Brome Grass for Pasture Gains Attention in West
The Agriculture Department reports brome grass shows strong drought tolerance and rapid growth in semiarid western land, with Kansas Nebraska and Texas experiments highlighting its value for forage. Secretary Wilson says widespread seeding could solve range and beef costs, as the grass thrives through spring and fall frosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Missouri Exchange
Department of Agriculture
Europe
Hungary
Kansas
Nebraska
Wilson
West
The
Plaindesler
Panhandle
Texas
Washington
Inbelgh
Mysterious Spirit Message Involving Borrowed Beecher Coin
New York dispatch reports Rev. Dr. Jease KE Fonk of Funk and Wagnalls seeks help from Mrs. Piper to contact Henry Ward Beecher in spirit form. The issue centers on a coin borrowed in 1893 from Prof. Charles E. West that has not been returned and is supposedly still in Dr. Fonk's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jease KE. Fonk
Funk & Wagnalls
Henry Ward Beecher
Charles E. West
West
Mrs. Piper
Society of
Sychical Research
Beecher
Hudson
Evciity
George Carroll
Fonk
George Carol
John Rookeshaw
Mr. Beecher
Fank
Rakestraw
Assié
Fine Farm for Sale Near Myrtle Creek Oregon
Eight hundred acre farm for sale five miles from Myrtle Creek with 100 acres cultivated balance fenced timbered land. Includes orchard, good house, barn and improvements. For price and terms contact P. T. Moore Gee Myrtle Creek or D B Buick Roseburg Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Creek
Balance Hill
P. T. Mo
Buick
Roseburg
Oregon
Jisef
Mohair Wanted for Cash in Oregon Trade
Sam buys mohair in large or small lots paying top cash according to quality. He will be in Oakland each Friday and in Roseburg each Saturday with headquarters at W R Buckingham's grocery. Address A Mancress Cleveland Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Oakland
Roseburg
W. R. Buckingham
Ta. Mancress
Irrigation Water Costs Rise in Westward Land Reclaims
Special dispatch discusses the rising cost of irrigation for western lands under the national irrigation law. Estimates vary from four to fifty dollars per acre for water delivery with payments by settlers in ten annual installments, and notes larger projects may cost more but increase land value. It mentions possible large river water rights from the Columbia and Snake, and cites Yakima valley gains, while stressing feasibility depends on rail and town development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piarmpaaren
Wasmixetos
Washington
Interior Department
Congress
Columbia
Snake
Yakima Valley
Newell
Dog Day Warnings Promote Muzzling Dogs In Summer
The Bureau of Animal Industry issues guidance on rabies fears urging dog owners to muzzle pets during hot months. Officials note muzzled dogs do not bite and statistics show vaccinated or muzzled animals remain non threatening. A circular with recommendations will be sent to city officials nationwide, urging ordinances to authorize summer muzzle proclamations by mayors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burean
Tsat
It is too late to prepare for war says Roosevelt
The president argues that war avoidance requires preemptive strength and an efficient navy to guarantee peace. He asserts that a well-built navy minimizes the chance of conflict and deters foreign powers from challenging the Monroe Doctrine.
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Roosevelt
Oregon Legislature Hikes Marriage License Fee
In Oregon the August session raised the license to marry from 2.60 to 3.00 dollars with the new rate effective May 10. Also noted is a timber parcel in Os county with 480 acres of white cedar and old growth fir on a driving stream bank near the log market. inquiries directed to Wat. M. Pores in Camas Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Ooos County
Ore
Tidewater
Wat. M. Pores
Mi Iéel
Camas Valley
Local Headlines From The Week In Town
Local residents relocate and change homes amid property sales and travel. Passages note H Mortensen buys Plotner property, A Fowler returns to Portland, Mrs. Hansen and Dr. Bowersox visit, Miss Bristow returns home, and L L Hard travels east after nineteen years. City election yields 44 votes and names D N Fish mayor and a slate of council members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Hansen
M. T. Chase
L. L. Hard
Dakota
Minnesota
Michigan
Iowa
Indica Aid Society Meets and Town News
