Mining boom grips Mount Rastus camp in Oregon
Baker City reports a rush to the Mount Rastus district with 300 campers at the site and hundreds more en route. Observers compare phonolite to Cripple Creek and predict a rich camp if values exist as surveyors lay out city lots. Demand for assessors grows as 8000 to 10000 men may join within a month.
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Baker City
George B. Small
Mount Rastus
Wre
Osle Creek
Colo
Small
Cripple Creek
Sell the land in a lump to reclaim Klamath marsh
Salem State Treasurer Moore favors selling the entire Klamath marsh tract to the highest bidder rather than piecemeal sales. He argues unified ownership is essential to fund drainage and reclamation, as smaller buyers may abandon improvements and leave costly works to others.
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Salem
Treasue Moore
Klamath Marsh
Timber deed seals large Blue Mountain half stake transfer
J D Casey and wife filed a deed transferring half of their timber holdings near Meachem in the Blue mountains to C W Nibley for 5000 dollars. The 1000 acre tract allows Nibley up to ten years to log and may include saw mills and transport lines to remove products.
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Pendleton
County Recorder
J. D. Casey
Blue Mountains
Meachem
C. W. Nibley
Nibley
Two Thousand Head of Hogs
Enterprise Kiddle brothers of Island City receive 2000 hogs in Wallowa county at several points. About 400 are fat hogs and the rest feeders to be driven to Island City and other points to fatten. Prices are four cents for feeders and four and a half cents for fat hogs. Wheat and grain prices are high this fall, prompting farmers to sell hogs rather than feed them and risk loss.
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Enterprise
Kiddle Brothers
Island City
Wallowa County
How He Raises Big Crops in Oregon City
Oregon City farmer George Randall near New Era reports 150 bushels of potatoes per acre from a ten acre field. The Burbank variety yields above average size. He rotates seed ground, not planting the same field to potatoes for two or more seasons. He raises potatoes about once every four years on the same field.
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Oregon City
George Randall
New Era
Burbank
Randall
Sarhe
Ogle Mountain Mining Company Formed in Clackamas County
The Ogle Mountain Mining Company launches mining development in Ogle Creek Clackamas County with $1,000,000 capital stock. Incorporators include P. A. Fairclough and John B. Fairclough of Oregon City J. W. Harlees of Molalla and F. Keppey of Portland.
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Clackamas
Ogle Mountain Mining Company
Ogle Creek
Clackamas County
P. A
John B. Fairclough
Oregon City
J. W. Harlees
Molalla
F. 2. Keppey
Portland
Sugar Beet Factory Near La Grande Reaches Milestone
The La Grande sugar beet factory has received 10,000 tons of beets and processed about 7,000 tons to produce 16,500 sacks of sugar. Approximately 1,000 more tons remain to be processed and the plant will operate until about November 10.
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la Grande
Oregon City Rail Deal Rumor Seeks Perspective Details
In Clackamas residents discuss the lease of the railroad bed between Willsburg and Clackamas by the Cty & Suburban railway from the Southern Pacific. A new west side route is planned crossing the Willamette at Oswego to connect with the main line near Willsburg to shorten the journey and shift heavy traffic to the new line while the old line serves locals.
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Oregon City
Clackamas
Cty & Suburban Railway Company
Portland
Southern Pacific Company
Willsburg
Willamatte River
Oswego
Salmon Hatchery at Ontario Ushers In Big Supply
The Ontario salmon hatchery is described as the largest in the United States and possibly the world. State Treasurer C. B. Moore and Secretary of State Dunbar toured the facility reporting satisfactory condition and a projected strong season. The plant can produce 40 million young fry annually, exceeding all other state hatcheries combined. Cannerymen estimate Columbia River harvest around 1 million salmon yearly, and officials believe Ontario could cover supply if even a fraction returns.
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Salem
Ontario
United States
C. 8. Moore
Dunbar
Moore
Columbia River
Columbia
Meteoric iron mass found near Oregon City weighs around 25 tons
A farm near Oregon City yields a 25 ton lump of nearly pure iron with a trace of nickel that appears to have been buried for years. It is extraordinarily tough and rings like a bell when struck, breaking hack-saw blades in attempts to cut off fragments.
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Oregon City
Hay Fire Destroys 200 Tons at Prineville Farm
A blaze at the Weddell and Ochoco creeks area destroyed about 200 tons of hay owned by M. R. Biggs. The fire's origin is undetermined and investigators are assessing the scene.
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Prineville
M. R. Biggs
Weddell Creek
Ochoco Creek
Market prices for grains and farm products in Walla Walla area
Wheat prices show 74c to 78c ranges with blue stem at 78c and flour values at 3.75 to 4.50 per barrel. Barley at 20 to 21 dollars per ton, oats around 1.05 to 1.10 per cental. Dairy and meat items list creamery butter 25 to 37 cents, cheese around 14 to 16 cents, poultry prices per pound or per dozen, eggs 26 to 27 cents, potatoes 65 to 75 cents per sack, hops 19 to 22 cents per pound, wool 12 to 18 cents, beets 6 to 7 cents, veal 7 to 8 cents per pound, mutton and pork prices noted.
