Sugar beet production rises amid irrigation shift
The Grande Ronde valley sees record sugar beet yield per acre and plans for greater future output due to reduced acreage and increased irrigation. A local company operates a modern plant with 1500 to 2000 ton beet shed, employing 200 to 450 workers and claiming the finest production in the nation. The mill ran from October 7 to November 29, producing sugar and supporting local land and labor markets.
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Evening Observer
F 8
Bramwell
Grande Ronde Valley
Henry and Carr Furniture Store Leads La Grande Trade
A feature on Henry and Carr Furniture, La Grande's leading store, detailing founders Judge J. D. Neary and J. Carr. The piece lauds Henry's political service, Carr’s business acumen, the store’s vast stock, modern facilities, and the Grande Ronde Valley's opportunities.
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Henry & Carr Furniture
la Grande
Grande Ronde Valley
Henry & Carr
J. D. Neary
J. Carr
Henry
Mr. Carr
Beets Sugar Industry Expands in Grande Ronde Valley
The Amalgamated Sugar Factory of La Grande reports strong growth with 2000 acres planted in beets and a 360 ton daily capacity. Managers Bramwell and Thomas oversee a modern plant with Spokane as a major trade partner. Irrigation is highlighted as key to higher yields and regional prosperity.
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Ogden
Logan
Lewiston
Utah
Bramwell
Oregon
la Grande
Grande Ronde
Reets
Amalgamated
Oregon Sugar Company
David Beckles
M. M. Browning
H. H. Rolapp
A. Thomas
Corvallis College Grounds and Facilities Overview
The Corvallis college sits near the Williamette Valley with forty acres for lawns and campus and 180 acres for farming and orchards. Facilities include administration, science, agricultural, horticultural buildings, greenhouses, mechanical and mining shops, gym, armory, and dormitories plus new YWCA and YMCA buildings. The agronomy courses are extensive with farm mechanics, animal husbandry, and stock demonstrations, while engineering offerings feature full tool shops, a forge with 42 forges, and comprehensive laboratories.
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Corvallis
Williamette Valley
Mechanic Arte
Waldo
Shephard
Y. M
Oregon Colleges for Women Stand Proud of 115 Sordols
The piece extols Oregon women’s colleges offering extensive programs from art, music, languages to science and economics. It highlights choral training, drawing, painting, and a broad faculty, claiming eastern schools offer no greater advantages and that degrees here are transferrable to eastern colleges.
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Eastern Seminary
Oregon
Minnesota merchants Waters Stanchfield form firm in La Grande
Two years after living in Minnesota H Stanchfield now resides in La Grande and with F L Waters runs the Waters Stanchfield commission firm at 1426 Jefferson Street. They handle grain hay wood and related goods in wholesale and retail trade with a large regional reach. Waters lives in Salem where he runs the Liberty Theatre, a first class show house.
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H. Stanchfield
Minnesota
la Grande
F. L. Waters
Jefferson Street
Waters- Stanchfield
Stanchfield
Winnona
Waters
Salem
Oregon Schools Stand Among Nation's Best
The article argues Oregon institutions like the University of Oregon Oregon Agricultural College Pacific University and Willamette University rival eastern schools in education athletics and societal standing. It cites alumni who played on Notre Dame’s team and notes top players originate from Oregon Washington and California. It predicts an end to the belief that a western student must study east to gain prestige.
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Washington
Idaho
Spokane
Shaw
Colleges of Learning
Germany
France
D. C
Ward
Philbrook
Dimick
Dolan
Willamette University
Oregon Agriculture College
Notre Dame
Oregon
California
West
University of Oregon
Oregon Agricultural College
Pacific University
Lumber Mills Export 94 Million Feet Last Year
Union county timber producers shipped ninety four million feet of lumber abroad during the previous year, highlighting the region’s strong wood products trade and production capacity.
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Union County
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Selene
United States Army
Iike
United States
Amalgamated Sugar Company
Carr
OSC
Judge Henry
Atock
Adams and
Fir Streets
Othe
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J. C. Henrs
Interior Department
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Dag
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