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FARMING METHODS
SHOW BIG CHANGES
DIVERSIFICATION
TAKES
ITS
PLACE ON PROJECT
Variety Of Crops Now Grown Here
To Make Possible Adding
To Farm Inoome
The changes that have been brou­
ght about in farming on the Hermis­
ton project as the land has been de­
veloped through the years and as a
result of shifting economic conditions
cause residents of the project to be­
lieve that stability such as few dis­
tricts may hope to achieve are in
course of being secured here.
Original settlement of the project
was made in the belief that the coun­
try was particularly adapted to fruit.
This idea proved Incorrect and gave
way to a program of alfalfa raising
and some dairying. This plan proved
very profitable during the war days
when hay prices were high, but the
lower scale of prices ushered in with
the adjustment period that followed
the war cause J farmere to turn their
attention to other crops that could
be used as supplementary sources of
income.
The dairy cow rates high in the
estimation of project farmers as a
steady, dependable source of Inpome.
The dairy cow popiflation has shown
prctically no gain on the project dur­
ing the past year or two, but reports
by dairy men now are that enlarged
herds are being planned. The prac­
tice on the project has been to keep
small herds, but many dairy men are
keeping every promising heifer and
planning to increase their herds to
20, 30 and 40 head.
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Poultry raising has also forged a-
head rapidly, and even though prices
have not been high, a large majority
of poultry raisers are building up
their flocks in size and adding to
their equipment. The tifrltey business
has expanded at a rapid fate, and
capon raising brings Ih quite a lot
of money to farm families as a side­
line endeavor.
Asparagus was added tb the list
of successfully grown crops several
years ago. Marketing is done co-op­
eratively through the Three Rivers
Gro^e^^ajsoclatlon with headquar­ DAIRY & HOG SHOW KEEPS
ters at KenneMihff,* and'the average
INTEREST KEEN IN STOCK
returng have been satisfactory. The
1927 season was the least satisfac­
tory growers have had, but they Hermiston Ha« Been Home Of Show
blamed the adverse weather for less
During Past 15 Years; Big
than normaj returns and are looking
Growth Made
forward to a profitable season this
year.
A lively interest in purebred stock
Potato growing has steadily gain­
has been manifested by Hermiston
ed in popularity during the past few
district farmers since the founding
years. Early potatoes are grown in
of the project, and this interest has
larger . acreage than late, but some
been strengthened by the competi­
growers have a patch of both early
tion developed by the Hermiston
and late tubers. Yields of more that
Dairy & Hog show. The show Is held
200 sacks to the acre are not uncom­
every year In October and la now
mon. As is true in the potato grow­
more than 15 years old.
ing business wherever conducted,
Founded to foster interest in the
some years bring big profits, some
breeding of dairy cattle and hogs,
ordinary profits, and occasionally
the show has gradually undergone a
profits are practically nil, due to the transformation that has caused it
condition of the market. The sub­
to broaden its scope until It has be­
stantial growers do not plunge but
come a big community fair. Dairy
devote a certain acreage to the crop
cattle still remain the chief attrac­
every year and are able to show sub­
tion in the livestock division, but
stantial profits over a five or 10
new departments have been added as
year period.
demand for them was made until
Quite a little wheat and barley
every major activity of farming en­
are no being produced on the irrigat­
deavor, both oh the farm and In the
ed lands, not as commercial crops
home, reoeives attention.
but to produce feeds for chickens
Competition is open to dairy cattle
and turkeys, and an occasional small poultry, hogs, sheep and rabbits in
herd of hogs. Corn can be grown veiy livestock. Prizes are also offered in
successfully, and poultry men are the womens' department for needle-
paying more and more attention to craft, cooking, canning and baking
the crop.
products. A prize is offered every
Garden truck does well where pro­
year for the single farm exhibit that
per care is given it and is coming
shows the greatest variety and qual­
more and more into favor. There are ity of farm crops. Other crop prtzes
a few gardeners who produce stuff
Include premiums for corn, potatoes,
for the local and nearby markets. Gen
sweet potatoes and other products of
eral farmers are also paying some
attention to truck farming, and a the soil.
