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Relation Report of the Chief of Engineers 1899 Part 4
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Description In the days' labor given in the table the time of the snag boat's crew is not included, and it is fair to assume that one-half should be charged to dam construction, which would make the total cost of 6,530 linear feet dam $15,758.24, or $2.41 per linear foot. During the summer and fall of 1898 the river was at an exceptionally low-water stage, notwithstanding which fact the regular lines of boats were enabled to operate throughout the season between Portland and Salem because of the good...
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