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10 and other so-called humid portions of the State, and the difficulties peculiar to these sections severally. (a) Results so far obtained. (b) Measures necessary for more extensive development.

1. Soil erosion and soil transportation. (a) Causes. (6) Mean, of prevention. 2. Deterioration and exhausOon of soil. (1) Causes. (a) Bad cultivation. (b) Exhausting crop, (2) Mesn of mantnancc ai,d restoration of their productivity. (a) Mode of cultivation. ) Restorative crops. (C) Rotation of crops. (d) Stock raising asid d.h fanning. (8) Arti6ciaI fertilizer..

1. Its principles and their application to Oregon. 2. Results already obtained Mid what may reasonably be expect.d from further developmet

1. Requisites for good roads in Oregon. (a) Materials and mode of corrntnct’on. (b) Drainage. (C) Maintenance, 2. Detroctive agencies. (a) Climate conditions. (} Vehicles draw,i by horse, (C) Autornobiln Mid traction engints. 3 The social and mat.ria effect of an adequate system of good roads on the Stat., 4. Experience &f the Stat., in handling the nad problem and nsons to be earned therefrom. 5. History of road construction and results obtained in foreigi’ countrie. 6. The sane for other states of this Union, and their esons for Or€gan. flSIL
 * 1) Salmon industry in Oregon.
 * 2) Destructive agencies.
 * 3) Means of pntervation and perpttuatio of the salmoit supply.
 * 4) The story of the !turgeon indu,try.
 * 5) Trout and other game fish of Oregon, their propagation and protection.

With the opening to railroad transportation of an empire in Central Oregon larger than the State of Ohio, great activity is expected in the settlement of public lands flow vacant.