O. R. N.
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- Feb 26, 1898The Railroad’s 160-Acre Bet on Cotton in the Columbia BasinThe O.R.N. set aside land near Wallula to test cotton, sorghum, peanuts, tobacco, and more—with and without irrigation—and invited farmers to copy the results.Wallula, WA
- Apr 13, 1900Freak Rail-Cutting Accident May Cost Foreman His EyeA. L. Bird, section foreman at Hay, was struck in the eye by a flying piece of metal while cutting a railroad rail. He traveled to Colfax and then Portland for treatment, but doctors fear the eye cannot be saved.Hay, WA
- Oct 5, 1903Athena Needs a WarehouseA local representative of the O.R.N. railroad argues that Athena is perfectly positioned to become a regional shipping hub, provided local storage can keep up with modern demand.Athena, WA