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About Herald and news. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1942-current | View Entire Issue (April 6, 1960)
PAGE SIXTEEN - HERALD AND NEWS, Klamath Falls, Ore. Wednesday, April B, IQfiO Story of the Pony Express (2) By Don Oakley and Ralph Lane 1 ) m--.rj j mo., . .. - k) Groundwork for the Pony Express was laid in amazingly short order. Rus.f,ell, Majors and Waddel) formed a new company with the ambitious name of Central Overland California and Pike's Peak Ex press. Its route was a long, dangerous 1,966 miles from St. Joseph to Sacramento but still 800 miles shorter than Butterficld's southern route. Russell gave his employes only 65 days to get ready. Existing stagecoach stations were utilized and new ones hastily built, to make a total of about 119 dotting the route. Every 75 to 100 miles was a "home sUion." E.v-h nw was to cover the dis tance between two of tbe, changing horses every 10 lu 15 miles at intermediate stations. Pay varied according to length and danger of the route. Merely to establish the Pony Express required an outlay of $100,000 for 500 of the best horses that could be bought, the hiring of 200 station tenders and 80 riders, and hay, grain and other materials for the stations. A unique system for carrying the mail was de vised. Over a small, light saddle a leather "mo chila" was fitted. In each corner of the mochila was a padlocked "cantina," or box, for the mail. To change horses, a rider merely whipped off the mochila and threw it across a fresh mount. Thus one mochila made the entire trip. Selecting riders was of the utmost importance. Not only had they to be superb horsemen, but fear less and able to endure severe hardship. The West was not lacking in them. The ideal age was set at 20, but boys much younger were later to ride. As a condition of employment, each took an oath against profanity, drink and cruelty to their animals. Each rider was given a Bible by Alexander Majors. NEXT: The Relay Begins. Agriculture Curriculum To Be Dropped By OTI Sentimental Symbiols will liavci Kor their (inal annual banquet something to lament this year. In rumpus April at 7 p m., ,, , i i..;'they have invited Dr. M. E. Ens Their organization, for alumni i ' ,.,., , ,. .,,.. of the agricultural technology course at Oregon Technical In stitute, will be defunct July 1, when the institute is adopted by (lie slate System of Higher Edu cation. The ag curriculum is to be Hropied. Businessmen To Get Hearing PORTLAND (Al't Two busi nessmen here say they got assur ance of a hearing after complain ing about rale increases granted Northwest Natural (las Co. Gas bills for some small busi ness firms here increased as much as 50 per cent under the new rate schedule, said John Coss ment of animal science at Wash ington Stale University, to speak. Dr. Knsmingcr says his sub ject will be "Why $1 Steaks Krom 25-cent Cattle?" The talk should he interesting to consumer and rancher alike, say OTI personnel. Dr. Knsmingcr used to be a member of the faculties of the University of Massachusetts and the University of Minnesota. He came to WSU in 1!MI. He lias been assistant to the uiK'rinlendcnl, U.S. Soil Erosion Station. Bethany, Missouri, soil erosion specialist in the Depart ment of Interior in Illinois, and manager of Dixon Springs, Illi nois, project, an extensive Itl.OOO acre cattle and sheep experiment area. He has written "Animal Sci licet Cattle Science. ship" and "The Stockman's Hand book," all textbook or general interest hooks. He is listed in "Who's Who in America." "American Men of Science," "Leaders in American Science" and "Who's Who in American Education." He will be accompanied to Klamath Kails by his wile. Among guests to be conferred honorary membership during banquet night arc Dr. Knsmingcr, I S. K. flrogoitti, chairman of the! stale board of education and a rancher at Helix; Donald Mack- en, Tulclake rancher; Merrill Ovcson, suierintendent of Pen dleton experiment station; Ilarlcy Lihby, slate advisory board mem ber and Jefferson rancher; One Stivers, OTI life science instruc tor; Chailes Henderson, Klamath County extension agent; Adam Ekerich. OTI machinist instruc tor; Kobert