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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1904
Page
3
The state treasurer reports 4 million dollars in school funds earning about six percent. About 3.5 million are loans and 500 thousand are deferred land sales. Loans include 3.25 million on real estate mortgages at six percent and 250 thousand in school district bonds at five percent.
Directors of Oregon Cream Stands report that Oregon Grape evaporated cream by Kelly-Clark was tested by Holman refrigerator company. Cans withstood extreme heat and cold from 118 to 160 degrees, remaining unmixed after ten days in ice. Results boost Alaska and Orient exports and reinforce Hillsboro factory as a premier Oregon producer of evaporated cream.
Secretary of State Dunbar reports last week the filing of multiple incorporation notices from Salem including Plaindealer Publishing in Roseburg for 1900 dollars, Northwest Viavi in Portland for 20000, Upton Gold Mining in Portland for 5000, Ww. W. Telephone in Willamette for 10000, and others including Enterprise Imnaha Telephone in Enterprise 2500, Hood River Baseball Club 3000, Oregon Land & Trust in Portland, Port Finis Irrigation in Milton, Ashland Improvement in Ashland 15000, soerment Ice & Storage in Ashland 20000, Lytle Electric Light & Water in Lytle Creek county 10000, Cow Creek Placer Gold Mining in Baker City 10000, and Blodgett Company Limited of Grand Rapids Mich 3000000.
In September 1902 Astoria Fish Warden Van Dusen placed small salmon in fresh water for months in the Astoria reservoir. After cleaning the reservoir, Deputy Webster removed the fish, the largest reaching 15 inches, indicating salmon require salt water to mature and challenging the idea of prolonged freshwater rearing.
La Grande-F. Branwell, field superintendent of the La Grande sugar factory, says beet acreage looks very favorable. Last year 1,800 acres were planted and this year 2,800 acres are planned. The company seeds 1,800 acres, with experiments under way in several Umatilla county sections. Seeding progresses county wide as foothill ranchers lag slightly.
Astoria reports canners and cold storage men will switch to crude oil for plant fuel. Contracts set at 90 cents per barrel, with a guarantee that 2 percent barrels equal a cord of fir wood. Projected savings from the fuel bill are substantial given current wood prices.
Umatilla county warehouses hold about a quarter of a million bushels of last year’s wheat unsold with most sold portions moved. Remaining stock is in small lots, 10 000 to 15 000 bushels, largely crop residues. Market is inactive with quotes by request and club prices around 65 to 66 cents.
Report on sale of C. B. Wade’s portion of the Wade herd filed with Ref eree in Bankruptcy Fitzgerald. Proceeds amount to 3912.53, lifting total personal property proceeds to 18581.28, over 3000 above appraised value. First dividends to creditors to be declared this week.
A fragmentary report describes a traveler from Bal conceding sleep near a city road. The tale mentions an 80 year old resident and daily eastbound movement, with unclear local details and no confirmed outcomes.
Readable fragments list several city and regional names including East Denver St. Paul Duluth Milwaukee Chicago and others may reflect a transportation or travel notice.
Train No 8 leaves Albany for Detroit arriving in time to meet a southbound train. Some two to three hours to Albany are counted for connections with the P south train. Train No 2 connects with the P trains at Geneon and offers direct service. For further information apply to THOS COCKRELL, Agent, Albany. H H CROMBE, Agent, Corvallis.
The notice outlines daily and weekly rail and river services with departures at 8 p.m. from San Francisco and Astoria, listing way points and North Beach, with references to piers and the Willamette. The text appears fragmented but indicates scheduled trips and permit details for the route.
Members of the Alba cooperative colony of Umatilla county teachers are starting commutation proof for 15 to 20 home steads. The colonists have their united holdings leased to cattlemen and most will reside on their filings this summer.
The Portland market listing shows wheat ranges for Walla Walla and blue stem, barley and flour prices, bran and middlings, hay values, vegetables with varying per sack and per pound rates, fruits and berries, eggs and dairy costs, poultry and meat prices, cheese, hops, wool, mohair, and miscellaneous items such as reef and mutton. Prices reflect 1903 era market rates across multiple farm products and outputs.
The Bailey Gatzert and regulator steamers run from Portland to The Dalles via Lyle connecting with Columbia River and Northern Railway trains. They serve Wahkiacus Daly Centerville Goldendale and Klickitat Valley points with daily departures at 7:00 a.m. from The Dalles and 7:00 a.m. from Portland except Sundays. connections through Lyle at 5:15 p.m. for Goldendale.
C. R. and N. trains depart Goldendale at 6 15 a m linking with the steamer to Portland arriving there at 6 p m.
Excellent meals served on all steamers and fine accommodations for teams and wagons.
For detailed information of rates berth reservations connections etc write to 8 McDonald agent Portland General Office Portland Or.
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