Defense of Harney Sparks County Debate Across Valley
A Burns Times-Herald response defends Harney County's wheat farming prospects against Fred Otley’s critique in the East Oregonian. The letter praises local climate and soil, notes evidence from county fairs and orchards, and argues Otley’s objections won’t deter settlers destined to boost value and wealth through scientific farming in the valley.
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Harney County
Times-Herald
Harney
Burns Times-Herald
Fred Otey
East Oregonian
C. ©. Conner
Helix
Conner
Pola
Otley
Mr. Otley
Thie
United States
Ivory
Week of Mixed Weather Across State Reports
Government weather and crop report for the week ending today describes a split week with wet early days and clearing western counties. Temperatures ran above normal with frosts on 10th 11th and 15th but no major damage. mention of frost in Wasco and Umatilla regions and light winds.
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Blue Mountains
Sith
Columbia River Valley
Mountain Park
Wasco County
Raymond Markley
L.brooks
Ella
Morrow County
Carl
Proedeen
Umatilla
Helen T. Duncan
Pendleton
Umatillan
A. F. Johnson
Weston
Maud M. Baker
More Election Expenses Prompt Postal Ballot Pamphlet Rule
The new legislative change requires the secretary of state to mail to every legal voter a pamphlet copy of measures to be voted on, with pro and con arguments bound in pamphlet form at the expense of sponsoring parties. With over 100000 voters, postage costs loom large.
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Secretary of State
Initiative cost projections in Salem discussing campaign expenses
Salem correspondent estimates total outlays exceeding 23000 dollars for printing addresses circulars and proclamations tied to legislative actions and referendums. It notes costs for paper binding distribution and notices, with potential additional copies for public distribution and the ongoing debate over initiative or referendum feasibility.
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Salem
Secretary of State
Legislative Assembly
State University
Pumping to prevent Lewiston sewer congestion
High water in the Clearwater River has surged into Lewiston sewers to eight inches, prompting the start of a pumping plant to keep the system from backing up. The spring flood swells the Clearwater, requiring urgent city action.
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Lewiston
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W. A. Mikesell
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