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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
4
Official notice lists publication details for Angus and a statement from Post Office records dated Thursday August 15 1907. It notes the acti conattes of aaree F B.ANTH in Madras with references to mailing class and Post Office filing.
The Journal discusses vast southern Crook County lands with wheat yields of 40 to 50 bushels an acre, awaiting railroad access for shipment. Despite irrigation and dryland farming success, lack of rail connections hinders growth, prompting calls to attract immigrants and develop Central Oregon’s rail network.
Harriman seeks a route into Central Oregon while the Mt Hood electric line from Portland to the base of Mt Hood nears construction. Survey crews probe the Santiam and Warmspring corridors to connect with the Deschutes and Oregon routes, hinting at a possible east fork path rather than the Corvallis & Eastern line.
A San Francisco piano retailer reports strikes and business disruption. To avoid canceling factory orders, stock is diverted to Portland for immediate sale with deep discounts, offering pianos at reduced prices and urging telegraph or mail orders to reserve instruments.
A local piano dealer promotes deep discounts on brands including Hazelton Kimball Schumann Webers and Chickersons. Each piano carries maker guarantees and a Portland invoice, with flexible payment and credit terms. Limited stock of 107 pianos remains, with rapid closing of the sale at 26 Wellington Street corner of Park, Chicago.
Benj Holt and P E Holt of Stockton California examined the freight plan in Madras with the annotation company. They noted the Cow Canyon grade is the main hurdle needing widening or a new grade and planned further road surveys. Summers from Prineville joined Mrs Summers and Mr Boegh as they traveled to the Cove.
Fragmentary text notes Albany College and a professor’s arrival to organize the next school year. Also mentions a notice for publication from the Department of the Interior and a Portland market roundup with grain and hay prices. Names and places include Madras and The Dalles Oregon.
Weather conditions improve and hop growers anticipate a larger harvest than last year. Expect picking to begin around September 1 with many signifying intentions to harvest in this district as the season progresses.
Public notice lists various names and dates related to a late estate and probate actions. The fragmentary text references hearings, deadlines, and court procedures involving multiple individuals and an apparent estate matter.
Unclear OCR fragment appears to reference a public notice involving individuals such as Wilcott and Me ters with possible legal or administrative actions. The legible names include Wilcott and Moone, with scattered phrases about time, filing, and a public process. No decisive event or outcome can be determined from the distorted text.
Public notice announces estate matters including burial and obituary records. Names and dates are partially legible, with references to heirs and property duties. The fragmentary text mentions individuals and dates linked to probate and cultivation terms, indicating a legal posting from a county or local authority.
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