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About The Times-herald. (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 11, 1915)
:i CITY OF BURNS 1 li county of harney The BiR.t City In The Biggest County In The State Of Oregon The Biggest County In The State Of Oregon, Best In The West VOL XXIX BURNS, HARNEY COUNTY, OREGON. DECEMBER 11, 1015 NO. 6 mt i i v i ivi ni ni ii'r" " i n , mi WLr I III I Jiir M. I I' I. iM I I I r ""t 'f . bv.'t vy- & irvir WINTER WHEAT MAY PROVE GOOD YIELDER Experiment Station Statistics Show a Good Average and Indications are Favorable Under Right Conditions. Summary of Results Would Put it Beyond the Doubtful Stage BY L. R. BREITHAUPT, SUPT. Decembers, 1915. The season of 1915 was more favorable for winter wheat than usual tho the average results from this crop to date have been as good as from any other cereal. On the hill lands and that portion i of the valleys which is usually protected with snow during the winter, winter wheat may be grown to very good advantage and will probably be as high a yielder as spring wheat on the average, The following yields are taken from the varietal test. Seventeen additional varieties are omitted from the table on ac count of their yields being much less than tho Turkey Red. The yields are given in the order of highest actual yield, in bushels per acre, an indicating that only one plot of the variety was grown while the others are averages of two more plots. DeehlMed. 31.33 Turkey Red 1558 30.66 Turkey Red I.S.G. 29.43 Crimean 28.86 Turkey Red 2998 28.10 Turkey Red 2223 27.33 Turkey Red F. D. 27.20 Karkov 27.10 Beloglena 27.00 Pesterboden . 27.00 Alberta-Red 26.33 Ghirka 25.00 Weisenberg 20.00 Turkey Red 1558 has been the highest average yielder for the past three year trials. In the rates of seeding test the results, as shown below, are in favor of the 45 pound rate, tho. when the value of the extra seed is considered, this is not quite so fyident us tie tablet indicate, n former trials, the advantage has been in favor of the lighter rates, 15 pounds being best in 1914 and 30 in 1913. Lbs seed per a. Yield bus. per a. 15 28.16 25 27.66 30 29.00 2f.6 28.66 120 2(5.66 15 (rows, cultivated) 27.66 30( " '" ) 30.16 A test of spring harrowing winter wheat resulted as shown Mow. Ave 3 plots harrowed 30. 2 bu. pern A. Ave 2 plots not harrowed 29.33 bu. per. A. In a test of the date of seeding winter wheat in which both fall and spring seeding was done, the following yields were obtained. Sept. 5.1914 35.33 Bu. per A. Oct. 6. 1914 30.66 Mar. 20. 1915 12.50 Apr. 5. 1915 2.16 Summarizing these results with results from former years, it is doubtless true that winter wheat is destined to be grown to a large extent in this part of the State. especially upon hill and valley land which is protected in the winter by snow; the hardiest and best yielding varieties seem to be of the Turkey Red Rroup of which C. I. No. 1558 has so far given greatest promise; from 15 to 45 pounds of seed per acre seems to be ample and 30 pounds is prob able the best average rate, har rowing the crop in the sprinjj may be of advantage; and the date of seeding should be early in September if the soil contains sufficient moisture to germinate the seed. Otherwise tt is safest to wait for rain, tho, "dusting" the seed in is often practiced. Spring seeding on dry land has not been' very successful with winter wheat in the ast two year trials. Animal Husbandry at Winter Short Court BY K. D, ROBEMAN A thorough understanding of live stock conditions as they ac tually exist in the State Is a thing of vital value to the animal hus bandman. The animal husband ry work during the Winter Short Course at Corvallls from Janurary 10 to February 4, 1916 has been planned with a view to giving students such an understanding. There are but five men in this de partment at the College but each is a specialist, an authority along his particular line, and these men will give plain, hard, cold facts about the live stock industry which will enable those present to draw their conclusions and formulate their own plans, The work will include pertinent sug gestions as to the various ways in which existing conditions can be improved. "We make no claims whatever that we can run other people's business better than they can themselves, " says Professor Potter, "but we do claim that in our work here we have gathered together a con siderable quantity of information of various