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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
4
Crook County Tax Roll Shows Higher Burden Despite Lower Mills
Tax roll hits 108000 this year up from 100000 last year and a few thousand the year before. Valuations rose with more land and timber added. mills fell from 21 to 14.8 yet the tax per acre climbed to 85.8 mills. Call for careful economical county administration and a new deal.
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Crook County
Railroads for Central Oregon Promise Renewal
The article laments repeated overpromises of rail extension into Central Oregon and highlights renewed activity on the Mt. Hood road as the most immediate hope. It notes Crook county’s enduring faith amid many prospects and praises ongoing construction as a sign of potential relief from transportation difficulties.
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Oregon
Central
Corvallis & Eastern
Crook County
Iron Horse
Portland
Mt. Hood
Pioneer
Dry spell renews interest in methods of dry land farming
The long drought boosts attention to scientific dry land farming methods. The article notes how moisture scarcity tests traditional practices and emphasizes adapting techniques to conserve water during dry years.
Farmers face dry springs test in semi arid district
The text stresses careful crop conservation to meet long dry spells and calls these springs the years that test local farmers and their ability to “make good.” It notes provision must be made to endure these conditions and determine district farming success or failure.
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Tyre
Johnston Seeks County Treasurer Nomination in Crook County
William Johnston, Republican candidate for County Treasurer, spent several days in the Madras country this week promoting his candidacy. A Crook County resident with friends across the area, he reports encouragement in his bid.
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William Johnston
Madras
Johnson
Crook
Real Estate Boom Sweeps Madras Amid Wind Gusts
A vigorous real estate movement gripped Madras last Tuesday as winds reached at least 40 mph all day. Each fifty-foot lot changed hands multiple times, a flurry seen by locals caught outside in the storm.
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Madras
Governor's $4000 reward for murder arrest
Governor Chamberlain offers a $4000 state reward for the arrest of Julius Wal lande’s killer whose body was found near Silver Lake two weeks ago under circumstances indicating foul play.
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Chamberlain
Julius Wallande
Silver Lake
T. T. Geer Seeks Republican Nomination in Second District
Candidate T. T. Geer announces bid for Congress on the Republican ticket seeking the Second District nomination. The platform includes liberal appropriations for waterways and reforms to labor and capital, plus government oversight of corporations.
Platform declaration of Oregon Democratic candidate G Strusann
A campaign statement addressed to voters in Crook Lake and Klamath Counties. The platform proclaims that the people of Oregon should elect all officers, highlights pride in livestock breeders and fruit growers, and calls for better roads schools and honest weights and measures.
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Crook
Lake
Klamath
Oregon
G. Strusann
I am a candidate for joint senator in Oregon
A candidate declares bid for the Republican nomination to represent Crook Klamath and Lake counties in the district. The message identifies H. TL Honoars of Bonanza Oregon as the aspirant and references a consolidated candidacy.
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Crook, Klamath and
Lake Counties
H. TL. Honoars
Bonanza
Oregon
Candidate declares run for joint senator in Oregon
L F Wruurrs of Klamath Falls announces candidacy for joint senator representing Klamath, Lake and Crook counties on the Republican ticket subject to primary election results. The announcement names the candidate and locale and notes the party and election stage.
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Klamath, Lake and
Crook Counties
L. F. Wruurrs
Klamath Falls
Crook County Treasurer Seeks Re election
W F Ersa announces candidacy for re election as Crook County treasurer on the Republican ticket subject to voter approval of his current term's administration.
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Crook County
W. F. Ersa
County Clerk Candidate Declares Run in Crash County
A statement from Wannen Brows announces candidacy for County Clerk subject to Democratic primary approval in April. The message is directed to voters in Crash County.
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Crash County
Wannen
Sheriff Candidacy Announcement for Crook County
A candidate announces for the office of Sheriff of Crook County on the Republican ticket subject to the April primary approval by Republican voters. The name appears garbled as Veaxk Exxtss.
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Crook County
Veaxk
Candidate for Crook County Sheriff Seeks Democratic Primary
W C Conneton of Paulina Oregon announces his candidacy for sheriff of Crook County subject to Democratic voters approval at the April 17 1908 primary.
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Crook County
W. C. Conneton
Paulina
County Judge Nomination and Campaign Appeal
A partial 1908 political notice endorses O. Exoris as Republican candidate for County Judge hoping for Helican voter support in the April 17 election. Signatory J F Buancuarp urges primaries backing and gratitude.
