Central Oregon visit eyed for railroad route study
Portland Commercial Club officers plan a survey tour of Eastern Oregon led by C F Chapman to assess land projects and settler conditions. The delegation aims to gather first hand experiences to guide exhibitions and attract railroad promoted routes through Central Oregon to California.
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Central
Portland
Oregon
Lake
C. F. Chappo
Chapman
G. F
Prineville
Ing
Mercial Club
Acin
Eastdegon
Reial Club
Tion
Anchos
California
Siskiyous
Theros
Bread War Declares Price War Between Two Madras Grocers
After a playful price war, Mrs. Crosby offers ten loaves for a quarter and Red Hobson counters with eight then twelve loaves for a quarter. The episode ends with Hobson declaring bankruptcy on his door as buyers depart for home, leaving town buzzing about bread markets.
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General Sherman
Red
Hobson
Madras
Isa E. B. Crosby
Crosby
Bankupt
Siler
Hoydar Happy With Albany Arrival At New Depot Post
J J Hoydar, formerly local Oregon Trunk agent, arrives in Albany and praises the city’s homes, streets, and business blocks. He notes the anticipated opening of the freight department, Water street grading, and praises the Oregon Electric depot as among the best seen. Auditor L C Ream from Portland surveys the setup, E R Gould of Vancouver will be the ticket agent at Fifth and Lyon, with telegraph operator soon to be named. The Pioneer endorses Hoydar and his prospects in Albany.
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J. J.hoydar
Oregon Trunk
Albany
Albany Democrat
Water Street
The
Oregon Electric
Oregon
L. C. Ream
Portland
E. R. Gould
Vancouver
Washington
Hill People
Nevral
Fifth and
Lyon Streets
Democrat
Hoydar
Porter Ashley Offers Four-Horse Whip for First Wheat Load
Porter Ashley a local agent for Balfour Guthrie & Co. announces a prize of an A No. 1 four-horse whip to the farmer who brings him the first load of 1912 wheat, provided the load is twenty five sacks or more.
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Porter Ashley
Balfour Guthrie & Co
Vancouver visitors enjoy Madras celebration dates
L H James J W Schaefer George Sutherland E C Reynolds and A McDonald of Vancouver Washington visited Madras on July 3 and 4 enjoying the local celebration.
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L. H. James
J. W. Schaefer
George Sutherland
E. C. Reynolds
A. McDonald
Vancouver
Washinton
Madras
U T Officials Inspect Northwestern Hill Line Route
President Joseph H. Young and a U T delegation toured the North Bank and Northwestern Hill lines from Madras to Bend and back. Local leaders welcomed the party at the depot as Young praised conditions and forecast a big freight business this fall hauling grain and produce.
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Joseph H. Young
Dr. Long
Fred Davis
H. F. Deitzel
E. Bergland
Oregon
Pres. Young
City Water System Shows Good Returns
The Water Commission report to the Common Council notes water service to 38 families and city facilities via 34 meters, yielding $431.90 in six months of 1912, with monthly receipts rising from $38.60 in March to $79.55 in June. Projected July rentals exceed $110 as demand climbs. The council approved filing the report and a $500 transfer to the sinking fund for future water bond payments.
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O. T
Water Commission
Commonic
Madras Defeats Prineville in Fourth of July Ball Game
A crowd enjoyed Madras defeating Prineville 16 to 6 in a Fourth of July program featuring music, a water fight, fireworks, and dances. Prineville sent four players to Bend but could not overcome Madras's early lead amid heavy hitting. Batteries were Dobrey and Hinkle for Prineville and Schaefer and Sutherland for Madras.
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Madras
Prineville
Bend
Dobrey and Hinkle
Schaefer
Sutherland
J. A. Eads
Southman
F. H. King
Farmer's Belgian Horse Company
Jennie Lee
Della Cowherd
Nick Hahn
J. W. Scos
Raudenbush
Meeter
Sind
Borah Aims to Fast-Track Patents for Home Steaders
Senator Borah conferred with Representatives Taylor Mondell Burke and Mann on a bill already passed by the Senate to grant patents to homesteaders on government irrigation projects once they meet homestead terms. The House debate paused over Mann’s objection to a foreclosure clause. Borah would drop it. The measure would be amended to address Mann’s concerns and pass next week.
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Washington
Borah
Taylor
Mondell
Burke
Mann
Senate
House
Department of the Interior
Daughter born to Rin go at Agency Plains home
A daughter was born Tuesday July 9 at the residence of Mrs A J Rin go on Agency Plains. The birth adds a new member to the Rin go family.
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A. J. Ringo
Agency Plains
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Rgdugh
Enute
Lakeview
Atatives of Commercial Club
J. J. Hoydar
Berryman
Washington Star
U. T
Young
Council
Ball
A. E Hamilton
C. Oliver
Wesley Smith
A. H. Parkie
Smith
Jackson
City Hall
Tom Fields
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