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About The Madras pioneer. (Madras, Crook County, Or.) 1904-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 21, 1912)
The Madras Pioneer MADRAS, CROOK COUNTY, OREGON, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1912 NO. 8 ODQCTS SHOW AT itf.it Ftnoroaontad ...t Farmer. From rv.au- i PrlnaVI 110 .. Wellington, Idaho 1311 r - it l 11, nt- CSS Si lho Pacific " " ni- 1Ttubcr, Kra83 and re there in quaiim uwu Prflducts of dry farm- .kAut fhfii. uw rr uuiiuii- ..infor. unci many u of man's tnumiii uvi adversity i m,w slandBlmw is fulfill- t 1,im nirinrr thn IH1S3IUII , 7 of the cities mio conutci ana ana snowing land is capable oi pro- than 10,000 persons at- tbe exhibition Tuesday. i .. I.nnmillir ( lid ulinW Lanaj u n l .l ...wl li.iiI un t A The attendance through remaintier of the week . urt. tlwi iIaakj nnnn. L . II ULII LIIV V V w v wi'wa in nVlnok Tuesday, the UJCJVilVVU 1 loviiness mat uiu nut attractiveness by close ion. Great crowds of in- I U.M.l men, women uuu tiinu- red throuch the floors of Ml! ll , rVlMf lulllt un uiiy iuiik! wuot, Knew wnai uiuy wumvu though, and lost no time 1 L 1 I .... UA i 1 MM 1 AM the exhibit that demand- !i L r n it"rii. t l f II Madras, Culver and ; each has a booth. That Madras district is in of Tillman Reuter. the 1 P 1. VnilUI Y itUIHUlK VAWUi b I A won nrres at me dik nnnn firv T'irniinir hyiiiii. years. Countz Court Meets met Wednesday, Nov. 0, i - - Rice, Sheriff Balfour, Clerk Brown. items of interest to this OflCrooW Cnnnfv tnlrnn - ar F ' county's official paper. ' --- v v Mil 1 T 4 UUVli petition approved by the attorney. It is therefore that the board of road meet at the beginning proposed road on th(26th. December, 1912, view, and SUrvt'V Rfiil nmnns. , " 1 , T MA L 2 1. lit ivuui L LIlll 4:1111 111. I.IIH takm .r ii ben in rmu nniHi "Hi) UUUI L, V IJII..I i i . , w . u la 1 1 u i uuu - linn 4au. 'l , juiiu uuprov- distriff. ii f f ,wvniwji a w i a -v viutii ii i urn, i rui nnnrn , v w VIIW UUUIU ii vininnun i i i a ..via illfCL ut ino uu- 01 said i i ' 'ujwu 1UUU UI1 V41T Ul I JIIITT1 IUIP I l I New and survey said pro foad and report thorn on nr. vt -... a . .v"' U1 Luis court. Petition Of tho Intonnr vu, jur u license to 6iai ni a warehouse at Was nnit i i ' VUllbl II 1111 I H.f-JlllUf. II -.,,,,, 8(JCj UU4(J ' I' (ml r Unl the next monfinfr Af TT -. oruerca that tho ' Proposed Dtnnr , 'i eview and survey W0POSed rnnrl J. n il ' "-a UIIU A. VJ1IIJ1 U next term of this t)p(!fl . road""1' ,ol.eo. Monnor 8 (le.'end in accord aCney. I,mion of thedis- rti.. vj l ui mm ,i i, 1 1 ii l ;'n rtu is dismissed be- .-"WJia Tim-. nnl ! i-1 .- vuurr ni,.... i im ""tuiartorm, Dec. 9th. NORTHERN CROOK COUNTY HAS BECOME A RICH PRODUCER h h Misrepresentation of This County's Resources is Avoided and Facts Only Are Furnished Prospective Eastern Settlers in Regard to the Productivity of The Land, Whose Agricultural Exhibits at Dry Farming Shows Won Sweepstakes and First Prizes, Made the State of Oregon Famous, and is Attracting the Attention of Thousands in the East, West, North and South. EIGHT years ago a farmer in questof cheap land where he could make a start in life, located near Madras, in Crook County, Oregon. He went with tho belief that Kali sown wheat could bo made a profitable crop there most seasons, and, as land was cheap, the cost of plowing and harvesting low, this farmer, Tillman Reuter by name, figured that he could make a fortune within a fair time. Eight years later this man is opening the eyes of the world to the possibilities of dry-farm development in the semi-arid region of .this county. Instead of confining himself to wheat, he is growing more than sixty varieties of grains, with which he is conducting the most careful experiments. In addition, there is riot a hardy vegetable known Baajaaaafi MyMaajjal 'l IMIMjB TILLMAN REUTER, CROOK COUNTY'S DKY FARMING WIZARD AND HIS PRIZES to this region which he does not produce at will. His forage for livestock ranks with that of many irrigated districts, alfalfa, vetch and choice feeds being the rule. All this the hardy farmer of Crook County has done with an average rainfall of about 10 inches. Two years ago the dis trict got but 10.5 inches for the entire year, and much of it not seasonal at all. One year ago the entire twelve months brought only 8 inches of precipitation, while this season the rainfall has climbed up to the abnormal total of 15 inches. There is not a drop of water for irrigation on any square foot of Tillman Reu ter's farm. He looks only to the heavens for life-giving moisture, and so prepares his soil that he may utilize every drop that falls. SHOWS LITTLE CHANGE Prloa Per of Grain Buahol. Vary 62 to 64 Cents Little Grain Being Delivered at Warehouse CITY GRANTS FRANCHISE TO THE COVE POWER CO. Eloctrlo Light Will be Switched at Madras, January 1, 1813, Statement of Chief Engineer on At the adjourned meeting of the City Council, Friday evening of last week, the matter of the final passage of the ordinance granting the Cove Power Com pany thciright to construct and maintain electric light and power lines within the limits of the city was discussed and several changes made in it, as recom mended by the committees who had the matter in charge. After thoroughly threshing out all of the points, the fran chise passed without any mater ial