Seeding Forest Range With Cultivated Grasses
C R Seitz of the Umpqua and Tillamook forest reserves introduces a U S Forest Service bulletin on reseeding grazing lands with cultivated grasses. The project aims to boost forage across vast western ranges from Canada to Arizona by sowing clover timothy red top and bluegrass on wet meadows after grazing trials with sheep. Outcomes depend on next summer’s growth. success could transform mountain pasturage and broaden application elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Seitz
Umpqua
Tillamook
Forest Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Plains
Pacific
United States
Canada
Arizona
New Mexico
Oregon
Grazing Research Eyes Range Improvement Efforts
The article outlines studies on cultivated grasses and range improvement led by Frome Coville of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Experiments in Walowa County Oregon's national forest test altitude effects from 6000 to 10000 feet to boost summer range. Stock movement and winter feeding via hay and alfalfa are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Forest
Frome Coville
Bureau of Plant Fidurtry
Cascade Mountains
Oregon
Interior Department
Public Lands Commission
Walfowa County
Imnatha National Forest
Eason
Plana
Horace McKinley the Beau Brummeler and Jokester
A historic Oregon item profiles Horace G McKinley once tied to land fraud schemes as a jokester who vanished from U S federal pursuit and resurfaced in China with rumored posts from Shanghai. He allegedly sent a postcard taunting accomplice 8 A D Puter about land theft and later pursued gold hunting in northern China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace G. McKinley
Beau Brummer
Oregon Land
A. D. Puter
Multnomah County
McKinley
China
Shanghai
Oriental
Puter
Journal
Awakening on Teacher Training in Lane County
Sunday School workers are told of a widespread effort to start teacher training in Lane County beginning October. The Oregon State International Association endorses H M Hansill’s Legion of Honor Teacher Training Lessons, with two volumes outlining New and Old Testament studies and teaching methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane County
Oregon State International Association
H. M. Hansill
Legion of Honor
J. K. Gill Co
Portland
Springfield
Life Ends In Rock Crusher Blast Near Eugene
Joseph Mayers, a young comparable stranger in Eugene, was instantly killed by a premature blast at the county rock crusher on Bailey Hill west of the city. W. H. Oswald’s blast fired on cue, but Mayers’ did not, and when he approached the site the blast detonated, throwing his body 20 to 30 feet. Coroner Gordon viewed the remains after the Mulkey cemetery funeral of Mrs. Fisk. The article also notes local visitors and residents returning from various counties and towns, plus a look at local business and social news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jospeh Mayers
Eugene
Bailey Hill
Mayers
W. H. Oswald
Oswald
Gordon
Mulkey
Fisk
Unnecessary Inquest in Australian-Born Man’s Burial
The unfortunate young man, single with no immediate relatives here, was born in Australia and a Catholic. He decided an inquest was unnecessary. the body was brought to Eugege and prepared for burial. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at Gordon's undertaking chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugege
Mayers
Australia
Gordon's Undertaking Chapel
Irrigation Congress Chooses Albuquerque Meeting Site
Sacramento reports that Albuquerque New Mexico was selected as the next meeting place for the irrigation congress. The Sept 7 note confirms the decision and identifies Albuquerque as the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irrigation Congress
New Mexico
Sacramento
Albuquerque
N. M
The
Utah Dominates Interstate Exposition Awards In Land And Farm Show
In Sacramento Utah captured seven trophies seven cash prizes and one Durham bull at the interstate land and forest products exhibition. Oregon received three trophies and a Holstein bull. J Frank Adams of Klamath county won the Holstein bull for best irrigated farm products. E Clemens Horst of Salem won the hops trophy. Malheur and Klamath counties contributed fruit trophies for Oregon. Merrill of Merrill won 100 for best irrigated garden vegetables. Campbell and Driscoll of Denenza won 40 each for sheaf barley and oats. Ontario entries won 100 for best pear collection and 50 for best mahlifa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
Utah
Oregon
J. Frank Adams
Klamath County
California Promotion Committee
Pabec Brewing Company
E. Clemens Horst
Salem
Klamath
Malheur
Mr. Pardee
Merrill
Walter Campbell
J. F. Driscoll
Denenza
J. A. Lockey
Ontario
Wml
Harrisburg Local Social and Travel Notes
Lucian Bucknum visits from Portland and stops at Creswell to see his mother and kin. Gus Kiser travels from Oswego to Harrisburg then aids Coburg in a baseball win over Springfield. Dr. T C Mackey leaves for Salem to buy property and relocate with family. Mr. and Mrs. Hayden return from Eugene with uncertainty about staying or moving to Seattle after their six weeks old daughter dies in Eugene. funeral held there.
