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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
4
The notice lists a $1.50 advertising rate upon application. It records second class matter at Angus t Y on May 6, 1909 and notes filing at the Madras Oregon Post Office under the Act of Congress of March 8 1879.
The Madras School district pursues bond funding for needed improvements with overwhelming local support. The district plans a modest new building funded by a 15 mill tax, backed by business leaders and residents showing community pride and restraint in spending.
A prominent Washington flour mill man endorses Madras wheat as the coast’s best for milling due to high gluten content. Samples tested include a Little Club variety grown by A D Anderson at Agency Plains, showing 70 percent gluten. The soil in the region accounts for this exceptional quality, mirroring Sherman county’s historic reputation.
The article notes strong prospect for a 200-barrel flooring mill at the point in the near future. It would consume 1000 units of grain and impact the development of the surrounding wheat district. interest is high among local residents and investors.
Local promoters urge farmers to back a flouring mill planned for Madras to lock high wheat prices and local milling profits. They claim the district will grow into a top Pacific coast flour producer, with Madras becoming a banner milling center after the railroad arrives.
W M Reynolds of Madras Oregon advertises as a general auctioneer offering sale of all kinds of merchandise stock and farm goods. He will travel to nearby states and invites callers to write Col W H Reynolds of A C Bautord for details.
Notice lists land patent applications in The Dalles Oregon with dates April 13 1800 and April 9 1009. It invites protests by May 25 1008 and details an auction schedule for a public sale of tract lands under federal acts, naming officials and deadlines.
The Department of the Interior United States Land Office at Madras Oregon announces a land contest. Antonio Tolbert contests Andrew L Farrier entry No 18085 for shud vised sen 15 ipige rice win. Hearings set for June 9 2000 and June 16 1900 order publication and service of notice.
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