MEDFORD. OR.. SATURDAY. APRIL I. 100S.
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FRUIT CULTURE
IN NORTHWEST
CHANCE TO SECURE
SMALL ORCHARDS
AreYo
"Sanaa Paper Prints Facts Regarding
Bogus River Valley, Advertising Re
sources and Drop Productions Which
Seem Fabulous to Easterners.
Rogue River La Company Issues
Elaborate Pamphlet Setting Forth
Proposition Whereby Wage-Earners
Can Secure Tracts Around Medford.
THE MEDFORD DAILY TRIBUNE,
u Ready for Easter?
I The Iudepeodt-m-e (Kau.) Times con-
tains an article on fruit culture in Or
egon, written by A. B. Clark of Port
ly land, formerly of Independence, but
i )uow of Portland. Mr. Clark was one
'of three Kansas men selected to visit
and write up the fruit sections of the
northwest and report upon the most de
ferable. He picked the lingua River
valley as the place offering the best op
portunity. He says:
"The reports of fabulous prices as
5 woll as yields from the great fruit
JJ growing centers of the Pacific north-
west are always received with looks,
' if not words, of incredulity and the
f narrator feels that he or ho is writ
' ten down as flighty if not a real pre
varieator, but to understand why these
prices are obtained one must under
stand it is only in speeial locations
where, by reason of soil, climate and
other advantages, the growers have
banded together and used every effort
to excel in the product peculiar to their
locality. They have made such a repu
tation for reliability aud excellence
that buyers come to these centers and
put in bids for the entire crop of ap
ples or pears for the past five years.
Agents from New York City, from Chi
cago, London and Paris come to I food
RivM district, Rogue River and Yaki
ma valleys and bid aguiust each other
for the crop of thnt year, tho highest
figure getting all. The grower doesn't
even harvest his own crop mid the
prices well, we'll just give roports of
tho crop of 1907 and these figures can
be verified by any one doubting their
correctness:
; "' Northwestern Fruit.
(Prom the Youths' Companion.)
V California oranges, apricots, plums,
chbrriea, grapes and other fruits have
long been familiar to eastern people,
who, if they have thought about tho
matter at all, have very likely regard
ed this influx of Pacific coast fruit as
duo to climatic conditions which do
not exist elsewhere, and the fruit itself
as incapable of being raised in the east.
Tho eastern apple, they may havo sup
posed, was supreme and destined to re
main so.
" 'Such persons are doomed to disap
pointment. Apples from Oregon, Wash
ington, Idaho and British Columbia
havo already captured tho greater part
of what is known as tho "fancy trade
of the Atlantic coast cities, and the
supply is increasing ut a wonderful
rate. Moreover, Northwestern fruits
are rapidly gaining the ascendancy in
hnglnnd, tho continent and Australia.
44 'The rapid development of tho
..yfuit- growing industry in this region
'is duo to tho great fertility of the
soil, the intolligenco and energy of tho
western farmers and the co oporativo or
ganizations of growers. Poor fruit has
been discouraged and almost eliminated
Packing in boxes with every apple
wrapped separately, and warranted to
he perfect. Tho number of apples
which a box contains is printed plainly
on tho outside and there is absolutely
ao- I deaconing.
" These methods hnvo enabled the
western growers to reali.c a profit on
npplfs and pears of $100 to $1000 an
acroj on hemes, from $400 to $000 an
aprej anu on other things even more.
Ono 'especially skillful grower of toma
toes jreceived $5000 from a single acre.
I "fTho fruit pack of tho region this
year.' will bo the largest in its history
flvo times as great as in 1900. Can
ning associations havo been formed and
canneries built to tako care of the sur
plus. They havo been successful from
the start. One cannery paid for itself
in a week.
' 'There is no mystery about this re
markable development. It is due solely
to intelligence, enterprise and hard
work, and is just ns much within the
reach of eastern growers ns it was in
the grasp of their western rivals. The
lessons ought not to be lost upon east
ern farmers who wish to retain such of
their fruit market as still remains to
them.1
Bogus Elver Apples and Pears.
(From tho Portland (Or.) Journal.)
" 'Modford, Or., Nov. 7. (leorge C.
Richardson of Leavenworth, Kan., who
owns an SOO-acre apple orchard and is
one of the national officers of the Agn
pultura Experts ' association and its
farmer president, has left for his home
in thft oast, thoroughly convinced that
the Rogue River valley is to be one of
the world s greatest apple districts.
