Sheepmen Press Into Cascade Forest Reserve
In eastern Oregon, thousands of sheep are moved toward the Cascade Forest Reserve near Warm Springs and Detroit with estimates of up to 12 000 head by grazing season end. Open protests from settlers claim grazing permits do not authorize western encroachment, while Hon. John Minto reports alarming intrusion and predicts further expansion into the district.
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Salem
Oregon
Detroit
John Minto
Minto Pass
Cascades
Minto
Warm Springs
Continuous college year proposed at Oregon Agricultural College
The Oregon Agricultural College faculty plans a continuous school year and will report to the board of regents at the July meeting. The proposal, an East Coast vogue, would extend the term beyond a traditional June to September schedule. Further steps are needed to decide final adoption.
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Corvallis
Oregon Agricultural College
Board of Regents
Machinery and supplies ready for 100 ton smelter at Takilma
Three carloads of machinery including furnace stacks ore cars lathe and drill press sit on Southern Pacific tracks at Grants Pass ready for the Takilma Smelting company project. Two carloads remain to arrive. The plant will be located on the Darkins place below the Waldo and Queen of Bronze mines, 45 miles from Grants Pass.
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Grants Pass
Southern Pacific
Takilma
Takilma Smelting Company
Darkins Place
Waldo and Queen of Bronze
Quartzville Prospects Look Bright After Miner Visit
Albany banker W. B. Lawler and Arthur L. Pease from New York have returned from Quartzville mines. Pease says the property pleases him even more than on his first visit years ago when heavy development spending began. Active work is expected in Quartzville soon.
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Quartzville
Albany
W. B. Lawler
Arthur L. Pease
New York
Pease
Pacific coast institute session at Newport set for August 22 27
The annual Pacific coast institute at Newport Oregon has been issued for 1904. The program is elaborate and runs from August 22 to 27. Supervising officials are Miss Bettelee Reed, Superintendent of Indian School, and M F Holland, Superintendent of Indian Schools.
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Indian Institute
Newport
Salem
Pacific Coast Institute
Betelle Reed
M. F. Holland
First Annual Wallowa County Fair Planned in October
The Wallowa county fair association schedules its first annual fair in this city during the first week of October. The event aims to showcase county resources for the Lewis and Clark exposition next year. A pioneer's association will also be organized during the fair.
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Enterprise
Wallowa County Fair Association
Wallowa County
Road Building Recommended by Local Officials
Eugene Judge Chrieman and Commissioners Edwards and Price return from Blue River inspection of wagon roads. They report a flourishing camp and will authorize funds for road improvements in a judicious manner.
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Eugene
Chrieman
Edwards
Price
Blue River
Crops About Junction City Harvest Progress
Junction City reports haying nearly finished with harvest advancing rapidly. Prices $8 to $12 per ton unbaled as expected. Threshing to start in two weeks and grain looks promising with well filled heads and plump grains. Stand thinner than normal but yield near average. Prunes failing in Northern Lane and Southern Benton counties with some orchards grubbed up.
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Junction City
Lane
Benton
Oregon City Contractor Resumes Willamette Falls Fishladder
E P Rands resumes work on the Willamette Falls fishladder after a $5,000 legislative appropriation. A suit by fishermen seeking $50,000 damages and to stop construction was decided in favor of the state. The river improvement should be completed this summer.
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Oregon City
E. P. Rands
Willamette Falls
Circouit Court
Portland markets list extensive grain and farm goods prices
The Portland market sheet shows prices for wheat barley flour and related goods, plus eggs butter cheese poultry vegetables fruit honey potatoes and meats. It lists rates for 1908 crops and regional varieties with per unit costs across multiple categories.
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Walla Walla
Valley
Oregon
Young America
Wool—Valley
Molair
Tourist Train Service Notes and Chair Car Offer
A fragmented notice describes a daily or weekly Chicago route with reclining chair cars and free seats. It mentions personally conducted service and Pena as a possible origin point, signaling a travel option for visitors and locals.
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Ermuen Secre
Chicago
Ansax
Rail connections outline Corvallis and Albany service
The notice details rail connections for Corvallis and Albany with Detroit and Newport route links. It mentions Train No. 4 arriving Albany at 11 15 PM and Train No. 3 connecting with south trains in Corvallis and Albany.
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Detroit
Albany Re
5. P
Corvallis
Albany
Newport
Valley Steamer Route Connects Portland and The Dalles
The Valley Steamer runs daily from Portland at 7:00 a.m. except Sunday, linking with R. and N. trains at Lyle for Goldendale. The Goldendale arrival is 7:36 p.m. The Dalles steamer arrives at 6:80 p.m. and departs daily except Sunday at 7:00 a.m.
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Portland
Lyle
Goldendale
Dalles
Ocean and River Schedule Summary
Schedule note for San Francisco runs every five days at 8 p m. Detailing trips to Astoria and intermediate way points via Willamette and Yam Rivers with northbound routing and references to permitting and timing.
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San Francisco
Astoria
Way Points
Peily
Willamette
Yam
Port and Oregon Railroad General Passenger Agent
General Passenger Agent for the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company based at Port and surrounding operations is identified in the record. The entry notes official duties and the entity’s role in passenger service coordination.
Trains Connect Goldendale Service To Portland Steamer
C. R. and N. trains depart Goldendale at 6 15 a m linking with steamers to Portland arriving there at 6 p m.
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Goldendale
Portland
Excellent meals served on all steam ers
Fine accommodations for teams and wagons.
Rates and Reservations Inquiries Directed to Portland Agent
For detailed information of rates berth reservations connections etc wrre to S McDonald agent Portland General Office Portland Or.
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Wrre
S. McDonald
Portland
General Office
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Linn County
Portland Markets
Suan Line
And
Union Pacific
Eastern
Raf
Yaquina
Yaquina Corvallis
Kerieas
Breitenbush
Aspeng
Detroit A
Edwin Stone
Thos, Cockrell
J. H. Cronise
THE
Bailey Gatzert
Regulator
Dalles City
Metlako
Lyle, Wash
Galumbia River & Northern Railway
Lee Intervil
Caldas Klickit
Balt
Waver
Kansas
Huntington
Worth
Denver
Suntington
Bt. Paul Fast Mail
Desians
CopvriacuTs &c
Scientific American
Iunn & Co
F St
Washington
A. L. Craig
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co
Portand
Lion Coffee
Toledo
Lion
Woolson Spice Couny
GOTH
Lion Coffee Woolson Spice CO
Ohio
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