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Ashland - Foreword - Oregon Where the encircling mountains of the Siskiyou and Cascade ranges form sheltering parapets of imposing grandeur about the upper basin of the famous Rogue River Valley of Oregon, where the northern line of semi- tropical California approaches the southern boundary of Oregon, where is found the golden mean between the glare of the sun-parched lands and the recurring gloom of cloudy and rainy days of more humid sections, here, in short, in "The Italy of America," is situated the city of Ashland, "a very eagle at rest, in a bower of enchant- ment," as Henry Watterson so eloquently describes it.
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A Hillside Orchard, and Glimpse of the Valley Location Ashland 's ideal location. encomipassed as it is by opuleot orchards arid wide- spread fields, of agricultural richness, protected from harsh winds and wide ranges of teutlerature by the sheltering hills which enframne it, basking in a sunshine that is little short of being perennial, and with a climatic setting wherein roscs bloom the year around, the tropical pabns and the fragrant inagnolia flourish and attain great diniensaio s, the rare ruse -colored ore lii d grows wild aniod is fotolii i a p rofusi on in mossy dells amid thie twining vitios atld fragrant bloconis of Ashland cauyon, these formn sonie of the attractions which serve indeed to make Ashland "'a bower of ech santmenut, ' anil a truly delightful place wh erei i to inass a holiday or to spend a l ifeti te. Natural Attractions With her multi tuditlous tiatural attractions it is intevitable that Ashland amtst ielong fulfill bet umattifest destiny and become widely acclaimed as the clinatic and health capital of thte Pacific Northtwest. The eliutate maclh resembles that of Northern Italy, with its continu011s davs of stitshmi te aHlttdlieal weath~er-never too cold and never (excessively warm. Thte oteanl temperature for the three summer toouths is 67 degrees, and for the titrec wititer tilonths 39 degrees. nIme summer ifiglits are always cool, with refreshing breezes gt'nerally front the Northwest. The average anatual rainfall is 21 incItes. This is sufficien~t, yet not excessive. It is exceeded iii itanv Atlantic and Westermi States by fromt teim to twenty itteles, and in -Northerit Oregon, by about the saute, thus the dryness of the air is in mTnarkeJ contrast with thint of 'humid regiotis, so that 90) degrees itt siumaker here does not equal in humitlity and (disastrous effects a teniperatitre of SO idegrees in thte ~idille 'iest. February aid( MNarch are th~e sprting tmoitthis;, writh tihmionds it hihtooim aitd [lie plowinig arid plantititg in fusll progress.
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Indeed Ashland is an ideal place for those who, lilke Police de Leon, are in A search of the fabled fountain of perpetual youth, for both the climate and the water are conducive to good health and longevity. Ashland contains also a wealth There is novel interest c of mnimlera springs whose health-giving properties await only proper exploitation sick, and the weary, and the to attract hither the seekers after health of the entire continent. At the Helman home or of a fortune; wher( white sulphur springs, which are within the city limits, a fine natatorium has been hand in hand, even though in operation for some years, and it is a favorite resort for the people of Ashland.
Health and Pleasure-Seekers Jackson County, Oregon To afford accommodation to the increasing nuniber of health seekers who desire the northern boundary of Ca to secure the benefits of the baths and of the health-giving waters, some of Ash- approximately 3,000 square i land's public-spirited citizens have recently erected a finely appointed, commodious in agriculture and horticultu and up-to-date structure, which as the Ashland Mineral Springs Natatorium, is health seeker and the touris destined to be one of the popular resorts of the Pacific Coast. A modern sanitarium tion of Ashland is ideal, an and resort hotel is also being built in connection with the Ashland Mineral Springs. city's advantages are great The "'therapeutic'" value of these waters varies according to their mineral prop- Ashland is the junction erties. They are all, however, highly regarded both from the standpoint of palata- Southern Pacific Company,: bility as well as of medicinal value. Among these is a lithia spring which is de- portance and a division he: clared by experts to be one of the best in the United States. monthly pay roll. On the I Nature in her most prodigal mnood has poured lavishly into the lap of Ashland is 341 miles south of Portla a wondrous array of her most precious gifts:-all the elements of the earth-beauty about which the poets of all ages have framed their songs. Skies, mountains, waters, foliage, and spreading valleys are replete with meanings that invite the The city has an elevatic study of that natural beauty whieh is the dowry of every dweller in Ashland, and for a long period of years which may be had for the lifting of one's eyes. But a faint suggestion may here sionallv light flurries of snm be given of the purely beautiful in nature with which Ashland abounds: of the twentv-four hours. Severe i fascinations of light and shade and color and climate, of the grandeurs of the sur- are no extremes either of I rounding mountains which have each day a new tale to tell. a new beauty to reveal. is always below 70( degrees, [Page Eight is always enjoyed.
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like Poince de Leon, are in A Bungalow Home on the Hill side )r both the climate and the 3h1land contains also a wealth There is novel interest on every side, and a well-nigh irresistable appeal to the gait only proper exploitatiion sick, and the weary, and those who seek an ideal environmat for the building of a e continent. At the Helman home or of a forto e; where health an I happi ness amnd inmaterial prosperity in ny go _ a fine natatorium has been hand in hand, even though they are dwellers in a new Garden of the Hesperides. or the people of Ashland. The City of Ashland kers Jackson County, Oregon, of which Ashland is the largest city, borders along of health seekers who desire the northern boundary of California for a distance of forty-eight miles. Its area is -giving waters, some of Ash- approximately 3,000 square miles, and it is the richest section of Southern Oregon finely appointed, commodious in agriculture and horticulture, as it is in scenic beauty and attractiveness for the ,eral Springs Natatorium, is health seeker and the tourist. Topographically, as well as geographically, the loca- Coast. A modern sanitarium tion of Ashland is ideal, and so far as transportation facilities are coneernel, the the Ashland Mineral Springs. city's advantages are great, and most unique. rding to their mineral prop- Ashland is the junction between the Pacific and the Oregon systems of the om the standpoint of palata- Southern Pacific Company, and because of this it is a railroad point of much im- a lithia spring which is de- portance and a division headquarters of the Southern Pacific Lines with a large d States. monthly pay roll. On the line of direct communication between the two cities, it shly into the lap of Ashland is 341 miles south of Portland and 431 miles north of San Francisco. lements of the earth-beauty ?ir songs. Skies, mountains, Altitude and Climate th meanings that invite the The citv has an elevation of 1,940 feet above sea level, and the annual rainfall ,-ery dweller in Ashland, and for a long period of years averages 20.2 inches. The winters are mild, with occa- a faint suggestion may here sioiallyv light flurries of snow in the low lands, which seldom or never stays ch Ashland abounds: over of the twenty-four hours. Severe storms are unknown and winds are rarely high. There of the grandeurs of the sur- are no extremes either of heat or tell, a new beauty to reveal. cold and the temperature of the summer nights is always below 70 degrees, and at times below t0 degrees, so that refreshing sleep [Page Eight is always enjoyed.