" 1 "Apple men of tho east," sail
Mr. Richardson, "are getting weary of
tho occasional crop and looking forward
to moving to the Pacific slop', which
can always be depended upon for a
crop. This is undoubtedly the apple
land of tho future, nnd it is only a
question of a few years until the bulk
of the crop wi 1 be grown here.
ii i "Oar national association has es
tablishol a standard for a first class
applo, providing that it must he two
and one-half inches io diameter ann"
freo from worms. This year, however,
ao acarco are apples o.isf that a two inch
standard has been adopted, and even
wormy apples find a ready sale.
ii i'This illustrates better than any
thing that can be said the quality of
ouwastern aprd crop this year. In
To fill the long felt .want for five
and ten-acre tracts planted to the
choicest of fruit, the Rogue River
Land company has devised a plan
whereby small orchards will be planted
and sold on easy terms at reasonable
rates to people of moderate means. The
plan contemplates a cash payment down
and a monthly payment thereafter, so
as to enable the salaried man to ac
quire an orchard that will ever after
support him and enable him to leave
desk work for a life that is worth
while in God's fairest region.
Issue Elaborate Pamphlet.
To put their plan before tho public,
tli limTun River Land com pan v has
issued iiiHM) illustrated pamphlets, de-i
otcd to fruit culture, elaborately got
ten up and printed in colors. The cover
shows a picking scene in a Rogue River
vallev apple orchard on one side nna
picture of a pear orchard on -the
other. The full-page pictures or orch
ard scenes fill half the pamphlet, which
the same size ns the Commercial
club book of Medford. The cover is in
green and the lettering in red. It
bears the legend, "Ten Acre Orchards
in the Rogue River Valley Yield $1000
Per Acre Annually' ' and "Pear Orch
ards in Rogue River Valley Yielded in
11107, $-2.10 Per Acre. '
The pamphlet is the most elaborate
ever issued by a local firm and all of
tho work was done in Medford. It was
printed by the Tribune. It cuiitains
facts and figures regarding fruit cul
ture that are grouped in n most con
vincing fashion, and nltogethor is a
highly creditable publication.
The plans of the company are soi
forth as follows:
Five-Acre Tracts.
"We purpose selling five and ten
aero tracts on the following terms:
"Laud to cost, fully developed for
six years, $500 per acre, or $2500; $700
cash down and $25 per month for 72
months, or a tW of $2500. Tho pur
chaser to have the option of taking pos
session of the premises and continuing
development for himself after three
years from date of contrnct( upon pay
ment of all installments of the pur
chase price up to time of demanding
possession. The Roguo River Land
company to set tho tract to such fruit
trees ns in their opinion it is best adapt
ed for. or to such as may bo desig
nated by the purchaser, and to give the
young orchard good care and culture
up to time of possession being taken of
the premises by the purchaser, or for
six full years, if possession is not de
manded sooner by the purchaser.
"On such land ns wo ahall subdivide
into theso small orchard tracts, an or
chard of the right varieties of trees
will produce in Bartlett, nowell or
Buorro Bone pears at four years old not
less than $25 per acre; at five years
old, $50 per acre; at six years old, $150
per aero, and will continue to increase
in bearing capacity until 12 years old
fn Buorro, do Anjou, Cornice or Winter
Nollis pears it will begin to bear at
five years old, but will not produce
much fruit before seven years of age.
fn Newtown pippins or Rpitzenborg np
nles. cood returns can be secured after
the seventh year, and frequently enough
to cover cost of culture alter tne
sixth year.
Ten-Acre Tracts,
"Land to cost, fully developed for
six years, $500 per acre, or $5000; $1400
cash down and $50 per month for 2
months, or a tidal of $5000. The pur
chaser to have the option of taking
possession of the premises and contin
uing development fur himself after
three venrs from date of contract, upon
payment of nil installments of tho pur
chase price up to time of demanding
possession. The Rogue River Land
company to set the tract to such fruit
trees as in their opinion it is best
adapted for, or to such trees as may be
designated by the purchaser, and tu
give the orchard good care and culture
up to time of possession being taken
of the premises by the purchaser, or
for six full years, if possession is not
sonuer lema tided. Warranty deed to
issue with complete abstract of title
in any event, upon final payment being
made by the purchaser. All contracts
of purchase assignable upon notice
duly given to the Rogue River Land
company. ' '
These famous " N'n Name" hats are
old by "Tngg.-rv Ttill. 14
Don't Miss a Look at the Window Displays
Never before in the history of Southern Oregon has there been presented to the ladies of Med ford and vicinity svu.-h a beautiful array of rauly-to-use
apparel as we show. Our store is full to overflowing with the new and beautiful effects in Millinery, Suits, Dresses, Skirts, Waists,
Petticoats, etc., etc., We invite everybody in Southern Oregon to visit this store. It is your store for you have made it what it is. We will
Cfuarantee our values to be as good as the best and our prices as low as the lowest. Your money back if an article proves unsatisfactory.
