American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1907-10-05

are the two stations built of lava rock
and cement on the solid rock at the
brink of the falls. Mammoth stee
pipe lines carry the water down to the
turbine wheels, which like the current
Of the river run on and on. To the
visitor, there is much of interest to be
seen, the least of which is not the rag
ing foam fleeked torrent. crossed by a
frail appearing wire suspension foot
bridge The structure sways and vi
brates at every step of the pedestrian.
whose curiosity may have led him to
venture across it. AT the central build
ing over the power plant is the resi-
denee Of the superintendent OF the
plant. Charles Johnson. Mr.. johnson
/ has utilized the current in every con-
eeiyabie way Electric radiators con-
sisting of red hot wire coils one inch in
diameter and about two feet in length
heat the rooms. Six coils are used in
each, taking up but little space. In
/ the kitchen is All electric cook stove,
I electric irons and AN electric water
heater. The scarcity of coal has no
terrors for Mr.. johnson. The waters
of the Snake river furnish every re-
quirement of heat. light and power.
While the great plant with its cheap
( power would be sufficient incentive
to build a city here il is not the only
asset of American Falls. This is the
center of highly prosperous stock
raising section The second largest
Carey act reclamation project, that of
the American Falls Canal q Power
company, is nearing completion. III
+ extends for 30 miles up the river re-
claiming over 5000 acres of idaho's
best land. The main csnal is 30 feet wide
a, the top sloping to 10 feet ON the bot
tom. carrying FIVE feet of water. The
projec, is nearly completed and mos,
I of il has been settled. Fully half of
the section is tributary to American
Falls Another resource is that of dry
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the city are being taken up with view
10 Improvement without irrigation.
During the last suasons yields Of wheat
ns high as 90 bushels 90 the aere have
been obtained without the aid Of water
other than the natural rainfall.
If what has been accomplished dur
inc the past year may he taken as a
fcritrtioa. the Power City Is sifeads on
the certain highway TO future great
ness. Over 500, 600 has been expend-
ed in substantial business buildings and
Others in course of construction will
cost fully ms much more. A flour mill
which is turning out loo barrels per day
is one Of this years improvements. IL
IL fine three-stnry structure tilied
with the latest and best milling ma
chinery. 4 fine eyHtem Of waterworks
was recently completed. The water is
secured from series of springs and is
pumped into a high steel reservoir Civ
ing splendid fire protection as well as
the best of service for domestic use.
Nearly mile of cement sidewalk has
been laid. streets have been graded and
4 over 1900 shade trees have been set
out
One of the gieat improvements of
the year is the completion of $4,000
hotel which has no superior in the state
for convenience, architectural beauty,
handsome furnishings or excellence of
service. Hot and cold water. steam
heat. electric lights, room telephones
and elegant furniture, with every mod
+ ern convenience for the comfort of
guests Is conspicuous feature. The
finish on the two upper floors is wealth
cred oak while on the first floor the
style is mission, with furnishings to
match. The splendid hostelry was a
blaze of light this evening when it was
formally thrown open TO the public
with grand banquet. that in no APP
pointmcnt could have been excelled in
Boise or Salt Lake. The manager. H..
w. Hall of Chicago. is an experienced
hotel man who will not allow his repu-
tation to suffer as the head of the new
caravansary. The hotel was named in
honor of Major Reed whose middle
name is Remington. Boise Statesman.