The Colorado River to-day felt the restraining hand of man for the first time since nature traced its sullen course through canyons and gorges across the Continental Divide. By the comparatively simple process of closing the flood gates of Diversion Tunnel Number 2, engineers started the waters backing up behind Boulder Dam, The action was without fuss and feathers. there being ceremonial to mark the climax of the $49,000,000 construction project—
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