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East Side School, Ashland for its size, a park system of Great Development of Business Interests try. Chautauqua Park, lying Because of its increasing importance as a health resort, the great development the Southern Oregon Chautau in the volume of business, and the rapid growth of its population, Ashland has re- and which attracts hither ec cently entered upon an era of public improvement, supplemented by extensive private section of the country. The investments of a semi-public character, which involve the immediate expenditure of the ladies of the Chautauqua more than $500,000 for New Buildings The most notable among which are a public library, costing $15,000; public hospital, There are numerous good $15,000; Pacific Telephone plant and building, $85,000; Electric Light and Power country and wlhichl afford o Plant (municipal ownership), $80,000; Elks' Temple, $4.5,000; Mineral Springs Nata- springs and resorts. torium, $30,000; First National Bank building, $24,000; the Swedenburg building, $16,000; Cement block, $17,000; Werth, Stock and Butler building, $12,000; and the McNair-Allen building, $14.000. There are also numerous residences in course of con- The business concerns of struction, several of which will exceed $5,000 in cost. More than $75,000 is being the First National, the Unite expended for bitulithic street pavement, and several miles of cement sidewalk have all of which are active in th already been built throughout the city. stantial benefit of the commui the commnercial prosperity of Ashland Park System a large and highly efficient of well recognized value to t Ashland has also instituted eomprehensv.%o plans for the improvement of its and Cold Storage Company, park system, which, beginning in the very heart of the city, extends through Ashland the Ashland Creamervy which Canyon amid woodland scenes of wondrous beauty from which the flavor of the of the agricultural area ad'jac wilderness has not entirely departed. Through this Elysium the trail leads thirteen have a lnrge distributing pla miles to the top of Mount Ashland at an elevation of 8,000 feet. A Park Commis- they own a fine body of timb sion has been created and an appropriation of $5,100 made available for park pur- men, and the Carson-Fowler poses for the present year. Two city parks are now being laid out under the direc- facturers of luiuer and bui tion of a noted landscape architect and when these are completed Ashland will have,
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for its size, a park system of greater beauty and extent than any city in the coun- ;s Interests try. Chautauqua Park, lying between the two city parks, is the meeting place of resort, the great development the Southern Oregon Chautauqua Assembly, which is held each summer at Ashland, ts population, Ashland has re- and which attracts hither educators, students and well known people from every lemented by extensive private section of the country. The park has been greatly beautified and is cared for by the immediate expenditure of the ladies of the Chautauqua Park Club of Ashland. Good Roads good roads from Ashland which intersect the surrounding 3Sting $15,000; public hospital, There are numerous )0; Electric Light and Power country and which afford opportunity for delightful drives to the neighboring ,45,000; Mineral Springs Nata- springs and resorts. 00; the Swedenburg building, Business Interests tier building, $12,000; and the ,us residences in course of con- The business concerns of Ashland are of a high order. There are three banks, ;. More than $75,000 is being the First National, the United States National, and the Granite City' Savings Bank. miles of cement sidewalk have all of which are active in the encouragement of legitimate enterprises for the sub- stantial benefit of the community. Among the industries which contribute largely to the commercial prosperity of the city are the Ashland Iron Works which maintains n a large and highly efficient plant, the Ashland Preserving Company, an industry of well recognized value to the city and the surrounding country; the Ashland Ice for the improvement of its an(l Cold Storage Company, which has a capacity of eighteen tons of ice a day; city, extends through Ashland the Ashland Creamery, which affords a sure and profitabmle market for the dairymen from which the flavor of the of the agricultural area adjacent to Ashland, The Ashland -Manufacturing Company Jlysium the trail leads thirteen have a large distributing plant, operating two saw mills and a large box factory, f 8,000 feet. A Park Commis- they own a fine body of timber near Ashland and employ from fifty to one hundred made available for park pur- men, and the Carson-Fowler Lumber Company are also large dealers in and manu- being laid out under the direc- facturers of lumber and builders' supplies. completed Ashland will have, Page Twelve] Page Thirteen]
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Ashland High School An Educational Center Fot Ifor eiglhtceii years A shiand has beenl tile home of thle 'Southern Oregon (Chau- l auqua, and its annual asscinbly is held in the beantiful grounds of Chantauqua Aslilalid is a city of chiuri Park. a sylvan resort of nine acres, along Ashland Creek, which is owned by the, gations are maintained by th Association, and which opens into the ptrincipal business street of the city. Year (list Episcopal, Baptist, Pres after year the highi character and attractive qualities of the programme have been) Christ, Adveutist, Nazarene, maintained, until today the Ashland (lha utauquiS ranks with the best assemblies of Brethren and Christiana Scient ihe United States. Thie assembly hall is an unique structure seating more than In Ashland the evils of ti 2.000 people, and to its platform have come during the years a long list of dis- by ever increasing majorities tinguislied men and women, orators, educators, statesmen, scholars, divines, writers that would in any way detra :in!n innsicia us. This beautiful aid pict uresque spot is thronged with camlpers (luring Ashland has two excelle thle Chaluntauiqua soession in July of each year. Tidinigs-both of which are e, any small city. Public School System 0 In an oniiit of the state is there a. better system of public schools than in Ashland, ant it excels maiay larger towns in the kind of work done in the schools, Trhe delightful climate o: in the salaries paid teachers, and in the general interest in elueatiori. The Ashland potent factor not alone in its Hligh School building, and the East Side School building, arc among the best in the feature of agricultural proiduce state. Twenty-three teachers arc in charge of 1,200 pupils. Free schooling is fur- shows a mean average of 51.8 nished to the children and young people troni the first year Jirinsary course through eluce, Italy, is .388. These fig 1 lie fourth year of the IHigh School. The Southern Oregon State -Nornial School is proverbial. With its altitude ,iso located at Ashland, although it has been closed temporarily, because of lack of the figures of the weather ol -n~ate appropriations. It will doubtless be re-opened by action of the next legislature. region, its rare exhilarating q The Coniiercial College, located at Ashland, is also doing good work, giving full courses in bookkeeping, shorthandl and typewriting. There is also the College ing winds; front dust and inse deep blue of the sky. Preparatory aiid Business School, which gives training for teachers, prepares for The prevailing winds tire I admiission to college, and affords a business course. Graduates of the Ashland High School and of the College Preparatory School are onl the accredited list for autmis- originating as they do, over t dion to the T-niversity of Oregon. pure air, vitalized by the ozc micro-organisms, which 1argely [Page Fourteen Page Fifteen]
I 6 Fourth of July Party on Mt. Ashland f the Southern Oiregon Chan- Ltiful grounds of Chaautauqua Ashland is a city of churches as well as of homes and schools, and large congre- reek, which is owned by the gations are maintained by the several denominations, among which are the Metho Less street of the city. Year dist Episcopal, Baptist, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, Congregational, Church of of the programme have been Christ, Adventist, Nazarene, Spiritualist, Free Methodist, Episc opal, Dutnkard. s with the best assemblies of Brethren and ('lrristian Scientist. structure seating more than In Ashland the evils of the saloon are done away with, the people having voted the years a long list of dis- by ever increasing majorities to make and keep their city free from all influences aen, scholars, divines, writers that would in any way detract from its desirability as a residence city. thronged with enalpers during Ashland has two excellent newspapers-the Valley Record and tire Ashland Tidings-both of which are equipped withl printing plants that have no superior in any small city. . stem of public schools than in The Climatic Asset of work done in the schools, The delightful climate of Ashland becomes a tangible asset because it is a st in education. The Ashland potent factor not alone in its relations to health and comfort, but in the important ng, are among the best in the feature of agricultural production. The weather record for the last eighteen years pupils. Free schooling is fur- shows a mean average of 51.8 degrees at Ashland. The mean temperature of Flor yyear primary course through ence, Italy, is 58.8. These figures are significant. The healthfulness of Ashland is Oregon State Normal School is proverbial. With its altitude of 1,940 feet, the air is clear ann invigorating. But emporarily, because of lack of the figures of the weather observer fail to show the geniality of the air of this action of the next legislature. region, its rare exhilarating quality, its freedom from violent, irritating or depress- also doing good work, giving ing winds; from dust and insect pests; or to explain the softness of the light or the rg. There is also the College deep blue of the sky. ng for teachers, prepares for The prevailing winds are from the northwest all the year round, and these winds. raduates of the Ashland High originating as they do, over the broad stretches of the Pacific Ocean, bring inland the accredited list for admis- pure air, vitalized by the ozone of the seas, and absolutely free fromr deleteriour micro-organisms, which largely accoutts for the healtlrfnlness of the elirriate. [Page Fourteen Page Fifteen]
