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river north of the Tumelo project, formerly called 

 the Columbia Southern project, for the construc- 

 tion of which the state recently appropriated $450,- 

 000. The constitutionality of this act was ques- 

 tioned, but the courts decided it was valid. 



The topographic party has been followed by a 

 drill party and three holes have been put down, the 

 deepest of which is now 76 feet below water sur- 

 face and has not yet reached bedrock. After con- 

 tinuing one hole to bedrock or limit of casing, the 

 party will move about a mile further down the 

 stream and a short distance above the falls. 



The topographic party has been divided into 

 two canal line parties, one on the east side of the 

 river working from a diversion site near the town 

 of Laidlow, and the other working on the west side 

 from the same diversion site. 



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"The figures are rather surprising to some people," 

 said Mr. Hill, "for they show that since these Indians 

 returned from the New York Land Show in 1911 

 there have been more than twice as many acres culti- 

 vated on the Ft. Peck Reservation as were planted 

 theretofore. It simply goes to show that almost any- 

 body will improve their conditions if they are given 

 a helping hand in the right direction.'' 



The Indians are highly elated over the progress 

 they already have made in agriculture as the result of 

 the stimulus which their chief gave to the tribe on re- 

 turning from the big land show of the white man in 

 Xew York. The entire tribe entered with great en- 

 thusiasm the first Indian County Fair ever held. It 

 was held at Poplar, Mont., October 1st last. 



In connection with the beginning of the filing next 

 month there will be a big Indian gathering just outside 

 the agency town to celebrate the event. The Sioux 

 then will hold their tribal dances and go through their 

 picturesque ceremonies for several days. 



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