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About The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 17, 1905)
LAND OF PROMISE HERE FULFILLED Dr. A. Lolioy, imnerintendant of the Bureau of Information of the Portland Chamber of Commerce, i the author of the following article which appeared In the August Untie of Or chard and farm : ' KonpondlriK to a migratory inxtliict, ami Hooking more favorable conditioitti for working out destiny, humanity throughout the agea hag followed the journeying bud. "Westward thecoorae of empire takes iU way," describes the in Unite movement of the race. Rugged New England put metal and moral fibre into men. When the flow ing stream of our progressive people reached the Mississippi valley vision broadened. Resolute men responded to voices that vibrated through their souls and started up the slopes of the Kocif of the Continent. It will become more and more apparent that from the crest they looked out over the land that fulfills more hopes than any other region of our globe. The panorama of our advancing American civiliza tion is marvelous and thrilling. Like the Chariots of Morning, it rested up on our Atlantic sea-board; climbed the Alleghanies ; filled the forests with cabin homos ; forded or bridged great rivers; swept over the plains; tarried od the heights to thrust fingers Into rock bound treasure vaults, and gently descended the western slopes. Here civilization will tarry like the after noon sun of a delightful summer day. From this coast it will span the great sea and irradiate the long-slumberlug Client. A generous nation will pause fre quently to place forget-me-nots upon the memory of the "Pathfinder," John C. Fremont, and the noble band of men and women who opened the way for the multitudes. In fancy we say, '1 hear the tread of the Pion eers." in fact the tread was often miilllled by dusty roads, unbrldged rivers, and perils innumerable that lurked along the way. Laid Substantial Foundations. Those that laid the foundations for a new empire by the western sea huilded better than they knew. The most vigoruoiis imagination never pictured present realities. They soiigtit seclu lea, quiet Homes la mild climate whore destiny might easily wrought out. They uncovered lo ttie world actual conditions more entrancing than the Utopias of vtvid imaginations. There Is a warrant for designating the Oregon country. "The Land of Promise Fulfilled " in our material resources and conditions. After a generation of lumbering ao tlvity, our forests are practically lu tact. A single tree scaled sufficient lumber for constructing four eight room nouses, utit into inch square strips and the pieces placed end huh, mo tree airordod sunioleut inn tariitl for constructing a lino that would extend from Philadelphia to rrovldenoe, Kliode island. It Is estl nmted that the wooded area of Ore gon, Washington and Idaho Includes l.if,U00 square nillos. The quality these forests la more surprising thi n uioir extent. hvory fourth bushel of wheat that leaves me united mates passes over the Portland wharves. This is largely tne contrtijutlon of the Inland Km plre, the vast agricultural region east of the Cascade rauge. Of the lands suitable for agriculture, one seventh only has been utilized. It Is too early in the season to accurately estimate the 1!XI5 harvest, but in the laud where failure Is unknown the marvel ous record will uot be tarnished. Products Find Heady Markets. The contribution of horticulture taxes credulity. The superior anulltv of Hood Kivor and Kolige river apples nas created a rorelgn demand and large quantitlos of Oregon apples are snippieu to iMigiand, Uormany, Japan, China and the Islands of the sea. A stretuh of country extending a thous and miles eastward affords a prolltahlo market for groat quantities of small irults. The protiiahle horticultural possibilities are unlimited. 