THE MEDFORD DAILY TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREflON", MONDAY. OOTOHKIt 4. 1!)(K,
OREGON WILL RAISE
LARGE GRAIN CROPS
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PORTLAND, Or., Oct. 4. Tlint
Contrnl Oregon will within a few
yours double the cereal crop of the
whole Pacific northwest is the belief
of Theodore R. Wilcox, president of
the Portland Flouring mills. When
opened up by the railroads now build
ing, on immense acreage will be
thrown open to wheat raisers.
'In central Oregon," said Mr. Wil
cox, "there are millions and millions
of acres of land which, unless I am
greatly mistaken in the nature of
the soil, will be excellent for grain
growing without irrigation. Out of
this vast territory there must be at
least 2,500,000 acres available for
wheat.. There is as large nu acre
age as is now in wheat in Oregon
and Washington. All that is needed
to oiKMi up this great territory is a
railroad, and with two lines now en
tering that section it will be only a
matter of a short time before the
. country will develop. Nor will the
increased yield reduce prices. With
such a condition of affairs as now
exists, there is no danger of les
sened prices through the exploita
tion of wheat fields in central Ore-
Con."
Big Tree Planting.
One ton of Douglas fir seeds, ca
pable of making 80,000,000 big fir
trees, will be planted within the com
ing fortnight by the national forest
service in this state. Fully one-third
of this will be planted in the Bull
Run national forest. Reforestation
in the Bull Run reserve is undertak
en with a view to increasing the flow
of Bull Run river, the source of Port
land's water supply. Reseeding of
the slopes along the river is expect
ed to conserve the moisture and prac
tically double the flow. The present
water sunpply of the stream is suf
ficient for Portland, it is estimated,
fop the next 50 years, but with dou
ble the volume of water now secured
from Bull Run it is thought the stream
will supply Portland for the next
300 years.
The forest service will experiment
in other forest reserves of the state
in reforesting barren slopes. Offi
cials have been handicapped in the
work because of lack of seed. There
are but two people in the west who
are gathering Douglas fir seed for
sae. The crop gathered by these
two is purchased by the forest serv
ice, yet it is inadequate by far. From
$1.50 to $2.50 per pound is paid for
the seed and instructions to home
steaders and others who care to
gather it will readily be furnished by
the forest service.
Big Ranch Sale.
The old John Devine ranch, lo
cated in Harney county, and com
prising 15.000 acres, has been sold
by J. O. Elrod. a. local real estate
dealer, to capitalists of North Da
kota for .$300,000. The ranch is one
of the best known in this state and
the sale just made carries with it a
profit of about .100,000 for the sell
er, who bought it 18 months ago at a
much less price. The coming of rail
roads to central Oregon has result
ed in increased values for the great
body of land lying east of the Cas
cade mountains.
President Taft's visit to Uortland
during the week was of course the
big event of the fall that had been
looked forward to with no little an
ticipation for months. The president
was well entertained while here, he
was heard and seen by thousands of
Oregon citizens and Oregonians are
satisfied that he will have a better
knowledge of the coast and its needs
than before starting out on his ex
tended trip through the country.
LINN APPLE CROP LARGER
THAN WAS EXPECTED
ALBANY, Or., Oct. 4. Linn coun
ty's apple crop is turning out much
better than has been expected earlier
in the season, and the county will
txport from 10 to 12 carloads of
splendid apples. This is compara
tively a mull shipment, but it is so
much larger than ' was expected,
growers believing the crop would be
almost a failure, that it is causing
general gratification in the Albany
Apple Growing association.
County Fruit Inspector E. W. Coop
er, who has just returned from a tour
of the county, says that some varie
ties of apples have yielded very poor
ly, but that Jonathans, Black Twigs,
Ben Davis and Sitzenbergs are yield
ing well. There will also be a fair
crop of Baldwins, though some of
this variety are damaged by rot.
They Always Lead
Lion brand Pants, pair $1.75 to $3.5
Best pants made for the money.
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Containing two indispensable
luxuries and two sources of econ
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merits.
J.W.WHITNEY
Office in Aikin Plumbing Co.'s Store, Medford.
ATTENTION
Those who are looking for good invest
. ments can do no better than to inves
tigate this beautiful property
Twenty-eight fine lots located on Main street, six
blocks west of the business district. Main street is be
ing paved, water mains are being laid, sewer is in, ce
ment walks going in, cross street 60 feet "wide. Lots
are 50x137, front lots 70x140. Always accessible, either
on foot or wheel on account of paved streets. Building
line 25 feet from front of lots. :
There is no question hut what one will make 50 to
100 per cent on the investment in the course of a year.
-Medford is growing very rapidly and without question
this is the cheapest property within the same radius
of anything in the city today. The price and the terms
are reasonable. Come and look this over and be con
vinced. We also have a splendid business property, of large
size, that will stand investigation. The present price
will look cheap in a year's time.
Also have 40 acres first-class fruit land that can
be traded for city property. This is some distance out,
well located, easily cleared and no waste or steep land.
Now what have you to offer
J. W. Dress !er Agencr
West Main St.
Do You
Contemplate Planting an Orchard ?
If So
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I Have a Full and Complete Slock of of all the
Leading: Commercial Varieties and you will
Find it to your Interest to ,;et our Figures
Before you buy. Home Grown Stock
and Everything Guaranteed.
ROGUE RIVER NURSERY
MEDFORD, OR.
PHONE 583.
C. F. COOK, Proprietor
OFFICE IN
, ROGUE RIVER VALLEY DEPOT
To Chicago and Return.
October 4 October 4. October 4.
Ten days allowed going trip, re
turning tickets good until November
30. Round trip $82.40. For particu
lars, enquire at the local office or ad
dress A. S. Rosenbaum, S. P. .Co.
Agent, Medford, Or. '
Spices and extracts at 30 So. G
street.
ATT EXHIBIT OPENING
FREE EMBROIDERY LESSONS
The Indies of Medford will lie
pleased to learn (hat beginning Sat
urday, October 2, Mrs. O. Kary will
have on sale and exhibit at Deuel
& Kentner's store a special line of
tinted doilies, center pieces, pillow
tops and novelties, art laces, loops,
girdles, ruffles and Japan needle
art goods, consisting of stamped and
and accessories. Free embroidery
lessons will be given. 171
j Ib-rniim lira., Hie Middle mid hiir
, e- iiiiiknrM, doiru to timiotinro to
I lm trade Unit they are not only pre
pared to rm nil onl em at abort no
(ice, but curry the most complete lino
of harness, saddles, bridles, whips,
robe, blankets, wiiui covers, tents,
etc., that can bu found in southern
Oregon nt prices that eimnot fail to
picnic when quality of stock and
wot'kmiiiixhip is considered. Don't
foru'ct the place, 317 K. Seventh
street, Medford.
Excursion Rates
to Chicago
Oct. 4th Oct. 4th Oct. 4th Oct. 4th
Remember the Date
To Chicago and return To Chicago and return
$82.40 $82.40 $82.40
Full particularsat the local S.P. office or address
A. S. ROSENBAUM
Agent S. P. Co. Medford, Oregon