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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
4
Readable parts show a dated notice entering as second class matter August 4 1904 at the post office in Madras Oregon. Content is severely corrupted with nonstandard words and misread text. No clear event or names beyond the filing date and location.
The article contrasts Portland and a California city, noting Portland's lack of effort and highlighting California businessmen who recognize opportunities and are prepared to act. It stresses regional optimism and the push for economic development.
The text notes poor prospects on some lands but predicts substantial grain output in Madras County this year. It also forecasts prices to be the best ever paid for grain in the area, signaling strong returns for farmers despite uneven land prospects.
The piece calls this the irrigation age but emphasizes the dry farming era. It notes over 10,000,000 acres in Colorado converted in five years and similar shifts in Wyoming Montana and other arid states. Dry farming stores soil moisture to boost yields and support prosperous homes, with optimistic claims of broader land equality and independent tillers in the coming decade.
The Oregonian notes that Klamath Falls leads a regional building boom after new railroad access, while Central Oregon remains stationary awaiting transportation links. Wheat farmers have paid a high cost to ship grain, but with proper facilities a broad awakening across the region is anticipated as markets open and traffic grows.
The Bend Bulletin questions Portland's effort to develop Central Oregon's timber and wheat resources. It urges local readers to scrutinize transportation timing and routes while calling on commercial groups to pressure authorities to tap the undeveloped region and bring gains to Portland.
James J Hill argues in Portland that Central Oregon will gain a railroad to move wheat to markets, noting Harriman or others may build. The Matoles route, a water level path, is praised for its potential advantage over Deschutes alternatives.
Rainfall in the past two days improved prospects after a period of extreme heat and drought. Farmers report widespread crop recovery with some fields showing excellent growth while others still face stress from the dry spell.
Madras will have a quiet Fourth of July with no local celebration planned. Nearby towns prepare large Independence Day events, offering residents opportunities for noise and activity while Madras residents may opt for a peaceful, at home observance.
A local retailer advertises a red tag sale on Granite Ware continuing through Saturday night offering about half price. The notice also lists a July Reynolds who will auction or sell merchandise, painting and paper hanging services, and a complete stock of legal blanks including deeds and notary services provided by F J Brooks.
Classified notice lists a Jersey cow for sale at Mra Fr J Braneteller's Agency Pilatus HIDES BOYGAT with highest cash price paid for all kinds. Seller J W Livingston Medras offers prompt payment and service.
Umonns issued to the Circuit Court of Oregon for Crook City as Fred W. Wilson files the civil action against unnamed defendants seeking relief in a state court record.
The Pioneer notes Wig Monte local county news and urges readers to subscribe for 1.60 dollars annual rate.
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