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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
4
Sherman County enjoys unusually good rains with crops thriving across the district. The rainmaker’s contract called for six inches between June 1 and August 1 within 60 miles of the apparatus, and residents question whether the deluge was his work or natural conditions. If the rest arrives by August 1 the payment will be made despite possible overflows.
Patrons of the Madras public school are urged to attend a July 15 meeting to support a proposal to levy a small tax for school purposes. The piece stresses that a modest rate increase protects quality facilities and benefits all taxpayers, arguing opposition from heavy or normal taxpayers is unlikely given the clear local interest.
Good water supply struck in the Albert Yocum place well drilled by Frank Loveland at the foot of Juniper Butte. Water reached 320 feet depth and promises ample use for local farmers who previously hauled water.
Report notes water struck at a depth of 820 feet on ranches near Culver. The discovery promises to benefit local ranchers by providing a reliable water source and increasing land values in the area.
Reports from across the county describe a general steady rain last Saturday that aided Spring-sown grain and Fall crops alike. The rainfall is seen as clinching favorable conditions for a bumper crop, with Plains receiving an unusually heavy shower.
W J Branstetter visited town yesterday with barley specimens from his Agency Hinins ranch. The heads are large and well filled, and the crop appears mature enough for a strong yield despite possible winds. Branstetter reports a heavy stand and expects at least forty bushels to the acre.
The text promotes a layperial washing machine from McTaggart & Bye and mentions binding twine supply from J. W. M. Robinson & Co. It notes Lena M. Lamb visiting Michigan and reports Mud Springs district school closing after a successful term led by Miss Effie A. Taylor with closing exercises and a basket dinner.
An array of local classifieds offers a nurse for hire in Culver to care for a mother, invites applicants, and promotes men and women shoes from Hamilton Brown and C. Grotziou. Also The Dalles Nurseries announces M. Mason joining to sell trees for Summer and Fall deliveries with assured prompt service.
Department of the Interior Lands at The Dalles Oregon May 2 1917 notice that William A Kitten of Madras Oregon has filed for final five year proof to entry No 101 made May 7 1917 for the lot and a west half south east quarter See for witness to prove diligence upon and cultivation of the land names George Killingbeck Trenary Davin Virgil Jenkins Elmer Gilman all of Madras Oregon Shiya C W Moore registrar
Department of the Interior Land Office at The Dalles Oregon issues notice for Miles Wesley Bennett of Madras to prove residence and cultivation for Homestead Entry No M672 filed Aug 26 1905. Hearing set with U S Commissioner Frank Obern at Marin Oregon on July 8 1907, witnesses listed.
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