'ibe mountains that lntrecept the winter storms store moisture suffici ent for dovolonlnu newer to turn nvmv shaft and spindle In the United Htates and a surplus for converting the drier parts of the Oregon couutry a Into uew r.gypt of productiveness. Supplied wiiu water, arid lima responds more abundantly than any unirrlgated re glon. llie diversity and abundance of products Is so surpassing that were an impassible wall constructed srnmul the entire reglou no Important article ot niimau welfare or comfort would no lacking in tills favored laud. Hood Climate an Important Factor, Upon the matter of climate there mis been much misunderstanding and some misrepresentation In this most Important condition of advantage and comfort our region oilers all that the most exacting desire. Free from ex tromos of cold or heat, the Inland r-uiplre is au ideal climate. There is exhilaration and touio for all. The raiuiall or the reulou west of th n. cade range Is but slightly lu excess of me precipitation In eastern states. winters are very mild with but little irost or snow, field work is uuintor opted. Summers are cool and de lightful. FJootrioal storms or sudden changes are unknown. The testimony of nearly two million people now here warrants the desig nation of the country as "The Lane1 of Promise Fulfilled." No reglou of the world presents such universal con tentment among its people as Is wit nessed here. Ooiiteutment tlnds its climax on the western slopes aud lu rich valleys beyond tlio (Wade range. Hero Ponoo de Leou would have dis covered the most real fouutalu of perpetual youth and abiding satisfac tion that the globe discloses. Words are inadequate to picture the enchant ing scenery of this favored land. Snowcapped mountains, lifting like white spiral stairways to the stars I lieaatiful valleys and winding rivers! A wealth of colors aud contours 1 A mnsterpieco from the hands of the Diviiie Artist ! Standing upon an em inence uear the city of Portland, a distinguished traveler surveyed tie vast, wonderful panorama. Eutrauced with the vision one sentence only broke the silence: "In variety and wealth of grandeur this is unsurpassed upon the globe !" Organize for Development. Moved by fraternal lmniiltuuL abm.t 100 public-spirited, representative fiiizeiis or rortiaud, in VMZ, organ ized the Oregon Information llureau, and placed more than 115,000 in the treasury as funds wore required. This was a free contribution to the welfare of the oommon-wetUth aud the protection of the tide of people com ing to enjoy the advantages and op portunities of the country. To pro tect the inexperienced from crafty speculators, aud give valuable council to home-finders, competent represen tatives wore sustained. Through the activity of these specially qualified men a vast amount of data and information baa been giv en to a large number of persons. The valuable assistance is invariably ox tended to the public without oharco. Believing still better service and laig er usefulness would result, the orgnu l.atlon has teen merged into the Portland Chamber of Commerce, the strong business organization of our leading city. The iiicwastd facilities are at the disposal of all. The tame course will be pursued and expert opinion is available for the ai-king. This federation of organizations Is I he achievement of the executive ability aud genius of Mr. Win. 1). heelrigfit, president of the Chamber of Ctrn- merce, a practical man and public spirited citizen. Competent Itepresentativ Committee. A carefully selected committee of which A. ii. Devers is chairman, and S. II. Cobb, Julius Meier, J. F. Uatchelder and W. II. Beharrell are members, constitutes Mr. Whiel rigbt's counselors. Mr. W. II. llo barrell, former chairman of the infor mation Bureau, continues bis able assistance. The efficient field h n ice will be continued, Dr. A. Ls Roy of the former organization becoming the superintendent. The character and standing of the organization aud its representatives is a guarantee that every man will receive a square deal." We flash this hearty, hopeful mess age over the mountains: Come to "The Land of Piomlse Fulfilled," where every reasonable expectation bercomes a reality. This is our greet ing to tne ambitious or ttie discour aged ; to men whose capital Is rash or pluck; to all who desire comfort, contentment, and a good part in the new forward movement of the other