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Swamp land bill critique and hospital progress in Oregon
The piece argues the Thompson swamp land bill will repeat Carey act mistakes, warning the state board cannot protect settlers and urging focus on genuine settlement. It cites 1908 Oregon Conservation Commission findings and contrasts with the Eastern Oregon State Hospital’s strong start and patient transfer.
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State Board
Oregon
Department of Agriculture
Washington
John H. Lewis
Samuel Fortier
Klamath Project
Klamath
Tule Lakes
Oregon Conservation Commission
J. N. Teat
Umatilla County
Crook County
Irrigation Congress
Conservation Commission
Father