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Mr. Stopper examines apple tree in his orchard near Lyle, Washington

Photograph showing a man inspecting an apple tree in an orchard near Lyle, Washington. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "13584--Weister, Portland. Shows two year old tree in the Stopper orchard, eight miles north of Lyle, Klickitat County, Wash., with Mr. Stopper standing by the tree. This is red-shot soil, elevation of about 1700 feet."

Weister Company

Mr. Clark examines apple tree in his orchard near Lyle, Washington

Photograph showing a man inspecting an apple tree in an orchard near Lyle, Washington. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "13599--Weister, Portland. Still another view of the Clark orchard with Mr. Clark, the owner, in the foreground. Note the very fine care which this orchard shows. The tree in the foreground is a five year old Spitzenberg."

Weister Company

Apple orchard near Lyle, Washington

Photograph showing young apple trees in an orchard near Lyle, Washington. Likely the Clark orchard. There is a hillside in the background. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "13600--Weister, Portland. General view of the little end of Clara (sic) orchard in Western Klickitat County, North of Lyke (sic), showing three year old Spitzenberg trees." Handwritten note on back reads, "Return to SP&S Ry, 629 Ry Exch Bl."

Weister Company

Orchard near Lyle, Washington

Photograph showing small fruit trees in an orchard near Lyle, Washington. The trees are scattered across a large field. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "13593--Weister, Portland. A number of three year old orchard on home ranch of Wm. Morginson, ten miles north of Lyle, Klickitat County, Wash. Owner made the mistake of seeding alfalfa in this orchard the first year and the alfalfa sapped the strength of the trees, killing several of them. The young trees have been re-set and in another year or two this will be one of the most beautiful orchards on top of the plateau."

Weister Company

Cows in field in Dallesport, Washington

Photograph of 8 cows scattered in a wide, open field in Granddalles, known today as Dallesport, Washington. Two of the cows in the center appear to be young calves. The cows all turn to look at the camera. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "3000 acres of this kind of flat land commencing with Granddalles townsite and extending 3 1/2 miles north to foothills." Handwritten note indicates this is Washington state.

Cows in field in Dallesport, Washington

Photograph of cows in an open field in Granddalles, known today as Dallesport, Washington. A creek flows on the left. The cows look at the camera. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Spring in Granddalles Townsite Block 56." Handwritten note on the back indicates this is Washington state.

Viewing Celilo Falls, Columbia River

Photograph of a Native American person standing on a rock overlooking Celilo Falls on the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. Large rapids flow past the rock and there is a cloud of mist above the water. The person wears a hat and their back is turned to the camera as they face the river. Taken looking towards the mountains on the Washington side of the river. Stamp at the bottom of the print indicates a 1907 copyright notice for Benjamin A. Gifford. Stamp on the back reads, "Photo Copyright R.I. Gifford."

Gifford, Benjamin A.

Dairy farm, Washougal, Washington

Photograph showing a line of cattle walking up a ramp toward a barn in Washougal, Washington. Three adults and a child stand at the top of the ramp, in the entryway to the barn. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Palmer Dairy Farm at Washougal, Wash. 18 miles from Vancouver, Wash. Situated on the Columbia River and North Bank Ry." Second handwritten note reads, "Dairy Farm, Southwestern Washington." Stamp on the back of the print reads, "From Passenger Department, The North Bank Road, Portland, Ore."

Horses pulling combine harvester, Washtucna, Washington

Photographic postcard showing roughly 30 horses pulling a combine harvester down a hill in a grain field in Washtucna, Washington. Several farm workers pose on the farm machinery. Handwritten label on the front of the postcard reads, "Colliers Combine Harvester, Washtucna. Ash." Handwritten note on the back of the postcard is crossed out. It reads, "Combine at work, H. Collier Ranch, Washtucna."

Hot Springs - Carson, Washington

Photograph of a garden and several tents at a hot springs in Carson, Washington. A dirt path cuts through the garden. Several people on the path stand looking toward the camera. Handwriting on back of print reads, "At a Mineral Springs Camp, Carson, Wn." Stamp on back for Sandvall Engraving Co.

View of Mount Hood Across the Columbia River

Photograph of a view of Mount Hood across of the Columbia River. Taken from the area around White Salmon and Underwood on the Washington side of the river, looking south toward Hood River, Oregon and the mountain in the background. There are trees on a steep embankment in the foreground. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Mt. Hood & Columbia River from White Salmon - Underwood, Wash. SP&S Ry."

American Railroad Ditcher

Photographic postcard showing 3 men on an American railroad ditcher belonging to SP&S Railway. The ditcher is on a flat railway car as it moves dirt from the train onto the side of the railroad track. Likely taken in Oregon or Washington. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard reads, "McRyan(?) Collection."

Unidentified farm near Washougal, Washington

Photograph of an unidentified farm near Washougal, Washington. A cow stands on the horizon in the distance. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "In the foreground, land cleared ready for the plow in the mid distance farm buildings and in the distance is (sic) great stretches of rolling meadow. Near Washougal and Camas, Wn."

Farmland in desert landscape

Photograph showing a view down a dirt road in a desert landscape with farmland on either side. The dirt road is lined with sagebrush. Fences divide the sagebrush from the agricultural fields. A farm is visible in the distance, at the end of the road.

Gifford, Benjamin A.

Dairy farm near Washougal, Washington

Photograph showing a cluster of buildings including a farmhouse, barn and other structures at a dairy farm near Washougal, Washington. The buildings are surrounded by agricultural fields. A second farm is visible in the distance. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "A type of Dairy farm near Washougal Washington, Fortunes are being made in the dairy business in this favored section along the North Bank Railroad."

Farmland near Washougal, Washington

Photograph showing rolling hills of farmland near Washougal, Washington. A few farms are scattered across the wide, open fields. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Farm Lands lying north of Washougal Washington. No better land can be found in the world and no better climate exists for the perfect growth of grain grasses and fruit. Potatoes on these lands produce tremendous crops, Cabbage and other vegetables grow finely and of the best quality. Nearly all the farmers in this vicinity have more land than they can cultivate, and are cutting their large holdings into smaller tracts for the new comers who prefer to buy improved land. The prices of these lands are very low compared to that asked in other parts of the country. These lands are contiguous to the great North Bank road."

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