Livestock market and grain outlook across the Northwest
Portland stockyards report cattle and hog prices for next year with a surge in contracts tied to end of this season. Wheat and barley prospects rise with ample moisture. Walla Walla sees a record wheat crop. Spokane farmers cut summerfallow to boost 1910 grain acreage amid high prices. New York City leads in welfare institutions.
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China exports flour mills threaten foreign product gains
Washington reports on China’s 35 flour mills producing about 1.5 million barrels of flour, signaling future growth and increased competition with foreign flour. The piece notes China’s dependence on home agriculture, potential wheat production in Kansu and Yunnan, and the role of modern farming. It also argues that good roads save vast sums and boost education, citing statistics from four states with differing road quality.
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Yunnan
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Quantung
Fokien
Chelang
Utah Wool Movement Seen As New Season Nears
Salt Lake City reports say wool shipments will peak by April with routes starting about April 5. Prices current at 13 to 18 cents, some clips reaching 20 cents, up 25 to 20 percent from last year. A large corral near Lehi moved to Fairfield branch will allow loading from the ear, reducing wagon haul. 20 to 40 flocks may be clipped at the corral as shearing begins around April 6, aided by favorable winter conditions and ample mountain water for wintered sheep.
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Salt Lake
Lehi
Fairfield Branch
Lehi Junction
Substitute for wooden railroad ties explored
Chicago. The American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way association, meeting at the Auditorium hotel, urges railroads to cooperate with the national conservation committee to protect and increase timber supply. A special committee proposes using steep tires where practical, chemically treating ties, testing concrete ties, reducing forest fires, and promoting reforestation to cut costs from scarce timber.
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American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association
Auditorium Hotel
National Conservation Committee
Good Roads Cost Comparison Across Nations
Statisticians in the Department of Agriculture estimate the United States hauls over 2,161,000 miles of public roads with freight totaling more than 250 million tons annually. The average nine miles at 25 cents per ton per mile implies a cost of over 550 million dollars, whereas in some foreign countries the cost is much lower.
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Department of Agriculture
United States
Dry Farming Expert to Speak in Portland
John T. Burns secretary treasurer of the Dry Farming Congress arrives from Cheyenne Wyoming to address the Portland Commercial club on dry farming. He will discuss cultivating grain hay and other products on arid land by moisture conservation proper timely plowing and soil rolling to retain moisture.
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John T. Burns
Dry Farming Congress
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Commercial Club
West
Billings
Mont
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Northwest
Portland Republicans to Nominate City Ticket at April Convention
The Portland Journal reports a Republican city convention will be held Wednesday April 7 to nominate the entire Portland municipal ticket. Nominated members will appear on the primary ballot with official support from the nominating party and the Union Republican club. The plan, approved after debate by the city central committeemen, calls for an assembly of committeemen and 400 Republicans from wards, and a March 31 meeting to announce appointments.
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Portland Journal
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Mining Men Fight Lead Tariff Cut
Western mining leaders vow to block a tariff cut on lead content in ores from one and a half to one cent per pound. They claim the reduction will close most low grade independent producing mines in the United States.
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Denver
United States
Rentable space in East Oregonian building on Main Street
Business location for rent in the East Oregonian building with steam heat and electric lights. Also a room suitable for office or small store in the same building on Webb Street. Enquire at the East Oregonian office.
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