Hill's arid land plan and Pacific railway ambitions
The piece praises Mr Hill's grasp of the Idaho Intermountain region and foresees large scale arid land reclamation funded by a massive federal expenditure. It argues 100 million is insufficient and 250 million was spent on the Spanish War, urging a 100 million to boost settlements, manufacturing, and cotton industries while enabling 700 miles of rail to strengthen Pacific access. It notes George Stone of the Chicago Board of Trade acknowledging Hill's earnest shipping plans and private intentions.
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Freigavion
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Nebraska
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Weiser
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Pacific slope growth and irrigation plan drive national progress
A Salt Lake Tribune analysis argues for western reclamation and irrigation to fuel U S growth, projecting a Pacific coast population surge, vast mineral wealth, and new markets. It cites Hill on railways and irrigation canals, predicts canal funding, and contends land value gains from 100 million dollars in bonds.
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Pacific Slope
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Orient
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Mo Aed
A Great Mind Behind Pacific Rail Slope Plans
A Great Mind envisions Pacific slope development with a north south trunk line via Weiser and a future inland metropolis between Sacramento and Butte. The Great Northern Railway figure J J Hill is praised for vision, capital, and executive clarity guiding northwest resource expansion.
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Weiser
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Butte
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Secord
Timber Lands Selected In Hornet Lick Creeks Area
Holse Taino News reports H Harvey returned from Council after viewing state timber lands totaling about 20000 acres at Hornet and Lick creeks Price Valley The Meadows and along the Weiser riversides Bates of Parma accompanied him for preparation The pair also inspected Little Salmon river and praised the new state wagon road expected to open by August 15 aided by $6000 subscriptions from the Oregon Short Line and P I N railroads as the road nears completion
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Boise
M. A. Bates
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Weiser
Harvey
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Payette Lakes
Bates
Little Salmon River
Falls
Oregon Short Line
Game and Fish Law Open Seasons and Penalties
The open season for moose caribou is prohibited with penalties from $150 to $300 or three months in jail. Deer antelope mountain sheep and goats may be killed Sept to Jan 1 with a max four per season and penalties of $50 to $100. Elk may be killed Sept to Dec 1 with a limit of two per season and $50 to $100 penalties. Beaver cannot be killed with fines $100 to $200. Hunting any listed animals with dogs or buying selling hides is unlawful with penalties $50 to $100. Pheasants grouse prairie chickens sage hens fool hens open season starts as stated.
Wildlife and fishing season penalties and rules
The notice lists open seasons for birds and fish from August 15 to March 1 and May 1 to November 1 with penalties from 10 to 50 dollars. It bans fishing by methods other than hook and line for common fish and prohibits dynamite or drugs. It also forbids transport or sale of protected fish or animals year round with penalties from 25 to 75 dollars.
Salt and sugar prices rise and fall amid trade fights
Early spring data show rock salt costs for sheep men rising from 9 to 15 dollars a ton as freight pools curb cheaper imports. Table salt climbs from 65 to 85 cents per 50 pounds while sugar drops from 7.26 to 6.75 dollars per unit due to a clash between Woolson Spice Co and the Arbuckle Co. Consumers can expect a longer struggle before prices rebound.
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Salt Company
Salt Lake
Pacific Coast
Woolson Spice Co
Arbuckle Co
Heat Wave Strains East with record deaths and crop losses
Eastern and central states endure extreme heat with daily prostrations and crop destruction. Columbia Missouri estimates state losses near 100 million dollars as livestock prices plummet. Kansas City stockyards record 25 500 head in one day amid widening market strain. plus notes on Huntington trade, freighting to Malheur and Harney counties, and a pitch for a Snake River ferry and bridge. Drug ad for King’s New Life Pills ends the item.
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Huntington Herald
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Malheur
Harney County
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Huntington
J.H. Aitkins
D. C. Co
Huntington-Buros
Rural delivery defense urged to remain on routes
Farmers along the Weiser free rural mail route praise the system and warn against discontinuation. Issues include patrons sending mail via passers-by and impassable roads in rainy seasons, with calls to expand service and boost profitability. London dispatches note Boer violence in South Africa with casualties among constabulary and Connaught rangers at Jamestown.
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Weiser
Returned Officer's Silly Tale From Queenstown
A non commissioned officer in Munster Flutterers invalided from South Africa claims soldiers think it noble to capture Generals Botha and Dewet, noting leading British officers are Free Masons. Ad by Davis Cave Co promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve with claims of digestion and healing.
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