Oregon News of Interest Independence Beets and Beet Factory Growth
In Independence broccoli yards harvest is nearing, with pickers paid about 60 cents a box and totals near $100,000 for the district. Horst Brothers yard alone pays $30,000 for picking. McLaughlin yard estimates substantial sums for labor. In La Grande the beet crop for the sugar factory has begun with yields exceeding last year, some fields yielding 12 to 15 tons per acre. Factory improvements include new machinery and a large syrup tank. Plowing starts on the 1200 acre Union farm to plant beets next year.
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Horst Bro’s
McLaughlin Yard
Ralph Williams
Dallas
Sugar Compainy
Union
Fletchinger arraigned for running sheep into state without permit
In Asotin county a sheepman named Fletchinger was arraigned in justice court on a charge of driving sheep into the state without a stock permit. He was fined 160 dollars. The case will be appealed to the circuit court. Also reports note forest fires near Breitenbush and the North Santiam river harming Cascade timber reserves. Authorities suspect Indian activity aimed at protecting sheep drives.
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Hubbard Fletchinger
Asotin
Justice Court
Aspec
Atorney
Z. Henderson
Ton. J. A. Burleigh
Union
Wallowa
4Sotin County
Fletchinger
Albany
Breitenbush
Santiam River
Cascade Forest Reserve
Detroit
Salem gravel case injunction blocks Minto Island work
Judge Galloway grants a perpetual injunction stopping the Minto gravel bar defendants from interfering with the City of Salem in taking gravel from the northeast corner of Minto Island for street use. The Minto group claimed the city held only a revocable license which had been rescinded.
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Salem
Galloway
Minto
20 Stamp Mill Purchase for Opp Mine Progress in Oregon
Dr J F Reddy of Spokane who bonded the Opp quartz mine near Jacksonville has left for San Francisco to buy a 20 stamp mill and machinery. J W Opp left to join him as workers clear ground for buildings. Work is to be pushed and running order is expected within 60 days. Salem firm T A Liveslay & Co sues John Johnson of Woodburn to stop sale of 20000 pounds of hops under a contract from over a year ago lasting five years at 14 cents a pound. The suit remains pending.
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Medford
J. F. Reddy
Spokane
Opp
Jacksonville
San Francisco
J. W. Opp
Reddy
Salem
T. A. Liveslay & Co
Sait
John Johnson
Woodburn
Longest dry spell in county history despite bumper harvest
Old settlers report over a month without rain in the county as crops ripened beforehand, making this one of the best harvest years on record despite the drought.
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Enterprise
Milton Apple Market Outlook Signals Price Pressure
Apples are plentiful in Milton with diverse varieties but the price outlook is grim. Shippers anticipate starting shipments once the current season ends.
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Milton
Wheat sale progress at Athena shows high selling rate
The Athena area reports heavy grain movement with 75 percent of the crop disposed. Most sales go to wholesale buyers while a small portion remains stored. The W and C Railroad and O R and N lines are transporting grain daily as farmers avoid holding high priced wheat. Major buyers include Preston Parton Milling, Pacific States Warehouse, and Pacific Coast Elevator. Hauling ends this week with few remaining loads.
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Pacific States Warehouse Company
Pacific Coast Eleator Company
Hengen Reports Oregon Rail Line Expansion Plans
G B Hengen of New York, business manager for the Oregon & Southeastern Railroad Company, is in Cottage Grove assessing work. Construction will begin soon to extend the line from 16 miles to the reserve line four miles farther, with some completion planned this winter. The Oregon Securities Company expects its mill plant to operate in about 60 days, as 220 feet of cross cut in hard rock remains before reaching the Champion lead while water levels are low and only one shift is planned.
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Cottage Grove
G. B. Hengen
New York
Oregon & Southeastern Railroad Company
Oregon Securities Company
Prune Season Nearing End in Milton Area
The Milton Fruitgrowers' union will finish packing and shipping this week while the Shields' Fruit Company and Walla Walla Produce Company each shipped 20 cars and expect more before the season ends. Growers earned 75 cents per hundred, with a large payroll for summer labor including men women and children.
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Milton
Milton Fruitgrowers’ Union
Walla Walla
Shields’ Fruit Company
Walla Walla Produce Company
Surveying Power Sites Eugene Willamette Valley Electric
W J Wilsey announces surveyors are in the field surveying power plant sites. Four sites chosen, any could suit. After site surveys, a large corps will survey routes for construction to begin early spring.
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Eugene
W. J. Wilsey
Willamette Valley Electric Railroad Company
Baker County Fair Dates Set With Purses and Pavilion
The Baker County Fair and Speed Association schedules the event from October 11 to 16. Two thousand dollars in purses and fifteen hundred dollars in state premiums will be distributed for agricultural exhibits. A contract has been let for the pavilion and grandstand.
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Baker City
Baker County Fair and Speed Association
Baker City Sheepmen Sell 4000 Yearling Ewes to Wyoming Buyer
Baker City firm Lee Bros. sold 4000 head of choice yearling ewes to a Wyoming buyer at 2.25 dollars per head. The flock currently grazes near Cornucopia and will be delivered here for shipment.
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Baker City
Lee Bros
Wyoming
Cornucopia
Fragments Describe Vehicle Tour Through Cities
Fragments show a journey with cars traveling from one city to another, mentioning Kansas City and other stops. The text implies a touring event or travel itinerary with dated routes and geographic references.
Train Schedule Improves Year Round for Albany Area
No. 8 departs Albany in the afternoon and arrives Detroit by evening with connections to southbound trains. Train No. 6 leaves Albany at 6 30 AM and No. 2 links with 5 PM trains at Corvallis and Albany. Train No. 8 from Albany at 1 PM goes to Detroit and mountain resorts, arriving about 6 PM. For details contact THOS COCKRELL Albany or H H CRONISE Corvallis agents.
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Albany
5. P
Corvallis
Newport
Adjacen
Detroit
Breitenbush
Ocean and River Schedule for San Prencisco to Astoria
Daily service except Sunday provides return trips by river and ocean routes with waypoints and benches along the Yamhill and Willamette rivers. The schedule notes departures at p and 10 p.m. from Astoria returning to San Prencisco.
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San Prencisco
Syeda
Astoria
Wwette
Yamhill
Steamer Schedule From Portland To The Dalles And The Klickitat Valley
The Bailey Gatzert and Regulator operate from Portland to Wahkiacus Daly Centerville Goldendale and Klickitat Valley points with daily departures at 7 00 a m except Sundays. Connections with R N trains at Lyle at 5 15 p m for Goldendale. The Dalles arrival 6 80 p m. Steamer returns from The Dalles at 7 00 a m except Sundays.
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Wahkiacus
Daly
Centerville
Goldendale
Klickitat Valley
Portland
Lyle
Dalles
Train and steamer Schedule to Portland
O. R. & N. trains depart Goldendale at 6 15 a m and connect with the steamer for Portland arriving there at 6 p m end of route today with timely service and transfer details.
Excellent meals served on all steam ers
Fine accommodations for teams and wagons.
Port of Portland Agent Contact Notice
For detailed information of rates, berth reservations, connections, etc., write to 8. McDonald, agent, Portland. General Office, Portland, Or.
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Wrre
McDonald
Portland
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