The Indica Aid Society met at Mrs McKay's this week. Residents report Mr 8 J Chenoweth spent time with Mr George Hall and Mrs Ketcheson. Miss Grace and Miss Annie Grubbe of Oakland visited relatives. Verna McKay has returned from school to Winchester. John and Mrs Agee are improving after illness. George Grabge and Wait Hill bought a warehouse from Donnell and move it to their place. Eva Wilson won the lodge prize for best represented box at the box supper, featuring a padlock design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indica Aid Society
McKay
J. Chenoweth
George Hall
Ketcheson
Ton Mile
Harbit
Grace
Annie Grubbe
Oakland
Verna McKay
Winchester
John Agee
George Grabge
Wait Hill
Donnell
Lodge
Eva Wilson
Little Ranch for Sale Near Roseburg with 17 Acres
Advertising a 17 acre ranch for sale adjoining fair grounds 14 miles east of Roseburg. Includes good buildings and 150 bearing fruit trees with no cultivated land. Priced at $1225. For particulars inquire at Milikin's Shoes in Roseburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseburg
Milikin's Shoe Ators
Roosevelt probes Yellowstone for ancient corned beef find
The article humorously reports President Roosevelt in Yellowstone Park investigating vast fossil meat deposits. It claims a German newspaper describes ancient salt meat formed from earth movements, potentially supplying global corned beef and upsetting US German trade tensions with South American cannery plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United States
Roosevelt
Yellowstone Park
Yellowston Park
Mohair Letter Praises Oregon Grower L A Marsters
A letter from New York dated March 11 1908 compliments L A Marsters of Cleveland Oregon on his Mohair quality noting 12 inch or longer fibers could be worth 1 00 per pound and that best stock yields high profits. The piece mentions Angora goats and rural livestock profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.A. Marsters
New York
L. A. Marsters
Cleveland
Oregon
L. Levassere
Marsters
Board of Trade
Dem harmony debate challenges Morganizers
W J Bryas in Commoner of jhet week urges Democratic harmony but criticizes Morganizers for wrecking unity He recalls 1886 voters who forgave past errors if returnees change aims and questions inviting back those aiding the Republican party He warns of retreat and renewed alienation if conventions fail to heal divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryas
Jhet
Risen
Painting and Paper Hanging by John Miller in Rosebury
John Miller of Hagerstown Maryland has moved to Rosebury and offers painting, paper hanging, graining, and decorative work in first class style. He advertises low prices and prompt replies. contact at 517 Mosier Street or by mail through the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
Hagerstown
Washington County
Maryland
Rosebury
First Clas
Atlantic
Mosier Street
Draft Team Ad Offers Address in Oregon
A splendid team of heavy draft horses advertised with an address at P. O. Box 48 in Romburg Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romburg
Oregon
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. Benson
A. Marsters
Douglas County Bank
von H.C. Galey
FW. Besson
K.A Rooth J
Noth
Bridges
Kruly
A.C. Marstrer
Miller
Sennsi Bank
Portland Journal Agency
Hendrick's Block
J. Norman & Co
B. W. Strong
Roseburg, Ore
JF Barker & CO
Gardiner Coos Bay
Drain
Coos Bay
J. KR. Sawyers
Drain, Oregon
Edwin C
George E. Kieth
Menominee
Sidwell de Wint
Flint’s
Adwer
C. W. Parks & CO
FED and Sale
Aili
Empire
Stebles O. P. Baaxann
Fine Farm
Mohair
Drain News
Tafém
Ganliner
Maggie Bishop
Normal
Tribal
Dan Blackford
F. Vin
Comstock
Sadies
Hatfield
Deer Creek
G. M. Bascott
Plymouth Rock
Rhode Island
C. M. A. Lodge
Bela Andrews
Scottaburg
California
Carey
Montgomery
Lowe
J. H. Ackerman
Public Instruction
J. H. Orcutt
A. N. Orcutt
H. W. Hibbard
Prof
C. C. Brown
Miss Smith
Cottage Grove
Teachers’ Institute
E. BR. Applegate
J. A. Black
C. E. Hasard
Benton Mires
W. W. Kent
Joel Tracey
H. Hedrick
L. M. Perkins
Pass Creek Precinct
Moses Mack & Co
Newanor
Uncle Sam
United States Navy
H. Mortensen
F. O. Plotner
H. M. Barrett
Hoerburgoo
A. C. Heneen
Galesville
A. Fowler
Portland
Little Ranch
Steen
Eger
Brow Stock
Jonas EF Johnson
Heosburg
YR T. Buckingham
Cobb
Boyd
Chase
Sanborn’s
J. M. Weatherby
Bary
D. L. Martin
Roseburg Real Estate Co
A. C. MARSTERS @ CO
Churchill
Woolley
S. W. Paint
F. S. Day
North Sew Bank
E. A. Kruse
BE. A. Eruse
Reseburg Ore
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