Wilsox Announces Candidacy for Seventh District Attorney
Fred W. Wilson of The Dalles Oregon declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination for District Attorney of the Seventh Judicial District Crook and Wasco counties subject to voter approval at the upcoming primaries. He pledges to discharge duties faithfully if nominated and elected.
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Crook
Wasco
Seventh Judicial District
Fred W. Wilsox
The
Dalles
Veteran seeks Republican nomination for District Attorney
A veteran of the 7th Judicial District requests support in the Republican primary for the office of District Attorney and asks for votes if considered worthy, expressing his candidacy intentions.
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Vetera
7Th Judicial District
Wanted Bartender Who Never Drinks Paradox Ad
An old advertisement proclaims Wanted A bartender who must be a total abstainer. It plays on paradoxes by listing other jobs with abstaining quirks such as a barber who never tears hair, a baker who never eats bread, a shotmaker who never wears shines, and a minister who never speaks of Jesus Christ.
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Jesus Christ
Prince Edward Island Jail Plan Under Debate
A Prince Edward Island discussion questions centralized jail needs. The Charlottetown Guardian notes low crime rates and argues against county jails while supporting increased prison accommodations tied to prohibitory law, suggesting no bar rooms and fewer prisoners.
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Prince Edward Laland
Charlottetown
Prince Edward
Prince Edward Baland
Plonewr
Crook County School Superintendent Candidates Announced
Voters in Crook County hear announcements from candidates for county school superintendent. Republican and Democratic notices urge primary support in April. Names include RK A Foun and W BR Coor.
County Assessor Candidate Declares Run in 1908 Primaries
A message from Joses Redmond of Or announces candidacy for County Assessor subject to Republican voters approval at the April 17 1908 primaries. The notice identifies Redmond as a local candidate seeking the party nomination.
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Crook County
Joses, Redmond
Candidacy Announced for Joint Representative District
For Crook Klamath Lake and Grant Counties a candidate announces run for joint representative from the Viet Representative District of Oregon. The bid awaits Republican primary approval set for April 17 in Beal Oregon.
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Crook
Klamath,Lake and
Grant Counties
Oregon
U. C. Car, Beal, Or
Republican Candidate Seeks Nomination in Oregon District Twenty One
A note from H. A. Barrars announces his candidacy for Joint Representative in the Twenty-first Oregon district. He asks Republicans in Klamath Lake Crook and Grant counties to consider him at the primary election on April 17 and for selection as a nominee for the June 1 ballot.
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Klamath
Lake, Crook
Grant
Lake
Crook
Oregon
Wall
H. A. Baarrars
Painley Iy
County Surveyor Seeks Support in April 17 Primaries
The County Surveyor to the office of county surveyor respectfully solicits your support at the primaries of April 17.
Cake for U S Senator Prominent Oregon Political Advocate
A historical notice extols H M Cake of Portland as a Republican senatorial candidate praising his calls for pure politics and community development. It lauds his prior work with the Portland Commercial Club and Oregon Development League, cites support for Roosevelt policies, and argues for stronger regional representation in Congress.
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Oregon
H. M. Cake
Portland
Cake
United States
Duke
Roosevelt
Portand Commercial Chil
Ogegon Development League
Coke
Vortiemd
Breight
Judge Delivers Perplexing Ruling On Liquor Case
The transcription shows a court discussion before Judge Alxtaunt in the northern district of West Virginia about illicit liquor sales. The text details arguments over sale legality, penalties for murder, and concerns about enforcing liquor restrictions amid a tense courtroom atmosphere.
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Tidera
Alxtaunt
United States
Virginia
Aedl
Erie
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Pioneer Publishing Co
T. T. Geer
Congress
O. Exoris
Fiend
J. F. Buancuarp
Frank Irvine
Antelope
ELK Drug Store
T. A. Long
Orecon
Prohibition
Petit OW
Jalis
RK. A. Foun
W., BR. Coor
Pua Y Ceceevi
M. A. Lena
Oncil, Oregon
U. S. Senator
BEND
J. H. Wenandy
Shaniko
Frank Osborn
Sanford’s Hall
Loveland
Sanford’s
Frank Loveland
G. Loveland
Barney Cumming
C. A. Bil
Fairbanks
Men Sten
Madras Trading Co
C. E. Roush
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