Oregon centennial feature stories

General stores, larger farms seen for state in 2059 -- Superior trees, knotless lumber seen for future -- New industries rated Oregon's top future need -- 123 year old Oregon dairy industry sees major changes ahead -- Face lifting seen in next 25 years for Oregon's range -- Centennial sees Oregon turkeys world renowned -- Potatoes worth weight in gold in early Oregon -- OSC livestock leader sees market gains, bigger changes ahead -- Oregon shows way in development of seed industry -- Corn, once rated poor Oregon crop, now in limelight -- Medicine man era, pharmacy advances highlight century -- Soil conservation laws in Oregon date back to 1870 -- Wheat was gold in early Oregon; still no.1 crop -- Hen helped make Oregon famous in early years -- Irrigation started slowly in Oregon, now key to future -- 1859 gardens more exotic than today's -- Ice cream, Oregon grew up together: history outlined., Even better trees forecast for Oregon during next century -- Early-day spring fryers gone; new broilers better -- 4-H clubs praised for contributions in Oregon growth -- Sea captains get blamed for many of state's weeds -- 1859, 1959 horse totals same but roles different -- Maraschino cherry, king food, brings Oregon fame, money -- Farm fish ponds add new chapter to state growth -- Old apple barrel totes coddling moth to Oregon Territory -- Fruit industry, once in creek, now tops nation -- Woman suffrage fight exciting, long in Oregon -- College life now, then compared; old rules listed -- Oregon recorded earthquakes for past 100 years -- Boston doctor started home ec at Oregon State -- Machine farming speeded growth of early Oregon -- Tiny insects take tremendous toll in Oregon forests -- Game birds, animals drew first people to Oregon country., This archived document is maintained by the Oregon State Library as part of the Oregon Documents Depository Program.  It is for informational purposes and may not be suitable for legal purposes., "Stories written by members of the Agricultural Information and News Bureau staffs; mailed to all Oregon papers, radio and TV, and magazines.", Mode of access: Internet from the Oregon Government Publications Collection.
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This archived document is maintained by the State Library of Oregon as part of the Oregon Documents Depository Program. It is for informational purposes and may not be suitable for legal purposes.
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Oregon -- Centennial celebrations, etc
Date Issued: 1959]