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Clim; Both the climate and the such perfection at Ashland, ar are conducive to good health. refers to the hardening proce Ashland is peculiarly blessed hot, thus keeping the blood pi for the human system and its health, is the unexcelled wat matter, and is as pure as the , snow-capped pealcs and in the and seekers after health, is N Scej Within the area surround of scenery unrivalled in its c Were are placed landscapes i and artistic coloring, a pleasic ulate the mind and refresh th canyon, roaring river, purling valley lands, thrifty farms, fine as with a garment of luxurif eye meets the sweeping lines ( of descending lines flowing do of the Siskiyou range lie end wind, no motion; ever silent Types of Ashland's Modern Homes [Page Sixteen Page Seventeen]
I I'll ------.. View, Looking West from near Summit of Mt. Ashland Mt. McAllister at left and Mt. Wagner at right Climate, in Regard to Health Both the climate and the water, to say nothing of the acid fruits which attain such perfection at Ashland, and all of which are so essential to the humnan economy, are conducive to good health. It is well said we are just its old as otir arteries, which refers to the hardening process doe to the ever present tension or blood pressure. Ashland is peculiarly blessed in having a most even climate, not too cold nor too hot, thus keeping the blood presstire at a low and even tension, the ideal condition for the humlan systeni and its wear and tear. But above all, in its relation to good health, is the unexcelled water of Ashland which contains absolutely no mineral matter, and is as pure as the driven snow which forms its source on the perennially snow-capped peaks and in the glacial defiles of Mount Ashland. This, to sufferers and seekers after health, is Nature's own remedy. Scenic Beauties of Ashland Within the area surrounding Ashland there is great diversity of landscape and of scenery unrivalled in its own heauty and in the grandetr of its surroundings. Here are placed landscapes in successive panoramua of wide reach, varied beauty and artistic coloring, a pleasing diversity of scenic effect which never fails to stim- ulate the mind and refresh the soul. There is a setting of peak, crag, tree-shaded canyon, roaring river, purling brook, park-like glen,smooth grassy hills, rich fertile valley lands, thrifty farms, fine orchards, and fields of meadow and of pasture clothed aswind, with notmoticoorn; a garment e , of luxuriantlaigdverslnhyrsityo verdfre. uner EvArywhere teffci trailinglight.mhcfallin alongee the sky the eye meets the sweeping lines of mountain ridge and promontory, or the billowy roll of descending lines flowing down by terraces into the valley. The gredt mou of the Siskiyou range lie enchaneted under tie wand of aeu ofnigt soundtins windno motioe ever sileint th cesse panotheeaclulight. der snd n omIes [Page Sixteen Page Seventeen] Snow-One Hundred Feet Deep, June 25, 1909-Source of Ashland Water Supply Beautiful Mountain Scenery Magnificent V And these mountains possess a striking individuality with marked character- The trail emerges from t] istics of height, surface, bulk acid dignity. Differences in atmosphere, and variations readhed and, skirting the glaci in color and light, make a decided change in the east-lying niountailas at sunset. Tie sea level, but thirteen miles f great range may be shadowed at its base, while the tops are illumined under the in natural beauty. Here, am golden glow of the Western sky, throwing in sharp relief every crag spur and varia- stand in a rarefied air, with tion of feature, until the red-gold glow goes out of the West and the vast range more than ten thousand squar darkens and loonms against the sky, its edges lined with molten silver from the light billow succeeds mountain billo of the rising unoonbehiid it. It is a measure of that natural beauty which we all view are the Three Sisters, Di love, and which is the untaxed heritage of all who are so fortunate as to dwell in lin, the great cliffs that form Ashland. Scott, the Lost River Mount Ashland Canyon Sterling, Big Red Mountain, Below lie Oregon and Califory From the very heart of the city extends Ashland Canyon through which winds shiminerilg in the silvery she the road to the snow-clad heights of Mount Ashlamid. There is no mountain climb- south are the Cottonwood and ing so easy, so picturesque, so wholly pleasurable and delightful as this. The grades At the foot of the mount are slight and continuous, passing ever through woodland scenes of transcendent Grizzly Mountain hoary of ag beauty. Vivid coloring is everywhere. The walls of the Canyon are dappled with was young. From this lofty a hundred hues, the vast forests of pine stand in masses of dark green, the rocks recesses of these mountains are grey granite, the grass strips of pale green flecked with yellow. Through this eternal snows of the mountai bower of natural beauty tumbles Ashland Brook all rush, vivacity and sparkle, the valleys blossom. The imi pure as a pearl anid clear as sunlight, leaping its downward course from its source trees are enormous in size, and in the glacial heights of Mount Ashland. The beautv of this mountain stream which The numerous scenic bea constitutes the water supply of the city of Ashland is well nigh indescribable. Be- Ashland, and combined with cause of its purity, its wildness amd its torrential vivacity it has many beauties the extreme mildness of the of line and countless varieties of color in which are mingled the greens of tree and mountains, Ashland is destine grass and moss, the glow of niountaill-flowers and the idiie and white of sky patches. than it now enjoys as a sun
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of Ashland Water Supply "The Saddle," Mt. Ashland fnery Magnificent Views From Top of Mt. Ashland Quality with marked character- T'he trail emerges from the canyon before the snow line of Mount Ashland is s in atmosphere, and variations reached and, skirting the glaciers, leads upward to the mountain top 8,000 feet above ving mouinitains at sunset. The sea level, but thirteen miles from Ashland, and every foot of the way a revelation ^tops are illuminied under the in natural beauty. Here, amid the crags and pinnacles of the summit, one may lief every crag spur and varia- stand in a rarefied air, with the purest sunlight, snow and silence all about, and the West and the vast range more than ten thousand square miles of mountains and valleys in view. Mountain th molten silver from the light billow succeeds mountain billow to the horizon's brink in every direction. In clear it natural beautv which we all view are the Three Sisters, Diamond Pleak. Mt. Theilson, Mt. Shasta, Mt. McLaugh- nre so fortunate as to dwell in lin, the great cliffs that form the framework about Crater Lake, Union Peak, Mt. Scott, the Lost River Mountaiiis, the Scotts Mountain Range, Pilot Rock, Mt. Sterling. Big Red Mountain, Greyback Mountain, Preston Peak, and Mt. Wagner. Below lie Oregon and California, with the beautiful Rogue River Valley in Oregon I Canyon through which winds shimmering in the silvery sheen of summier sunshine, while stretching away to the There is no mountain climb- south are the Cottonwood and Shasta Valleys in California. delightful as this. The grades At tIhe foot of the mountain nestles the city of Ashland, and beyond it rises odland scenes of transcendent Grizzly Mountainm hoary of age, which has looked across the valley since the world the Canyon are dappled with was young. From this lofty summit nature unfolds an amazing panorama. In the asses of dark green, the rocks recesses of these mountains are vast forests of inexhaustible timber. From the :ed with yellow. Through this eternal snows of the mountain go leaping and sparkling the streams which make 11 rush, vivacity and sparkle. the valleys blossom. The impressive feature is the luxuriance of vegetation. The wnward course from its source trees are enormous in size, and the ground is rich with the mould of centuries. of this mountain stream which The numerous scenic beauties add immensely to the joys of the sojourner ini s well nigh indescribable. Be- Ashlandl, and combined with its healthfulness, its life giving mineral springs, and vivacity it has many beauties the extreme mildness of the winter months in the environinent of snow-capped ningled the greens of tree and mountains, Ashland is destined to become a wiinter resort of even greater celebrity blue and white of sky patches. than it now enjoys as a summer resort.
