Inward Journey Through Storm and Canyon Escape
Jim and Helen flee a deadly aftermath, packing loot, gear, and horses as a rain storm roars. They move through a canyon toward Star ranch, debating safety, pursuit, and Helen’s desire to reach her brother Bernie in England.
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Jim
Ray
Helen
Smoky
Hiys
Star Ranch
Devil River
Bernie
Jim Wall
Heeselman
England
Herrick
Riliesnedt
Desperate Flight Through Desert Storms
Jim and Helen press on across a barren desert as a storm gathers. They seek shelter in a rocky valley while danger from pursuing enemies closes in and a treacherous river and crumbling cliff edge threaten their escape.
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Jim
Ted
Helen
Ray
Tay
Thay
Elghheen
Jim H
Gray
Oregon Heritage From Willamette to Coastline
National Geographic outlines Oregon’s formation from Jason Lee’s early missions through the Columbia River discovery by Robert Gray to Lewis and Clark exploration. It traces wagon trails to Willamette Valley towns, Portland growth, and a thriving agricultural belt with ports, mills, and educational institutions shaping a burgeoning American empire.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
WNU
Jason Lee
Willamette River
Oregon
Lee
Robert Gray
Boston
Columbia
Gray
American Republic
Canton
Lewis and Clark
Yellowstone
Saskatchewan
Cascade Range
Pacific Ocean
Fur Brigades
Oregon Trail
Missouri
Buigrant
Willamette Valley
Willamette
Columbia Rivers
Portland
Columbia River
Columbia Basin
Plains
Coos Bay
Orford
Rogue River
Japan
Oregon Coast Highway
Tillamook Bay
Tillamook
Farmers’ Association
Astoria
Youngs Bay
Forest Service cuts extra period fires by twenty percent this season
The United States Forest Service reports a 20 percent reduction in extra period fires this season. Quick attack on discovery and nighttime containment cut acreage burned about 10 percent and firefighting costs about 40 percent from 1981 levels despite more fires. By September 10 the count of extra period fires stood at 284 versus 855 in 1981 with 300,883 acres burned this year compared to 561,680 in 1931 and a three year average of 267,491.
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United ‘States Forest Service
Forest Service
Ares
Why Liquid Laxatives Are Back in Favor
The public is returning to liquid laxatives as the right dose allows a natural, comfortable movement. Dosing can be tailored to individuals, including children, with mild liquids not irritating the kidneys. Doctors favor senna as a natural laxative and Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin relies on senna for gentle relief until normal function returns.
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Dr. Caldwell
But Who Cares Mighty Poorly Roasted Potatoes
A fragment notes potatoes eaten while camping with a humorous tone about poorly roasted spuds and the rough experience of outdoor eating.
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Zane Grey
Cairy
Raptir Zil
Pelen
Plimiy
Hays
The
Willamette Falls
Cascade and
Coast Ranges
Champoeg
Salem
Plymouth Rock
Pioneeta
Northwest
Great Britain
United States
Ireland
Belgium
France
State Capitol
Willamette University
Newberg
McMineville
Albany
Forest Grove
Oregon State Agricultural College
Corvallis
State University At
Eugene
Creomulsion
Billings Business College
Billings
Montana
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