Alfalfa Trials Promise Grazing Solution Along Oregon Line
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company reports field tests of dry land alfalfa and other grasses across eastern Oregon aim to reclaim mile of range land degraded by drought. Dry land alfalfa yielded four tons per acre without irrigation and winter pasture of two to three feet, with 87 seed packages distributed in Oregon and Washington. Judson notes seed success and Miller plans wider seed distribution if results justify. A ranch eight miles from The Dalles produced 35 tons from 20 acres, with plans to graze hogs on regrown forage.
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Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Oregon
Arlington
Baker City
R. B. Miller
Oregon’ Railroad & Navigation Company
R. C. Judson
Pendleton
Washington
Dalles
No Excuse for Poor Streets in Towns
Editorial urges cleaner streets and cites eastern towns adopting waste boxes on street corners to collect rubbish and improve curb appeal. Notes such boxes keep streets cleaner and spur further beautification efforts. Mentions a Clearwater news item and a local pony ride anecdote related to the day.
Wheat's Strong Position Pushes Prices in Eastern Markets
The article reports a sharp rise in wheat prices in the Eastern markets with July and September options hitting season highs. It cites bullish statistics on world shipments, American visible supply, and demand factors, noting heavy Argentine exports and reduced shipments from Russia and Danubian regions, while Pacific Northwest growers face weather losses and seek higher prices.
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United States
Canada
Oregon
Middle West
Leiter
Pacific Northwest
Oregonian
Idaho Militia Receives War Department Funds
Governor Morrison reports the secretary of war advised funds are now available for Idaho militia use. Idaho’s total appro priation under the new militia law will reach 35,000 dollars, with 12,255 85 allocated to the state. Idaho’s rapid militia reorganization enabled prompt access to the emergency funding.
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Morrison
Secretary of War
Idaho
Gold dollars spark interest in Louisiana Purchase issue
A numismatic report from Washington notes Louisiana Purchase Centennial gold dollars, not silver, may command premiums far above their $2 baseline. Since 1890 gold dollar mintage ended, and Congress authorized the 250000 Exposition issue split between Jefferson and McKinley designs.
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Washington
Congress
Act of Congress
Thomas Jefferson
William McKinley
McKinley
Jefferson
United States
John Reich
Philadelphia
Mint
Charles E. Barber
University Experimental Farm Impresses Judge Richards
Judge Richards visited Moscow noting the University of Idaho experimental farm demonstrations transform farming conditions. Clover, once deemed impracticable, now yields heavy crops after nitrogen bacilli spray developed by Professor French. J M Nelson, recently ill, moved from Tomany to St Joseph Hospital for treatment.
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J. M. Nelson
Tomany
St. Joseph Hospital
Land Boom in the North Tells Idaho State Land Policy
Norman Jackson of the state land board reports north Idaho shows strong prosperity with crops fruits and high rental demand. He advises suspending northern land sales this year to preserve revenue from rentals and timber leases while noting potential value if rail access expands and warns about underpriced timber appraisals and long-term leases.
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State Land Board
North Idaho
Jackson
Northern Idaho
Mr. Jackson
Idaho County
Grangeville
Lewiston
M Jack R. ‘Son
Boise Statesman
Upper Snake poised for early commercial boating route
A Portland built steam boat and barge will soon operate from Glenns Ferry to Bruneau Junction a 25 mile stretch. The river offers depth and no rocks making it suitable for boating though rapids in canyons limit broader use. Mountain Home supplies must be hauled in. Bruneau Valley ships in thousands annually. Collins and wife departed for Grangeville where Mr Coll oversees mining interests.
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Snake River
Portland
Glenns Ferry
Bruneau
Mountainhome
Bruneau Junction
Interurban electric line eyed from Grangeville to Lewiston
Grangeville businessmen and farmers discuss a proposed 80 mile interurban electric railroad from Grangeville crossing Sawyer canyon through Nez Perce Ho and Culdesac to Lewiston. Plans include generating power on the South Fork of the Clearwater with transmission to Grangeville and a possible Ilo to Nez Perce spur. Capital interest from eastern investors grows as a power company may form to develop the river power for electric lines.
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Ilo
Idaho
Board of Trade
Grangeville
Sawyer Canyon
Nez Perce
Ho and
Culdesac
Lewiston
Nez
Clearwater
Unopposed Nominations in National Conventions
The article surveys U S convention history noting rare unopposed nominations. It cites 1831 Henry Day, 1832 Jackson, 1835 Van Buren, 1840 resolution, 1844 Clay, and post Civil War cases. It discusses Jackson’s influence, exceptions for major parties, and periods with contentious favorite sons rather than unanimous ballots.
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Roosevelt
Henry Day Wa
Jackson
van Buren
Clay
Lincoln
Missouri
Grant
Fremont
Gren
Cleveland
McKinley
Bryan
Orofino Builds Wagon Road to Pierce City
A crew of 10 men works on the Orofino Pierce City wagon road in Idaho, focusing on the meadows swamp section. Shoshone County appropriated 300 for initial work with an estimated 500 more needed to widen and finish the grade. the new route would cut distance to about 28 miles with gentler grades and could make Orofino the outfitting point for Pierce City, shifting travel from Greer amid recent smallpox impacts.
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Orofino
Idaho
Orofino-Pierce City
Shoshone County
Price City
Pierce City
Greer
How to Clean Meerschaum Pipes
A guide to cleansing a cherished meerschaum pipe without damaging its coloring. Submerge the pipe in a shallow pan of cold milk, heat slowly to a boil over coal, then simmer briefly for safe cleaning as recommended by a noted authority.
Wheat crop of 1903 forecast to reach record 740 million bushels
The 1903 wheat crop is expected to total about 740 million bushels, up from 670 million in 1900, offering hope for cheap bread. Outlook hinges on corn yields, with early signals in corn regions favorable despite cold weather and flood damage.
Popular excursion steamer T. J. Potter to start service
The popular excursion steamer T. J. Potter will begin service June 27 from Portland and Astoria, sailing Tuesday through Saturday. A trip to Ilwaco connects with the Il Railway & Navigation trains, with beach days at Ocean Beach and rates from two to four dollars round trip. A. L. Clare, Portland, Oregon, offers a free book on the Columbia River resorts.
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T. J. Potter
Portland
Columbia
Astoria
Ilwaco
Pele
Il Railway & Navigation Company
Neetian
Ree
Ocean Beach
Oregon Railroad & Na Company
Colum River
Railroad & Naviation Company
A. L. Clare
Oregon
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Oregon Railway & Navigations
Clearwater Et Shetpasse
J. M. Pierce
Norman Jackson
Collins Coll
Mr. Coll
Orofino-Pierce City Road
North Beach
Ernest McCullough
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