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tO ~All the desirable elenients necessary for the us iking ot a great he dth resort aire foutid in abundance at Ashland. Ideal climate, pure mountain water, the ozone 0 of mountain and forest, scenery unequalleil, arid a wealth of mineral springs and natural waters, some valuable for table us e, others for- their therapeutic qualities. Ashland's Mineral Springs Ashland 's fanme as a resort for tourists; and health seekers is increasing each day, and the virtues of her health giving springs are fast beeoming recognized throughout the country. Prof. C. Et. Bradley, cemiist of the Oregon Experiment Station, has niade analyses of the various springs so that accurate data can be readily obtained of the chemical constituents of the waters. There are liot sulphur spring~s within the corporate limits of the city, and the ilelman White Sulphur Springs, within the city, has been for years a popular resort. This spring has an average teniperature of SO degrees Fahr. The thermial waters of the 11elmnan Springs are recognized as possessing healing virtues in a high degree, and are delightfully invigorating, both for the well and for the invalid. Hot Sulphur, Soda, Mud and Other Springs The ,Jackson Hot Sulphur Spring., one mile iiorth of the city, shows a tealpera- a ~ture of 95 to 100 degrees Fahr. This ma gnifh'ent spring lies between the principal r ~wagon road of the Valley and the Southiern ]'Pacific it. it. and is within 300 feet of the latter. Tolnian Springs, situated in an ideal spot at the very foot of the niountains, eleven miles to the southeast, are of time class of springs known as miud, gaseous and vapor. These are medicinal onlx', hut a mile to the west are to he found the
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The These springs are entitle, themselves. They are located reached by team or automobi Prof. A. L. Knisely. Sta vallis, Oregon, says of this lit sent me some time ago has bI carbonated lithia water. I be exceptional to find water coy considerable quantities.' I Ashland lithia is only exec It makes a remarkably good the Ashland Lithia Water has treatment of rheumatism, aci orders. Plans are under way machinery for this purpose i season the Ashland Lithia Sp one of the most delightful h
The analysis of the Ast Parts per million:-Iron and Magnesium 6531, Potassium bonate 25,485, Lithium Chlor
Page Twenty-Three] Ashland Lithia Springs [Page Twenty-Two Wagner Soda Springs, the first developed in this section, highly prized as a table NOMMEMENMEM water. This water is bottled at the springs, under its own natural gas, and is known commercially as the ''Siskiyou Natural Mineral Water." At the summit of the Siskiyous on the "'Road of a Thousand Wonders" (Shasta Division of the Southern Pacific) are to be found the Colestin Natural Soda Springs. This is a very popular water and is bottled and shipped in large quantities. Cole- stin, only 18 miles south of Ashland, is already a popular summer resort. The altitude is 4,000 feet and the scenery truly magnificent. Murphy's, Shepherd's and Kingsbury Springs There are a number of other soda springs close to Ashland not so well known as those mentioned above but strong in carbonates of magnesium and sodium. It is a very pleasant drive or automobile ride for the afternoon or evening out to Murphy's or Shepherd's, or to Kingsbury Springs. Ashland Mineral Springs The Ashland Mineral Springs, which are close to the center of the city, have been improved by the company owning them by the erection of a splendid Nata- torium at a cost of over $30,000. The grounds of the natatorium embrace two and a half acres of land between First Street and First Avenue, and there are five white sulphur springs upon the property. The natatorium structure covers a space Natatorium and Sanatorium 100 by 225 feet in extent, with reinforced concrete columns and steel trusses sup- porting the great span over the swimming baths. On top the building a handsome roof garden has been fitted up. There are handsome parlors and rest rooms for the use of men and women respectively, as well as bowling alleys, a billiard room, gymnasium, etc. The owners of the natatorium have bought a block of land within convenient distance of the baths upon which they have planned the erection of a modern sanitorium, replete with every comfort, and which will meet all the up-to- date requirements of such an institution, as well as those seeking a place where they may rest and restore health, amid the most delightful surroundings. The Ashland Lithia Springs These springs are entitled to a separate heading, for they are in a class by themselves. They are located four miles from the city of Ashland and are easily reached by team or automobile. Prof. A. L. Knisely, State Chemist of the Oregon Agricultural College, Cor- vallis, Oregon, says of this lithia spring: "The sample of mineral water which you sent me some time ago has been examined and I should class it as alkaline, highly carbonated lithia water. I believe that this is a very valuable mineral water. It is exceptional to find water containing lithium, but this sample contains lithium in considerable quantities.'" High Medicinal Value t Ashland lithia is only exceeded in one instance in percentage of Lithium Chloride. It makes a remarkably good showing. Aside from being an excellent table water, the Ashland Lithia Water has a high medicinal value. It is being prescribed in the treatment of rheumatism, acid dyspepsia, stomach and kindred ailments and dis- orders. Plans are under way for the bottling of this water at the springs. The machinery for this purpose is on the ground and before the end of the present season the Ashland Lithia Springs will be adding much to the fame of Ashland, as one of the most delightful health resorts in the Pacific Northwest.
Analysis of Water The analysis of the Ashland Lithia water shows the following constituents: Parts per million:-Iron and Aluminum 126, Carbonate of Lime, 9778, Carbonate of Magnesium 6531, Potassium Chloride 2602, Sodium Chloride 36,578, Sodium Car- bonate 25,485, Lithium Chloride 51.7.
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An Ashland Apple Orchard
A Wonderful Fruit Country
This valley has a greater variety of soils than any other section of the Pacific The Ashland peach has LI Coast. The great diversity of soils is the principal factor in making it possible the last quarter of a century. for the Rogue River Valley to successfully grow every fruit that can be gfown in shipping qualities, it has ever the United States except the citrus and other tropical fruits. The mild winters which followed in its wake ha, enable peaches, apricots, nectarines, figs and other fruits to ripen perfectly. net annual returns to the grow( The absence of hot humid weather, the cool nights and other favorable con- of the pioneers of fruit grow ditions enable apples, pears, cherries and other northern fruits to be grown here that peaches have netted the growe are not excelled in quality or yield by any other fruit district in America. trees produce two to three boxo to ten-vear-old trees will prodi Large and Certain Profits about 190 to an acre, the profit Fruit growing is a science. from selecting the land and trees to preparing the fruit for market, and there are certain and big profits to the skilled orchardist. The peculiar soil conditions of this section, aided by proper altitude, the right All varieties of apples lo aridity of air, days of bright sunshine, nights of cool crisp air and a temperature have largely confined productio that is always mild, have the quality of producing fruits of rare flavor and beautiful The writer has seen Yellow N color, juicy, crisp, and delicious, yet having a firmness, even in peaches and grapes, not been in cold storage and -n that enables them to be shipped in perfect condition to markets so distant as New as perfect in form, and were York, London, and Vladivostok. Gharles V. Galloway, Oregon Commissioner to grown outside of the fabled g, the St. Louis World's Fair, reported that of the peaches for exhibit coming from long this valley everyv fall in carlo distance those from the Rogue River Valley arrived in better condition and land have sold in stood London for up longer than did the peaches from any other section of the United States. freight charges from Ashland Bartlett pears, that growers in many fruit districts have Uifficulty in transport- The gross receipts from ai ing to local markets, are shipped from the Rogue River Valley to London with no difficulty whatever. were for a period of seven ye~ acre. Later results bring the [Page Twenty-Six Page Twenty-Seven ]
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Ashland Peaches are "Peaches" ountry The Ashland Peach any other section of the Pacific The Ashland peach has been a household word in the Pacific Northwest for al factor in making it possible the last quarter of a century. Beautiful in color, of taste unequalled, and paramount rerv fruit that can be gfown in shipping qualities, it has ever held its reputation; the apple, pear, and berry culture )pical fruits. The mild winters which followed in its wake have been of equally perfect quality, and the prodigious nits to ripen perfectly. net annual returns to the grower have more than denionstrated the far-seeing wisdom nights and other favorable con- of the pioneers of fruit growing in Southern Oregon. For the past three years ern fruits to be grown here that peaches have netted the grower 30 to 70 cents per twenty-pound box. Six-year-old muit district in America. trees produce two to three boxes at a mininbum net price of 50 cents per box. Eight to ten-year-old trees will produce eight to ten boxes. As peach trees are set close, rofits about 190 to an acre, the profit in peach growing can readily be seen. land and trees to preparing the Ashland Apples profits to the skilled orchardist. Led by proper altitude, the right All varieties of apples do well at Ashland, but experience and popular favor ool crisp air and a temperature have largely confined production to two varieties for which there is heaviest demand. ruits of rare flavor and beautiful The writer has seen Yellow Newtown Pippins the latter part of May which have ess, even in peaches and grapes, not been in cold storage and which showed no shrinkage or deterioration, and were an to markets so distant as New as perfect in form, and were as firm, as fine in texture and flavor as ever were loway, Oregon Commissioner to grown outside of the fabled gardens of Hesperides. These apples are shipped from eaches for exhibit coming from this valley every fall in carloads. Four and a half tier "Newtowns" from Ash- arrived in better condition and land have sold in London for prices which netted the grower $3.60 per box. The ier section of the United States. freight charges from Ashland being $1.06%_ per box. rints have ffifficulty in transport- The gross receipts from an orchard of eight acres, six miles south of Ashland. River Valley to London with no were for a period of seven years $28,800. An average of $4,114.28, or $587.75 per aere. Later results bring the average up to $684 per acre for eight years.
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Profits From Eight Produced 6,000 boxes Yellow N.
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What is true of apples and varieties are grown to perfecti X Bose and the D 'Anjou. For i oi prices for car lots shipped to Valley is without blight, the tr sections of this country. The are equal to those of the app Xmarket and our pears will stand pears in the Ashland area prodi c is not exceptional.
