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Milton and Freewater: valley towns of irrigation wealth
Milton and Freewater in Umatilla county Oregon form a connected, fast growing irrigation district. The article notes populations around 1200 and 400, their rail and electric line plans, rich fruit crops especially strawberries, alfalfa and berries, and the value of winter irrigation. It highlights climate, soil types, and the Willamette River travel routes with scenic river scenery and educational facilities including Columbia College and local schools.
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Milton
Freewater
Walla Walla River
Oregon
Umatilla
Walla Walla
Tom Ireland
Spokane
Pen- Areton
Wall Walla
Milton- Freewater
Teo
Merain
Willamette
Northwest
Willam- Witte
Villey
Cascades
Portland
Oregon City
Willamette Falle
Oreton
Salem
Columbia col‘Jere
Milter
School Freitillet
Sheena Rie Ciyy
Municipal Electric
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