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Walla Walla
Valley
Oregon Ranch
Oregon
Wool—Valley
Russian action and rumors on the Yalu and Corea
Reports suggest Russian fortified positions near Mukden and Maschuria amid weaker authorities. Japanese claims of Russian forces on the Yalu are denied as exaggerated and anti Russian demonstrations in Japan are said to have diminished.
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Yalu
Corea
Chunchus
Japan
Russia Japan talks hint at Manchuria accord amid Mukden move
Diplomats in Washington report the St. Petersburg AP cable claiming Russia reoccupies Mukden and may gain free swing in Manchuria with respect to Japan. Japanese Minister Takahira says no official confirmation yet while hopeful for a satisfactory Tokio negotiation outcome and notes Russia agrees to open Mukden to world commerce.
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Washington
Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Russia
Mukden
Japan
Manchuria
Takahira
Tokio
Porte to Defy Powers in Macedonia Reform Crisis
Constantinople reports a rising unrest as Sultan Abdul Hamid contemplates defying Austria and Russia over Macedonian reforms. The populace supports action against European demands and the disarmament policy with Bulgaria, Turkey, and foreign staff on Macedonian matters.
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Constantinople
Austria
Russia
Macedonia
Turkey
Abdul Hamid
Bulgaria
Rebels Join Forces Near Santo Domingo Capital
Cape Haytien reports General Navaro of Monte Cristo aligns with General Morales of the Dominican revolution. They plan to move on Santo Domingo as the Puerto Plata blockade worsens provisions. Dominican revolutionists seize Cotuy while government forces mass for expected heavy fighting. A French cruiser is rumored bound for Santo Domingo.
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Cape Haytien
Hayti
General Navaro
Monte Cristo
San Domingo
Morales
Santo Domingo
Puerto Plata
Revolutionista
Cotuy
Jean de la Gravier
Port Au Prince
Haiti
American Move Alarms Italy
A Tribune dispatch from Rome reports Italians fear the Abyssinia expedition led by Consul General Skinner of Marseilles. Italy distrusts foreign intervention in Ethiopia and has instructed its minister in the Abyssinian capital to monitor Skinner and report on any attention paid to him.
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Italy
New York
Abyssinia
Skinner
Marseilles
Tribune
Rome
Ethiopia
Friar-Land Problem Easier Negotiations Move Forward
Monsignor Guidi, Rome’s apostolic delegate, presses for settlement of the sale of Philippine friar lands before Governor Taft leaves for America. Taft expresses hope the sale will be concluded prior to his departure.
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Manila
Monsignor
Guidi
Vatican
United States
Philippines
Frairs
Taft
America
Hinged Harrow for Rough Ground Boosts Fieldwork
An illustrated harrow designed for rocky soil features a hinged midsection allowing one side to lift over obstructions. Built from 8x3 top pieces and 1x8 braces with a central coupling rod, it enables passage around rocks and stumps while tilling.
Harrow and Spike Assembly From Blacksmith Skills
Old style spikes and harrow components are described as easily assembled after the iron work is fashioned by the blacksmith. The passage notes approachable construction for general laborers.
Cotswold Sheep Breed Praised for Crossings and Care
The Cotswold breed shows strong lamb production and heavy first grade fleece. Breeders note climate adaptation issues in some areas, but proper quarters prevent chilling. Crossing with South Downs can yield a stronger animal, with fleece length and other traits making it worth attention for cross breeding.
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South Downs
Cotswold
Farm Notes and Crop Observations Across Regions
Farm notes discuss global labor needs for harvest, Manitoba as a top wheat region yielding 25 bushels per acre versus North Dakota's 13. Kansas county penitentiary prints binding twine to curb price surges. Rhode Island seed ear verdict, Golden Bantam corn for home gardens, and an egg laying race in Australia with Brown Leghorns and Silver Laced Wyandottes leading Americans by five. Total eggs laid to date 180.
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Manitoba
North Dakota
Kansas
State Penitentiary
Rhode Island
Agricultural College of Australia
Harvesting by header and combination machines in wheat fields
The article explains how headers, binders, and new combine machines reduce harvesting costs for large wheat acreages. It describes header operation, barge transport, and advantages of early cutting, plus notes on combining with binders for ripe grain and full-field efficiency. It also covers poultry house design and frost formation indicators.
Transfer of Consumption from Cattle to Humans Discussed
The German Tuberculosis Commission reports possible transfer of consumption between cattle and humans but the extent of danger remains undecided. The article notes public belief in underestimating the risk and mentions Bosnia supplying much of the world’s dried plums.
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German Tuberculosis Commission
Bosnia
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Rastus
Southern Pacific
Mukdeo
Maschuria
Porte
Santo Dominican
Minnesota
Stillwater
South Africa
Harrow
Poultry House
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