Oregon and Northwest farmers face record yields and rising markets
Outlook for Oregon Washington and Idaho foresees the biggest wheat crop on record near 70 million bushels valued at about 352.5 million plus gains in oats barley fruit wool and hops. New stock agent D E B Clark to aid livestock farmers as homestead lands remain abundant across the state. Oregon Electric expansion and Northwestern Exposition aims to attract settlers while railroads prepare for a busy crop season with 8 200 box cars and 56 cabooses ordered for major lines.
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Oregon
Washington
Idaho
D. EB
Clark
General Land Office
Harriman
Union Pacific
O-W
Southern Pacific
Pinafore Opera by Oregon Normal School Glee Clubs
The English comic opera H M S Pinafore will be staged by the Oregon Normal School Glee Clubs under Miss Harlan on Saturday evening June 15. The piece features Ralph Rackstraw, Josephine, Captain Corcoran, Dick Deadeye, and Buttercup with an ensemble of sailors and kin. The program also lists other events and performances tied to the school.
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Oregon Normal School
Harlan
Joseph Porter K. C. B
Dick Deadeye
Ralph Rackstraw
Josephine
Hebe
Joseph Porter
Little Buttercup
Cocoran
Summer school notes urge housing donations as arrivals begin
Normal school notes report incoming summer students seeking boarding. appeals go to the President for room and board listings. The Wilhelm Tell dramatization by fifth and sixth graders, led by Miss Davis, delighted attendees. Preparations for commencement week proceed with an alumni meeting on the 19th and an alumni banquet that evening.
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Wilhelm Tell
Independence Defeats Dallas in 7-3 Baseball Game
A pickup team from Independence beat Dallas 7 to 3 last Sunday at Independence. A Dallas player sprained an ankle and the team played part of the game with only eight men. Hart Switch was made from combings. Enquire at this office.
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Independence
Dallas
Hart
Bridge spans Sacramento river for Southern Pacific line
Sacramento reports the new Southern Pacific River bridge in operation as part of double tracking. The 2,200 foot structure uses 19 000 cubic yards of concrete and 9 200 000 pounds of steel. A 6 300 000 pound swing span is the heaviest of its kind. The upper deck carries an 18 foot wagon road and 5 foot sidewalks each side. Lower deck will hold the double tracks. Piers reach about 90 feet in height, occupying city lots’ area.
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Sacramento
Sacramento River
Southern Pacific Company
Southern Pacific
For Sale In Independence Area Real Estate Bundle
20 acres near Independence with crops and garden across fenced parcels. Includes 6 room house barn chicken house timber and water well plus one horse two cows and calf wagon harness tools. Prices from 3100 cash 3600 total with three year balance. Also houses on Independence and Monmouth street with small cash downs and monthly payments. 10 acre tracts priced 115 per acre with easy terms.
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Independence
Monmouth Street
City Council Session Sets Water Study and Sidewalk Rules
The city council met Tuesday to transact city business with several visitors present. The water flow study for the south well remains unfinished but ongoing. the committee is continued. Damages claimed by Mrs. Lewando were tabled for more information. The street report was not ready for action. A sidewalk ordinance amendment and a third reading for the Jackson street survey were advanced. Cement walks on Main Street and Monmouth Avenue may start at the property line. Next meeting is Tuesday evening June 11. A May 12 family reunion at Mr. and Mrs. L M Hall celebrated Mrs Hall’s 68th birthday with a cake of sixty eight candles. Attendees included Dora Hall, Mrs Laura Miller, Miss Erma Hall, Mrs Claud Skinner, and Mrs C E Herren. Brown & Sibley, attorneys and abstractors.
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Lewando
J. L. Ground
Jackson Street
Knox
Ecols Streets
Main Street
Monmouth Avenue
Broad Street
L. M. Hall
Dora Hall
Hall
Claud Skinner
Independence
C. E. Herren
A Good Milk Cow at Wapato Lake Farm in Oregon
Thomas Carmichael, noted Northwest Holstein breeder, runs a 29-cow herd at Wapato Lake Farm south of Gaston Oregon. The herd includes 4 yearling heifers and 58 months bulls with Vesper Bells producing 1605 pounds of milk in April at an average 58 12 pounds daily, peaking at 62. Carmichael milks sixteen cows now and plans to expand as more freshen, while he introduces Berkshire hogs with promising prospects for later gains.
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Thomas Carmichael
Northwest
Wapato Lake
Gaston
Oregon
Mr. Carmichael
Carmichael
Oregon Agriculturalist
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Portland
Ore
Pacific Northwest
Middle West
Minneapolis
Will A. Campbell
Albany
Oregon Electric
Northwestern Development League
Seattle
Northweat
Oregon Normal
Orchestra
Conus
Sin Josurn Porrar K
Bray Brown Carr
Evenden
Frank Sturgill
Mr. Leisk
bin Bosstay
Artie Burkhead
Bow Begret
Elbert Arant
Florence Tate Hee
Vera Dunlap
Ines Stark Little Butvercup
N.S. Glee Club
Norberg
Chass
Mike Scott
Pira
My. C. B. Kraus
Italia
O. N.S. Glee Club
W. A. Wood
Q. N.S. Glee Club
Mable Ellis
Blanche Fridd
Sara Mickelgon
Parewell
Ruth Twohy
Piang
Inez Stark
W. A. Guetfroy
Miggs Blanche Fridd
Miss Davis
Brown & Sibley, Attorneys and Abstractors
Mill Street
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