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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1906
Page
4
Shaniko’s wool market last season posted the state’s highest prices due to high quality and large volume. The market attracts many buyers, driving spirited bidding as several million pounds are marketed annually. A three day blizzard struck with severe cold, raising fears of crop damage after a period of warm spring weather.
At a Redmond farmers meeting L D Wiest of Bend proposed a new mail route from Heisler to Bend via Madras and Redmond. Petitions will circulate for signatures as the plan aims to improve service to Bend Redmond Laidlaw Lamonta and nearby offices cutting four contracts to one direct route. The proposal cites good year round roads and potential savings of six to eight hours on Bend rail service.
A second farmers meeting occurred at Redmond following a successful first gathering at Laidlaw. Plans call for regular monthly meetings in Redmond Bend and Laidlaw to share irrigation and farming experience in Eastern Oregon. Public wool sale days were scheduled by the State Wool Growers Association for Shaniko on June 6 6 19 20 and July 10.
Stanley will succeed J O Johnston as general manager of the D L & P Co. and has offered 500 to fund premiums at a Redmond fair in September to stimulate interest in agricultural products among local farmers. exact dates to be announced.
Hon E L Smith of Hood River announces his candidacy for the United States Senate after being urged for the Governorship by friends across the state. A staunch Republican since Lincoln, he chairs the State Board of Horticulture and leads the Northwest Fruit Growers Association and the Oregon Development League.
Asa McDaniel of Umatilla county returns from the panhandle where long boom activity drew Sherman and Umatilla speculators. He went with others to buy land but returned without purchasing, saying the boom owes its fame to local efforts in the region.
The article discusses land sales by railroad and other companies, with Mr McDaniel noting poor spring rains and late summer moisture in the Panhandle. He cites soil as generally good but climate unsuitable for reliable wheat farming, winds are strong, and yields were low. He suggests better investment opportunities in Oregon than Texas. Ed Kutcher travels to The Dalles.
The paper runs political announcements paid for at regular advertising rates. All material under this heading is published as paid advertising.
Fred Fisher of Madras announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination as Crook County Commissioner. He declares his intent to stand for the April 20, 1906 primary election.
J. R. Whitney announces his candidacy for renomination as State Printer. He states he is a Republican seeking voter approval at the April 20 primary, noting he is currently serving his first term and pledging continued courtesy to state office allies.
Will W. Brown announces candidacy for Sheriff of Crook County Oregon. He states he will run in the Republican primaries on April 20 1906 and asks voters to support his bid. Heisler Oregon location noted.
I E Hodges seeks the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Crook County and submits his name for consideration at the primary election on April 20 1906 He asks for careful consideration of his qualifications and respectfully solicits support B E Hoppers Prineville
J H Haner of Prineville announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Clerk under the direct primary law, subject to the decision of the Republican electors of the county.
Seed oats for sale inquire at Wil Belk neprabeb half a mile west of Will Cook's for the next 30 days at Isaac N Bellenar.
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