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Central Oregon predicted to grow as granary of state
An address by Carl R. Gray at Salem outlines Central Oregon beyond the Cascades as a vast, tillable region of five counties with millions of acres irrigable. He notes scarce farmland history, needs for education and infrastructure, and proposes two experimental farms and stronger university support to boost agricultural development and settlement.
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Thresherman’s Association
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Carl R. Gray
Hill Lines
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