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About The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 6, 1908)
HI HOOD RIVBB OLAOEEH, THURSDAY. AUGUST 6, 1D08. Five TELLS OF ORCHARDS AT HOOD RIVER A bulletin just issued by the ex periment station at Ibe Oregon Agri cultural College on orcharding in Wmoo county and compiled by C 1. Lewis and K. W. Allen gives tome interes'iug Information in regard to truit giowing at hood River. Ibe data la largely aupplled by K. W. Al len, who spent several month bore last summer making an orchard aur vey of the valley. In describing tbe work and telling of its results tbe bul letin 8as; li. W. Allen, field assistant of tbe department of boitioulture, was de tailed to make tbe survey, tbe woik extending from tbe first ot July to tbe ttrst of October. Every plaoe having at least iour acres devoted to' fruit growing was vlnited and tbe survey thus inoluded practioally every com mercial orchard in tbe oounty. With blank book and soil auger a syntemat ic orchard to orobard survey was made. All surb points as elevation, location, kinds of fruit, distance ot planting, peats, etc., wet carefully noted and recorded. Ibeae blanks are Died away in this office for future ieference. It has indeed been interesting to work iu this oounty. lakiug Hood Kiver as an example, we find an agri cultural community where tbe average oiohard is only sixteen acies in area and where tbe returns have reached a mark as bigb as 81800 per aoie, wbiie tbe average net returns through tbe entire valley was not tar from 1501) per acre for bearing orchards. Here we find many tneu located ten year ago, witb a few bundred dollars, who now bave young orchards that ore selling as high as 81000 per acre and who count their wealth from forty to sixty thousands dollars. Auy community that will support a family on sixteen acres is indeed interesting. What will its future be? That is an inter esting study for the sociologist, tor this region promises to develop Into an ideal agricultural oommunity. Wasco oounty comprises three fruit growing districts, namely, Hood Kiver, Moeier and Tbe Dalles Ibese are separated by natural barriers and ditfer oouBidersblyJiooertain respects. In order to (present tbe material of this survey in 'the clearest manner it is tberefore thought beet to treat these districts individually. Hood Kiver District. History. (July a few years ago tbe Hood Kivei Valley was a heavily tim beied traot of land, lying between two ranges of bigb bills or mountains, aud having only one open side, that being on tbe noitb, where tbe Colum bia mark its boundary. To tbe south it becomes rough and narrow and fin ally is lost among tbe brauobea of tbe Hood Kiver, which all find their source in tbe gluciera of Mt. Hood. The first clearings were made in tbe northern part ot the valley near the Columbia, where small borne orobards aud berry putobes were set out by tbe homesteaders. They were found to do very well, aud tbe strawberry, through its adaptability to the climate and soil, came to be a very popular aud profitable orop. As tbe demand for tbe products inoreased, other peo ple oanie and from that time clearing was steadily done, and fiuit set out. This growth has been kept np for many years and as tbe adaptability of different fruits became known they were set out. With tbe organization of associations and tbe realization of muob higher prioes, a great Impetus baa been given to the development ot this region tbe past tew yers. Hood Kiver has three natural divis ionsthe West Side, or that part ly ing between tbe Hood river and west to tbe mountains; the East Side, or the portiou lying eaat of tbe river and extending southward to a distance of about ten miles from the Columbia; and, south of this, extending for a distance of ten or twelve miles, tbe Upper Valley. Ibis is a narrow and much blgbei valley wbi h tor some distance ia cut oft from tbe river but at tbe upper part widens out and cov ers a great deal of more or less moun tainous land wbicb extends to tbe base of Mt. Hood. While tbe two first named division" bave but a small per centage ot land left uncleared, tbe last named part bas only a very small per centage of cleared land, tbe greater part being covered by willow