twentieth centuary I Hoothlng anil Cooling. The salve that heals without n scar is DeWitl's Witch Hazel Halve No rem edy effects such speedy relief. It draws tut inllaliiinatloii, soot lies, cools and heals all cuts, burns and bruises. A surecuce for piles and skin diseases DeWllt'a Is the only genuine Witch Ha zel Halve. Beware of counterfoils, they are dangerous. Hold by U. K. Williams. A fire was averted at Cascade Locks Thursday by the timely arrival of the bucket brigade. In the roof of Dr. A. H. Leaven's residence a lire had caught, and the flames were making good headway, when some one mount ed the roof and with the aid of a few buckets of water banded him by some of the neighbors, the lucipeiit con -flagation was subdued. Dangerous and Uncertain. For sunburn, totter and all skin and scalp diseases, DeVVitt's Witch Hazel Halve has no equal. It isa certain cure for blind, bleeding, itching and protru ding piles. It will draw the fire out or a burn and heal without leaving a scur. liolls, old sores, carbuncles, etc., are quickly cured by the use of the genu ine DeVVitt's Witch Hazel Halve. Ac cept no substitute as they are often dan gerous and uncertain. Hold by (!. K. WllliaiiiB. Edwin A. Henderson made sale last woek of lot 10. block E. Coe's third addition to Mr. Snow, the blacksmith ; consideration, $:KXJ; also lot 17 block 2, Hull's addition to James Ewers: consideration ttlOO. Mr. aud Mrs. Ewers are now visiting relatives iu Colorado Springs, aud telegraphed Mr. Henderson to make purchase of the property. Popular and Picturesque. The only thing necessary to nrnke the Denver and Kio Grande the most, poiui- ar, as it has ever been known the most pleasant and most picturesque way to cross ttie continent, has come about. This is the establishment of thronirh sleeping car service. lu connection with thoO. It. AN.h uirougn I unman stuuilunl s ooner is now run from Portland to Denver, leav ing Portland at 8 :lfi p. in.! arriving at Salt Lake at 8.40 a. m. the second morn ing, leaving Halt Lake at S Ml n. in. ami arming at Denver 4.20 p. in. the follow- ng uay. J his schedule gives iihss'Ui- gers seven hours stop over in Halt Lake, affording an opportunity to visit, the iwormon Uapltal as well as a dav urbt ruin through the grandest scenery in the wonu. For reservations in this car and fur ll- ustrated booklets pictiirinu the sccnorv contiguous to tHc Denver A Kin Grande, proving ii hi oe tne -nueuic Lino of the World,1' write to W, C. Mcllride. Gen- eral Agent, 124 Third street, Portland. UPPIKCOTT'S MONTHLY MAGAZ.'NE A Family library The Best in Current Literatim 12 Complete Novel Yearly MANY SHORT STORIES AND PAPERS ON TIMELY TOPICS $2.60 PER YEAR 25 CTS. A COPY ,NO CONTINUED STORIES EVERY NUMBER COMPLETE IN ITSELP FISH and VEGETABLE MARKET Goods di'li vered daily. Lot out for (he Fish Wagon L. 0. HAWN, One door Kant of 1'ralher'B office. Do you want a snap You cunt lose if you buy a tract in iauious MAINE & BOWMAN PLAT Out ii) in tracts to suit you Just Hold ten acres for two thousand dollars and tin rest, tliiiii that which we r Hcrvc will hood he Hold. The finest berry and apple hind the world. Within the city limits White Salmon. Trn-mie or hiiiiiIIi tracts just the thin fur berries ai vegetables. After yon have looked around ci and pee iim and you will find just wlui you have have been looking for. Oherries from tract thisyeai are the winners in the greu fruit exhibits. MAINE & BOWMAN, White Salmon, Wash, IF YOU True-to-Name Nursery SMITH & GALLIGAN, Prop'rs Have good stock, one and two-year .ip- iiles, peam, chemes and peaches of leading-varieties adapted to Hood liivor and vicinity. All buds and scions care fully selected from bearing and tested trees. Yellow Newtown and (Spit.en burg apple trees, and Lambert, liinir and Hoyal Ann cherry trees a specialty. rice list and catalogue sent on applica tion. JUDGE J. J. HIRSHEIMER, .Pension and Patent Attorney. 223 Washington St., Portland, Ore. 