Pioneer farmer defends Deschutes district as promising irrigated lands
J B Gerking, early Uma utilized settler and Crook County pioneer, travels from Athena to Laidlaw Crook County to report on Deschutes Desert Land. He praises irrigation water from the Deschutes, foresees strong alfalfa wheat and fruit crops, cites prior ridicule of settlement plans, and notes land values may rise as tests prove crops viable.
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Umatila County
J. B ON
Gerking
Gerking Flat
Athena
Laidlaw
Crook County
Laid Jaw
Deschutes
Bend
Gerkings
Gerkings Flats
Wild Horse Creak Bottom
Sand Ridge
Grand Ronde Valley
Held
Ile
Dorking
Harriman Officials Plan Columbia Southern Route Review
Oregon Development league resolutions call railroads to account for inactivity in extensions. Harriman officials will spend two weeks examining the Shaniko to Bend route for the Columbia Southern extension. General Manager O'Brien supports expansion to develop Oregon and may push Harriman to start work immediately.
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Oregon Development League
Harriman
Columbia Southern
Shaniko
Bend
O'Brien
Oregon
Harriman Lines
Farmers Joy as Rain Restores Crop Hope
Local rains on Friday and Saturday brought relief to farmers as heavy showers improved crop prospects. The downpour on Saturday night spanned broad plains and nearby fields, easing drought fears and signaling a better outlook for grain and pasture for the season.
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Drouth
Celebration at Grizzly Lake Independence Day 1895 program
Independence Day program at Grizzly Lake features a schedule of songs readings prayers recitations and an oration. Participants include Miss Lillie Read Miss Rema Noble Miss Evereta Peck Miss Myrtle Loveland and Mrs H P Belknap with the choir performing several pieces and the Star Spangled Banner.
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Grizely Lake
America
Lillie
H. P. Belknap
Rema Noble
Degrees conferred on Governor and Mayor in Oregon
Pacific University of Forest Grove conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws on Governor George E. Chamberlain and Mayor George H. Williams of Portland at the annual commencement. Governor Chamberlain attended and spoke. Short addresses were given by trustees and President W. M. Ferrin conferred the degrees.
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Pacific University of Forest Grove
George E. Chamberlain
George H. Williams
Portland
Oregon
Marvard
Massachusetts
Chamberlain
W.M. Ferrin
A Shame On The State Over Normal School Closures
The piece denounces Oregon for closing normal schools due to funding constraints and delays in appropriation. It argues the move retrogrades educational progress, cites Willamette Valley opposition, and claims Easterners will view Oregon’s education status skeptically amid talk of unpaid or half paid teachers. It also mentions regional industry and local events in Prineville and Crook County.
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Oregon
Willamette
Salem
Portland Oregonian
Willamette Valley
East Oregonian
GINNABAR MINING PROSPECTS AT LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN
Crook county ore deposits on Lookout Mountain attract attention as cinnabar, gold and silver prospects promise high grades and expanding activity. The furnace for quick-liver treatment should be firing by September first, signaling a booming mining district with Crook touted as an empire in resources. Max Lueddiman serves as bowl agent for Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society offering property coverage.
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Croek County
Lookout
Crook
Max Lueddinan Js
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society
Sealed Wool Sale Closes Oregon Market in June Bid
The last sealed bid wool sale in Oregon occurred June 2 at Bhaniko with about 200000 pounds sold from 16 lots. Only two buyers attended, yet bids stayed near prior levels, with prices from 20 to 221 46 cents and names like J L Boonnourse and E R Langhlin among top lots. This ends Eastern Oregon wool trading for the season. Meanwhile 850 railroad cars of sheep shipments and 4,000,000 pounds of wool valued at roughly 20 cents a pound marked the season, yielding over 1,000 dollars per farmer in harvest value. Water debts are to be settled at Jobo Isham’s residence.
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Oregon
Bhaniko
Beyere
F. Green
J. Koshland & Co
Boston
E. W. Brigham
Whitman, Faraworth & Thayer
J. L. Boonnourse
E R&r. Langhlin
George Koba
Ben Iremonger
Sheenman
Bie
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Pinvant & Pee
Fysnot.o
Clarke
Prineville, Oregon
Fr. A. Long
Favsigian & Subceon
Madras
Howne A.M. Fe Um
Ontaon
I. Rea
Phasiko, OL Ron
HW. French
B.A. Moore
Pital Brock
Poretta
Ux Exchange
W. Preach
H. A. Moore
W. Lord
A. E. Marimend
Cashier
First National Bank
Bf Prineville, Oregon
Beo. C. Blakely
Fanilton Hotel
Prites
Mall
ALON
I. Ll
Lane
Cxomute and Wagonmaker
Deschutes Desert Land
Crook County District
Pioneer
Grizzly
Evereta Peck
Myrtle Loveland
the Stars and the Stripes
Grizzly Lake
Prineville
Everbody
Prineville Review
Williamson Ges Wer
Baldwin Sheep & Land Company
United States
Gesner
New York City
Itme
Chaffeur Hoss
Luvble
Grook
Jobo Isham
Jobo Palmeiro
Henry L. Kuck
East Second St
A, M. Williams & CO
Dalles
Biae Rint
Co.lokere
Hudson Land CO
the Dalles, Oregon
Lena M. Lamb
Paimelin
Northrup & Sturgis
T.J. Malloy & CO
Main Street
Miling & Mer Antile CO
M. & M. Company
Ras, Orego
Mitchell
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