East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-26


The following excellent article on
Oregon and her resources. was writ
ten by T. c. Warner linotype operator
on the East Oregonlan, for the Hart
ford City Qndlana) Telegram, and is
reproduced to show the Oregon en-
thuslasm which takes hold of east
erners after brief residence in the
state, Mr.. Wagner having come to this
state from Fort Wayne, few years
ago. The article is as follows:
You asked me In your recent letter
why I am so greatly attached to the
west, and particularly Oregon, my
adopted state, and what advantages
1t offers over the east. This query
has frequently been made and / will
endeavor to satisfactorily answer 1t,
but in so doing It will be necessary
to call your attention to some OF its
many features which surpass those OF
any other state In the Union, and win
for Oregon the heart of every EASTERN
er who settles within her boundaries.
You may not know that Portland
the metropolis OF the state. and
metropolitan in every sense is a city
OF 100000 inhabitants. where are to
be had all the advantages usually
found In city OF similar size in the
east. and in whose harbors may be
seen ships bearing the colors OF all
nations.
Portland the Beautiful.
Here is the coast outlet for the
great resources of Oregon. This city
occupies the most advantageous posi-
tion on the Pacific coast, being at the
head of navigation for Ocean-going
vessels. and practically at the juno
tion OF two great rivers, one. the Co
lumbia. the largest west OF the Rocky |
mountains, and for scenic beauty un-
surpassed, the other the Willamette, |
also n beautiful and navlgable stream. |
Thus Portland Is a seaport with a |
fresh water harbor 100 miles inland, |
which gives her advantages over any |
of her sister cities on this coast.
From her docks were shipped the |
past year S11.000,000 worth OF state
products. and foreign imports aggre-
eating s3,209.00O were discharged
during the same period. Portland,
with her unparalleled location. mag
nificent scenic surroundings. and
modern architecture Is destined by
natures gifts and mans aid to be-
come famed as the worlds most beau
tlful city and the largest west of the
Rockies.
Resources Are Varied.
Oregon's resources are probably
more varied than any other state.
Her agricultural and horticultural
products comprise all that are grown
In the temperate zone. besides many
indigenous to the tropics. In fruits,
not only is the variety extended. but
for abundance and quality cannot be
excelled, commanding the highest
prices in the markets of the world
It's cultivation is scientifically car
ried on. and when tell you you
might eat your fill OF oregon-grown
cherries or any other fruit, In the :
dark, without fear of devouring a
worm Ca precaution necessary in the |
,asD you may doubt my veracity, but e
such is the case.
Oregon leads. the world In timber c
wealth, is first in hop production and
second In wool. In wheat production, $
me county alone. Umatilla, produces Il
per cent OF that cereal raised in the S
United States, this years crop /
amounting to nearly 6.0O0,O 900 BUSH |
lis, which cost approximately 27 c
ents per bushel to produce and mar {
Set, selling at from So to rs cents a
,er bushel.
The above is only one of the illus
rations why the former eastern far n
ners, now residents of this state who, Il
N the old eastern farms were barely a
BILE to make both ends meet, are now a
lappy and contented to remain in q
)regon and add to their bank ac- Il
cunts. s,
Money In Fruit.
AS another illustration OF the Won a
erful productiveness of the state, n
who formerly lived in II,
our section, or my native state, Ohio, a.
'ho on a 10-acre orchard are deriv- &C
lg an income OF from $500 to IL
2500 per annum, whereas on their az
astern farms OF 120 to 100 acres 1t
as nip and tuck TO get balance on
e right side OF the ledger. What is
'ue OF wheat and fruit raising APP
lies equally well to dairying and
c.
Another element which tends to
In for Oregon the everlasting loyal
of immigrants from other states Is
er unmatchable climate. Winters III
ithout billiards.: summers without sh
Eat prostrations and droughts: oV
lowers without the terrifying cleo at
ical accompaniment; winds without Sr
clones summer nights with rest er
wing breeze from snow-capped on
mi
Contentment the Secret. ov
1 might go through the entire cate -
ry OF industries, telling you Of the
productions of this great 4
untry, but when come to the clos
9 sentence of each II must always
the same-contentment. Con-
1tment for the tiller of the soil, for
e mechanic, for the merchant, for
Q financier, In fact, for every toiler.
ID where there is contentment there n
happiness.
It is not alone OF the present that I -
/ proud. but also when I look into r
= states future possibilities a thrill :.
pride that am an adopted Ore u
nian surges through me. OF the tC
al area of 61,277,440 acres OF land, n
7S5,766 are reserved, 26,752,025 "
res have been appropriated, leav- w
!, 19,739,649 acres still available for II