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Profits From Eight Acres of Apples During One Season Produced 6,000 boxes Yellow Newtown Pippins at .2.50 ...... $15,000.00 Expense Labor, one muau for one year ...... $1,000.00 Extra labor ...... 200.00 Spray material ...... 200.00 Picking 500O.00 For boxes...... 720.00 Paper and wrapping ...... 400.00 Packing ...... 400.00 Hauling ...... 00.00- 3,720.00 Net profit ...... $11,280.00 This year the net profit will run considerably over $12,0010, the exact amount not being known as all fruit is not yet out of the orchard. (The name of the owner of this orchard will be furnished upon request.) >P Cherries a The cherry is entitled to a separate heading because of its unvarying excellence in this section. In Ashland are grown Royal Anns, Bings, Lamberts. Mfav Dukes, r Black Tartariaus and the Black Republican. ¢ Pears What is true of apples and peaches is particularly true of pears. The following varieties are grown to perfection here: Bartletts, Winter Nellis, Du Comice, Beurre Bose, and the D 'Anjon. For the last three years this valley has held the record prices for car lots shipped to Eastern markets. This fruit in the Rogue River Valley is without blight, the tree disease which has hampered pear growing in other sections of this country. The keeping qualities of the Rogue River Valley pear -are equal to those of the apple. No fear of over-production. The world is our amarket and our pears will stand shipment to any part of it. Seven acres of Bartlett a pears in the Ashland area produced $2,200 gross per acre. A profit exceedincg $1,000 is not exceptional.
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Page Thirty-One] On From the standpoint of eof the greates4 value co great quantities last year ait a commercial cherry orchard to the acre, In private orch: ducinig anywhere fromn $25.00 years.
All berries in Ashland and the loganberry, for which is not ain uncommlon sight to rows of the larger fruits. T lowing fig~ures are given by a Strawberries vielded $700 to berries $500 to $5~00 per fie Karninioth, Phenomenal, and the loganbtrryv. -With irrigat lberries in September aind Oc the, whole season as do both Big An orchard in full beai other line of farming, bit w and garden truck in the Ash is the more profitable.
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W"MMINNIMM_" "_ 11 ...... _00'mmim One of Ashland's Beautiful Homes From the standpoint of profit, the Bings. Royal Alins and Lamsbert cherries nie of the greatest value commtercially. Chierries were shipped front Ashland in great quantities last year at 11 cents per pound net to the grower, yet there is not a commercial cherry orchard in the valley. Cherry trees are set from 150 to 190 to the acre. In private orchards in Ashland, can he pointed ont cherry trees pro- ducing anywhere from $25.00 to $40.00 peri tree. They are otheit in hearing in two years. Berries
All berries in Ashland aire prolific bearers. The strawberry, the blasckterry and the loganberry, for which Ashland is alre.,ady f a iots, are big intonte makers. It is not Fan uncommon sight to see the fruit grow,er pultting berries not between the rows of the larger fruits. The berries will give sure asid qttick returns. The fol- lowing figures are given by an orchardist of Ashland, andt cover the last four years: Strawberries yielded $700 to $1,000 per acre ait $1.25 per crate oif 16 boxes; loganl- berries $500 "to $800 per acre, anid tnetted the grower (i7 cents per crate. The Mammoth, P'henomenal, anid Himalaya blac kberry produced practically the same as the loganberry. With irrigation it is possible to have a good second crop of straw- berries in- Septembeir and Oct ober. Loganberries and black-berries bear throughout the whole season as dlo botht the b1:tck and red raspberry-. Big Profit in Garden Truck An orchard in full beating is generall I considered morec profitable thati anN other liae of farming, bttt when the income of those engaged in raisitig vegetables a qoesti on as to which and garden truck it1 thme Ashtland district is considered, it is is the tnore profitable.
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Valley from Ashland Looking Down the price of grains at Ashland Profits on Fifteen Acres Petaluma, given June 30, 190 one $2.15 to $2.75. Corn, $1.90 to On the fifteen-acre farm of J. Is. Roberts recently there was produced, in "'These prices are very per acre. Mr. Roberts year, garden truck that sold for $2,500, an average of $166.67 Dryden, states a laying hen l corn, beans, cabbage, melons, raised also a great variety of vegetables, such as wheat, 15 pounds of oats, 8 p potatoes, onions and tomatoes. The average yield on the same land for several at Pot the garden the high prices quoted years has been $2,000, or $133 per acre. It should be remembered that hen a year. Owing to the h] years for the yields the saiie year it is planted, hence one need not wait several suggest feeding corn rather tl first crop. unaintenaulce ration for the I Opportunity for Young Men The experience of Sylvester Stevens will show what a voung man can do in the garden business. Sometime ago Mr. Stevens bought ten acres of land in this 'A" good hen with good the Portland district for $200 per acre. It was all purchased on time, not one cent being paid price of eggs in at date of purchase. In three years Mr. Stevens has entirely paid for the ten acres, of $2.75, hence you will note deriving his revenue from the garden truck raised on the land. Since then he has margin of profit on poultry. cleared $2,000 per year from his ten acres. particularly where alfalfa is e onsiderable supplementary f Poultry Raising Pays Well millet, sunflowers, etc. Ashland possesses distinct advantages as a poultry section because of its splen- Advan did climate, and excellent soil for poultry work. in fact, Dr. James Withycombe. ''Another advantage wi of be- Director of the Oregon Experiment Station, declares that Ashland is capable has been shown that fifty he coming as noted a poultry district as Petaluma, California. that is, the liens return abou can be landed at Ash- In this relation Dr. Withyconibe says: "Poultry food hence a good balance is mau land, even if brought in, as cheaply as it is sold at Petaluma. I do not know the Page Thirty-Five] [Page Thirty-Four
111111111111a, _ Looking Down the Valley from Ashland res price of grains at Ashland at this time, but the following are quotations from Petaluma, given June 30, 1909: Wheat, $2.25 to $2.271,/. ewt. Barley, $2.50. Oats, ly there was produeed, in one $2.15 to $2.75. Corn, $1.90 to $1.92K/½. Eggs were quoted at 24 cents per dozen. $166.67 per acre. Mr. Roberts "'These prices are very high for grain. Our poultry expert, Professor James corn, beans, cabbage, melons, Dryden, states a laying hen will consume annually about as follows: 45 pounds of in the same land for several wheat, 15 pounds of oats, S pounds of bran, and 8 pounds of omeat scrap. These, at e remembered that the garden the high prices quoted at Petaluma. would cost approximately about $1.75 to feed a mot wait several years for the lien a year. Owing to the high price of wheat anld the lower price of corn would suggest feeding corn rather than so much wheal. This would lessen the cost of the Men maintenance ration for the hien. vhat a yoting man can do in Profits of Poultry Raising glt ten acres of land in this "A good hen with good care should produce 132 eggs a year. At the average ime, not one cent being paid price of eggs in the Portland market, which is 25 cents, this would utirely paid for the ten acres, bring in a return of $2.75, hence you will note even with very high priced feeds there is quite a fair the land. Since then lie has miargin of profit on poultry. Of course the green feed can be supplied cheaply, particularly where alfalfa is grown as easily as it can be around Ashland, and considerable supplementary feed can be grown on the orchards and farms, such as Vell millet, sunflowers, etc. section berause of its splen- Advantage of Poultry in Orchard fact, Dr. James Withvcom be, hat Ashland is capable of be- "'Another advantage with poultry, in connection with oreharding, is that it fornia. has been shown that fifty liens to one acre of orchard keep the soil well fertilized, food can be landed at Ash- that is, the liens return about as much plant food to the soil as the fruit takes off, 'etaluma. I do not know the hence a good balance is maintained between soil and production.
