Letters From Oregon Describe Corvallis Country Life
A Corvallis correspondent reports on Oregon climate and farming in January 1900. Details cover mild winters, Willamette Valley geography, tile drainage, cattle, sheep, hogs, goats, and timber. The letter notes abundant rainfall, springlike blossoms, diverse soils, and opportunities for grain, fruit, and mixed farming. It also discusses land values, farm goods prices, and local markets near Corvallis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvallis
Oregon
Illinois
Lawton
Pacific
Cascades
Willamette River
Carcade Range
South
J.b.slocum
Jos
Willamette Valley
Scotland Prairie
Grandpa Moore
N. P
Aberdeen Angus
Coffin Butte
Timothy
Los Angeles
Val Medicine
Germany
Amar
George
Eglin
Brimfield
Beaton
Moore Ranch letter urges移 Oregon move amid rising values
A letter from The Moore Ranch asserts the company will be debt free in three years and favors Oregon as a residence goal. It warns against exaggerating benefits and invites readers to verify conditions, noting not a boom but a likely increase in values.
Thaiomee Seekers Excursions Schedule
To the West Northwest South Southwest and Southeast on Jan 2 and 16 Feb 6 and 20 Mar 4 and 20 Apr 3 and 17. Rate one lowest fare plus 2 dollars for round trip. Final limit 21 days.
Tax Commmox Company Reference Notice
Office work from home referenced by a tax commission company. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. Direct readers to Chicago Department 3 for further instructions.
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Dept. 3
Chicago
Barlington Route Excursions to California
Go to California via the Barlington Route the only Erie nally conducted excursions through Denver to Colorado Springs Salt Lake Ogden Sacramento San Francisco Stockton Los Angeles Fresno at the lowest rates. Pullman Tourist Sleeping Car through without change Leave Chicago every Wednesday Write or call on T A Grady Excursion Manager 212 Gack Street Chicago.
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Barlington
Denver
Colorado Springs
Salt, Lake, Ogden
Sacramento
San San Francisco
Stockton
Los
Fresno
Chicago
T. A Grady
Gack
Red Hot From The Gun and a Civil War Cure Tale
A fragmentary ad promotes Backlin's Arnica Salve claiming to cure many ailments including ulcers from a Civil War wound. It touts 25 cents per box, guaranteed cures, and broad endorsements from a Newark, Miogh area seller with a claimed historic battlefield incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GB. Steadman
Newark
Miogh
Backlin
Wm. Robinson & Co
Groggista
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S. H. Moore
Woolner
Peoria, Til
Siig
Great
Davenport
Peoria
R. R. Momray, Ag’t
California
EC. Dewitt & CO
Martin
Pierson Drug Store
Chamberlain
Dave
la Grippe
Chamsberlain
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