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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
4
The Portland event displays Oregon manufactures across the industrial spectrum. Officials plan a beauty queen selection and float procession as part of the festivities. The beaver emblem symbolizes the state’s pioneering, industrious spirit and the value of protecting wildlife.
An Oregon June ballot measure proposes state purchase of the Barlow route for 24000 dollars, framed to imply toll abolition while concealing payment and ongoing maintenance costs, described as a pure graft attempt aimed at selling a practically worthless road to the state.
A system of dry land farming, introduced by the late R. Judson, gains traction in industrial agriculture circles. Enthusiasts promote soil conservation, water management, and yeoman practices to expand cultivation on arid plots.
Oregonian reports Eilers Piano House will close its retail store due to rent demands, offering a massive closing-out sale with upright pianos, organs, pianolas, and furniture at deep discounts. The auction-like sale runs Tuesday through Saturday with discounts on New York makes and flexible payment terms.
O R N Company agents and eastern farmers report strong success with dry land alfalfa using Judson’s Campbell system first used on the Western Rockies. George F. Wright near LaGrande grew alfalfa with imported dry seed, noting vigor and higher yields than irrigated crops. The Campbell method, suited to beach lands, is to be discussed at Bend’s farmers institute later this month as a key topic for semi arid West farming.
A May 10 Washington dispatch says the President will sign a Congress passed bill allowing home steading of lands in forest reserves. Creek county lands on the upper Deschutes river within Cascade Reserve will open to settlement, spurring rancher settlers seeking neighbors. Efforts last year to secure department action under homestead laws failed. The law is said to undermine opposition to forest reserves.
The article notes Creffield, the Tory Roller prophet, was shot and killed in Seattle. George Mitchell, whose sisters were Creffield’s victims, was involved. Creffield's followers expected resurrection in four days, but reports confirm death. some speculate earthquake disturbances blocked passage from the lower regions.
The Shaniko Republican leans into a striking headline about poor grammar and a usage controversy. Readers are invited to note the error and the paper’s pointed reaction to language abuse.
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