and bazel briiBti or II r timber. Tbo sandy soil of tbe West Side was for mauy years thought to be the only part of tbe valley profitable for fruit growing, but Dually it was found tbat tbe East Side was also el adapted to this industry, liy this time quite a large population had gathered ou the West Side, and its development was many years in advance ot tbat of tbe rest ot tbe valley. New comers saw tbe possibilities ot the otber regions, bought tbem up, and begsu clearing and setting out apple orchards, wbicb were by tbis time commanding con siderable attention. Although its period of development bas beeu much shorter than tbat of tbe West Side, tbe East Side now bas considerable mote orchard than the first settled portion. In the Mt. Hood district, or Upper Valley, there are several old borne stead places, but rapid development did not begin there until a oompaia tively recent date. The few bea'ing orobards there were principally h11 lor borne use, but now many orchards and berry patches are to be found there. In a manner the development of tbis valley bas been much tbe same as thai: ot any other place, tbe clear ing aud settling beginning near tbe entiauce aud working - back to tbe more remotn districts, liy noting tbe increased plauling ol tien aud Lerriis within the past live or ix jtai- n sbonu by tables 1 and 6, it cuii ce seen bow rspid tbe devlopn.iul has been. Elevation Acooidiug to the figure on the O. Li, Hi N. depot at Hood Kiv er, the elevation is 101 feet, rroiu this point tbe rife is quite abrupt for some distance, aud w uuie tbe first ur chards are looutud the elevation is about 175 to 20U feet. Ibe slope of tbe orobard land is generally to tbe east and west, or t ward tbe river. Tbe water drains off in tbis way, but the whole valley tises quitejnoticeahly from tbe Columbia river southward, or along tbe Hood river I'be nverHg altitude of tbe orchards uf tbe uiaio valley is 601 feet. The Willow lint district averages approximately 1-10 feet and tba Middlu ValiVy an 1 Mt. Hood districts laugu from 135U to 2000, with an average uf 1520 feet iu elevation. The bignest orchard, wbicb is at an elevation ot 2000 teet, is the one farthest south, and is located well upon one of the. ridges runniiig di rectly to Mt. Hood The one on tbe lowest land Is owned by Mr. Lock at Menominee. It is near tiie O. K. & N. railroad, wbiob is at this point about 100 feet above sea lev. It can be safely said tbat tbe lange in ' elevation ot tbe orchards of tbe Hood Rlrei district is fiom 100 to 3K"0 feet, tbe average elevation being 78 feet. Aspect. Taking tbe wboln valley Into consideiation, tbe greater part has an east or west slope, liy far the greater number of tbe places bate slope enough for good drainage, and are located witb a good exposure as to light anil airdrainsge. Kinds of Fruit. -Ibe leading kind of fiuit grown to tbis dlstriot Is ap plet, of which tbe Yellow Newtown and Eopua Spitzeoberg are tbe lead ing varieties. For a detailed account of tbe numbers and varieties see table No. 1. Peaches, peaia and cherries are beoomiug quite popular, but are grown lo very small quantities as compared witb tbe acreage of straw berries and apples. Apples bold first plaoe in point of area and strawber ries come second, while tbe otber kinds are giowu in considerably less areas. From ten to twelve years ago a great many varieties of applet were planted in Hood Kiver, in some oases as many as fifty varieties in single orobard, but it was found to be unprofitable to plant an orobard of so many varieties, aud a large precentage of the plant ings tbe past few years ia of Newtown and Spitzeuberga. At tbe same time there is an indication tbat tbe market is swinging back to a certain degree, and tbe Union tbe past two seasons baa had a call for more varieties. It does not mean tbat mixed orobards will ever again be resorted to, (or tbe average orobard will contain only two to four varieties, as is tbe esse today; but it does mean tbat more varieties, otber than Newtown and Spitzenberg, when well grown, can command a good price, and tbat tbe orcbardist will grow those commercial varieties tbat succeed best in bis soil. Thus, in the Upper Valley, we find the Bald win coming to be recognized as tbe leading variety in tbat region, la ta ble 1 It can be seen tbat tbe probable order ot popularity of varieties will ohange somewhat. The Newtown will undoubtedly keep tbe lead for some time to oome;tbe Spitzenberg second; while Hen Davis will undoubtedly tall from tbird plaoe well down tbe line, giving plaoe to tbe Ortley or tbe Ar kansas Black. Both these varieties are oonsideied to be good pollenizers. Botb are vrry handsome apples. 