opposition, and from the chief engineer of the Power Company, Mr. Kelly, it was learned that the work of constructing lines to all of the different towns along the railroad would be pushed as fast as the material could be put on the ground. He says that they have several carloads of poles and other material that they expect to be here any day and the line will at once be con tinued from its present terminus at Metolius, on to Madras, and the juice turned on January 1st. Many of the old time residents of Central Oregon do not realize the vast amount of water power that can be develoned in the streams and do not realize the benefits that can be derived from the electric power, which can be furnished at a reasonable rate by these power companies to Madras and all of the surround ing country. Electricity now holds the leading place in the de velopments of the worlds re sources and will be the principal means of transportation within a very few years, as many of the railroads are changing their systems as fast as they are able. The rate as specified in the franchise will not exceed 12 cents per kilowatt hour on the meter system and for electric street lights of a 100 candle power they will install them and keep them in repair for $2.00 per month. This is much cheaper than the present system of gasoline light ing now used. And the com pany will furnish power for the rtMo4-; nf fim rnimmnor station at about $20.00 per month, which ' will be a considerable saving when tho operators time is taken lrfr nni-iHumrnfcinil. With electric light and power at a reasonable rate, along w t j tho water system installed em iy last spring, Mardas should be ono of tho best interior towns in Central Oregon, and the res i donts should be proud of the sub stantial improvements , and ap preciate the possibilities now be fore them, WITH PROPER CULTIVATION BIG CROPS ARE' GROWN HERE Unlimited Prosperity Follows Those Engaged In Agricultural Pursuits, Under Dry Farming Conditions, in Northern Crook County The Country That Is the Pride ofOegon, And Which Won Sweepstakes in Canada WOMEN WILL BE ALLOWED TO VOTE AT CITY ELECTION Getting settlers on the land, actual settlers and actual produc ers, is what is being done in the great farming country tributary to Madras. The land is here, and it is of a quality that com mends itself. There are many sections in the west that cither do not suit the prospective settler, or have been misrepresented. In the formeij, case, it cannot be helped; in the no effort was made to farm on an extensive scale. But yesterday has passed into oblivion. We know the past; we are living in the present, and ex pect great things in the future. Today, Northern Crook County has the advantage of two big railroad systems. Produce can be shipped from this point to one of the largest markets in the Northwest in less than twenty- price atter, it can be helped and should four hours, and the farmers re- not be practiced, as the ever un successful scheme of attempting to furnish facts that do not exist will always prove a very difficult task to accomplish, and will only prove detrimental to the advance ment of that particular locality. In each issue of The Pioneer, we publish facts, absolutely, con cerning the productivity of the soil under dry farming condi tions, and this paper exercises great care to eliminate "big claims" for the country, and takes particuar pains to avoid statements that cannot be sub stantiated. Northern Crook County has be come famous as a dry farming country. Almost every product raised under irrigation is also grown here without a drop of water. The majority of the farm ers located in this part of the county came here as "homestead ers." They recognized the ad vantage of Uncle Sam's offer of homesteads and grasped the opportunity that knocked at their dror. In answering the sum mons they welcomed the chance that Very seldom visits a man mow than once in a lifetime, and in doing so, paved the way for a successful career in a new coun try. Little of anything was going on in Crook County a few years ago. Those following agricul tural pursuits produced a quan tity sufficient for their family consumpt'on only. At that time railroads were unknown here, and without transportation for their produce they wouia ue un oMn to transact ousmeaa with the consumers, and consequently ceive the highest market for everything they ship. Four years ago there were vague rumors afloat that a few m i iarmers in tnis section were "making good." Three years ago Northern Crook County attracted the attention of experts by the excellent, agricultural dispay at the Dry Farming Congress held at Spokane, Washington, and was awarded first prizes. Two years ago the county won additional fame at Colorado Springs, Colo- rauo, ana captured nrst prizes again for the exhibits. Last month, those in authority at the International Dry Farming Con gress held at Lethbridge, Can ada, unanimously decided that Northern Crook County was en titled to grand sweepstakes and many first prizes for famous ex hibits, and this land of prosper ity and sunshine became $he pride of Oregon. There are 300,000 acres of dry land tributary to Madras. There are three grain warehouses in this city, and during the wheat season 300,000 sacks of wheat were shipped. There were 60,- 000 acres in crop during year 1912. Madras is nine years old, i iii has a climate tnat cures many ailments