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Page Thirty-Sixi Alfalfa Field of G. H. Jackson, adjoining Ashland Page Thirty-Six] Alfalfa Field of G. H. Jackson, adjoining Ashland
Page Thirty-Sevenj PageThiry ofSeen]South Ashland-A Bunch of Cattle on Owen's Ranch "The Sentinels"-on Road to Mt. Ashland Those Who Will Succeed "Eagle's I, The farmer who has been a speeialist, and made at success of growing wheat or corn, or successfully' raised 11je storl, will mante an equally suecessful fruit grower Through tilese associatioon whenever hie takes up the line of horticultural work. -Men from the city usually markets of all thle principal make at success of fruit growing when they undertake it, for they are almost in- variably enthusiasts and give their whole Alaska, Siberia, J1apan, China attention to their new vocation. Know- prices ing nothing of the fruit industry, and thcir city are had that the best or experience having taught them year on a valuation of from $1 that ignoranoce in any line of work is a sure forerunn~er of failure, they make it For their business to study up all the latest that is known the Ashland district t] in the science of raising fruit. This association fruit, and t hey read fruit papers, get tile government and agricultural is one college buille- dustry tills an iia t end fruit growessr5' meetlogs. in tilis section of the RI most thriving and prosperous o Wonien fruit growers lnla]{e qilie its munch of a success of their undertaking as do the mnel. There are wominel orchlardhists and vineyardists in every fruit district in the United States, anid t heir orchards and vineyards in appearance, alid ats mo1nev Adva: jn akhe rs, ;ice t le equal of t Iose 01a na ged by men. Tile fruit growers of Ashlt, keting their fruit because of Advantages in Marketing commercial pioint of view. Thb the basis of its - AnIothler great transportation advailtage that tile Rogue River fruit growers have is the profit neigilboring or competing ternit( saving met 1o01 that tiley have for mluarkethilg teir fruit. This is done by Ileans of of the railroad is always eaees ci) operative aissociationls, of whlich there arc four in the valley, composed of tile The common point froit growers of a basis, district and whilei Ilas the elltire handling of the fruit 1-rep from other Pacific Coast territory, 1 tile tille it is illatured to tile distribut ion of tile proceeds of the sales to tile lmlCmbers. Ashland, and taking tile great This luethlod elinlinates tile local olildlelnen and their excessive toll, which in fruit lantic Seaboard, to which the 1 districts where the growers are Ilot organized often takes all the profit and leaves tilis condition, tile fruit., vegeta the growers but a hare livinig. These associations have each a manager, eusployed a transportatioii equallity with by the year, whose duty is to enforce it tile association's rules. Clara and San Joaquin valleys levs in Oregon [Page Thirty-Eight and those of Ea Page Thirty-Nine] shland "Eagle's Nest"-East Fork of Ashland Creek ~ed Fruit Associations success of growing wheat or ually si-cessftl fruit grower Through these associations, Rogue River Valley fruit is put direct into the Men front the citv usually markets of all the principal cities of the United States and of Europe, Canada, e it, for they are almost in- Alaska, Siberia, Japan, China, Hawaii, Mexico and other countries. Such good >their new vocation. Know- prices are had that the best orchards and vineyards are paying a net dividend each perienlce having taught themi year on a valuation of from $1,0U0 to *7,000 per acre. ner of failure, they make it For the Ashland district the Ashland Fruit & Produce Association handles the wi in the science of raising fruit. This association is one of the leading factors in building up the fruit in- and agricultural college hulle- dustry in this section of the Rogue River Valley and of making Ashland one of the most thriving and prosperous of the smaller cities of the Pacific Coast. iecess of their undertaking as ardists in every fruit district in appearance, and as money Advantages in Freight Rates The fruit growers of Ashland have exceptional advantages for profitably mar- keting their fruit because of the recognized value of Ashland's location from at Lng commercial point of view. The chief asset of any producing section is necessaril- the basis of its transportation rates to market centers, in comparison with those of nit growers have is the profit neighboring or competing territories-and in this desirable condition, the co-operalionn it. This is done by means of of the railroad is always necessary. the valley, composed of the The common point basis, namiely, the same schedule of rates applying from idling of the fruit crop from other Pacific Coast territory, has been established by the Southern Pacific, from Usof the sales to the mnembers. Ashland, and taking the great markets of Chicago and the East, including the At- excessive toll, which in fruit lantic Seaboard, to which the bulk of its fruit moves, as illustrating the value of akes all the profit and leaves this condition, the fruit, vegetable and canning industries of Ashland are thus upon ve each a manager, employed a transportation equality with the vast shipping districts of the Sacramento, Santa 's rules. Clara and San Joaquin valleys in California; the Willamette and Hood River val- leys in Oregon and those of Eastern and Western Washington. [Page Thirty-Eight Page Thirty-Nine]
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Situated equally distant from Portland and Sacramento, its nearest water A bearing peach orchard X terminals on either side, or 341 miles, it enjoys the rates applying from those points. average, can be bought at fro The Ashland shipper has, distance considered, a relatively lower rate of freight upon location and condition of impr his fruit and vegetables, green, dried or canned, than his nearest or most remote com- cherries, peaches, pears and apI petitor. Similarly, also, the rates upon this traffic from points close to 1,000 miles fruit, such orchards as would p east of Ashland, to the market territory described, are no less than from Ashland. are selling at from $500 to $1 Full bearing pear and api price, but it is predicted by mu Close Contact With Distant Markets a commercial peach and eherra Thus, freight rates and transportation service considered, the shippers of Ash- be alongside the pear and applh land are in the same close contact with distant markets, as the shipper hundreds that many of the peach and el of miles nearer. This is the result of railroad interest in the upbuilding of Southern horhood of Ashland, the only r Oregon. The policy is not new; its effect has gradually aided in developing the ning process and the propping splendid resources of this section, and with the co-operation of its energetic citi- zens, Ashland and the Rogue River Valley have set a pace for incoming immigration What Can Be which is materially adding to the wealth and population of the State. Many people have started Land Prices in Ashland District orchard, and by cultivating th land and between the rows of Land values in and around Ashland are considered most reasonable by those during the years that the tree who are informed upon prices in desirable agricultural and fruit sections. Land mean that should they purehas suitable for grain or orchard but with no other improvements than cultivation and planting eight acres to conmnerm perhaps fencing, has been (luring the last year changing hands at from $75 to $300 which could be done for a cor per acre. The $300 land is near town and sufficiently sub-irrigated to produce three to make a good living on the crops of alfalfa; however, good orchard land, close to town, can be purchased for money by outside employment. from $100 to $150, while going back into some of the smaller valleys a little greater orchard home worth from $10.( distance tracts of land which are adapted for farming and stock raising as well as fruit can be purchased at from $15 to $40 per acre. Page Forty-One]
[Page Forty "Winter Banana" Apple Tree, in Riste Brothers' Orchard, Ashland
Ashland Price of Bearing Orchards peach orchard which produces about $200 per acre per annumt on an its nearest water A bearing Sacramento, of eourse, upon Ites applying froni those points. average, can be bought at from $400 to $700 per acre, dependent, Mixed orchards, say 5 to 10 acres having ively lower rate of freight upon location and condition of improvements. his nearest or most remote com- cherries, peaches, pears and apples of commercial varieties and possibly some smaller fruit, such orchards as would produce about from $200 to $1,000 per acre per annum, rom points close to 1,000 miles are no less than from Ashland. are selling at from $500 to $1,000 per acre. Full bearing pear and apple orchards are at present cormmanding the highest price, but it is predicted by many orchard men of experience that the man who has t Markets at commercial peach and cherry orchard four or five years front now will probably onsidered, the shippers of Ash- be alongside the pear and apple iman in the point of income since it has been proven irkets, as the shipper hundreds that many of the peach and cherry sections are very snucertain, while in the neigh- st in the upbuilding of Southern borhood of Ashland, the only real hard work in connection with peaches is the thin- dually aided in developing the ning process and the propping of the tree l;iI1)b for protection. -operation of its energetic citi- i pace for incoming immigration What Can Be Done on Small Piece of Land lation of the State. Many people have started here with a small piece of land, planting part to District orchard, and by cultivating the various crops, strawberries, etc., on the remaining land and between the rows of trees, have provided themselves with a good living lered most reasonable by those during the years that the trees were growing to their bearing period. That would tural and fruit sections. Land mean that should they purchase ten acres of land for, say, $2,000, and improve by }rovements than cultivation and planting eight acres to commercial orchard, and build such buildings as are necessary, ging hands at from $75 to $300 which could be done for a comparatively small sum of money, they would be able ly sub-irrigated to produce three to make a good living on the land besides having some time for leisure or to earn to town, can be purchased for money by outside employment, and at the end of front five to seven years have an e smaller valleys a little greater orchard home worth from $10.000 to $15,000. or possibly more. ming and stock raising as well ere. Page Forty-One] [Page Forty