sorts which any farm er or stockman can put to splen did use in his every-day busi ness. WILL BUILD RAILROAD LINE DIRECT TO BURNS Robert E. Strahorn Meets With People After Looking Over Country and States Conditions Under Which he Will Make Line From Gap Part of General System Planned for Interior Robert R Strahorn, promoter route and tho route over Sage of the railroad lines that are in-1 Hen be found practical, Mr. tended to cover a large area of Strahorn frankly said he did not the Central Oregon countrv and know positively of this route as make it contiguous to Portland his engineers had not yet been in the most direct way, authoriz- nble to go over tho ground. ed the executive committee of The condition of this change the Burns Railroad Club to an- of plans so far as it effects this nounce that he would be willing immediate territory is that it will to begin construction from a point be necessary that at least $225,000 at Crane Creek Gap and build a be taken in stock in the line in line to Burns as a part of his stead of the $100,000 as origin lines, provided certain conditions ally planned. were met. .lie would not build In discussing this particular this line independently but il is territory Mr. Strahorn compared to be a part of the through line Burns as being to Oregon what and on condition that a feasible Boise is to Idaho and said with grade may be found over Sage Ipositiveness that such was pos- Egli Notes. Antone Kgli has taken many of his cattle, to his large hav ranch at Paisley, for the winter. T. S. Hames has been assisting Mr. Costello of Dry Valley, to build a new house. Mr. Snore and family have moved into the Hensen pjace so their two little girls could attend school. Wm. Burgett and neice Anna Craves spent Thanksgiving at Buck Creek. Clyde Love has gone to Port land for the winter. Hen and the necessary additional money was raised to Luild to gether with right of way and proper terminal grounds were se cured. Mr. Strahorn told a large gath ering of people of this vicinity at the court house last Tuesday night that Burns could be placed on the main through line of a transcontinental railroad if we get together and tho details could be worked out. Mr. Strahorn talked to the point and gave his hearers just sible as we had a big territory to draw from the north and east Ho said this was a matter for men to determine as much de pended upon the character and hustling ability of the business men. He said Burns was the most isolated town of the entire proposed system of railroads that he has under consideration. Bend Iakevtew and Klamath were all provided with railroads at this time, yet these towns were ready to come in and assist in the gen eral scheme of bringing about & 76 28.83 Owes Hr Good Health to Chamberlain's . Tablets. I owe my good health to Chamberlain's Tablets," writes Mrs. R. G. NefT, CrofiKsi.-n. Ohio. "Two ears ao I was an invalid due to stomach trouble. 1 took three bottles of these tablets and have since been in the best of health. " For sale by all dealers. Fresh fish and oysters for sale at Mac's Restaurant Breakfast 5:30 to 9 Dinner 11:30 to 2 50c. Mac's Restaurant & Bakery Located in the new Levens Building BURNS, OREGON W. R. McCuistion, Prop. 4fcNU SUNDAY, DC. 18, 1915. Oyster Sovp Half Spring chick.n. f rUd to order Eastern Oystars, say etjrle Cracked Crab - Fried Columbia River Salmon' Freeh fried Halibut Silvareide Smelt , .. (kfW Boast .pring turkey and cranberry sauce Roatt beef and brown gravy -Mil Roaet pork and apple sauce Masked potato String Beans Crab salad Flckled teals Apple and Lemon Fl Tea, Coffee, Milk Supper 5 to 8 Short orderg at all hours 35c. :1ft 35c. 50c. Carl Hanson, of Davenport, Washington, is spending a few weeks with W. E. Redeman. Miss Alice Hurlburt spent Thanksgiving with her parents near the OO ranch. Saturday night, Dec, 4th. there was a dance at Wm. Burgetts. December -Jrd there will be a Christmas tree and program at the school house. Everyone is cordially invited. Rons Banks has moved into the Smith house so his two small brothers and a sister may attend school. W. E. Redeman has been doing some road work near his place. Dec. Cth there was an election to. determine expenses for the ensuing year. what he could and would do pro- better transportation facilities vided everything come out as out- for the big interior country. lined. He told them of the p.