Travelogue Across the Pacific Northwest Deserts to Portland
A 1896 letter recounts a westward journey from Rawlins Wyoming through Idaho and Oregon to Portland. The writer notes deserts, irrigated farms, the Snake River, mining activity, and towns like Huntington Baker City and Pendleton, with river scenery, wildlife, and a ship visit in Portland. The piece also covers debates over silver coinage and political arguments about gold and silver standards.
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Eugene
Oregon
Rawlins
Wyoming
Idaho
Union Parc
Eific Railroad
Snake River
Huntington
Snake River Valley
Baker City
Rockies
Union City
Ames
Nex
Meachem
Portland
Uma- Ulla
Pendleton
Walla Willa
Washington
Columbia River
Iowa
Willamette
Voluntver
Beach
Cape
Ince
Fort Canby
Cape Disiment
Astoria
Mt. Hood
U. S
Talen
Free Silver Deliberations Produce Weak Manifesto
National Tribune reports on the Manitou Colorado discussions of the free silver Republicans. The final document is described as weak and is signed by Senators Soeller Dubois and Lee Mantle and by Ha Wilson Shafrott and Stevenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitou, Colo
Soeller
Dubois
Lee Mantle
Ha Wilson
Shafrott
Stevenson
Bargain of Gold Policy Sparks Public Outcry in Financial Debate
A speaker denounces financial policy as speculative and anti business, predicting hardship for workers pensioners and savers. The piece rails against silver plutocrats and warns of a reckless rush to gold, while noting editor Joan Thompson’s and The Messenger's journalistic stance. It also touches on a Waterloo preacher scandal, a Midland Monthly outdoor issue, and an upcoming Homeseekers excursion with Gospel Union meetings in Boone Iowa.
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Joan Thompson
The
Ogden Messenger
John
Messenger
Midland Monthly
Des Moines
Iowa
John W Emerson
Ironton
Missouri
Grant
Midland
Fred D. Grant
Gospel Union
Boone
Benton Middlekauff
Detroit
Mich
N. Fay Smith
Nebraska
W. L. Porter
Minnesota
C. P. Chapman
Premium on Gold Offered by Cincinnati Bankers
A Cincinnati banking firm issues a circular offering to buy full weight U S gold coins, United States treasury notes redeemable in gold, and gold certificates, paying a premium of 2 50 per 1000. It will cover expressage to Cincinnati and notes the premium hinges on voters at the ballot box. The piece warns that a return to gold parity could transfer wealth from the masses to speculators, foreshadowing crisis if wisdom does not guide November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
United States
United States Treasury
Marvelous Results Prominent Doctor’s Discovery Praised
A Dimondale pastor cites Rev J Gun derman approving Dr Kings New Discovery for pneumonia and la grippe aftermath. Trial bottles free at L M Bosworths Drug Store with regular sizes 50c and 1.00. Also advertised are Bucklen Amnica Salve, Shilohs Cure and Judisch Bros sales as best remedies with money back guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Francis
Chicago
Dr. King
L. M. Bosworth
J. Gunderman
Dimondale
Mich
Baptist
Rives Junction
la Grippe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arthur Sutton
Pettigrew
Cannon
Teller
Ailger
Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
California
National Tribune
New York Stock Exchange
Jay Gould
Scott
Waterloo
Logansport
Ind
Chicago Great Western Railway
Maple Leaf
Adams Bros
Bucklen
Amnica
Shiloh
Judisch Bros
Chicago & Northwestern R’y
Scerling
Antic Express
Chicago Express
Overland Limited
Iowa & Dak
Pacific Meecom
Carroll Express
Os South
S. C
D. M
Des M. Pass’r
Dak & Des M Exp
Chicago Limited
GoIne Notre
M. & Dak
Chicago & Eagle Grove
Gro. W. Roorrs
Wee Eee
Canier Bros. & Herman
Nichols Bros
Main Street
Depot
N. J. Spencer
Prop'r
City
Miller
Koosers
West Main Street
K. Banks
Nevada
B. Elliott
South Side
Main St
M. Hemstreet
Dowa
City Dray! and Transfer Line
P. P. Brown
H. Westerman
T. McLain
Real Estate and Loan Office
Business Directory
R. T. Sisson W.S. Pradley
Sia
E. M. Soper
Adams Broa
J. ¥. Davis
Arnant
N. Main
S. Main
S. Manin
LN. Mate
Purniture and Undertaking
Loud
N. Mata
M. Read
Meat Markets
First Near East Courty Bank
S. Malt
H. Ll, Munn
Laimber
John H. Queal & Co
Moroe
Mey Miller
Northwestern Fence Co
Stock Yard
J. H. Cook
Grove Bros
Oige
Opera House
Bower
Ayers’ Photograph Gallery
Spring & Son
Hartford
John C. Emfield
Carpenter
Ontario
A. L. Bartlett
Attorney AT Law
Society
Arcadia Lodge No
AFP
Grppines
B. F
Sims
Torneys
Daniel
M’carthy & Lee
Stevens’ Block
Low
College Park
G. A Under Woor
Underwood & Whitaker
Chas
Attorneys AT Law
J. F. Martin
First National Bank
H. Kelso, D. D.S
Perkins Block
Ames, Lows
W. E Harriman
Story County Bank
Towa. Ee
W. E. Winsett, M. D
Martin
Story County
Loweewest Ratee
Smith & Sor
Union National Bank
of Armes
W. M. Greeley
HENRY WILSON _ “Si
Ab 8S
National
Third Nationa Bank
New — Valley National Bank
PasMomes
W. P. Fitchpatrick
Nevada, Lowa
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