Shaniko Wool Brings Highest Prices of the Year
Wool buyers and growers in Shaniko held a three hour session over 809000 pounds from 28 clips selling at 10 3 4 to 16 cents per pound. Growers received 90 percent of proceeds with 10 percent retained to guard against shrinkage as Madras sales begin June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaniko
The
Oregonian
B. Shaniko
Oregon
Haycreek Ranch
Morrow
Keenan
Kenaway
Madras
Madras Council Sprinkler to Run All Summer
The street sprinkler was deployed on Madras streets last Saturday and will operate throughout the summer. Earlier the council discussed oiling streets but funds were lacking and city water works completion costs were higher than expected, so paving was deferred until finances improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
Local visitors and hospital report from Madras area
Mrs H P Belnap of Prineville heads to Portland to view the Rose show closing days. W H Cook and parents tour Portland. W P Hershey of Tum a Lum Lumber at Gateway visits Madras. Mrs James Read of Culver undergoes an operation at The Dalles Hospital with husband Mr Read and mother Mrs Keeney at her side. Read had been affected by dropsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Belnap
Prineville
S’ortland
W. H. Cook
Arleta
Portland
W. P. Hershey
Gateway
Madras
Will Asselstyn
James Read
Culver
Ttles
Read
J. 4. Keeney
Photographer Feared Dead In Crater Lake Fall
Superintendent F W Arant and Ranger H E Momyer report a likely fall at Crater Lake after locating a diary showing B B Bakowski left Klamath Falls January 21 and last camped ten days later. They moved his belongings to the Government headquarters and found his coat with keepsakes in a cabin basement. No further search will occur until snow melts around mid July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klamath Falls
F. W. Arant
H. E. Momyer
Crater Lake Park
B. B. Bakowski
Rim of the Lake
Arant
Momyer
Bakowski
Insurance agent arrives in Madras to appoint local representative
H. E. Smith, state agent for the Insurance Company of North America with offices in Portland, arrived in Madras last evening and is in town today to oversee the appointment of a local representative for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Smith
The
Insurance Company of North America
Portland
Madras
Pianos for Sale from Fred Feuerbach Offers Bargains
Several good reliable pianos for sale at 3125 to 250 dollars. See Fred Feuerbach the pianist for attractive bargains. Also for sale sow and seven pigs and a few shares. J. W. Warren Mad ras 18 15 pd.
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Fred Feuerbach
Il-Imo Pd
J. W. Warren
Madras
Transport Costs for Produce Across Nations
The average cost to haul one ton of produce one mile in the United States is 23 cents and to Europe 8 cents. If U S roads matched the quality of French roads, American farmers could save 250 million dollars annually.
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United States
Europe
Roads Need Attention and Better Implements Urged
The piece complains that the King road drag is overworked and neglected and calls for timely maintenance. It argues roads and pavements need steady upkeep and that another effective tool or method should be adopted if the drag is not the right solution.
Road Conditions Felt As Burden On Farm Freight
The article argues that poor road conditions impose a heavier burden on shippers of stock and farm produce than high freight rates. It notes transportation costs are driven more by road quality than fuel or line charges, urging improvements to infrastructure to ease shipping.
Tar on Roads Disinfects Local Streets
Medical authorities in Matterses England report lower infant mortality in the district after streets were tarred with a tar macadam mix. They cite disinfectant properties and road-surfacing as beneficial to the community.
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Matterses
England
Garage Cleaning and Car Care Advice from Early Guide
The article advises on garage layout with floor drainage to center, grease receptacle and grit chamber, and suggests cleaning solutions. It recommends hot washing soda or trisulphate of sodium, warns against strong alkalis, and cautions on washing a hot painted bonnet with soapy water. It notes hand cleaning needs vary and favors a soap powder pumice mix for tough hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemen
How to Get Winter Eggs
Winter egg production relies on pre winter care. Poultry keepers should feed molting birds Boll corn and oats daily, offer un cooked wheat and corn, provide ample cold drinking water heated when cold, and maintain sand grit. Repair broken glass, clean nests monthly, whitewash coops twice yearly, and keep the yard dry and sanitary to reduce disease risk.
Notice For Publication Isolated Tract Land Sale Oregon
Notice records a public land sale in The Dalles Oregon and a later filing for final proof by William D Simmons of Madras Oregon. It lists the land description and the required witnesses, with sale date set for July 11 1901 and final proof on July 10 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Dalles
Oregon
Cornelis Thomson
Colver
Hempstead
Fur Lott
Koe
Lord
Rene i Feet
Willsmetie
Meridian
Howard W. Turner
Madras
Chilmant Panies
Mot Jer
Cornelius J. Millegag
Robert F. Armstrong
Ofculver Oregnn
Jobo
Aikoo Lamonta Gregor
Muyard
William D Smmons
Range
Willamette Meridian
Howard W. Durner
U.S
Cilahiant
Edward i. Pike
Ira Patrick
Wilam M.tehell
James P. Read
Culver
Pastie Land
United States
Asice
Dailea
Deweribed
Hie
Jwme
John Meloben
William Thielman
Fred Davie
Thommen
W. Moore
Reglater
Cleaning Woodwork With Home Soap and Lye
Mrs. C. C. Andrews shares a simple home method to clean dirty woodwork around the kitchen sink. A soft soap made from yellow laundry soap is mixed with lye and coal tar, then spread on woodwork. After a day and a half, washing removes dirt and old varnish, revealing clean wood ready to varnish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Andrewa
How to Clean a Black Skirt
Cleaning guidance for a black skirt describes blotching grease with brown paper and a hot iron then rubbing with coffee on the fabric. It advises ironing on the wrong side until the skirt is dry to finish the process.
Land Auction Notice Under 1900 Act Seeks Bids
Notice to bidders under the 1900 land act directs the Commissioner of the General Land Office to offer described lands at 10 o'clock AM on the defined sale day. Potential claimants must file objections or claims by the designated deadline at the local office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States
Dall
Oregon
General Land Office
Act of Congress
Department of the Tnterior
Malled
Congress
Il Bedie
W. M
Natlee
Ueal Land
Dalles
Nultlee
Poeauc Lani Fale Department of the Interior
Lab Omics
Notica le
Berial
Pireon
Pune
Department of the
Staten Land Office
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Open
Grater Lake
Isa E. B. Crosby
Jae
the Dalles
C. W. Moore, Rogioter
Jejytt
I. W. Moore, Heginter
Moore
Ilhad
Penite Land Rare Department of Te Tate United
Dailer, Fee Apriales
Bet
Rod Spel
C.W. Moore
Hegintur
Ma Js
Moore Heglater
W, Moore, Heginter
C.w. Mookk Register
T. W. Moore Regier
Mina
Er Prey
Elannrm
Department of the Land
Omee
Dalley
Notlee
Omer
Borla
Elaine
Department of the States Land Office
Emily sMiny
Hillman
Onegin
Zou
Ino
Kileville
Grogan
Aw Fox
Redmond
Ed Hillman
Ong
Sje
Dows
Compal
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