- .i bilities and put before them the critical situation under which Burns is placed under existing conditions. Mr. Strahorn futhor told them that he could not ac complish tho results desired with out active co-operation not only of the people of this section but the entire state. Portland and Central Oregon and i very sec tion effected by the proposed rail lines he is promoting must do its Mr. Strahorn explained his posi tion in the proposed plans; that li ' did not have a dollar invest ed in the state, his home being in another state, but he had fol lowed construction work practic ally all his life and this had been urged upon him. He is not do ing this in the interest of any railroad company and pointed out the mistakes of the big systems in the past in paralleling each other and the utter foolishness of share before he could possibly in- considering such a move. duce the necessary capital to be I In explaining the necessity of supplied to complete the lines he local interest in the promotion XMAS IS NEAR The place to get your gift- l at The Rexall Drug Store Best price and the meet up to date Hue SEED BROS. Prop-. Library Club. A very interesting meeting was held by The Ladies Library Club at the home of Mrs. Benson on Nov. 27, Subject Art "Some Famous Paintings with a talk on "How to Judge a Pic ture," a very excellent paper pre pared and read by Mrs. Benson was much enjoyed as was also a select reading on "Modern Art" by Mrs. Huston, an instrumental selection "Melody of oye" by Mrs. Sutton was loudly applaud ed and proved that the lady is, as great an artist on the organ as on will hold the pianp. The Club its next meeting at the home Mrs. Maria Kelley, Dee. U. oi ls promoting. H. M. Horton presided i,t the meeting and the court, room was well filled with people who arc anxious to secure railroad trans portation. Dr. Horton introduc ed Mr. Strahorn with u few pre liminary remarks and the gen tie man was given quite an ovation when he arose to talk. He stat ed he had come here to person ally investigate the territory es pecially between Burns and Crane Creek Gap and found that a line from the (Jap to Burns was not at all difficult and could he constructed at a small cost and with a feasible route over Sage Hen to Silver ("reck it would he a practical way of connecting to the west and made a part of the through line. However, there were conditions to meet. He must have more money for this ram Sumpter Valley Railway Co. Arrival and Departure Of Trains Depart No. 2, Prairif JDMWptar Arrive Baker 2:35 P. M. 4t00 P, M. Departs No. 1, Baker 8)30 A. M. Sumpter !0i0B A. M. Arrives Prairie 2;'0 P. M. No. t Makes good, connection with Q. VV. It. 4 N. Co, No. 4 (Fast Mail) leaving Portland 6:80 P. M., arriving at Baker 7;&6 A. M. and No. 17 from et arriv ing Baker 6i6Q A- M, No a connests with No. 6 (Fast Mail) arriving at Baker 7:56 P. M which picks up Pullman at Baker, arriving at Portland 7:00 A. M. Also with No. 18 at 0.45P. M for print Ev t Oh-o-o-o-o I A finer i uc o,f presents than ever! You'll make no mistake in giving a nice piece of jewelry to your friend or relative. There are no substitutes that will take the place of a broach, l v a 1 1 i e r, ring, watch, or any oth er piece of jewelry that is an appropriate Xmas present, C. M. SALISBURY Jeweler and Optician Mr. Strahorn stated that the greater number who could be in duced in taking an active part brings about a more concerted community and with a large am ount of the stock together with right of way and terminals create an equity upon which he can go to eastern money centers and se cure the balance necessary to complete the project. He called attention to the pro perty interests of men who had spent their lifo time in building up and the possibility of either adding to the value of this or its deterioration under conditions that might come about. Old time people who had not been in a community of hot competition are apt to get into a rut and fail to discern advantages. Portland is not going to take the lead in this matter and sub. scribe as liberally as we think. That is the way Mr. Strahorn has tho matter summed up. He rea lizes that Portland is vitally in terested and that it means much in a business way to that city, yet the business men there have many problems to face and work out that are of Importance to Strahorn 'a projects might be brought to a reality by active co operation. Mr. Donegan had figures showing the assessed val uations in several school districts through