'The former Is a splendid cooking apple, while tbe latter is tbe last good "show stand" apple in tbe spring. Jonathan still bas a good following aud will probably bold fifth place for a time at least. Baldwin, because of its popu larity in tbe Upper Valley, will still find a plaoe. Unless tbe remaining varieties are inoreased somewhat tbo next few years, tbey will be relatively unimportant. Tbe Winter Banana, which bas caused such a flurry, will probably be planted in limited quan tities. Although very attractive, it lacks in intrinsic quality and shows Indications of being a poor shipper and keeper. It takes lrom five to seven yeara for a variety to exert an influence in tbe market. A glance at table 1 will show that the past two sea sons in Hood Kiver bave indicated a strong tendency to plant more varie ties. Several varieties tbat were plant ed from eix to eight years ago again found a place, their appearauce being acooonted for, in some cases, by tbe fact tbat tbe growers believe tbem to be good pollenizers. There ate still a good many trees planted in mixed or chards, although tbe percentage of such is on tbe decrease. Total number of apple trees in Hood Kiver; Vellow Newtown 6 - i 174084 Spitzenberg - - - 150616 Ben Davte -- 9102 Jonathan . - - 8356 Ortley D104 Baldwin .... 5120 Arkansas Black - - 4764 Mammoth Blaok Twig 3684 King of Tompkins County - 1785 Hydes King of tbe West 924 Stark 889 Gano - - - 877 Wineeap .... 830 Oravenatein .... 812 Winter Banana - - 686 Salome 608 Red Cheeked Pippin - - 532 Yakima 441 Wagner 467 Northern Spy - - - 353 Mixed Apple Orchard - 25016 Totals .... 394435 Number of peai trees in Hood Kiver: Beurre d'Anjou - 3415 Bartlett .... 2535 Comioe .... 1856 Winter Nelis - - 1043 Berrue Bose - 125 Beurre Easter .... 59 Mixed Varieties 219 Total 9152 Number of cherry trees in Hood Kiver: L-ambert - - 1176 Bing .... 1120 Royal Anne , - . - 903 Black Republican 4(H) Kentish .... 127 Mixed Varietlti - - - 732 Total 5274 Number of wuluut trees at Hood, River: Franqnette ... 489 Mayette .... 325 Proepurturlen - - - 100 Mixed Varieties 119 Total 1031 Number of peaob trees at Hood River: Elbert - 2201 Early Crawford - - - 1853 Late Crawford - - 1724 Fostsr 149 Salway 149 Mixed Varieties 1113 Total 7180 71.6 per cent ot these frees sre grow ing as fillers in apple orchards. (Conti tied on P. geS ) ' bull, A. O. Adams, J. W. Leniarr, ieo. Cowell, Frank Williams, Perry Harvey, H. U. Clouse, V. Elliott, Frank (Jreen, Aug. Peterson, Wm. Anders. N. D.Sanford, II. Clay Levy, Hob Wrlgbt. W. M. Ash. A. Syrlog, 11. M. Mackimso , James Labey, Jess Cites, Cash. I. Wiokland, Wni. Labey, N. O. Olson, John Hull, Erik Haggle lam, J. F. iloiob, C P. Malloy, Wm. Loyzell, Joe Brh id, Jr., Joseph Sobmid, Br., Michael Nealy, C. 1L Simpson, Will I). Daooklee, Ben Johnson, A. V. Peetee, K. N. Elliott, Geo. W. Stokoe, Glen Uorton, Cbss. Cay, C. Fitzpatrick, J. L. Dummoud, T. J. Mouvoy, a W. Cross, J. Uos ton, John N. Elden, Frank Conlon, A. Brodbaok, P. Kchmlt, Sam Wooxl waid, Jaoob Snyder. A. F. Nelson, W. T. King, Abi Resbsugb, B. lw Wilder, A. L. Mattom, H. Collls, J. F. Us niblick, A. A. Syiing, Chat N. Bemdet, E. A. Alwlok, Otto Schmld, W. D. Hayes, Otis McKin non, D. V. Dickson, Fred Mastersou, Bob Robeits, C. E, Swansou, Cbss. Mally. What Is Best for Indigestion t Mr. A. Robinson, of Drumquin, On tario, has been troubled for years with indigestion, and recommends Chamber lain's Stomach aud Liver Tablets as tbe "best medicine I ever used." If trou bled witb indigestion or constipation give them a trial. Tbey are certain to prove beneficial. Tbey re easy to take and pleasant in effect. Price. 