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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
4
Before the legislature two years ago Professor Elwood Mead offered to donate 10 000 for a Crook county dry farming experiment station if the state matched 5 000 a year for two years. The writer urges lawmakers to push for the appropriation, noting vast dry land potential and promised crop gains.
H. W. Campbell of the Campbell system cites extreme Autumn drought across the West and Middle West. He notes virtually no rain since midsummer, forecasts continued dryness through winter, and highlights 1907 as another dry year, urging farmers to heed the warning for the next season.
The article warns that dry autumns and winters ruin soil, leaving fields unusable for spring planting. It forecasts many farming failures in 1909 and urges study of scientific soil culture and preparation to endure a dry season.
The Madras school district approved a 15 mill levy, nearly doubling last year’s tax, to maintain district efficiency. Property owners broadly supported the increase, accepting sacrifice for a high quality school that benefits the town and surrounding area, marking a necessary start.
The ruling ends fixed $250 an acre sales and shifts to sale at appraised value for timber lands. The article laments the timing, noting much timber already sold at far below value and wishing the change had come years earlier to curb loss of government timber.
Edward Schelberger, contestant, files affidavit against Lomestead entry No 15547 in Dales Oregon. Abandonment alleged by Clyde Rk Anderson not due to military service. Hearing set January 12 1900 with prior appearance January 5 1909. publication ordered for due process.
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