Crusade Against Summer Fallow Education Train Arouses Farmers
O S N Co and Washington State College launched a lecture train campaign against summer fallow in Eastern Washington and Oregon. Generals and experts spoke to 8000 farmers at 14 Whitman county stops, offering diversified cropping and seed requests. The program aims to double regional output by annual crop alternation and prove soil fertility.
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Inland Empire
O. S. & N. Company
Washington
Oregon
Agaipa
R B. Miller
Whitman County
Washington Brate Agricultural College
Pullman
Washington Experimental Farm
Cove Orchard Described as Finest In County
The Bond Bulletin notes many homestead orchards near Powell Buttes but calls the Cove near the Crooked River mouth the finest and best producer. It lists apples peaches plums cherries prunes with English walnuts and soft shell almonds among the trees.
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The
Bond Bulletin
Powell Buttes
Crooked River
Deschutes River
Allen Hash Found Dead in Willow Creek Cabin
The body of Allen Hash, pioneer settler on Willow Creek, was found in his mining camp on Haycreek last Wednesday by a boy delivering supplies. Hash lived alone at the camp. the finder carried him supplies on the last trip.
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Mr. Hash
Willow Creek
J. H. Garrett
Cros Keys
Grey Butta
Allen Hash
Haycreek
Dry Farm Homesteads Bill Discussed by Western Legislators
Western congressmen met in Washington to discuss a proposed dry farming homestead bill. Senators Smoot and Dixon and Representative Mondell lead the effort to expand home stead areas to 320 acres and apply the law to arid states. The plan requires residence, prohibits commutation, and mandates cultivation and improvements.
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Washington
D. C
Oregon
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
Montana
Smoot and
Dixon
Mondell
Elder Wilder Goes to Washington to Attend Conference
Elder E. W. Wilder, two years pastor of the Menonite Church at Opal Prairie, leaves with Mrs. Wilder for Selah Washington to attend conference and likely spend the year there. Friends presented a $51 cash subscription on his last Bethel church service as a sign of affection and support. Furtexn Opal Prairie Mar 6 1908.
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E. W. Wilder
Menonite
Opal Prairie
Selah
Washington
Death of Sister Mary Bathildis in Portland
Sister Mary Bathildis, born Margaret Brogan, of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, died at St Marys Academy and College after a three year illness. She was 28 and in her ninth year as a sister, daughter of Thomas Brogan of Antelope Oregon. Requiem Mass will be sung at St Marys Academy chapel, interment at the Sisters cemetery near Oswego Oregon.
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Mary Bathalus
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
St. Mary’s Academy and College
Margaret Brogan
Thomas Brogan
Antelope
Oregon
St. Mary's Academy
Saim
Sisters of the Holy Names
Oswegd
Oregonian
Mary Bathildis
J. C. Robinson
Susie Brogan
Portland
Notice of dissolution and new firm formation at Madras
The undersigned purchased the property and business of J. W. and M. A. Robinson & Company of Madras Oregon. The interests of Howard W Turver and J. W. Robinson have been acquired. Debts due to the old firm are payable to the undersigned and the business continues as D. C. and M. A. Robinson at Madras Oregon dated March 4 1904.
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J. W. & M. A. Robinson & Company
Madras
Oregon
Howard W. Turver
J. W. Robinson
F. W.A M.A. Robinson & Company
Two New Church Buildings in Madras
In Madras the Methodist and Christian congregations plan to construct new churches this year. The Methodist group has purchased lumber and pre-paid much of it, with a lot owned for the building beside the parsonage. The Christian church, after Elder Moon's visit, is set to begin gathering materials and expects to start soon.
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Madras
Methodist Church
Christian Church
Elder Moon
Marra
Voter Registration Totals in Cood Precinct Ride High
Up to last Tuesday 118 Republicans 21 Democrats as socialists and three independents registered in the Cood precinct. Two years ago total registration reached 247 with 138 Republicans and 46 Democrats. County totals show 1690 registrations with 681 Republicans and 514 Democrats. Katcher precinct likely near top again this year despite Lyle Gap loss.
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Katcher
Prineville
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Freen Hotel
Sae
Cenn
J. W. Livingston
Adras
A. E. Crosby
Stoffice Pharmacy
Hogudries
Coonkry Mall
Jalles
Grizzly Office
Meekin & Eastwood
Shaniko
D. A. Howell, Shaniko, Or
Frank Osborn
U. S
Tov Inltd Building
Collver
Onkuda
Culver
Notary Public
Jtertoe
Peace Culver Precinct
W Hanook
Madhras
J. H. Haner
Rotary Public
Max Lueddemann
BF Alla
TY. M. Aavowin
Wie
Weagwrinn Vire Prem I
Daldwie
Asal
First National Bank
Prineville, Oregon
Borploe
B. S. Larkin
Ir Foe. Fe
J. C
M. A. Robinson
J. W. & M. A. Robinson & GO General Merchants
R. & N. Company
Pullman Farming Experts
Farmers—Movement
Fruit Ranch
Crooked
Agel Pioneer de Algne
Hay Creek
Elea Wilder
Opal Prairie Church
Kutcher
Nigger Brown Canyon
Fred Fisher
Ed Campbell
Agency Plains
Aroa
Plains
Warmspring
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