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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1906
Page
4
The Madras Pioneer lists a class matter and a date in Madras Oregon noting an item to be observed on August five. It references Congress dated March eight seventeen eighty nine in connection with the issue.
On Thursday September 6 1906 farmers in the county show interest in Campbell methods of dry land farming. John Wagenblast William Hannon and George Odman signaled plans to test the system on small ranch tracts while A M Drake of Bend prepares to establish an experimental farm near Bend. The approach aims to conserve water in this semi arid region and could boost farming prosperity if broadly adopted.
M Loveland reported from Madras that a well drilled at D W Barnett's Culver road property reached 316 feet with indications of oil. A heavy crude substance burns with a blue flame and the bore reached red granite with conglomerate features and opals as drilling continues.
The report notes growing attendance and high quality entertainment at the event. An irrigation firm is investing heavily in grounds cleanup and preparations. Organizers urge exhibitors to participate and anticipate Madras sending a competitive harbor team to challenge. A Farmers' Institute Friday, a grand ball Saturday, and a Thursday musical are planned with attendees urged to arrive early.
A party led by Mr and Mrs A C Sanford and others traveled to the Hot Springs on the Warmspring river on a weekend trip. They enjoyed baths mineral waters and sport fishing catching about 75 redside trout up to 164 inches. The article describes the springs a bathing pool and surrounding geology and notes the site as a promising health resort with nature’s accommodations as found.
Several high grade pianos in storage offered at a great sacrifice to dispose of them at once. Easy payments available. For full description and prices write Merchant's Collection Agency P.O. Box 430 Portland Oregon.
One grain drill, one sulky plow, one pair bob sleds, one 3 percent wide tire wagon with hayrack, two two year old mare colts on range, one Durham cow, one Jersey cow offered. For particulars address or call on F. J. Brooks, Madras, my agent. J. A. Messinger.
Mrs. William Terrill and her daughter Hazel plan a several week visit in Illinois near Deardstown with family. Southwest winds and cloudy skies have persisted with rain in sight, a good rain would clear dust and ease the roads now full of dimples or rough spots.
The article summarizes the Campbell dry farming system as shown in World's Work. It explains dust blankets to reduce evaporation, frequent shallow cultivation, and row cultivators. It cites trials in South Dakota and Nebraska with high moisture retention and yields, praise from farmers, model farms, and widespread adoption efforts.
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