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Newspaper
Ione Proclaimer
Location
Ione, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1909
Page
7
Laidlaw hosted J. J. Johnson state grange lecturer who urged continued work. His talk energized Pickett Island grange with several new members and highlighted Central Oregon potential as railroads bring settlement and growth.
Priseville County Surveyor Fred A. Rice won the contract to survey an electric road from Opal City on the north side of the rock river to Prineville via Lamonta gap and McKay flat along the Ore a Trunk and Harriman line surveys. Jos G. Houston, Portland Capital representative for the Oden Falls project and nearby reclamation work, awarded the surveying contract. Houston has no plan to generate power at Oden Falls where power plant contracts are already let.
The report notes onion yields near days trek on Joe Snider’s Seaton holding, about 55 square rods, producing just over 600 bushels sold at two cents a pound. That fields establish more than $1,500 per acre, rivaled only by Seeemstons les grown by J. Bmith at aston's last year, for which about high profits were recorded.
The mail service to Coon Bay is seriously impaired as the new government schedule causes outgoing mail to be eight to ten hours late. The Sumner route on the Coon Bay wagon road was discontinued October 31 with no immediate mail provision until the next day when In Vaille directed the Marshfield postmaster to route mail by train to Myrtle Point and then by stage to Roseburg. The report to the railroad commission shows Astoria & Columbia River Railroad net revenues for the year ending June 30, 1909 at 210,788.78 with total operating revenues of 622,075.38. interstate business at 525,532.91 and Oregon interstate costs of 96,542.47, plus taxes of 20,012.17.
Announcement from the railroad office states that the Corvallis & Eastern will provide improved service between Albany and the coast. Winter mixed trains handling passengers will be replaced by a tri weekly freight service with all freight duties separated from passenger traffic.
Falem C P Bishop a Willamette Valley clothier filed a complaint with the railroad commission against Wells Fargo Express alleging extortionate shoe rates. He cites 16 cents per pound Chicago to Salem and 7 cents Salem to Grants Pass as contrary to fair pricing.
J H Wenandy of Bend previously operated the Bend Redmond and Shaniko route with the D L P company. He is shown to own five automobiles and related assets as he expands the stage line service between Bend and other points including Madras.
Kansas farmers with W B Sherman sign on 4,000 acre colonization near Grants Pass Rogue River valley. Land priced 8 to 20 dollars per acre, fall land selection, spring arrivals to settle within a year. Pear carload from Bear Creek orchard brings 6 and a half cents per fruit in New York sale.
A fragment reports that Loewen & Co. employed convict labor in producing stoves and tangs during wartime. The octet destroyed at the summer remains unclear, with readiness for occupancy questioned and a focus on wartime labor practices.
The Dallee-A. Hf. Pligg has taken 1 380 sacks of reece from 14 wares using dry land farming. Flige awaits humorous specimens weighing three pounds each.
A seed note from Eugene reports a single colossal beet weighing about 30 pounds. The prize beet, grown in a local garden section, tops all other entries and draws attention to the region's produce displays.
The Portland markets list wheat varieties at 62¢ to $1.04 per bushel, barley prices around $27 per ton, and hay values for Willamette and Eastern Oregon regions. Fruit and produce show apples at $1.47 to $2.25 per box and cranberries near $1.50 per basket, with assorted vegetables and meats also priced.
In Hockland Maine on November 4, North Dakota recorded speeds of 22.25 knots on test runs with an average of 21.553, exceeding performances of the Delaware and the British Neptune. Turbine engines reached up to 35,150 horsepower while mean output was 33,575 horsepower. Revolutions of nickel alloy propellers hit 246 per minute, with 263 rpm sustaining contract speed. The ship is hailed as a first class battleship far ahead of contemporaries.
Montreal loses grain freight to Boston routes as costs from Montreal to Liverpool rise, while Boston to Liverpool rates are cheaper and insurance on Boston shipments is lower. The result is Montreal’s grain export trade weakened despite higher Canadian West output.
The Korea, a Pacific Mail liner, set a new wireless distance record reaching 4 305 miles from San Francisco on November 2. A prior message reached 3 300 miles, with the 4 305 mile contact established 40 miles off the Golden Gate. The Korea uses a six kilowatt plant and compares to Marconi’s Atlantic record with a 50 kilowatt system.
Schmitz men expect ex Edhimite backers to share public funds once McCarthy takes office as mayor elect. Ex-registrar of votes, two ex police commissioners, and others tied to Edhimite circle are named as potential appointees or beneficiaries amid a shifting political plan in San Francisco.
Treasury reports show a near flat balance with about 31 million in the treasury and 99.1 million in the general fund. Customs and internal revenue receipts rise, ordinary receipts exceed last year by about 25 million, and total debt declines by 395 thousand.
To defend against airships a series of experiments will shoot at aircraft with cannon. Tests will be conducted at Sandy Hook New Jersey. Charles Day Chandler of the signal corps will go to New York to prepare balloons. He will be stationed temporarily at Fort Wood.
Lieutenants Humphrey and Foulers logged a flight of one hour forty five minutes in the government lane at College Park under Ibor Wright. The trial, noted for speed, faced headwinds as wind rose rapidly and signalled a dense deluge on the second leg. Conspiracy Verdict Sustained.
Government land officers report confusion among landowners over rights of way and property boundaries. Officials cite unclear papers and lack of prior notice, prompting complaints from residents about access to their lands.
Bridge wait continues as war department reports no objection to a slate of nominees in Portland but Senator Bourne has yet to respond. The hearing in Chicago was postponed after a pledge to seek a quick resolution.
Officials from two academies decide on cancelation of football games after late call to superintendents to settle the issue. The proposed action comes amid department discussions and pending decisions.
Inter state Commerce Commissioners Clarke and Cockrell plan to study more than 100 rate cases after returning to Washington. Inland opponents seek lower rates from the east and Mississippi points, arguing Pacific Coast rates are too cheap for long hauls. A Spokane rate ruling is expected to guide others, with decisions due early in January.
Washington reports September activity improved with freight car volume exceeding last year. Idle cars persist but shortages may ease. coal and iron trades rise while lumber gains tread. Grain and flour shipments drop at interior markets. canned meats lead a 40 percent decline.
Washington dispatches say officials delay action after a report to President Meier and the army regarding Estrada. Seizure by Hon duran authorities affects Americans related to the Porias Fruit Company, but state department plans no further action at this time.
Secretary Baldran designates additional land endowment for settlers in the San Dance district, bringing the total to about 12 acres. Under the enlarged homestead bill settlers now receive 320 acres instead of 160.
Rumors in Washington on November 6 state that William Parkhurst Wickersham of New York is considered for a United States Supreme Court seat to succeed George Peckham. It is unclear if he would accept the appointment if offered.
Washington reports the state department has urged the Honduran government to correct mistreatment of interests in Ban Vedro and Puerto Cortes. Officials say representations were made to address concerns over iron and related matters affecting trade.
The case concerns the United States at issue with Great Northern and Chic Brest Western against the state of Minnesota. The Minnesota Supreme Court has scheduled argument on the road-related grievances and caravings cited by the parties.
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