Princess
Gowns
This season will witness the
largest parade of made-up
Princess Gowns and Wash
Dresses that the world has over
known. The kind we handle
fit dandy and are certain to
please in every way. The
prices are easy
$3.50to$32.50
A
4t
Tailored
Suits
There is a difference between
the man-tailored suit and one
slung together by the senii
sweatshops employed by most
catalogue houses. We guaran
tee every Suit we sell to wear
and look good for six months,
and most of them will wear
four times as long and look
good, (iive us a trial. We live
here. The prices are low
$8.00to$37.50
NEW NECKWEAR
Havo you seen the new Wash Collars and
Turnovers? They are made to last and
still look dainty. We invite a look and
assure you that the values are very good.
5G AND UP TO $1.50
M li 7 l' ) 11 1) 'S MOS li ) 11 A ' K S TO Ii
Bakr-fta
tchason Company
,l'ST SOUTH OF Tllli J.U'KSOS COVSTY ll.WK
LONG GLOVES
Wo carry full assortments in Long Gloves
hi lisle, silk lisle, silk, ki 1 and cape, iu
almost all odors and black or whlto.
Trices,
85g TO $4.00
POLITICAL CARDS.
FOR COUNTY JUDGE
M. P. EOGLESTON
Of Aslilancl.
Cnnrtiilnto fur Rppufolicnn Nomtimtitni.
FOR COUNTY .TUDOR,
J. R. NEIL.
Cnnditlate for tlio Democratic
Nomination.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
K.D M. ANDREWS
Of Medford.
Candidate for Republican Nominal ion.
FOR SHERIFF:
WILBUR A. JONES,
Candidate for tho Democratic
Nomination.
Fresh Complexion
li preserved and produced by
Kobe rune, a nuld, deligntiui
preparation, delicately fragrant.
Makea tho akin exquisitely aofti
banlshea crackled appearance caused
by over-drynesa i reduces the size of
enlarged porta, cleanses them, re
duces inflammation and spreads an even,
radiant glow due to wholesome nouriih
ment of skin glands and stimulation of
the capillaries which also feed the
skin and supply its healthful color.
dttkyour Druggist for a free tamplt of
Massage
Parlors
BUSINESS CARDS.
BATHS
ELECTRIC LIGHT
FERADIC
AND
GALVANIC
IfOT AND COLD SPRAY
SALT PLOWS
MRS. C. A. MOORE
THE ODELL, Over Fostofflco I
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BALL It OLOSCOCK,
Contractors and Builders.
AU Work Guaranteed.
Office with C. H. Pierce fe Son.
Phono 0T,n. P. O. Ron 771.
DR. A. B. SWEET
Physician and Suraon.
Office at Residence.
ally adapted it for."
" 'Tlie haulier price in tlie history of
the pear trade was received for fruit
from the C. II. Lewis Hear creek orch
ard at Medford, when a carload of loy
du Cornice pears sold September 3 at
auction in New York hy Rae & Hatfield
for !Mit22.,n ross. Kmir hundred and
five hoies sold for $4.10 n hoi. or
n full hox, or at retail over .Vl cents a
pear.
Details of Sales.
" 'As an illustration of the money
there is in the scientific growing of
pears, the Snowy Butte orchard, owned
liy Fred II. Hopkins, ..rth of .Medford.
furnishes an example. From lfi'-.. acres
of Wint.-r Xellis trees Mr. Hopkins
WILLIAM YOUNO j
CARPENTER AND BUILDER.
Window and Door Screens to Order. '
Mission Furniture Built.
Box C71. Medford, Or.
DR. S. J. DAY,
Jacksonville, Oregon.
E. R. SEELY, M. D.
Physician and Surgeon
Modern Equipped Opcrnting Rooms.
X Ray. Office Hours, 1012, 2 4 P. M.
Office in Jackson County Bank Bldg.
Medford Furniture Co., Medford, Or.
Honsefurnisliers and Undertakers. Hay
Phone 3.".3, Night Phones C. W. Conk
lin. 4!.-); J. II. Butler, MS.
Wm. M. Colvlg. Medford, Or.
COLVIO & DURHAM,
Attorneys-at-Law.
Oeo. H. Durham, Orants Pass, Or.
WM. W. P. HOLT, M. D,
Physician and Surgeon.
Fagle Point, Oregon.
E. L. BALCOM.
New West Side Confectionery Fruit
store candies, nuts, cigars, tobaccos,
fresh fruit in Benson. Near Hotel
Moore, Medford, Or.
PRIVATE DETECTIVE AND COL
EECTION AGENCY.
