rosebud and Shoshone reservations will be opened to homestead settlement. Rosebud lands in South Dakota offer farming and grazing with access via the Chicago & North Western Railway. Shoshone lands in Wyoming lie on the Wind River plateau with routes via Casper and rail connections. Registration for Rosebud may begin in August with final settlement a month later, amid strong westward migration and rising land interest.
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Rosebud Indian Reservation
South Dakota
Wyoming
Rosebud
Missouri
Nebraska
White Rivers
Great Cornbelt
Chicago & North Western Ra Y
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Sioux City
Des Moines
Omaha
Fremont
Black Hills
Wes
Bonesteel
Guster Reservation
Wind River
Big Horn
Chicago & North Western
Casper
Lander
Union Pacific
Lawlins
United States
Accident Ends I J Jacksons Life at Eagle Grove
Coroner Packard investigated the death of station agent I J Jackson at Eagle Grove after he accidentally shot himself while climbing a wire fence during a fishing trip. The 45 year old left a wife two children and $4000 life insurance with Modern Woodmen and Woodmen of the World. He was buried Wednesday at his home.
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Packard
Trvington
Alegond
I. Jd. Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Jaeleon
Surange
Eagle Grove
Excursion Tickets On Sale For 1904 World’s Fair
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis runs April 30 to November 30 1904. Excursion tickets go on sale with season tickets at 21.70 available daily April 16 to November 15. Other options include 60 day and 10 day tickets with varied prices and sale dates through November 20 and December 5.
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St Louis
Gale
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Julian Inspector McNichols
Lenye Po
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Jackson
Irvington
Sheri
Rock Island
Deering
Modern Woodmen
Amer
Ovary
Walcome
Wil Hanna
Ulerk
Mientw Lodge
de Bull
Ischram & Westlake
Pioneer Hog Buyers
Illinois
Harry Percy
Clinton Grain CO
Titonka
Iowa
Casineit
Syivens
J. .H. Queal & Go
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