25 cents. Samples free at Keir & Cass' drug store. Oregoi Cherries for Seattle Fair. R. U. Weber, of The Dalles, wbo was in tbe city during tbe cbeny fair In charge ot the Wasoo county ex hibit, suggested to aeveial local cherry men tbat an exhibit ot cherries be made at Alaska-Yukon exposition at Seattle next year. It was bia plan to make an exhibit of Eastern Oregon c berries and keep them on display as long aa tbey remained in good condi tion and to replace tbem witb ober ries from the Willamette valley. Tbe Dalles Optimist bas taken up tbe mat ter and is pushing it. No doubt Sa lem oberry growers, who live in tbe beart of tbe greatest oberry produa ing region in tbe world, will take tbe matter up and make an exhibit at Seattle. Statesman. , ACT QUICKLY Delay Has Beea Dangerous la Hood Elver. Do the right thing at the right time. Act quickfy in timea of danger. Backache is kidney danger. Dean's Kidney Pills act quickly. Cure all distressing, dangerous kid ney ills, - Plenty of evidence to prove this. Mrs. C. Hoctor, 1006 Bluff street, Tbe Dal lee. Ore., says: "Doan's Kidney Pills have been used in our family many times, and the results have al ways been satisfactory. A few months ago our little girl began to complain of pain in her back. Tbe aching kept getting more annoying until I got a box of Doan's Kidney Pills. Less than one box entirely rid her of the trouble, and she has not complained of it since." For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cts. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. Re member the name Doan's and take no other. Pickled pigs' feet at McGuire's. notice for publication. ; Department or the Interior, U. B. Land Office at The Dalles, Oregon. July, 1U0H. ' VVt 1 " " ;;ui n, miner, of Moaler, Oregon, who, on November 1, 1900, made homestead entry No. IKWS, for NWW .Sw-tlon 15. Township I N., Range HE, Will.' tn malrA Ann I nktniniilui inn iwrf n claim Iu the lind above described, before the Register and Receiver, at The Dalles. Orennn on the lstli dsyof August, im. Claimant names as witnesses: T. C. Oodber. son, W. It. Stokes, Benjamin Woods and N E Stokes, nil of Mosler, Oregon. )lal3 c. W. MOORE. Register. IN ONE OR MANY COLORS LARGEST FACILITIES IN THE WEST FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HIOH GRADE WORK IATU AS II at USTEII RIDStl mm mi WJ.Bakcr&Co. Dealer in RE:AL ESTATE Fruit and Farm Lands Resident Agents For Phoenix Assurance Co. OF LONDON Our Groceries Will build you upl Their abso ate purity guarrantees their wLolesomness We cater to a' class of customers who want things right and appreciate our efforts to satisfy in all particulars. Canned Goods In groat variety and all of a superior quality. Our prices will interest you Wood & Smith Bros. J. E. NICHOLS UNDERTAKER and FUNERAL DIRECTOR All calls promptly attended, night or day, city or country EMBALMING A SPECIALTY Nichols Bldg., Cor. Oak and 5th Hts. HOOD I VKH, OKKftON punvi.-a JHoHK-OfllcettH: ResldeuceSS ruuixi-jj j l'Acmc-Offlce SM3; Res. HMl .Mount Hood Store. W. S. GRIBBLE, Proprietor. Dry Goods Ammunition Boots and Shoes Hardware Graniteware Hay Grain Flour , Feed Full line of Groceries JACKSON & JACKSON, Dealer in General Merchandise Fancy Groceries Flour and Feed and Lumbermen's Supplies, Free1 Delivery. Home Phone HOOD IUVER, OR. C. EVERETT. The Practical Shoemaker, At Riggs' Old Stand. Fine Work a Specialty. NICHOL PHARMACY DR. W. S. Nichol, Prop. We handle drugs and everything in the drug line, except booie. We want It distinctly understood that Nichol 's Pharmacy does not sell liquor of any kind, and that we strictly adhere to this policy. We have been bothered quite a little, since opening our drug store, with those who wanted alcohol or gome other spiritous liquor, therefore we take this op- fiortunity of notifying the people of Hood River and vicinity of our policy n this respect. We are told we cannot sttcced if we stick to our inten tions in this matter and our reply ie, we will sink or swim on this policy. We have a complete stock of paints, toys, patent medicines, brushes, per fumes, gasoline, candy, cigars and soft drinks and will do our best to please you. Try us. The Square Deal Store Is the place to get your lmnl.montc K-.ineily'H I ax.mve Cough H rup is ese ixliv rec iniin ruled for c i dren It tafiei-near y a v od as mapiY su gar. Sold by Kt ir & Ca s. Notice of l'etition. Ncrtlue is berely plren tbut