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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
4
Public notice from the Madras Pioneer records an application entered as second class matter at the Madras Oregon post office on May 13 1909 under the act of Congress of March 3 1879. The text confirms date and place for mailing privileges and classification of the issue.
The article praises Prosecuting Attorney Wilson for seeking evidence to base prosecutions under the prohibition law. It notes local option adopted by a two to one vote in Jane County, voices support strict enforcement, and warns against lax enforcement leading to illicit liquor and bootlegging. It urges all good citizens to back vigorous action.
A 2400 acre Gilliam county ranch near Olex sold last week for 72000 dollars, about 30 dollars per acre. The land lies in the wheat district and resembles Morrow Sherman and Crook counties semi arid dry land farming. Proximity to the Condon branch of the O R N railroad explains transport advantages and price differences. Dry farming districts attract attention as rail access improves yields and prosperity.
The Madras Pioneer praises Harriman for boosting estates in Central Oregon and notes the canyon trade is not the building aim. The paper supports a railroad into Central Oregon from any direction and asserts Harriman intends to develop the canyon and valley settlements.
The text argues Harriman is not a builder but a financier and dividend producer, claiming he knew a route would stall construction and that opposition would obstruct the project on the East slope of the Cascades.
The Dailen Optimist reports the Interior Secretary may have approved Harriman road plans up Deschutes and that contractors may wait while railway interests and stream rights holders argue. Uncertainty remains over when any dirt work will begin as water rights and riparian claims are reconciled.
Public land sale notice for a tract in The Dalles Oregon with details of offering on May 1900 and a separate contest notice for Lomestead entry in Madras Oregon. The notices name applicants contestants and require objections or responses by specified dates and times. Officials listed include C W Moore Register and Max Lueddemann notary.
Notice announces bids for the construction of a school building in District No. 33 Madras Creek County Oregon. Bids open at 4 00 p m Saturday May 29 1909 sealed to S E Gray clerk Madras Oregon plans and specs available via clerk. Bid bond of five hundred dollars required and bidder's performance bond, right to reject bids. Dated Madras Oregon May 1909.
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