Railroad prospects stretch south from Deschutes to San Francisco
Grass Valley Journal notes O R and N surveyors on Deschutes River near Grass Valley and near the free bridge. Rumors connect this work to Columbia Southern surveys from Shaniko toward Antelope. Bulletin reports Great Southern plans 180 mile south extension to Bend and beyond, with spring construction expected. Pacific Homestead adds an agricultural poisoning tip for grain preparation.
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Grass Valley
Grass Valley Journal
Free Bridge
Columbia Southern Survey
Shaniko
Antelope
Columbia Southern
Bend
Great Southern Railway Company
Bulletin
Tygh Valley
Great Southern
Great Southern Company
Cascades
Columbia River
San Francisco
Poison for sage rats by strychnine recommended
The Biological Survey endorses strychnine as the most effective and economical poison for sage rats. It notes the poison’s sure action and bitter taste as safeguards and explains using strychnia sulphate dissolved in hot water with sugar syrup to disguise bitterness.
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Pacific Homestead
Biological Survey
Oregon farmers cautioned on Texas land prospects
A Portland Journal report notes Oregon farmers returning from northern Texas found it unsuitable. Umatilla and Sherman county travelers describe light soil, strong winds blowing seed away, and low rainfall during growing season. The letter warns against investing there and urges keeping or expanding Oregon land.
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Portland Journal
Sherman County
Journal
Texas
Oregon
Umatilla
Panhandle
Hay Creek ranch buys Welsh Shire horses in England
J G Edwards of Hay Creek sheep ranch in Oregon reports purchases from Yorkshire England. He bought a fine shire stallion and several mares to ship home by mid March and says the Shire crosses bring bone size and action suited to cross with his light boned Oregon mares.
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J. G. Edwards
Haycreek
England
Mr. Edwards
Yorkshire
Portland
Oregon
Wales
Visit to Alaska Quarry Superintendent Heads to Portland
Robert Rea, who has been visiting there for about three weeks, left yesterday morning for Portland. He plans to return in a few days to Alaska where he is superintendent of a marble quarry owned by capitalists connected with the D. I. and P. Company.
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Robert Rea
Portland
Alaska
A Homesteader Killed in Celilo Accident
Joseph E. Gorry a laborer on government work at Celilo was instantly killed last week when a box of rocks swung from a derrick and crushed him against a rock wall. He was about 40, had lived in The Dalles for years, and left a son in Portland and a daughter in The Dalles. A Receiver's Duplicate Receipt for a homestead entry was found among his papers and given to the coroner.
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Joseph E. Gorry
Celilo
Gorry
Gerry
Dalles
Agency Plains
Portland
Jennings Missall Wedding at Bride’s Parents Home
Miss Mary Jennings and Mr. Fred C. Missall were married at noon on March 7 1906 at the bride’s parent home. Rev J K Craig of the M E church officiated with only the family present. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs N S Jennings, hails from Virginia and has lived in Oregon seven years, four in the Willamette valley. The groom is a Mc Coy Polk county businessman and the couple plan to reside in this area soon.
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Mary Jennings
Fred C. Missall
J. K. Craig
M. E. Church
N.S. Jennings
Virginia
Miss Jennings
Oregon
Willamette Valley
Mr. Migsall
McCoy
Polk County
Farm planter advocates using summer fallow for feed
Ford MacCallister of Prineville owner of an altal ranch on Crooked river visits town. He argues against letting land lie idle in summer fallow and advises planting corn or field peas to provide hog feed while preserving next year’s wheat potential. He notes corn yields well on local soils and urges small farmers to avoid idle land.
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Ford MacCallister
Prineville
Crooked River
MacCallister
MacCallisters
Grain drills discounted for immediate sale at Sanford and Sill
Sanford and Sill announce immediate sale of grain drills at reduced prices. Limited stock available with discounts for quick customers. Act now to secure equipment for farming season.
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Sanford & Sill
Superintendent Rowlee Drives New Wagonette in Town
F. C. Rowlee, head of the D. I. and P. C., traveled with his family in town last Tuesday. He has become an expert chauffeur in addition to his other roles and was driving the auto company’s new wagonette.
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F. C. Rowlee
Farm For Sale Near Madras With Wheat Land
Five miles north of Madras Oregon a farm for sale featuring improved land a house a barn and out-buildings. The listing includes 100 acres in wheat and half an acre in orchards. Liquidation by W J Buansterren Mai Fun Oregon.
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Madras
W. J. Buansterren
Mai- Fun
Oregon
Oats for Sale Near Culver
Advertises 1 000 bushels of spring oats for sale at a residence four miles east of Culver. Listing mentions buyer Fordstrong and contact Culver area.
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Wood Oats Reale
Culver
Grego
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