C. Geaney, Broad- bent rancher; Hohert Gcanev Sr., Coquille rancher; Donald Potter. (Ilex rancher; Cecil Lake and jliay Garrison, members of the I OTI ag faculty; Joe Mohan, for est service ollicial at Prineville: Herb Howell, superintendent of John Jacob Astor experiment sta tion at Astoria, and Harry Sand quist, Malheur County extension agent, Ontario. The public is invited and tickets -ire available at the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce or from the agricultural technology division at OTI. if ' y ,ni DR. M. E. ENSMINGER and Dick Garver Carver owns a cleaning firm ence," here, and Goss operates several "Sheep Husbandry," "Swine Sci motels in Portland. encc." "Horses and Horseman Northwest crops love l AMMONIA US x For The Man Who WANTS THE MOST From His Land! RESEARCH L Has Disclosed You Get At Least S4 RETURN For Every $1 Invested! A Complete Line of Liquids & Simples or Mixed Dries For Aqua Ammonia And Sulphur Applications . . . Wa Have Applicators In 16' - 24' 40' Widths To Fit Your Particular Needs! Look For The Men In The CIRCLE P TRUCKS For Fertilizer Know-How and SERVICE! 5" ure sign for fertilizer f J) Pacific Supply Cooperative Klamath Falls . . . Hatfield . . . Tulclake MIDLAM'S Factory Outlet Stores ANNOUNCES fi" D lOrilpLiOrirdbKitchen REMODELING PROGRAM INCLUDES ... 1 - ALL NEW HOTPOINT APPLIANCES Oven, Surface Units, Dishwasher, Disposal, Wotor Heater, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer. (All these units, or any that you select) 2-ALL CABINET WORK You select the design and materials. (Work done by your favorite local contractor) 3 ALL PLUMBING Supplies and labor. 4 - ALL WIRING Supplies and labor. ' A COMPLETE KITCHEN OF VOUR OWN CHOICE AND DESIGN FOR AS LITTLE AS $2oo "Per Month &Viyo PLAN NO FEES NO SERVICE CHARGE 5 YEARS TO PAY ALL BUILT-INS AND APPLIANCES ON DISPLAY IN OUR SHOWROOM! PHONE TU 4-6146 For Complete Information 1 mm m ammm - South 11th and Walnut Phone TU 4-6146 Age Meeting Set April 28 4-H NEWS PINK r.ROVE S1IEKP CLl'B Dr. Dean demonstrated somt The State Conference on t he i Conference on the Acinc to be' The Pine Grove Sheep Club showmanship. The meeting was Aging under the State Council onVld in .tan,,.-, iwi. imet March 24 at 7 w TheiadJol":nFd an(1 refreshment! werf me nuine win De ne a in me . . : nj u..r" , , "., , , , , , uov. siarK u. liauieici wu give , '-""B woncu iu uj slate capitol building, Salem. H.. .. .i . , i ri. A., Th April 28 29 and 30. An-L,M u,, ..ujl D.b .!mi,.. road nd roll call ridge, supervisor, services for ag-!"as made with nine members ing and rehabilitation, Public Aid Commission, Illinois present. and G. I Each member gave a report on nounccmcnt of plans for the mcet ;ing were made by Mrs. Clifford Zollinger, chairman, State Con- t- i..ui... .....vWarfield Hobbs, vice president, different things regarding sheen. Council; the Aging ' e Na.foaal City Bank of Dr. Dean gave us some more . , . lNcw York City, chairman, Na- words to look up. We then went Among questions to he His-1 ljorla Committee on the Aging. I to the ham and Karen Dean and luoacu mc. u me jiiuseill JK.'n- sion plans providing the means for a reasonably adequate stan dard of living? (2) Can middle aged and older persons willing to work get jobs in Oregon? 3i Arc older persons in Oregon com-1 j munities given the advantages of: f the newer medical practices in 15' rehabilitation after a stroke or a I fractured hip? 4 What kind ot H living arrangements do older peo ple want? (51 How do early hab its of eating, exercise, use of lei-;? Diane Vanderhoff, News Reporter. ADAM AND KVK FONTANA, Calif. (CPU Tlie owner of a nudist camp who checks the birth certificates of applicants said today the most re cent members of the local colony are Adam and Eve. LUXURY LIVING IN PORTLAND THAT MAKES sure time, affect the attitudes and health of the older person? and (6) What is being done in local communities to provide ac tivities and other services for older residents? ;'i Purnose of Ihn mpntint ic in develop recommendations lor Orc-j pi gon's report to (lie White House! Sic BUSINESS IRAUSK sense VHTC EVERYWHERE! Mutually owned lower of beauh'fuf oparhri9nt homes. 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