which the line would pass and acting upon a sugges tion made to him in a causual way oy n. j. Hansen mat each man who owned land contribute $1.00 per acre In stock, showed that with no particular effort twice the necessary amount might be raised and hardly felt. By these figures he showed that with a bond issue in this city a sum ex ceeding $500,000 could be raised It was a very apt way of putting the matter before the people and brought out the simplicity of fin ancing such an enterprise provid ed every one would do his part. Mr. Donegan was followed by I. W. Biggs who' pointed out the feasibility of Mr. Donegan's sug gestion, even with some giving bu 10 per cent of that suggest ed as others who were more par ticular interested would and could contribute more liberally. Mr. Biggs emphasized the nec essity of transportation to the development of the country in general and offered many reasons for it. As one instance he point ed to the fact that he had experi enced with one product. At one time for instance, a producer could not sell his potato crop at harvest time for 1 cent per pound yet within five months from that date potatoes could not be had for five cents a pound. Mr. Biggs pointed out that if a farmer rais ed five hogs more than there was a local demand for that he was going to lose all the profit on those he could market to feed the extra five that were not marketable. Mr. Biggs was positive in his assertion that every acre of till able land along the proposed line could afford $1.00 per acre and reap 100 per cent before the road gets in. C. B. McConnell was asked to give some information in respect to the irrigation possibilities in the territory. Mr. McConnell has had the irrigation and drain age schemes of this Valley under consideration for some time and has amassed much data covering the details. He is confident, and statistics gathered from accurate records bear him out. and 120. 000 acres can be brought in un der the Silvies irrigation scheme with every assurance of plenty of water every year. He gave fig ures on crop reports taken right from the threshing machines to show what the average yield un der irrigation ia and the area now covered. He pointed out the many hundred of acres now sub merged during the flood time that was practically worthless so far as diversified and profitable crops are concerned until the water was properly handled. Mr. McConnell called atten tion to the efforts of local water users (Continued on page two) COMPLETES INSTALLA TION OF NEW SYSTEM Juntura-Burns Telephone & Telegraph Co. put Common Battery Device in Operation on the Local Exchange. Company has 270 of Standard Toll Linet With Outside Connections During the last six months the Juntura-Burns Telephone and Telegraph Company has been carrying on considerable work in connection with their lines al ready constructed, and prelimi nary to the installation of their common battery system in Burns. By common battery is meant that all batteries in sub scribers' telephones are done away with, and with one large battery at central office, scnoer's are permitted to ell centra by removing the tele phone receiver from the hook in stead of turning the crank of the bell. While this system is not by any means new, the apparatus employed is of the latest and most modern type, which will give Burns the best telephone service possible. The removing of the telephone receiver from the hook causes a minature electric light to glow at the office. The operator then inserts a plug in hole commonly called "spring Jack." which ex. tinguishes the light. she then presses over a small key associated with the plug she inserts which connects her tele phone with the subscribers. Also associated with the connecting plug are two small red electric lamps. The function of these lamps is to show when the sub scriber has answered, and when he is through. When subscriber is talking, they are out When he hangs receiver on hook, they glow, indicating that conversa tion ia through. Working the hook up and down slowly at the subscriber's station-flashes these lamps and attracts the operator's attention, if another call is to be made immediately. The ringing current is most unique, and is known as the har monic type. Machines are tuned up to produce four different fre quencies of current, which in conjunction will bell, having dif ferent reeds it is possible to se lect the party desired without disturbing other subscribers. The