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Domestic News
September 18, 1907
Mower County Transcript
Austin, Lansing, Mower County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
The Minneapolis Journal proposes a mass meeting of Minnesota Valley farmers to advocate for a reservoir system to relieve chronic flood conditions along the Minnesota River, which drains five congressional districts. It urges farmers to organize and appeal to Congress for support.
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Should Appeal to Congress.
"A mass meeting of Minnesota Valley farmers is proposed for the purpose of agitating a reservoir system," says The Minneapolis Journal. The Minnesota river drains five congressional districts, and a project to relieve the chronic flood conditions ought to receive the hearty support of the entire state delegation. The flooded farmers will get more consideration at Washington if they get together and make a showing of their numbers and the gravity of the situation. If a reservoir system is practical it should be installed, but the valley people will be far more likely to get what they want if they organize.
"A mass meeting of Minnesota Valley farmers is proposed for the purpose of agitating a reservoir system," says The Minneapolis Journal. The Minnesota river drains five congressional districts, and a project to relieve the chronic flood conditions ought to receive the hearty support of the entire state delegation. The flooded farmers will get more consideration at Washington if they get together and make a showing of their numbers and the gravity of the situation. If a reservoir system is practical it should be installed, but the valley people will be far more likely to get what they want if they organize.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
Infrastructure
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Minnesota Valley Farmers
Reservoir System
Flood Conditions
Mass Meeting
Congressional Support
Where did it happen?
Minnesota Valley
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Minnesota Valley
Event Details
A mass meeting of Minnesota Valley farmers is proposed to agitate for a reservoir system to relieve chronic flood conditions along the Minnesota River, which drains five congressional districts. The project should receive support from the state delegation, and farmers are urged to organize to gain consideration at Washington.