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Madras Pioneer

Location

Madras, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1908

Page

4

Farmers' School on Wheels to Tour Eastern Washington Oregon

The O R N Co will run two special demonstration trains next month to aid farming in Eastern Washington and Oregon. Experts from Washington State College and Oregon Agricultural College will advise on rotation, moisture conservation, dairying, and related topics. In Oregon, the Sherman county run on May 11 will cover Kent, Grass Valley, More, and Wasco with staff including James Withycombe and C B Bradley among others.

Washington Onion Waser Sherman Umatia Morrow Washington Agricultural College J*ullman Oregon Oregon Agricultural College Corvallis Sherman County Kent Girass Valley More Wasco State Agriculvural College James Withycombe I Lewis C. B. Bradley HH. D. Sendder

Sheriff Frank Elkins Eyes Re Election for Crook County

Sheriff Frank Elkins earns strong support for re election in Crook County based on two years of service. The piece argues his proven efficiency justifies another term and cites recent developments at Prine as potential context for the vote.

Frank Elkins Crook County Prine

County Valuations Promised Fairness Ahead of June Election

The Laidlaw Chronicle notes confidence that the upcoming June election will result in a new county administration and that Crook county valuations will be assessed equitably under the next leadership.

Crook County Laidlaw Chronicle

Election officers and visitors in Prineville recount

Crook County Justice of the Peace O G Cullver of Culver assisted in the official count of Crook county’s primary ballot in Prineville. The board included County Clerk Warren Brown and Justices Collver and Luckey. Visitors J I Horney of Madras and John Dillon of Madras arrived for duties and returns from Lyle Gap and Kutcher precincts.

O. G Cullver Culver Prineville Crook County Collver Warren Brown J. L. Luckey J. 1. Horney Madras Horney John Dillon Madris Elkins John Hastile Justice of the William Blair Youngs Lyle Gap John T. Dizney Kutcher

Artisans at Culver to Hold June Meeting Blowout

The Pioneer reports Culver artisans will host a large blowout at their first June meeting and urges all lodge members to attend. Local notes cover trips by Madras traders, Warm Springs fishing visits, cattle shipments to Portland, and upcoming arson trial of ex Crook County Sheriff Sam Smith in Prineville. Wheat shipments rise as spring freighting begins, with farmers holding remaining grain for their own teams.

Culver Oregonian J.R. Wyatt Albany Belvedere Prineville Sam Smith Crook County Smith J. N. Williamson Wyatt

Freezing Weather Wipes Out Peach Crop and Damages Fruit

The region reports heavy losses from recent cold snaps with peach crops destroyed and stored fruits damaged. Warm days gave way to a below freezing Friday night and a Monday night frost that spared few tender items. Garden vegetables suffered as well and the winter's mild spell contrasts with a cold dry spring. Nature seems to balance affairs.

Crook County Considers Wet or Dry Vote in June Election

Local option petitions filed with the county clerk set the June election as the test for a wet or dry status across Crook county. A separate petition circulates in the Haystack precincts, making the issue local and countywide. The county petition lists over 360 names, signaling strong movement for a countywide dry outcome. Local option supporters are organized and promise a concerted drive, while saloon forces reportedly maintain a robust organization opposing the measure in every precinct.

Crook County Haystack

Dayton Elected Republican Candidate for County Assessor

F. E. Dayton, a Republican candidate, won the nomination for county assessor. This ensures at least one representative for the party at the county seat, with Dayton described as a man of evident standing.

F. E. Dayton Laidlaw Mr. Dayton

Market Wheat Prices Rise After Earlier Panic

Wheat traders at Slomike begin to move grains to market as prices gain several years better than they were before the Christmas panic. Holders who kept grain hope for further improvements in the market.

Slomike

Prohibition Column Sparsely Read InArea Notes

A brief, fragmented column notes local prohibition era content with garbled phrases. It mentions area references and walking in the city, with uncertain details and stray names or terms. The readable parts hint at a local column discussing temperance topics without clear events or outcomes.

Brewers target Kansas City prosperity with bold ads

Kansas City brewers and liquor dealers fund widespread posters and ads claiming the city's end of decline. Officials rebut with figures showing rising bank deposits, reduced debt, and growing property valuations, while few stores stand idle and most districts remain busy.

Kansas City Koamedis Tricket Clowand di Clares Katsuwaity Kansas Eity Chesaline Vertie Celley Lait Seloone Leiiinate Opty Roots Dusters Street Xalooine Bettos Whedon Kote

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THE Pioneer Publishing Coo Ore Act of Congress of Mare Sheriff Elkins Crook Coeniy Journ C. E. Roush Madras Trading Co Porthand A. C. Sanford J. F. Loveau Warm Spring Reservation Warm Springs Priday & Company Cross Keys Shaniko Portland Frank Irvine Antelope, Oregon Antelope Prohibition Kansas City, Kansas James W. Hart Proprieth Oregom J. H. Wenandy Bend Frank Osborn C. E. Roush, Mana
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