and induces none, with 10 months of sunshine thrown in for good measure. What more do you want? You can't find a more desirable country in which to locate. If Crook County fails to win your admiration, and does not appeal to you, we advise you to visit Saint Peter, and proba bly, within the pearly gates thou will discover that which thou seeketh, for thy search upon this earth will prove lutilo. They May Also Seek Polltloal Glfta That Time Rumor Current Women Will Hun for Office at With the passage of the woman s sultrage amendment on November 5th, the women of Madras will be allowed to cast ! lit tneir nrst vote at tne coming city election that is to be held December 3d, if the statementof the Secretary of State comes true, who says that in his opin ion all of the returns of the state on the Suffrage Amendment will be canvassed within twenty days after election, so that the Gover nor may issue the proclamation-,- as required oy law, ot giving the women the full power to cast their ballot the same as any male person. There is a rumor afloat that there is a ticket in the field consisting mostly of women, other than the ticket now dulv nominated at the citizens meet ing a couple of weeks since, how ever we are unable to confirm the report definitely at this time. Should this be the case, Mad ras will probably have the dis tinction of having the first municipal ticket in the field for city offices. Special Tax Is Voted Upon Pursuant to a call issued by the directors of the Union High bchool District, that a meeting be held Saturday last for the purpose of voting a special tax in the districts interested in the Hicrh School, the meeting was held with a quorum present from all of the districts, although it was understood by many that only the chairmen of the boards of the different districts were to vote on the proposition, it being open to any tax payer, however. It was voted at the meeting that a two and three tenths mil tax be levied for High Schoo j j i purposes ior mis year, and on the approximate assessed valua tion of the territory included which is about $850, 000 'there could be raised $180,000 which it is estimated will meet all the expenses. It was also voted that the Ex ecutive Board expend $200.00 ior apparatus, principally for the use of the Physics and Bot i - i t . .. ony masses, ana aiso to hire an assistant teacher after the first or the coming year. The local wheat market re mains about the same as it has been for the past two weeks, the price is ranging from 62 cents to 64 cents per bushel. There is very little grain coming in at this ime, as the farmers are doing heir fall sowing, and are not taking the time to haul this crop to markets. This seems to be the case all over the Northwest as indi cated by the article taken from the Commerical Review howeve r t will let the large grain dealers and the railroads get caught up on their shipments and unload- iTigs. During the past week there was very little doing in the grain markets of the North Pacific coast. No change of prices were reported and there seems to be a general lack of interest both by exporters and millers, and neither of them showing any disposition to purchase supplies for futher use. stocks on hand and at ter minal warehouses are over four million bushels at the present time, and this seems to the ex porter plenty of wheat for all chartered tonnage due or nearly due. The outlook for quiet grain markets for the next four or five weeks seems assured un less there is more disposition on the part of foreign importers to purchase wheat more freely in our markets. In the last two weeks cargo quotations have suffered a material decline, and with freight values fiimly main tained at the maximum figures, exporters have quietly with drawn from the market as to new business. We hear consider able talk at the present time of a great scarcity of cars, but this will soon be obviated, as more cars are being dispatched to in terior points from coast ports as rapidly as cars are unloaded; this will enable the buyer to receive the wheat here purchased some time back. The market is still a merchandising proposition. Speculation for the last month, and perhaps a month and a half, has only, a small factor in price making. Throughout the sean n wheat has been passing into con sumption on a tremendous scale and there is no indciation that this is not to continue for con siderable time yet. With the shift in the trend of foreign mar kets and the sharp dropping off in the export demand, there is naturally a greater reaction in domestic prices and a feeling of great heaviness. The European markets, however, are still at a premium over domestic prices, and the commercial situation must still be accounted as on a healthy basis. The Balkan trou bles in Europe seem to be on the eve of settlement. There is a possibility of a considerable break in prices abroad in the next few weeks in the event of a return to peace; the latter now soems probable. Importing coun- tries have bought very heavy on the war possibility and they are beginning to get their whet. The European visible supply is now practically the same as the enormous total of a year ago. All indications are of another big crop in Argentina, and in fact, sales have already been made from it in a moderate way. Albert Simms and James Gar rett of Bilzzard Ridge, were bus iness visitors in Madras Friday of last week,