'enslono under General Law ami under the Act of June 27, S)M). Indian War IVimlons. Inoiviiw uf neiiximix fhtliur, niolher, ti-wiiilt'iil anil lii'liilt's 1I1II1I roii oeimloii; Nuriws 'nloiis; widow's ren oration lo immikIoii mil; iWrtml wife's half pension; llouiilles ami arrears of pi'nM.in. Charges of Desertion Corrected. Claims of all kinds taken lurninst tne United States and prosecuted. At Hood Kivor every fourth Saturday n each month. STAlWtlER WE CAN CURE YOU Tli I, win I'lmnn Metrlt IrmMttitn ml ffotiopt for Mriiimnr ut hctrnlt, MlehiKun. ffNtdlillNhvil tlevn yea en. lliive rtnt'il lliuiimiinU (Jolil Moti.it I nwimlml World Mir. Ht l.orili. U0. KccinmiioiHltiil hy iihvulo Ihiih, ml iir tor. pIhi'kv mu-ii. mxl trunlimCin evtrv wliprfl. TIiIh limllhitloii has n Vtiom Hrmicli at 1'nrlUml with A vttry litiye cl'inti of 'iH In HtU'iiilniu-- men and wonu-n. irirl and lmj h id I uw. ten Ui lty, Mitnv hava Wu tmifil lit tlitfo wi't'ks. hut live tottlx wt'fkn'tHtlie time UHiinll)' riinin'd. W ill cluxt- li I'ortlnnd mil ictuber Hlh, Will ncct'1't j.iniiN until Hcjtentler Itt. A I'OHITIVK, AHWOIiUTW CUKK OUAHANTKKJJ. W rlU' HI iuwv iir put lieu I a r mid inni. if you mention thin imiifr ami win I ti ecnln tu hIhiiiin. to cover iitkre, I will Hi'iul you our cloth liniiin, -,Vi iiritrt- tuiok. ' Tltit Orltflu tt.nu Treat ment of htaiiiiiivruitr," five ofcoftrKu, AdilrfM WIT.MAM T. LRWIB Wtuin He-iireaontutlve AttBoclnt Princijial W . Cor. 1 8th nwi RniAttrh Btwst PORTLAND, OKKOON Wot No puitb aceciU'il tit I'urllamJ after Spt. lit. NOTICE Ft) It l'UHMl'ATION. TVeartment of the Inirjor. Iml chTw i'i.. Dsllm, tlrrimn. Junr 27, HKIS. Not Hi ia herutiy irivon that the follow mjr-numitl 1tlT hH IUmI notlOM of his intention to n.LM nnl proof in iiHrt of hi claim, ml iui.1 i,r..,f ill lie mtl6 beforo (oHtrire T. Tratlier. II S CumniuuiHiitn-. at hi ollica t Hood Hiver. Orviton on Auirut .t. m, vu: I.KW1S C. WKYCANDT, Jh.. . Mt. HiKnl. tin-iron; on 1. K. No. KK.I for 1 1... SW'.. NK'.SW.SK', NW1,, of Section . 1 South. Kunire 10 E . W. M He names the following; wilnpHm-ii to prove his continuous resilience uimn and cultivation of ittl land, vis: James N- Kniirht. Ueonrv I'erkiin William S. Gnbble, Jamm K. Kees, all of Mt JUkkI. Ortvon. iiiZt MICHAKI.T. NOLAN. Renister. YOU EL BE SATISFIED Willi Yol li JtH'KNKY If your tickets rend over the IVnver ami liio (ininde Hiiilrond, the "Scenic Line ol' the World," BECAUSE There are so many scenic nltnictons and points or interest alonu the line U-Ui-en (i.l, :, anil IVnver that the trip never becomes tiresome. If you are yoiiii; fast, write for infor mation and net a prettv hook that will tell you all about it. W. V. Mcl:i!ll)K, (Jcncnil -ent, 1-1 Third Street, l'OKTI.AM), l;ftit)N. E1 J 'Peter Pa infer S'aVS lude of art. cracks ud all Sunds of paint excepting WrooIPdiKt Pttton's Sun-Proof Paints lire double the service of aU-nrhite-lead or any ordinarj palnta. The 7 are made of tfae most perfeot combination ot paint mate rtal to stand the serereu trial the sua and weather ean (rive them Bend for book and eolor eard (free) to PaTTOX Fiht Co., Lake Street, Milwaukee. Wis. FOR SALE BY W. HAYNES COMPLETE STOCK Hardware, Stoves, Ranges -TRY THE- "North Coast Limited" The Electric Lighted Observation Car Train between Portland and St. Paul. Pullman First Class Sleepers, Pullman Tourist Sleepers, Dining Car, Day Coaches, Observation Car. F. 8. STANLEY. Pre. E. L. SMITH, Vice-Pres. E. O. BLANCIIAR, Cashier lis First National Bank OF HOOD RIVER Remember That this bank is a Home Institu tion and we invite your business on a basis of mutual helpfulness. Our Motto: "A SQUARE DEAL FOR ALL. McCOY & THOMAS Manufacturers of all kinds of ....Rough and Dressed Lumber.... Seasoned lumber of all kinds in stock. We make the best prices to contractors and builders. It will pay you to see us for prices before you make your contracts. McCOY & THOMAS, White Salmon, Wash. Mill north of White Salmon. Hfc Hood River Flour I 3 The Acme of Travel Comfort is found on any of the DAILY TRANSCONTINENTAL TRAINS Semi four cents for our Lewis and Clark Booklet, or six cents for ''Wonderland 1905." Yellowstone Park Literature can be had for the asking. The Ticket Office at Portland is at 255 Morrison St., Cor. Third. A. D. CHARLTON, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Portland, Oregon. This is the Mill that makes the best Flour ever put oh the Hood River market. "CUPID" is the Fancy Patent. 