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View of Mt. Ashland from the Trail Fores A Rich Mineral District on the south side of Mt. Ashla of Ashland. The necessary iro Mining for gold is the pioneer industry of Jackson County, and for years the naumed. county held first rank in the state as a producer of the precious metal. Jacksonville Ashland granite has been f was a bonanza placer camp in the early fifties, and perhaps no section in the West tt can be obtained in very lar; has sustained so persistently in a large way the business of placer mining as certain making it very desirable for m districts in this county. The rich discoveries on Jackson Creek drew a large popu- Cinnabar (mercu ry sulphid lation into Southern Oregon when the city of Portland was a small village in the Anderson placer ground, two nm forests on the banks of the Willamette. Sinee that day gold mining has been an boulders of 45 per cent merelu important and productive industry in this countv. south of Ashland as the crow f Laek of space does not permit even a bare statement of the numerous mines Kaolin for pottery occurs and mineral bearing prop rties in the Ashland district. Marble is another d-posit The Ashland mine, four miles west of the city, now has in its west shaft 2,100 Manganese dioxide of 20 l) tons of ore ready for milling and yielding from $10 to $100 per ton in gold. At near Ashland. the 183-foot upraise in 1,6i30-foot tunnel are 4,000 tons of oxidized ore which mills The total output of gold frI from $13 to $40 per ton. Immense bodies of low grade, $2.68 free gold and varying placers will approximate $35,001 concentrates, are opened, with a great acreage of prospects not yet tested. This Of this amount the great( mine has produced approximately $1,000,000. placers; of late, however, more The Shorty Hope mine adjoining the Ashland has immense ore bodies-sul- many very promising ones have phides-which, if a smelter were at hand, would be a big producer of bullion. results of scientific developmen The Good Friday mine, which also adjoins the Ashland mine, produces. from so called pockets, gold quartz of more than half gold in volume. One such pocket A C] shipped by express from Ashland netted nearly $1,500. It is not possible. within t] Antiumony sulphite (stibnite) of 30 per cent average antimony value is in place the marvelous possibilities of near Mt. Ashland. untouched by the plow, nor of Baryte occurs in pocket formations near Dead Indian. other lines, which only await thi Calcite (cement rock) is obtainable in quite large deposits on the Mullin prop- and a realization of the oppor ertyv three miles southwest of Phoen ix; on the lands of E. K. Anderson, near Talent; means, as well as to the captain
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...... - ...... Forest Scene, in Ashland City Park on the south side of Mt. Ashland and on the Reeser property, fourteen miles east ict of Ashland. The necessary iron oxides for adimixture adjoin each of the deposits 1 amed. wn County, and for years the Ashland granite has been fully demonstrated to be equal to any in the country. 3precious metal. Jacksonville It can be obtained in very large blocks, without flaw, and it takes a high polish, eriaps no section in the West making it very desirable for monumental and structural purposes. ,Ss of placer mining as certain Cinnabar (mercury sulphide) occurs in commercial quantities on the E. K. cson Creek drew a large popu- Anderson placer ground, two miles west of Ashland; also on Elliott Creek and in iid was a small village in the boulders of 45 per cent mercury values near Cinnabar Springs, twenty-five miles day gold mining has been an south of Ashland as the crow flies. Kaolin for pottery occurs plentifully fourteen miles east of Ashland. cement of the numerous mines Marble is another deposit of Mt. Ashland. ct. Mangamese dioxide of 20 per cent ia~nganll se Vlln e is located on iMt. Wagner, ow has in its west shaft 2,100 near Ashland. to $100 per ton in gold. At The total output of gold from this eointfv since the opening of the Jacksonville ns of oxidized ore which mills placers will approximate $35,000),000t, alnd may be more. le, $2.68 free gold and varying Of this amount the greater portion in the past has been washed from the irospects not yet tested. This placers; of late, however, more attention is being given the quartz lodes, of which many very promising ones have been discovered and are now beginning to show the has immense ore bodies-sul- results of scientific developmIent. abig producer of bullion. fland mine, produces, from so- A Chance for Every Man in volume. One such pocket It is not possible, within the narrow limits of this booklet, to go further into )0. future, of the vast areas of ride soil yet age antimony value is in place the marvelous possibilities of Ashland's untouched by the plow, nor of the practically unlimited field for investment along other lines, which only await the coming of intelligent capital, additional population. ndiall . are available to the man of limited ,e deposits on the Mullin prop- and a realization of the opportunities which captain of industry. if E. K. Anderson, near Talent; nmeans, as well as to the
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arnus of the Rogue River Valle- undeveloped, and good laud ea~ with the advent of an electric next few years. To the man his home, there is no place in and presenting greater opportul Because there is grown lh because you are not limited in ries to pears; because vou can as any other district in the No] demand for the highest type o: fidence that the orchard, ort comfort. For the seeker after healtl beauty, for the homieseeker, w~n keeping, or (income permiittinig rouiidiug-i and matchless cl 1al Where I The enticement which Ashl of its attractiveness arises part comfort whir h climate( suggests,- proximity to the mounutains wi and sunny slopes of the hills of Or mavlhap it is the lure of the in the blood of most of us a lit feleirs of pleasure in aew- lands. Ashl, Ia considering the tliiigs liberty to seek health, recreatji you will note that scenic beaut of the waster, anid now a word' d~Mt. McLaughlin,, from "Petican Bay" the Summer Home of the late E. H. Harriman that would be worth millions of on Ashland-Crater Lake Road Coast. Not for the water alon( at time very gateway, the silener The resources of Ashmm nd and its tributary lands arle maiiy an(d varied. Fore- tulubling, crystal streami. most is its fruit industry, wllicil has not oniy made Ashland of Int itself famnous, bur houses, with old fashioned gard pointed the way to the hater development of the entire Rogue River Valley, whose mnint, perhaps wild thyme and wonderful achmievemnent ill Iortieulltlre( has created a news alld distinct standard, and Mlaple, yew, alder, cedar amt attracted ,att eltioll fromn every 11(10k and1( curler of the North Anierican continent. (chipmunk is seen now and then. here and there a pheasant rise'! The Growing of Fruit light and shade, seclusion. Whi through this cool retreat on S It is an llhmstry; old i it is the theme of poets; time and books have made it holidays with pleasure seekers. classic; amidwhen the world is wiser and frttit is as much of a necessity as meat is place. llere in Ashland it is a now thought to he, tim orclmardl will pay an even greater profit than it (lees today day life. because of the Ilore universal lelniand for its products. We nmust, however, have a, ]iolne, arid the tionii 11u(st have all inconie. We callnot live withotut the dollar,. What anld this is t le supreme attraction of the Ashland territory. Some remnarkable expressioi Time was when a yield of $1,000 au acre was thought to be the lihit of apple delights and seenic b~eauties of p~roduction. yet in 190St many rOrcliards exceeded that figure. The '"Portland Ore- have visited the citv at various gollian' recently said: ' 'Wit himi five years from date there will be at least 3,000 NUars Of apples a101 pears shipped from Roglue River Valley each year.'' Thle Samoe "A Jewel on the' paper said of pears: "'It is Ilseless our couinting 011 the pear proposition, for all of America takes off its but to the Rlogu~e River Valley pears, all the records of the ,Dr. P. F. Breese, Los Aug conitinent now being held by the growers of this district.'' In an interview in the River and the crossing of the ~ toregoniau mider daty of Augumst 2t, th0oT, iAhr. W. Ml. White. of 763 Park Place, New are always frcsh and pleasing York City, one of the leading apple exporters of America, says: ''The finest apple mountains and cascades and wat orchard west of hle Rocky Mountains is at Ashland. I have seen niany fine or- ing river shut in by miagnifleent clhards in the 'West, but that one at Ashland is by far the finest. * * * The made possible by such inagnific grapes of Ashland are equal to anything, ill California.'' The orchard referred to scarce fail to fill the mind with lies six miles to the Sollth of Ashilaild at ain elevation of 2,200 feet. ''Ashland is aje wel Onl tl This