Mount Hood Road Plans Resumption Of Major Rail Project
Construction activity ramps up as Mason Construction hires about 800 workers to push 25 miles of track from Portland to Bull Run toward Mount Hood. The Mount Hood Railway aims to power a large plant at Bull Run, build an electric standard gauge line to Mount Hood, and possibly reach Central Oregon or Salt Lake, with a favorable pass found for a gentle 2 percent grade.
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Mount Hood Railway Company
Oregon Daily Journal
Mason Construction Company
Portland
Bull Run
Water Company
Sandy River
Mount Hood
Bull Ron
Ball Hun
Bandy River
Oregon
Salt Lake
Cascade Range
Woodlark Squirrel Poison Endorsed for Extermination
The Hoyt Chemical Co of Portland Oregon markets Woodlark Squirrel Poison as the most reliable method to control infestations of squirrels and pests. It claims to kill every kernel and remain effective regardless of weather. Dealers offer refunds if the product fails to meet claims.
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Hoyt Chemical Co
Portland
Oregon
Notice to Contractors for School House Bid
Notice to contractors announces sealed bids due 3 PM April 15 for a school house in District No. 16. Bids should be sent to A D Anderson Clerk, four miles north of Madras with 6 percent bid security. Board may reject any bid and requires bonds for faithful completion and labor/materials payment.
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Loving
Wan. Mi-Ag
Modern Woodmen of America Fires Up Membership Reach
J. BE Shears district pat, 622 Chamber of Commerces Portland Oregon, touts Modern Woodmen of America benefits. He cites 900000 members 20000 certificates 3 million cash on hand six billion four hundred fifty million in protection for widows and orphans and claims to average 12516 new members monthly. He invites applications and notes local deputy F J Brooks in Madras Oregon.
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Mc W. Ay
United States
Artisdine i
Royal Arcania
J. BE. Shears
Chamber of Cointieres
Portland
Oregon
F. J. Brooks
Madras
Dry spell threatens Madras district crops expects rain
The region pleads for soaking rain as winds and cold nights dry the ground. Wheat on summer fallow shows minor impact while new land feels the drought. Crook county reports two months without measurable precipitation but no serious damage yet and farmers still anticipate good crops this season.
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Aroun
Madras
Grasn
Crook County
Thb
Weathered Winds Forecast Fresh Rain Aiding May Crop
The text notes that persistent winds may shift to rain and that a good May rain could ensure a large crop for the district in the late spring period. It implies confidence in favorable weather patterns aiding agricultural yield.
Registration Totals Show GOP Lead In Butcher Precinct
Up to Tuesday afternoon 162 residents had registered in Butcher precinct with 123 Republicans 27 Democrats 3 independents and 0 Socialists. Judge Brooks dep uty registrar notes slow progress as registration books close April 7 and urges remaining voters to register before forwarding blanks to the county clerk. Reports indicate similar races countywide as population rose fast in two years and total votes may exceed prior tallies.
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Butcher
Judge Brooks
Brooks
Si County
Campaign for local option enlivens Crook county meeting
Dr. H B Hudson held a three weeks canvass in Crook county in favor of local option and prohibition. He spoke at the Free Methodist church and Methodist Hill church and at Agency Plains. A Law and Order League to support local option aims to raise $500, with envelopes distributed and a subscription taken. Rev J K Craig named local representative for the Madras area.
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Cquity
H. B. Hudson
International Reform Bureau
Free’ Methodist Church
Dr. Hudson
Jnst
Crook County
Methodist Hill Church
Agency Plains
Law and Order
J. K. Craig
Madras
Mount Hood Line Orders Forty Flat Cars
Mount Hood Railway and Power Company places an order with Hicks Locomotive and Car Works for 40 flatcars of 10 000 pounds capacity. Delivery to commence soon as construction resumes grading along the line from Portland to the Bull Run power station.
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Mount Hood Railway & Power Company
Hicks Locomotive & Car Works
Portland
Bull Run
Oregonian
Alderdyce plans larger garden and crop rotation push
Culver resident Thomas Alderdyce announced in town last Saturday plans to expand his garden and truck farming. He will plant twelve acres of vegetables and winter crops and supports crop rotation as a farming method. George L. Simmon and Mr. Baker of Laidlaw discussed water supply for Three Sisters Irrigation County settlers with Simmons, the district’s newly appointed receiver, noting reservoirs would be built to serve the entire tract if needed.
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Thomas Alderdyce
Culver
Alderdyce
George L. Simimons
Baker
Laidlaw
Portland
Simmons
Three Sisters Irigation ,Company
Three Sisters
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