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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
4
Advertisement rates refer to application and posting details entered as second class matter on August 4th 1904 at the Madras Oregon post office under the 1907 act. The item is dated Thursday February 10 1908.
Washington dispatch reports Gifford Pinchot head of the Forest Service will retire at Roosevelt's term end and pursue Westward residence. He aims to mix politics with hopes of a Senate seat, crediting his forestry policy for preserving vast national resources and popular grazing regulations in forest reserves.
The Columbia and Great Southern Railroad plans to extend its line beyond Dufur into Central Oregon amid growing traffic from new wheat country and higher profits for longtime producers. The project is financed by Seattle and Portland capitalists, strengthening regional transportation and market access.
The article argues that new transportation routes to Central Oregon could unlock the rich southeastern and central regions long neglected. It warns against exploiting the venture for funds to attack Wall Street and stresses the potential development of the area's vast resources through improved access.
Bend candidate H C Ellis receives broad county endorsement with no opposition to his nomination and election. Voters value his legal and business background for a fiscally responsible administration.
Three GOP candidates announce for joint senator representing Crook Klamath and Lake counties H L Holgate L F Willets and G H Merryman all from Klamath County Bonanza banker and lawyer leads the field while G Springer of this county is reportedly urged by Democrats to run though no formal declaration has been made Springer would face a strong fight if he enters in a district that leans Republican.
J. F. Blanchard of Madras announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county superintendent of schools. He spoke in Bend last Saturday meeting voters and urged support. Blanchard, principal of Prineville public schools, has long experience in education and is considered well qualified.
Frank May of Bend announces his run for county surveyor on the Republican ticket. His qualifications are highly spoken of and his candidacy is strongly endorsed by supporters in the area.
Reports say 1000 workers will lay track from Gresham to Bull Run within 60 days. A steam shovel digs a 24 foot by 1500 foot cut near Gresham as rails lie ready, with Bull Run power plant key to Portland, suggesting Mount Hood line may extend beyond Bull Run and avoid Portland proper due to city friction.
An ad from The Hoyt Chemical Co of Portland Oregon touts Squirrel Poison Woodlark as a reliable and destructive agent for exterminating squirrels in grain fields. It claims high effectiveness regardless of weather and requires no mixing or preparation with a money back guarantee.
A.C. Sanford listed as agent for Edison phonographs and records in Madras Oregon with details from the ad segment. The notice indicates distribution or sales context for Edison products in the local area.
J B Sheare district deputy reports Modern Woodmen of America with 960000 members and 20000 outstanding certificates far exceeding the next two societies. He cites six billion four hundred fifty million dollars of protection for widows and orphans and one billion three hundred fifty million carried by MWA. He notes low management costs and insurance at half the price of rivals, reporting 12510 new members monthly and inviting applications through F P Brooks in Madras Oregon.
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