Irrigation Tunnel: Six Mile Gunnison Project Near Montrose
The United States government has begun a landmark irrigation project near Montrose Colorado. The Gunnison tunnel will divert the Gunnison river through Vernal Mesa into the Uncompahgre valley to reclaim about 160000 acres of arid land. Engineers led by A L Fellows estimate a 380000 foot tunnel about 12 feet square with two feet per thousand feet fall, requiring three years to complete at a cost of 2500000 dollars.
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Vernal Mesa
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Grand Canyon
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Uncompaehgre
A. L. Fellows
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Explaining the Popping In Coal Debate
A Northern Statesman note questions a claim that coal is produced by bacteria. The quirky exchange mentions bacteria in agit and humor about a man sitting by coal near a girl, highlighting a fragmentary, humorous discussion in the newspaper.
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Yonkera Statesman
A Young Black Bear Tails of a Mischievous Gift
Ernest Harold Baynes recalls receiving a boxed surprise that spoke and hinted at milk and no fruit. A baby black bear emerged, curious and clever, learning to open doors, swim troughs, and follow his owner on walks. The tale blends playful animal antics with Baynes’s Newport Haven Cottage setting.
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Express
Ernest Harold Baynes
Haven Cottage
Newport
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Little Bear
One Way to Get It Story Snippet
A garbled exchange features Greening and Browning discussing toy banks and a doctor’s advice. Browning mentions needing change for his children, while Greening questions what he plans to do with the banks, framed as a rough, humorous dialogue fragment from a dated page.
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Greening
Browning
Quirer
Proposal Sparks Shock in Surprise Family Meeting
Mr. Nervey receives a blunt marriage proposal from Mr. Roxley, eliciting disbelief and accusation of prejudice. The exchange underscores tension over marrying Nervey's daughter, with Nervey defending the girl's character and the suitor seeking approval.
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Nervey
Mr. Roxley
Philadelphia Tees
Civilized Method Quip About Eating Rice
A Chicagoan recalls dining at a Chinese restaurant and jokes about how the Chinese eat boiled rice. The other respondent quips about chopsticks and knives, noting civilization justifies using utensils he prefers.
Proved Beyond a Doubt Rheumatism Cure Claims
Middlesex New York July 26 Special. Mrs Betsey A Clawson declares she suffered chronic inflammatory rheumatism for five years with gout in hands and feet. After taking two boxes of Dodds Kidney Pills in two weeks she could self care, cook, and work again. The ad asserts kidney pills remove uric acid by improving kidney function to cure rheumatism.
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Middlesex
N. Y
Betsey A. Clawson
R “Jt
Dodd
Shane
Benson and Scalper Bet On Speculation
A Town Topics note recalls Benson criticizing Scalper for his instinct to speculate beyond prudence. Thime agrees that his previous overreach led to bankruptcy, highlighting the cautionary tale about risky ventures.
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Benson
Various 1900s Advertisements and Quotations Fragment
Collage of vintage ad blurbs and quotes including Allen's Foot-Ease promotion for sore feet, Dr Kline's nerve restorer trial offer, Brumple PREE address, and assorted humorous lines from Puck and Washington Times. Contains testimonials and obsolete medicine pitches with dated snippets.
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Olmsted
le Roy
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