equipment was installed under the personal supervision of James E. Weston, general mana ger of the company. Mr. Wes ton is a thorough telephone man, having taken a two year course in electrical engineering at the sub- Columbia University of Missouri, later taking a one and one-half years course at the Washington University of St Louis. Mr. Weston states he is now in a po sition to render a telephone ser vice second to none, and that he has ample facilities to take on new subscribers promptly, and cordially invites present and prospective subscribers to visit the exchange to see the new system in operation. Besides the modern and up-to-date equipment at Burns the company has about two hundred and seventy miles of standard toll lines constructed on which are strung a total of six hundred miles of wire. They have con nections at Vale, Oregon, with the Mountain States Telephone and telegraph Company, also ex changes at Juntura and River side and a switching station is to be installed at Albritton to take care of lines radiating from that point of the valley. Are Your Taxes Delinquent. The court of this county has entered an order to the sheriff to issue delinquent certificates on all delinquent taxes at once. He is going to comply with this order and issue certificates on all delin quent taxes from 1909 to 1914. If you have failed to pay you should at once attend to the mat ter and save additional cost. W. A. Goodman, Sheriff. Why You Should Us. Chamtisrlsn's Cough Raroacly. Because it has established rep utation won by its good works. Because it is most esteemed by those who have used it for many years, as occasion required, and are best acquainted with its good qualities. Because it loosens and relieves a cold and aids nature in restor ing the system to a healthy con dition. Because it does not contain opium or any other narcotic. Because it is within the reach FRIEND OF THE PRODUCER Burns Meat Market and Packing Plant BACON. HAMS and LARD Fresh Meats, Poultry Home Products for Home Consumers SPCIAL INDUCEMENTS OFFERED TO SHEEP MEN AND BIG ORDERS them und tuey will naturally look 'of all. It only costs a quarter, to the part that is tu be direetlv benefitted to take aotlve lead. lu closing his remarks Mr. Strahorn told these present that there were three Important things j for us to consider in connection riili tlil tilM,lUa .Vll VIII. VII IVl il IOC. First -Immediate and aggros sive prosecution of the comple tion of irrigation and drainage projects and colonisation of the lands. Second Supreme efforts in at-' sisting in financing the railroad ' lines. Third Acqulence in liberal For sale by all dealers. O. A. C. IIIIIMIIIIIIMIIIIHUHtHtttHWHttHIH PARMBItiV AND HOMH-MAKERS' WEEK Wt RURAL LIFE CONFERENCES January j to 8, 1916 l.iVf lul 'iiimtioii Pi ei Ileal Help (ui 1st Hasu the I'm iu lit Community CauvaaKous o oivgoit tiivateai Induatrtva 'rmrauu liruvi's Musi Vital Hub me LttCTlkhh I.MMUNsrkAriONri- KXMlBlUoMli KNTKKTAINMKNTtt Ywti IttQttuuid Mle atie nlrt last yesr. It ia t,nri plait u make- fitriuU with live Ibtukeia ml liv thoughts good wutki-r. mill jfooil woik WINTKK .SMOm COUIUH January iu to Fahruarv a. iuiiS rates In order that the lines may i A -, ...i.ui A-.u.m,,,,,! cou, .,. . n... ua.u A,lli:il . irwte iu Ai'tuul vtors ot lit, l.triumul Housvliulii Cuuiao lu l-HUIT KAIHINO. PARM Caor. KUll.lt, HI'WI'K KAISJNO. UAIa? WUKK. . rl KAIMNd, OAnNINO, COOK 1NO. HKWINl. i:o.l'KliUl.l AHIU. IIUMH NI'KSINi,, lllmlNKUl MITUllUt. KOAO I'll liiNC. VAHMKNUINKUHINU.MUHAI QiO.ANMAriONIt. MARKKTINO. Cu4ii.i'''iiirinc Courses Without Tultlue. Kspsrl luniructiou lu Muslt- HstiHeM isilrosd rstss. Voi uiomisiu wilie to ThtCulltfs CsggggghSjsasa. Africullartl Csllsgs. Cor.sllli. H 11 1 v fl be placed upon a paying basis at once. Assessor James Donegan was called upon by the presiding offic er to give some few remarks and responded with a, sparkling talk (ff a few minutes In which he brought out the easy manner Mr. BURNS BEST FLOUR BAKES BEST BREAD Made From New Wheat : : : : Every Sack Guaranteed Quality Right Prices Right Special Rates to Buyers in Quantity Lota. See Your Merchant, the Mill or Mr. Huston The Burns Flour Milling Co. You Patronise Home when you deal here To be Given Away AT THE WELCOME PHARMACY , Every Saturday at 3 P. M. ONE ALUMINUM SET A Be'sure and bring your coupons you may be the lucky one. The one baring the number nearest to the number under the seal will be the winner