The 1927 show established a new
patch of cucumbers, or peas or some
record in attendance and gate re­
other crop in which he is especially
ceipts, and plans are already under
interested often adds an appreciable
way for the 1928 Bhow. The decision
sum to the family income.
to change the name of the show
The change in farming in the Her­
from Hermiston Dairy & Hog show
miston country has been from the
to the Umatilla Project fair was
big specialty idea such as all fruit
made at the annual meeting of stock­
or all hay, to greater Intensification
and diversification. Hay continues | holders.
Curtis Dyer is president of the
to be the chief crop from the point
board
of directors.
of view of acreage, and quite, a little
fruit is produced, but the idea of a
"There must be a lot of golfers
farm being devoted to a number of
projects that will give the farmer In this office building."
"Why so?”
something to sell every week and
“When I called 'Four!’ in the ele­
help him to increase his income is
the plan that has come to be adopted vator this morning all the passengers
by practically 100 per cent of the ducked.”
farmers.
“I have just heard that my sister
Local Ad—Wanted a salesman, has a baby. They don’t say what sex
must be respectable until after East­ and so I don’t know whether I am
an uncle or aunt.”
er.
FACTS ABOUT OREGON
Oregon, the "Beaver” state, was
admitted to the Union, February 12,
1859, as the thirty-third state.
The state flower is the Oregon
Grape.
Oregon is divided into 36 counties,
containing 95,607 square miles, or
61,188,840 acres— 3,121 square miles
greater than the combined areas of
New York and Pennsylvania.
The population of the state is a
little less than 1,000,000.
The climate is mild and healthful,
and is well suited for crop rotation.
Oregon has on« of the lowest mor­
tality rates in the Union.
Oregon stands high educationally
and Is one of the most progressive
commonwealths.
There are about 13,000,000 acres
of public land open for entry, some
of which is good agricultural land,
but most of it is suitable for little
more than grazing purposes.
Oregon which contains one sixth
of the standing timber in the United
States stands fourth in the list of
lumber producing states.
Standing timber in the state con­
sists of approximately 283,302,587,-
000 B. M. feet in private ownership,
190, 853,531,000 B. M. standing feet
timber in national forests. An addi­
tional quantity in national parks,
on Indian lands and on state lands.
If It’s Radiator
Work-
I can fix it.
KNERR’S REPAIR SHOP
Hermiston, Oregon
W e are ee eeer you se your telephone.
T E L E P H O N E 801. Day o r N ight.
Another way to keep cookies and
doughnuts safe from Juvenile hands
is to lock them in the pantry and
hide the key under the soap on the
washstand.
"What’s that putty on your finger
for?"
“That’s to remind me to forget my
tools,” the plumber replied.
A. W. P R A N N
Funeral D irector
Helen: “What kind of a watch is
that?”
Jim: "It's a wonder watch.”
Helen: “How’s that?”
Jim: “Every time I look at it I
wonder what time it really is.”
HERMISTON, OREGON
It was at a poets’ club meeting.
Each versifier recited an effort. Ap­
plause followed.
Finally one woman arose, began
\to recite, stopped, then stammered,
T have forgotten my poem.”
The applause was deafening.
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Chances are, you’ve never taken
time to figure up just how much
money you are saving every year by
foregoing a more expensive car and
sticking to the Ford-but you’ll fig­
ure this up some day and when you
do, you’ll certainly congratulate
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After you have
read this paper --
And made up your mind that the Hermiston country
is the place you have been looking for as a home, drop
me a line and ask for information about farms and tracts
I have for sale or exchange.
I have listings that will appeal to you, whatever you*
may be interested in, a hay farm, a dairy ranch, a chicken
or turkey ranch. All sizes of places at prices that are in
accordance with the present re-adjustment conditions,
and will give you a chance to re-sell at a profit, or pay you
to live on them.
This office also carries a large listing of properties
throughout the Northwest, and if you wish to turn your
property where you now live, a listing of your real prop­
erty will be appreciated, both for sale and exchange.
A general line of insurance is written at this office
fire, auto, life, accident, bonds, and your patronage is
invited, and you can be assured of the best for the dol­
lars invested.
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H erm iston, Oregon
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H erm iston, Oregon
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