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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
4
The fragment references advertising notes on application and dates including August 2, 1904 and June 18, 1908, indicating a second class matter post office entry inMadra under a late 19th century act.
Voters in the Madras school district approved adding Dth and 10th grades with no opposition. The move will raise teacher numbers and require a liberal tax levy, but residents expect benefits for Madras and surrounding districts as the district expands its facilities.
The piece speculates on Republicans supporting a Democrat for U.S. Senate when the legislature meets next winter. It notes those who signed Statement No. 1 face a dilemma between their Republican base and the party line. It questions whether principles matter in UW Ren politics and frames voters as constrained to pass laws rather than express beliefs.
A former political ally once appointed Official Clock Winder for eight dollars a day to wind the senate chamber clock during sessions. The remark notes Crook county plans a large timepiece and laments end of ring politics, suggesting former politicians could have hope.
Spokane will award 81000 for the best single apple at the National Apple Show Association meeting to be held in that city next December. It will be the largest prize ever offered for a single fruit specimen.
The article notes Harriman and Gould bond activity totaling 250 million dollars and hints at a Central Oregon line. It mentions 25 surveyors resuming the Natron-Ontario location and suggests this lull could signal Harriman’s chance to push railroad development into the region.
The East Oregonian notes the Huntley bill and corrupt practices act will outlaw political slander and prohibit rival candidate collusion. It argues the reform raises campaign ethics to a high, honorable level and justifies the initiative and referendum changes despite past mistakes.
The Crook county vote on prohibition passes 1140 to 556, a 784 margin. The majority declares the law and calls on all citizens to enforce it. Those who persist in selling intoxicants after July 1 are labeled criminals and should face punishment.
An opinion notes a sheriff pledging to enforce prohibition if voters approve it, urging that once decided the law must be enforced. The Bend Bulletin emphasizes adherence to law and lawful policy amid local debate.
Antelope voted dry by 2 votes in Jane 1 election but two saloon-keepers file a contest arguing invalid ballots. Notice to be served early in the week with a hearing within 10 days. Claim cites 27 ineligible voters casting ballots on prohibition and other tickets, potentially overturning the result.
Sherman county residents report wheat crops in the county lagging behind the section near Sherman county due to dry weather. Rain is badly needed with prior heavy soaking rain in some districts but none in Sherman last week. Farmers expect a good average crop despite uneven conditions and note last week’s rain brought substantial value to many farms.
Hatfield, the rainmaker, operates in Sherman county claiming credit for May showers. From May 9 to 20 the county received 1.23 inches of rain, compared with over 20 years of May totals never exceeding one inch. Locals would praise him if he can sustain rain now.
If Madras Oil Company strikes oil on Grizzly West Slope, many budding Rocke workers may settle in Madras. Early prospects have started with claim prices ranging up to fifty thousand dollars depending on optimism in local residents.
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