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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
4
The Madras Pioneer weekly edition published by The Pioneer Publishing Co. outlines subscription rates per year and months. It notes mail handling through the Madras Oregon post office and references postal regulations under an Act of Congress.
The paper argues government investigations should target land grabs and possible graft in irrigation projects like the Deschutes Irrigation & Power Co. It defends the Carey Act price change to 25 per acre, noting six year ownership transfer to settlers and limited maintenance fees, while contrasting with former contracts.
The investment in irrigation is argued to be crucial for Central Oregon's development and for potential railroad expansion. Critics urge suspending judgement until a full investigation to avoid injuring the project and its proposers, noting the D. I. P. Company’s integrity and the irrigation enterprise’s role in opening markets for surplus grain.
A Portland Journal piece urges young men to move into southern Crook and northern Lake counties in Oregon to homestead land. It notes many acres are not desert, with irrigated lands valued higher but costlier. water and wells aid settlement. The article predicts railroad growth and farm development, claiming a $100 investment could yield a farm worth 2000 to 10000 dollars in a few years.
Umatilla County begins a five million bushel wheat harvest. A steady operation of 250 combined harvesters is needed to reach the immense yield this season. The region leads the state in extensive farming and modern methods, as stationary threshers are replaced by the modern combined machine.
The article notes over 260 machines operate in the county with about 26 horses per machine requiring 6,500 horses total. It highlights Umatilla’s harvest scale, compares it to Crook County’s wheat belt, and suggests Madras country may influence local farming methods and development once rail access expands.
Madras settlers press claims on land in the Southern Patte railroad grant to the Willamette Valley contending they can buy at $2.50 per acre. Owners refuse, arguing the land is timber rich and worth far more. Expect court tests as buyers seek the maximum price while the dispute over the original grant lingers.
In columns from a few days ago yields of sixty bushels of wheat per acre are noted in the Haystack area of Crook County a region once seen as stock country. The wheat belt now extends into Agency Plains and Haystack and other Eastern Oregon areas prove wheat can be grown with or without Hatfield rain.
Portland Journal reports a railless locomotive to operate between his point and Shanlke with a 70 horsepower engine and six three wheel trucks. The engine weighs 25 tons and hauls up to 60 tons on grades not exceeding 10 degrees.
A railless locomotive features seven and a half foot wheels two foot tire width and ten ton heavy trucks built on a mammoth plan. At least two trucks have auxiliary engines connected to the main boiler and steam can be merged into them in emergencies. Each truck carries its own weight plus that of another truck.
Dement Brothers tested Turkey Red wheat on the Chris Banta ranch north of Walla Walla finding 65 pounds per bushel. The 240 acre field averages 84 bushels per acre and is described as a record breaker. The wheat, a new variety here, is touted as a potential founding crop for the region.
Notice is hereby given that Green N. Smith of Maire Oregon has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof on Homestead Claim No. 0827 for the northeast quarter section 14 township 108 range 1 east. The proof will be made before Frank Osborn Commissioner at his office in Madras Oregon on September 0 1907. Witnesses: Braosieer Voit Brausterter Dove A S Philips and C Moonk all of Madras Oregon.
Department of the Interior Dalies Oregon July 31 07 notices Reecee Gant of Madras Oregon to make final proof for Homestead Patent 10228 dated January 4 1902 for the west half of section 4 township 21 range 17 to be witnessed by CC Fos Howard Blackerby John Ivek Miles D Fox at Madras Oregon before Frank Osborn U S Commissioner September 2007.
Notice records Marion R. Elliott alias Carey W. Foster of Pineville Crook County Oregon who filed in April 1900 to purchase land in the Dalles district under provisions of sections 2345 to 292, any party asserting rights or objections must file protest by August 10, 1907 with Register W. Moune.
Dalvin Fax of Mundens Oregon files homestead entry 1048 dated March 8 1902 seeking five year proof for the northeast quarter and section 1 township 5 range 6. Hearing before Frank Osborn United States Commissioner at Madras Oregon on September 1 1907 with witnesses JE Campbell V Z Bravstetter Tf A Long C Dove all of Madras and C W Moon registering official.
U and Land Office in The Dalles Oregon issues notice to Hal Walter O'Neil of Prineville Crank County Oregon that an application to purchase and locate land under Berthons 49 1 2852 must be proven by August 10. The notice names C W Moon as Register and requests adverse claims be filed by that date.
Notice is given that Water Ho Hostow and Henry Yo Liveton of Prineville Oregon filed declaratory statements under Section 2048 of the Oregon Revised Statutes on April 1006. The registry lists the applicant as Ole Oliedo Citrate of Geeeteret and details a hearing by Dr. Jod aS W. Moore, Register, on the tenth day of Anton.
A notice dated September 87 seeks payment of seven five year claims for land and property in Madras. It lists multiple claimants including CC Pos HW Binek rey Koodard and A. W. Mooreek. The hearing before Commissioner Frank Obera is at the Madras office.
Notice is given that James O. Wilson of Madras Oregon will prove up year proof for Homestead Entry No 1460 dated March 7 1902 for the west half of section 12 township 13 range 10. Proof will be before Frank Debora U S Commissioner at Madras on September 9 1907. Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation include S Brown W C Nok H J Healy Ivan Hale of Culver Ohio and C W Moon Registrar.
The notice states that Vieu Huson of Thome UL Lafotinw Crook Oregon has filed a claim for coal ore mining in Crook County Oregon. It requires any person claiming title by preemption or protest to file their rights within ten days after publication and before the 10th day of August with the local Register.
Public notice announces publication of land offers in Oregon and neighboring states. It lists filing deadlines and dates for sworn statements and claims, naming parties involved and the County Clerk in Prineville for the Crook County lands.
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