famous orchard lies in the very center of a fertile valley fully twelve which I have ever behield. I lie niiles in length and five to ten miles wide, and immediately tributary to Ashland. with its iniaguificeut Setting, it T]his is known ais Emigrant or Upper Bear Creek Valley. amnd is one of the larger miles of Los Angeles. where it, Page Forty-Sevenl [Page Forty-Sixm arms of the Rogue River Valley. This section is at present very thinly settled and undeveloped, and good land can now be bought for $40 per aere and upwards, yet with the advent of an electric line, this land will double and treble in value in the next few years. To the man who is not afraid to go outside of the city to make his home, there is no place in the United States offering any better inducements and presenting greater opportunities than this fertile valley southeast of Ashland. Because there is grown here as perfect fruit as the world has yet produced, because you are not limited in choice, but can select from grapes to apples, from ber- ries to pears; because you can command the world's markets and ship as favorably as any other district in the Northwest, and because there is a growing and insistent demand for the highest type of fruit, you can make a home in Ashland with con- fidence that the orchard, or the farm, if you prefer, will support that home in comfort. For the seeker after health, for the tourist in quest of new scenes of natural beauty, for the homeseeker, whether his desire is fruit growing, stock raising, store- keeping, or (income permitting) to settle down in the midst of incomparable sur- roundings and matchless climatic conditions, Ashland is without a peer. Where Pleasure and Profit Blend The enticement which Ashland exerts over all who come under the magic spell of its attractiveness arises partly from the natural beauty of its setting, partly the comfort which climate suggests, partly the fascination which comes from the close proximity to the mountains with their snow-capped summits, while in the valleys and sunny slopes of the hills of the town there is the perpetual bloom and fruitage. Or mayhap it is the lure of the West, the "Call of the Wild,"' for there yet lingers in the blood of most of us a little of the desire of our Pilgrim Fathers to seek new fields of pleasure in new lands. Ashland's "Grand" Canyon In considering the things that appeal strongest to those people who are at liberty to seek health, recreation, and pleasure at points remote from their homes, you will note that scenic beauty and water go hand in hand. You have been told of the water, and now a word about Ashland's "'Grand Canyon.'" It is an asset ,me of the late E. H. Harriman that would be worth millions of dollars to some of the tourist points of the Pacific oad Coast. Not for the water alone, but for its setting. A wild and beautiful canyon at the very gateway, the silences of its trees and rocks, only broken by the tossing, ds are many and varied. Fore- tumbling, crystal stream. In the city it is a little valley, narrow but lined with e Ashland of itself famous, but houses, with old-fashioned gardens and fruit trees; in season the mignonette and atire Rogue River Valley, whose mint, perhaps wild thyme and lavender, mayhap foxglove from an English garden. i new and distinct standard, and Maple, yew, alder, cedar and the beautiful madrone grow beside the stream; a the North American continent. chipmunk is seen now and then, or the Douglas squirrel and the mountain quail, and here and there a pheasant rises with a whirr of wings. Stillness, music, incense, ruit light and shade, seclusion. What wonder that the young folks and old alike stroll through this cool retreat on Sunday afternoons, or that the Canyon is lined on ;; time and books have made it holidays with pleasure seekers. Elsewhere one would go many miles to find such a 3 much of a necessity as meat is place. Here in Ashland it is a part of the very city itself, a part of your every Preater profit than it does today day life. ducts. We must, however, have cannot live without the dollar, What They Say of Ashland territory. Some remarkable expressions of appreciation indicative of the multitudinous thought to be the limit of apple delights and scenic beauties of Ashland, have been uttered by noted people who hat figure. The "'Portland Ore- have visited the city at various times. Among these cncomiums are the following: late there will be at least 3,000 r Valley each year." The same "A Jewel on the Bosom of a Beautiful Landscape" k the pear proposition, for all of ley pears, all the records of the Dr. P. F. Breese, Los Angeles.-" The long following up of the Sacramento istrict.'' In an interview in the River and the crossing of the Siskiyou Mountains, with all their scenes of beauty, &. White, of 76 Park Place, New are always fresh and pleasing no matter how often repeated. The snow-capped merica, says: "'The finest apple mountains and cascades and waterfalls of Shasta are always charming, and the flow- mnd. I have seen many fine or- ing river shut in by magnificent mountain scenery, always pleases. The vast views made possible by such magnificent engineering over the Siskiyou Mountains, can my far the finest. * * * The mrnia.'' The orchard referred to scarce fail to fill the mind with admiration and the devout soul with adoration." ion of 2,200 feet. "'Ashland is a jewel on the bosom of one of the most beautiful landscapes of a fertile valley fully twelve which I have ever beheld. I never visit this charming valley without wishing that imediately tributary to Ashland. with its magnificent setting, it could be picked up bodily and set down within 40 Valley, and is one of the larger miles of Los Angeles, where it would certainly become the joy of the whole earth." Page Forty-Seven] [Page Forty-Six Ia ii ii 1111111111111 - -.
Crater Lake, Northea
Crater Lake-a World's Wor tains. The water is the richest I body of fresh water on the contin has no known outlet, the walls oi from 1,000 to 2,000 feet above th covers an area of about twenty sq makes a magnificent setting for th of the most exquisite pictures that
Sylvan Falls," East Branch of Ashland Creek Ashland-A Bower of Enchantment Henry Watterson, Editor Louisville (lourier-,Journal, Louisville, Ky.-'-To me the little city, nestled among the crags-a very eagle at rest in a bower of enchant- The analysis of the Ashland Li mnent,-will always possess an exceptional meaning and interest. Mrs. Watterson made by the chemist of the State Agricr shares this feeling and joins me in hearty congratulations. If we should ever cross the continent again we shall be cheered on our journey by the thought of looking Iron and Alumina in on the Chautauqua Assenhly and sitting under the trees by the beautiful stream Carbonate of Lime 11Magno that waters the wooded wilds beyond. Present our cordial regard to the many and Potassium Chloride charming people we had the pleasure of meeting during our all too-brief sojourn.'" Sodium " Carbona "Beauties Sown Thick as Daisies in Spring" Lithium Chloride Bishop William Quayle, of Chicago.-aHow entirely the dwellers here are apprised of the beauty of Asifland, I do not know. But that beauties are sown thick as daisies in the spring is very sure. The vellow hills tumble skyward, in- dolent as lazy sea billows. The valley takes slow course whither it will. The mountains lift blue against the blue sweet sky. Behind and out of sight save to such as go a-journeying to revel with it, is a mountain stream, which I, who am a mountain devotee, have never seen out-beautied. Abundant in variant voices, every one of which is music making, vagabond as summer clouds, wandering as in search of sunlight and shadow and laughter and opportunity for rush and leap over mnoun- tain bowlders, upward, backward, seeking for the hidden mountain whence from white banks of snow that ever melt, yet never melt, the stream rushes with a shout of joy. "Why, friends, it is worth a journey across the continent to follow the stream up the canyon, toward and to the Mount past many pines and much odor, etumula- tive and wonderful."
[Page Forty-Eight Crater Lake, Northeast of Ashland, in the Cascade Mountains
Crater Lake-a World's Wonder-a Lake on the summit of the Cascade Moun- I ains. The water is the richest blue color of a ny known lake, and is the deepest body of fresh water on the continent (1,992 feet, U. S. (ieodetic survey). The lake has no known outlet, the walls of the crater, in which the lake is situated, rising from 1,000 to 2,000 feet above the surface of the lake at all points. Crater Lake covers an area of about twenty square miles. The rich, varied coloring of the walls makes a magnificent setting for the beautiful blue of the lake, the whole forning ono of the most exquisite pictures that Nature has painted anywhere in the world,
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iantment nnal, Louisville, Ky.- To me ERRATA at rest in a bower of enchant- The analysis of the Ashland Lithia Water as given on page 23 is incorrect. The analysis and interest. Mrs. Watterson made by the chemist of the State Agricultural College at Corvallis is as follows: lions. If we should ever cross Soluble Silicates of acy by the thought of looking Iron and Alumina 126 parts per million of water trees by the beautiful stream Carbonate of Lime 977.8 ' Magnesia 653.1 ordial regard to the many and Potassium Chloride 260.2 ing our all too-brief sojourn.' Sodium ' 3657.5 Carbonate 2548.5 Lithium Chloride 51.7 es in Spring" atirely the dwellers here are . But that beauties are sown How hills tumble skyward, in- course whither it will. The hind and out of sight save to tin stream, which 1. who am a indant in variant voices, every clouds, wandering as in search for rush and leap over moun- hidden mountain whence from the stream rushes with a shout
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