44 HOOD RIVER" is the popular priced Flour. Ask your grocer for our Graham, Whole Wheat & Farina Also Bran, Shorts, Middlings and Barley IT IS THE REST. Hood River Milling Co. DAVIDSON FRUIT CO FRUIT DEALERS and Manufacturers of all kinds of Fruit oxes Highest Prices Paid for High Grade Fruit. A L. CARMICHAEL HOOD RIVER HEIGHTS Still have left a Few pairs of Men's and Boys' Merrit's Pants and Ladies' Skirts. .Men s Ian Shoes. flo J A Comforts, sulen- fl OP good values, at didly made, $1 to Trading Stamps Given for Cash Purchases. A DM 1 X I ST KATOK'S NOTH 'K. Notice l horrby ulven Ihal the imilfrxlnniM 1'Hlll K. I'HHls. ll. Iiiim Uvll dull' Hl.lOllll, ,l I,i lhi IInnrabl I'otiiily 1'ourl i'f Whsco ion il ly, Oregon, a . dmlntatmior of tin- wiHiMr Junto K. Kokh, deoem'.!. All ixvmiiih having clRtmaRfc'Klint Hnltl -! an- in-ivliv mulllrd loprwNMit I he wtniK lo nn, pmiHTlv mtIIIciI, or at t lie onto or my uttorni'i a, Hli'm iit A Wllwm, at The lialltvi, (invoii, milint nix montliH from datrorthm nothv. I'Afl. K. TAIHKN. AdmliiMrator of the Kstatc of I.Mi.Ml 1 . . ! Typewriters. No. 1 model Nmltli-rrpniier $.Kmi No. 6 mtHlel liemlnKton w .aii No. Hm- del Remington (new) t.,su Warrenled In perfect condlllou. I'hu be atvn at the ulacler ortlee. ft rULLMAN PALACE II A eU'tui n'lil mi', i p ,n'.' I'T a iiilIii s r. l. A new tiiilhl iu w'th iw v lunil-hins Mnvuli- out. I he imly iluv in the i-ltv ol I'm I l-itul in- sin Ini! Ursl -i iii-s ei vnv dtirlna the Efl - eel liiir iimike re er :ii .;trt i uiOUi.(j.lx P.. A. Ileiiilei'siiii, Mniiit Itiver Asrenl, TiO VFARR' EXPERIENCE Trade Marks Designs Copyrights Ac AnTonesenilliiif a .kel. h unit .1e.eni1ion diit qnl.'HT aeerlniii ,,nr ..nin..n free helher nil llivenllon I. .r.'l,Hl,iT I'HIeiiml.le. l onmnn 4. tlenln.'llyi.iiil,lenllHl. llHii.tlvekon IWnta tent free, (il.leit auenei for ei nniik' ..il,'m. I .tlenu tiike:i I hrouk'h Munn A I'o. reeelve llvvlaf noflrii, without i'!i.Hro, m tlio Scicniific American. PASHIOIT STABLE ..Livery, Feed and Draying.. STRANAHANS & RATHBUN. Hood River, Ore. Uorp'8 liiij!lit, sold or exchanged. I'loiMire inrlie ciin fecure flrt -class rigs. Special attention given to moving furniture and pianos. We tin everything horses can do. C. T. RAWSON. T arufnt cir- A tHWkIrottipIt nititn.f (Ml wMk1 cuiminn of hut in-U'imrt. I.mrun). 'lVrmji, f in H1CHM19, 91. BMU l.V ut) nam-..!.. MUNN & Co.36'8" New York Branca umci), ti r St, W&sblimton, U. u I F. H. BTANTOM HOOD RIVER NURSERY. Stock Grown on Full Roots. We desire to let our friends and patrons know that for the fall planting we will have and can sup ply in any number Cherry, Pear.Apricot, Peach& Plum Trees, GRAPES, CURRANTS, BERRY PLANTS, Shade and Ornamental Trees. Also, all the standard varieties of apple trees. Can supply the trade with plenty of Newtown, Spitxen borr and Jonathan apple trees. RAWSON & STANTON, Hood River. Or. SPOT CASH GROCERY WOOD & SMITH IlltOS., Proprietors. Groceries, Flour and Feed FRESH VEGETABLES RECEIVED DAILY. Only Exclusive Grocery Store in the City. Free Delivery. Phone 0. L. GILBERT, Proprietor. C. F. GILBERT, Manager. Mt. flood Hotel HOOD RIVER, OREGON. Headquarters for Tourists & Commercial Travelers Regular Rata a, 91.25 to $2.50 pr dy. BbecUU Ratti by Weak or Month, tag laara dally for Goad Cap Ina during July, Auguit and September. LESLIE BUTLER TRUMAN BUTLER Established 1!KX). Residents of Wasco Co. for 23 Yt'itrw. BUTLER & CO., BANKERS. A little reasonable frugality while one is earning money; a little money put carefully away in the keeping of gome good institution, may mean a bar against want, care and trouble that the improvident person will fail to cope with. Why not the old and tried BANK OF BUTLER & CO., Hood River, Oregon. A. D. MAINE & CO. White Salmon, Wash. General Contractors and Builders. Estimates on all kinds of work cheerfully furnished and the best of work. manship guaranteed. We are doina the build mi: of this section at DresenL Our work will apeak for itself.