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Madras Pioneer

Location

Madras, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1908

Page

4

Rail line clash shapes Oregon rail project debate

The article discusses a proposed Central Oregon railroad with interest in Crook county. It notes initial funding and a promoter's plan to extend the Columbia Southern branch to Shaniko, assessing advantages and drawbacks for county benefits and immediate relief. It also mentions a sensational Alaska wheat discovery yielding up to 100 bushels per acre, offered at 20 dollars per bushel, with Crook county awaiting railroad access before trade.

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New Wheat Discovery Reported From Idaho

Adams of Juliaetta Idaho claims a new bearded wheat with large heads and berries that may yield 100 bushels per acre. Heaters say it could triple American wheat output if it survives trials and grows in different climates. No mill test has been conducted yet but Idaho experiments show promising results.

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Madras Wheat District Poised for Major Growth

Crook county's Madras country gains for its wheat prospects amid poor Eastern Oregon crops. Observers who toured Morrow Gilliam and Sherman counties expect yields to exceed those districts, with conservative estimates showing at least 60 percent of last year's bumper harvest. The area, still new to wheat farming, shows strong potential with better transport on the horizon.

Crook County Oregon Twe Morrow Gilliam Sherman Madras

Wheat prices to rise to 90 cents this season in Inland Empire

The market editor of a Portland paper predicts 90 cent wheat in Pendleton Walla Walla and other Inland Empire centers based on current markets and export demand. Pendleton sold wheat at 80 cents last week, the highest in ten years, with many traders at 80 yet some holding for 85. Although Inland Empire production is smaller this year, prices are expected to yield season profits similar to last year.

Pendleton Walla Walla Inland Empire Portland

Agricultural College Opens Sept 25 at Corvallis Oregon

The Agricultural College at Corvallis Oregon advertises broad collegiate and elementary courses in agriculture forestry domestic science and art engineering commerce pharmacy and more. It highlights strong faculty modern equipment free tuition and an illustrated catalog with fall information and registrar contact. Also notes a complete supply of legal blanks for various deeds and court papers.

Public Land Sale Notice for The Dalles Oregon 1908

The Dalles Land Office announces a public sale of a specified land tract under Public No 803 by authority of the General Land Office. The sale will be at 2:20 p.m. on September 17 at the office, with adverse claimants urged to file objections or claims by that date. Register C. W. Moons signs the notice.

Dalles Oregon United States Land Office General Land Office Congress Towit Oregovn Towl Pwjue Nessedy W. Moore Department of the Interior U. 8 the Palles Charles A. Whitard Madras Frank Osborn A. S. Comminsioner Hia Nalmant On Hunter Frank Hunter George Ft Killingbeck George Foulner G. W. Moomé Pepieter Notiow Dalies Orencasdatt William F. Sherrod Orewon United States Lik of Tier John W Jones Charles Ortman S . Clover William Moore Orego W. Moote Omestead U.S. Land Office Leona Garrett Leona Kelly Pay Creek Mile Homwe-touds Barry Niguely Seyney Nesey Warret Brown Prineville Albert Simes Hay Creek Bert Clark Marvin Elkins Ashwood Wade H Histon Prineeville Abs IO The United States Land Ofice C. W. Moore Htegister Milo Gard Ketry U. S William Kamore

Public Land Sale Notice for The Dalles Oregon

Notice from The Dalles Land Office dated August 5 1908 announces a public land sale for a tract described by sections and township and range details to be offered at 3 PM on the 17th. The sale will be at public auction to the highest bidder, with W Moore register.

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Loneer Publishing CQ Apriscatios Teffice Ore SiigrauRsDay Rob Alaska Faull Madras Country Justice Court Solary F. J Brooke Santo T. B. Tugker Oll Crooks Larkin Harness Man Orecon Loucks Bros C. W. Moons Register U. S. Land Office Andrew Larsen Elgshi Wieel A. S. Comantesioner N P Poulsen A Wtard Department of the Integor Chester Gard Barry A. S Thomas B Burden William Lamsey Thomas B Tooker Joseph Arney W. Moonr A. C. Sanford U.S Peeniece Wilson Jane Lh George V. Dillon Osborn, A William H Ramsey Thomas Jurdep A H Parkey Bert Loomis W. Moone Hegied Grizz Post Office ARES Grizzly Lake Culver, Oregon T. BR Jamation F. T. Hunt Fowur Eastern Oregon Banking Company Shaniko, Orego C. E. Roush
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