the un itui'sttMied, T W. tixdder, will present the sli'ive Hini f.rut,roiutf petition to (lie ii'iuoruble oounty court 01 Hood River county, state of Oregon, eiklnu tor it license to sell npiiitoud, malt aud vinous liquors ami fernunted ol der, couiuiouly called hard cider, iu Kulls precinct, Hood River county, sUte of Oregon, for a period of cue vnr. mid tlist HHiil i.etitlou will be presented aud npplicatiou mrfdeli'ir; siiah lict-e on the tlrrt tiav of the leuulnr October term ol the county court uf llnod River cinuty, Oiegi ri: to. wit on Muudav, tbe bib da) of Oo tuber, l!KJ8: l)at-d tbis3iitb my of Julr. 1008. T W. Iladdei. Pufrick McDelnriey, K. B. Csrlsno, P Arideron. B. K. Rciterf. k.1 ick (JrBnHtiom, James Slowtrt, E. Nelson, N. Stokoe, (in- byrii'K. Pt " y. E. Ortberu. A. E K.lly. If. Diffln.W. I). Mn Ulster, Vwro ClomtnersoD, J. P Wilder, Del ElliU, Chsrley IW-r, Cbas. Olio, Cbas. Cote, W. P. Irani- iiiipiiiuiiiu If you want a MOWER or a RAKE come in and make your selection. I have in stock peg tooth harrows with orchard guards, Extension Disc Harrows, Weeders and Cul tivators, Wagons and Buggies,Spray Pumps, Exten sa nRoad Hose and Noozles, House Paints, Building Paper and Rubberoid Roofing. Agent for Avenarious Carbelohium. Full line of groceries, flour and feed. D. McDO NALD Home Phone 174 Third St. and Cascade Ave., Hood River, Oregon : SELZ SHOES "THU SOLE OF HONOR." Koyal IUuefor men at $3.25, $3.50, $4.00 Royal Blue for ladies at $2.00, $2.50, $2.75 At CarmichaeFs ON THE HILL. I "Homephoneit" Don't get on the waiting list for the new Home Telephone. A per fect nerve tonic. Everybody de lighted with the modern, up-to-date service. Do not delay. Ask your neighbor to let you call up "0" and place your order. Home Telephone Co. tmt TRANSFER & LIVERY CO. AGENTS FOR THE REGULATOR LINE OF STEAMERS. Hauling, Draying, Eaggage Transferred, First Class Livery Turnouts Always Beady. Phone 131. Stoves, Heaters and Ranges All kinds, New and Secona-hand. Big Stock of New and Second-hand Furniture, Carpets. Art Squares, Rugs Chairs; Rockers, Etc. Agent For CHARTER OAK Stoves and Ranges 0. P. DABNEY & CO. Find Out for Yourself That Hood River has one of the best banks in Oregon. That this bank performs with intel ligence and discre tion any legitimate banking service it can properly under take is proven by the volume of its business, as reflect ed by the annexed statement which you are urgently re quested to examine carefully. Report of the Condition of Butler Banking Company at Hood River, In the Hlat of Oregon, at the eloHo of tmniuetri July 15, HMD. KEHOl'BCKS. liOHim and discount fW7,001.M i vrdi aft, wwu red nd unneoured... ll.4Wt.90 lloiidH, neourlUex, eui 25,000.04 HimkliiK uoiiiut, furniture and flit'i 3,170.00 Due from bun It a (not reserve banka) S9,9A3,1 Due from approved reserve banka,,.. !2,ftH.lt) exchange for clearing bouse 607.S7 Ciisli on baud 17,450.l Total 144 5,34.71 MABIMTIK8. Capital stock paid Id , t 60,0(10.00 Surplus fund 15.0UO.0O Undivided profits, lew xpenaes and taxes paid 6,4M.0 Due lo banks and bankers- ,HfiM Individual deposits subject to check 2OT,4.2 Demand certificates of deposit.. 20,208.96 Time eertltloates of deposit 64,827.00 Cashier's cbeoks outstanding , 28.00 , Total .4445,321.71 Slate of Oregon, County of Hood River sk I, Truman Butler, cashier of the above named bsnk, do solemnly swear that tba above statement Is true to the best of aiy knowledge and belief. Tbumam Buti.kb, Cashier, Subscribed and sworn to before me this 24th day of July, 1908. A. A. Jayne, Notary Public Correot-Attest: Leslie Butler, E.H. French, Directors. The Butler Banking Company Hood River, Oregon HOOD RIVER ABSTRACT CO. J. M. HCIIMKLT.lilt, HKCKKTAKY ABSTRACTS, CONVEYANCING and INSURANCE Royal Exchange, (liens Falls, Union Assurance, Western Assurance, National Livestock and Oregon Life Insurance We have the only complete Bet of Abstract Books in Hood River and are In position to execute any work in oar line with promptness and accuracy Recently moved to permanent quarters in Davidson Building Home Phone 231. HOOD RIVER, ORE. - -' . . .... Buy Your Fruit Boxes AT THE Hood River Box Factory and Patronize Home Industry. Best Quality Lowest Price Home Made Phone Main 71