Southern Oregon towns unite for common welfare
Medford hosts a reception for delegations from Ashland Grants Pass Gold Hill Central Point and Jacksonville as they form a Rogue River Valley federation. The aim is to unite commercial bodies and attract settlers while boosting regional progress. Water rights in the Walla Walla River are being reviewed by State Engineer J H Lewis who outlines questions to clarify irrigation and power claims in Umatilla County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Rogue River Valley
Grants Pass
Ashland
Gold Hill
Central Point
Jacksonville
Nation of the Medford Commercial Club
Davis Opera House
W. S. Vawter
Walla Walla River
Salem
J. H. Lewis
Umatilla County
The Dalles Promotes Investment in West with New Secretary
The Dalles Business Men's association opens quarters in the Vigt bon with J. B. McDonald as secretary. McDonald, recently from Detroit, plans a line of advertising describing The Dalles resources and possibilities to Eastern investors and settlers. The group is enthusiastic about the expected benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalles
Dalles Business Men’s Association
Vigt Bon
J. 8. McDonald
McDonald
Detroit
Mich
Overhauling Beet Sugar Factory Underway at La Grande
The sugar factory at La Grande is rapidly undergoing a full overhaul. Six mechanics work on the renewed machinery as the plant nears complete renovation. New superintendent Mr. Taylor is expected from Logan, Utah soon. Seed demand surpasses prior seasons due to larger acreage.
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la Grande
Taylor
Logan
Utah
Two Convicts Pardoned by Governor Chamberlain
Governor Chamberlain issued pardons to John Zavier of Josephine County serving an eight year term for rape and A W Havesey of Douglas County serving a two year term for burglary. Zavier was pardoned due to an excellent prison record and doubt of guilt with the complaining witness admitting innocence. Havesey's pardon followed a judge and district attorney recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Chamberlain
John Zavier
Josephine County
A. W. Havesey
Douglas County
Zavier
Huseey
Settlers Arrive in Medford From Dakota Search
Edward Andrews brings seventeen home seekers from Mankato Crystal Springs Minn and Mitchell South Dakota to Medford Rogue River Valley to locate there. More settlers expected to follow as the party surveys the area and considers homesteading opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Edward Andrews
Dakotas
Rogue River Valley
Mankato
Crystal Springs
Minn
Mitchell
South Dakota
Willamette University Receives $2000 Gift For Loans And Engineering
Willamette University in Salem announces a friend has given $2000. Half funds a student loan relief program, and $1000 supports the creation of a new electrical engineering course. The university aims to strengthen its offerings in these areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette University
Salem
Coleman
Willamette
President aid promised to permit sheep crossing Wenaha forest reserve
President Roosevelt pledged to overrule Secretary Hitchcock and allow Umatilla county sheepmen with permits to drive sheep across the Umatilla Indian Reservation to reach summer ranges. Senator Fulton reported Indian Commissioner Leupp was willing if property could be protected, with Roosevelt to finalize acceptable regulations. The issue stems from agent Edwards favoring the crossing.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Fulton
Hitchcock
Umatilla County
Wenaha Foreat Reserve
Umatilla
Eines Roe
Leupp
Edwards
Booth Kelly bill authorizes land exchange in Klamath Reserve
The Booth Kelly bill authorizes the secretary of the interior to exchange lands in the Klamath Indian reservation held by the California and Oregon Wagon Road Co. The company may select up to 87 000 acres in townships 31 and 32 to substitute for road lands. It also grants waterpower and millsite rights and a railroad right through the reservation. The governor will empower the state land agent to investigate and report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Chamberlain
Fulton
Secretary of the Interior
Klamath
Early berries push harvest forward in Milton-From vicinity
The strawberry crop is set to ripen two to three weeks earlier than normal and may become the largest on record. Fruit rancher Fred Beller reports blossoms already forming and expects market fruit within a month. Early berries likely fetch high prices and appear about two weeks before Hood River fruit.
