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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1912
Page
6
Des Moines reports a cool dry week with average temperatures down about six degrees and only light scattered showers. Harvesting progress is strong though corn and pastures need rain. winter wheat yields look high while overall crops show variability across counties. Hay fever and asthma worsen in August with pharmacy ads offering Foley remedies and testimonials.
A tour of the Geo TH Pant Western Land Co tract near Alamosa reveals 41 000 acres remaining for sale with 20 000 reachable by water via reservoirs. Demonstration farm of Will McClean irrigated 56 acres with a 500 gallon per minute well, proving potential for productive farming in the valley. The party visits San Luis Fort Garland Blanca and Baldy noting Mexican town character and Kit Carson history.
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