Lock Box 8oS. Medford, Or
nicked and sold 1P-ioo worth of twars
briof, wr haven't any. and this is lhc,nj,, n,nti,. The pears were sold for
third tima it has happened in les than .j -, ,,,x f ,,. b. the orchard. The
i years. When it isn't frt. it isl ,,.,,, .ir,. i; years ..1.1. Mr. Hopkins
df.ught or sonietbng rise.
Specialist Is Needed.
" ' "The successful apple grower of
today and of the future is the special
ist, the man who finds cut jtist what va
rietv thrive best in his ocality and
makes a scientific study of that vari
ety. He does not scatter his energies.
For instance, in the Pavette vallev.
piir.lina.-.l the ..r.-liard, which is one of
the finest yr-.v.-s anywhere, for tl"0 an
set.i thrfe ycats ago. I.at year he net
t,vl ifi-.O'"! fr.,,,1 these years.
'IVtatls of the sale of P. F. E. car
L'7l l'r..m M.-lf..r-l havo just been re-,-0j..-.l
bv mail. Th.-y show that 4"".
half boxes s..!d for l.io. l'-'7 half boxes
at M..IJ. i7 half b..x-s at I'.-'.i".. 1 !
I E. T. HUNT,
WATER SUPPLY CONTRACTOR
' ID years' experience; Al references.
1 Best of work at right prices. Pumping
plants installed in whole, or in part.
: Any avnilable power. Wood or steel
'tanks on correct substructures. Oaso
jlino engines set. Spray outfits built
'and repaired. A chance to figure on
your work will be appreciated. Until
shop is secured, Box fs Residence,
; end of North D street.
Idaho. Wineiaua irrow to nerfeellon! in I ha f boxes at 70 half boxes at
tho Hood river valley tho Spitzenberg 13. in, eight half boxes at 3.2'i. 10 full
and here the Newtown, nnd perhaps boxes at Vi.'o.
otber rarietiea. Each section produces " 'On the same day Perkins' Comiies,
otnt variety of fruit nitur has espacl-. car ao. .I'or.l. from Mod !, sg)' by
Scobel 4 Day from the llillcrest or.-h
ard. owned by .1. W. Perkins, groped
if l.'.'S for Hoy du Cornice pears, which
brought ns fi.Qws: 120 half boxes at
3.3'l, or Jfi.CO for full boxes; lo'.H half
box.-s at l.'l.so, or 517 boxes at 7.('.i;
two half boxes d'Anj.Mi q' -.Ci, or
l.un a full box.' "
One Good Reason
AVI1V VOT!.' SCHOOL msTWMT SHOULD
INSTALL A
Fan System
Heating Plant
IS Til AT AY K CAN 1 1 MAT Vol' If IU I LI) I NO
AND
VENTILATE
IT I 'KIM-' HOTLY AT
LESS
COST KOI," 'Till. THAN ANY S VST KM
which mi:i;i;i.y iikats it and srp-
11. IKS ( A I K.ol ' ATK V KNTI LATION.
LOOK INTO IT. TDK IIKALTII OK VOKK'
oil I LDL'KN DKMANDS lTltli Ml!
W, 8. HoPliersoii Co,
Heating Engineers, 323 Glisan St., Portland Oregon
A bit of
Alfalfa Land
Every one posted on the land situation in this val
ley knows that good hay land is going to he in dc
lii'aiid i'roin this t ime forth, owing to so much of onr
alfalfa land having heen planted to fruit trees. We
are aide to offer for a short time .
25 ACRES OK THE BEST
Only three miles from Medford, for the reasonable
price of
TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS PER ACRE,
And we pronounce it one of the best buys in tlie
valley today. It is of the best quality, and we
know it. will prove a winner to the buyer. It is
equally well adapted to pears. If it interests you,
call at once on
Ro&ue River Land Go.
EXHIBIT BUJJ.DINO,
MEDFORD, OREQON.
Do You Want a Good
5-ACRE TRACT
Close to Medford, fine loca
tion, good fruit and poul
try land. Prices, $100 per
acre. Easy terms
t
DRESSLER & WOOD
West Seventh St.
Medford, Or.
grr .NYitK WISIIINO TO IU V PHUSKNTH KOI! KUIKNDS
II WIU. Ill) WKI.l. To LOOK OVKR OI'R STOCK OK FANCY
ll DISHES, CHINA AND KITCHEN WARE IIK.Kt HI K IIKVI.NO
i:i.sKviu:iii-:.
MEDFORD TEA and COFFEE HOUSE
-m WKST SKVKXTH STREET.
McOLASHAN & JUNKEN, PropK. PHONE 1051.
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