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Milton
Fred Beller
Hood River
Carey Act irrigation ruling supports pumping water
Opinion from General Land Office official Richards and Secretary Hitchcock says desert land under the Carey act may be reclaimed by pumping water if costs allow permanence. It follows a proposal to irrigate Harney county lands from wells.
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Salem
Richards
General Land Office
Brown
State Land Board
Hitchcock
W. E. Burke
Harney County
Wella
Portland Markets Report Quiet on Farm Prices and Supplies
Market notes show wheat at 69 to 70 cents a bushel for Bluestem and Red varieties, with oats ranging to 27.50 per ton white feed and 27 gray. Barley prices include feed 23.50, brewing 24, and malting 24.50 to 25.50 per ton. Hay values highlight timothy at 12 to 16 per ton in valleys, alfalfa 12, and clover 7.50 to 8. Fruits list apples 2 to 2.75 per box, strawberries 3.50 per crate. Vegetables cover asparagus 12 to 14 cents per pound, cabbage 2 to 2.4 cents, and other items with varying per unit or sack prices. Dairy and egg values show butter at 20 to 21 cents, eggs 16.4 to 17 cents, poultry across several cuts, and meat prices for veal, beef, mutton, pork with range limits. Wool prices note Eastern Oregon up to 20 cents, valley 8 to 24 cents. Overall, detailed commodity pricing across grains, produce, dairy, and livestock for Oregon markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley
Oregon
Burbanks
Oregon Ranch
Traffic notes for Corvallis transit schedule
Fragmentary timetable shows Corvallis connection details with departure and arrival times. Readable pieces mention Corvalis and Corvelila names and notes about leaves.
METI TAKO Steamer Route from Portland to The Dalles
Connecting at Lyle Washington with GIA River and Northern Railway. Service to Wahkiacua Daly Centerville Goldendale and Paul Klickitat Valley points. Steamer leaves Portland daily except Sunday at 7 a.m. connects with C R N trains at Lyle 5 15 p.m. for Goldendale. Train arrives 7 35 p.m. Steamer arrives The Dalles 6 30 p.m. Steamer leaves The Dalles daily except Sunday 7 00 a.m. C R N trains leaving Goldendale 6 15 a.m. connects with steamer for Portland arriving 6 p.m. Meals on steamers. Accommodations for teams and wagons. For rates berth reservations and connections contact S McDonald Portland General Office Portland Or.
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Wahkiacua
Daly
Centerville
Goldendale Ie
Klickitat Valley
Portland
Lyle
Goldendale
Dalles
S. McDonald
Portland, Or
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Carl Williams
A. M. Williams & Co
C. L. Phillips
Royal Ann Cherries
Crawford and Solway
Him
Crawford
M. F. Parker
Klamath Indian Agency
Colorado
Castle Gate
Canyon of the Grand
Black Canyon
Marshall and
Tennessee
Royal Gorge
W. C. McBride
Third St
Portland, Oregon
Newberg
Ead Te Yequian
Yaquina
Areives
Albany Tec Aus
Alban Rs
Te Ead
Corvallis
Albany
Treles
Aidgoy
ISAM
Me. & ‘Zien
Corvelila
Southern Pacific Company
Traina
Albany den Vallis
Breitenbush Hot Springs
J.c. Mayo
M. H. Cronige
Chicago
Bs. O
Honting
Portland, Dr
Denver
Omaha
Onses City
Rouie
Balt Lake
Denver, Ft.Worth
Bt. Paul
Fast Mail
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Spokane Walla Walla, Lewis- Walie Ore Ee Paul
Dalat
Milaukee
Wood East
A. L. Craig
The
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co
Portand, Oregon
Atlantic
Foley
L. M. R Reasoner
Iowa
FP. H. Caldwell & Company
Scien
Ernest Ge A Bae
Tralee
Uy, Ao
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Union Pacific
Chanser City
Dalles All Way
Bailey Gatzert
Dalles City
Meti Tako
Lyle, Wash
GIA River & Monthern Railway
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