Government Seeks Bids for Panama Canal Dredge Spuds
Industrial notes from Portland and Salem report government bids for two dredge spuds 70 feet long and 86 inches in diameter to outfit a canal dredge. Oregon forestry officials outline Weeks law patrols 65 workers and a fire wardens manual amid fire season rules and permit requirements.
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Portland
Oregon
Washington
D. C
Panama Canal
Northwest
Salem
State Board of Forestry
Pioneers Foresee Banner Crop Year in Gilliam County
Longtime residents say Gilliam County will have its best crop year ever. From the Columbia River to Wheeler county line crops look strong with fall wheat ahead of schedule and spring grain thriving. Fruit trees bloom in abundance and vegetables should be plentiful after ample rain.
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Condon
Gilliam Coun
Columbia River
Wheeler County
Morrow County
John Day River
Green Peach Aphis Damages Oregon Crops
Oregon Agricultural College entomologists urge farmers to apply Black Leaf 40 at 1000 parts water with soap per barrel to control the green peach aphis attacking shoots in Freewater Milton and surrounding areas. Government entomologists tour eastern Oregon forests, recounting a 15000 dollar year spent battling pine beetles and burning infected trees aiding the effort.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Corvellis
Freewater-Milton
H. F. Wilson
0. A. C. Entomology Department
Sumpter
Entomological Bureau
Oregon
Aera
Irrigation drive aims to boost valley water project
Medford seeks a large irrigation meeting to rally property owners for the high line ditch around the valley. The effort targets transforming Southern Oregon into a premier irrigation area. Hopkins ditch north of Medford already has rancher support and will be built. Bend depot upgrades extend its capacity with an 80 foot addition for baggage and express handling due to rising traffic.
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Medford
Oregon
Hopkins
Bend
Bend Union
Oregon Voters Face Large November Ballot
Oregon voters in November must decide on at least 40 measures under the initiative and referendum, in addition to electing the president, vice president, a U S senator, representatives and various state and county officers. The total will exceed the 1911 general election count of 2, with six measures already referred by the 1911 legislature.
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Cascade Mountains
Cascades
State Board of Forestry
Department
Oregon
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Congress
Salem board backs six road bills for November vote
The Salem board of trade unanimously endorses six compromise road bills to go to voters next November and plans immediate circulation through Marion County with thousands of signatures expected. Resolutions also urged Marion County court to buy auto trucks for hauling rock in road work.
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Salem
Salem Board of Trade
Marion County
Portland to Stage Major Production of The Bridge of the Gods
Preparations begin for a large scale production of The Bridge of the Gods in Multnomah Field. June 8 and 10 are set as performance dates during Rose Festival week as the cast is assembled.
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California
Portland
Newport
Yaquina Bay
San Francisco
Pacifi Railway & Navigation
Oregon
Astoria
Multnomah Field
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Cherrington
Peter
Packard
Holert M
Cable
Milton
Hardman
Emerson
Warrington
Fisher
Autotone
Adout Music
Singer Sewing Machine
Peters
Salem, Oregon
Jersey Dairy
A. E. Williards
F. Moseman
Wm. Roberts
Phone Bell 803
Independence, Or
Southern
Pacific
Drexler & Alexander
White House
WM. McGilchrist & Sons
Willamette Valley
State Street
Finley
Luke Conners
Wallowa
Conners
John C. Zoller
Duncan
Umatilla County
Pioneers
Gilliam County
Boston
New York
Barnes’ Cash Store
Watt Shipp
The
Sun Typewriter
Main Street
Independence
Zed Rosendorf
A. W. Russell
Independence Feed Store
Che Independence Livery Barn
Crowley Bros., Proprietors
Maln &J
Garage
Independence, Oregon
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