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W. Evans
Wheeler
Gilliam
T. C. Marshall
Hebron
Neb
E. R. Hollenbeck
Inlaw
W. R. Hollenbeck
Florence
Eugene
W. J. Royce
Sedro-Wooley
Washington
Tingley
Binghampton
N. Y
Pennsylvania
Pauline Walton
Medford, Or
Wistar Johnson
Portland
Springfield
E. M. Cooper
Gray's Harbor
M. M. Davis
Corvallis
Huddleston
Estelle Day
East Fourteenth Street
M. L. Sommerville
Los Angeles
Henry E. Owen
Mattyee Bush
Kalama
Wash
J. W. Owen
Ermine Owen
Lucian Bucknum
Creswell
Gus Kiser
Oswego
Harrisburg
D. N. Hayden
Seattle
Hayden
Bulletin
Lost and Pound Found Pills Advertised Item
A brief notice notes a loss between 9 30 pm yesterday and noon today of a bilious attack described as nausea and sick headache. The remedy involved is a box of Dr Kings New Life Pills found at W L DeLano s drug store. They are guaranteed for biliousness malaria and jaundice and priced 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. DeLano
Dr. King
Gaylord to Erect Brick Block on Willamette Street
Predictions say a solid brick block will line Willamette Street within two years from the business strip to the depot grounds. N R Gaylord plans a three story brick hotel next summer on the Encore site across from the new post office, with a ten foot wide cement walk retained to allow future widening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette Street
Sanford and Cherry
Post Office
Frasier
N. R. Gaylord
Encore Hotel
Ex convict linked to San Quentin figure in Owens case
San Francisco and Portland figures figure in a complex Owens letters story. The woman repeatedly cited is Emma Hance Evans, wife of the complaining witness and daughter of Captain Nf. Hance, Los Angeles city treasurer. Evans once was Dr. Owen's wife, adding further entanglements.
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San Francisco
Portland
San Quentin
Owens
Emma Hance Evans
Nf. Hance
Los Angeles
Evans
Owen
Births Reported in Springfield and Eugene Aboard 1907
To Mr and Mrs Milton Kintzley in Springfield on August 28 1907 an eight pound daughter. In Eugene on September 3 1907 Harry C Haskel and wife welcomed a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Kintzley
Springfield
Eugene
Harry C. Haskel
Misses Hughes and McClung Open Springfield Millinery
Misses Hughes and McClung of Eugene have rented the Nickerson building in Springfield to open a millinery store. The Bell and Ayers bank building contract has been awarded to J. R. Chezen. construction starts at once. Charles Rivett and two sons return from Florence and Heceta Head with a fine trip and sea lion catches.
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Hughes & McClung
Eugene
Nickerson
Bank
Bell & Ayers
J. R. Chezen
Charles Rivett
Florence
Heceta Head
Rivett
Newa
Wealthy broker killed wife in Evanston mystery
Chicago dispatch reports Mrs. Fred Fish was found murdered at 423 Davis Street Evanston with her husband, a retired broker, found unconscious with his throat cut. Police suspect he killed her then self-inflicted harm. motive unknown. Neighbors recalled a violent quarrel last night and a likely fatal shooting followed by brutal mutilation. Local agent R. T. Nickless replaces W. G. Jackson at White Sewing Machine Co.
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Chicago
Fred Fish
Davis Street
Evanster
Fish
Notable Los Angeles promoter linked to extortion plot
Los Angeles on Sept 6 a well known promoter and practitioner was arrested on charges of attempted extortion via letters. The complainant and recipient were connected to defense and real estate groups, including the Guarantee Ready Co and Fairway Company, with the case detailing wealth and alleged schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Jettera
J. Why's
Evens
Evers
Beng Wealths
Williams Indian Pile Ointment Promises Relief
Advert shows Williams Indian Pile Ointment claimed to cure blind bleeding and itching piles and itch of private parts. Describes absorption of tumors and instant relief. Sold by Linn Drug Co. and by mail for $1.00. Williams Mfg Co., Cleveland Ohio.
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Williams
Linn Drue Co
Mall de
Williams Mtg. Co
Cleveland
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Grant
U. S&s. Grant
Edith Root
Elibu Root
Horace McKinley
J. M. Morris
Sppt
L. P. Burke
Cascade
Dr. Bartle
Eugene Odd Fellows
Coburg
M. Svarverud
W. M. Green
J. M. Williams
J. W. Pollock
B. F. Dorris
E. A. Farrington
J. M. Daniela
Jon. McArthur
J. W. Zimmerman
C. Frank
F. A. Rankin
E. J. Martin
H. Cherem
J. W. Lakin
Bellingham
Great Britain
Joseph .Mayers
Gene
Mohammed EL Guebbas
Morocco
Raisuli
Ruby Dunn
Angie Owen
Crow
J. W. Collier
Albany
A. L. Peter Ta
J. M. Pipes
Welby Wilkins
F. E. Dunn
F. C. Bean
W. Waddle
Standish
Rev
C. A. Wooley
Points South
John Bogard
W .G. Gilstrap
Newport
Cora Sutton
Brownsville
Mabel Johnson
Handsaker
Thos
J. Luckey
Fred Moullen
Ira Soul
Lacomb
Linn County
Hilda Hawkins
Maily Guard
Nicklin & Neal
Arner’s
Gaientler
Children’s Hose Supporters
Billy Buster
Nicklin
Grocery Department
London Mineral Water
Gaylord
R. T. Nickless
W. ‘G Jackson
White Sewing Machine Company
Levi Strauss & Co
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