Wallowa Valley Farms and Settlers Look Ahead
Personal letter describes 240 acre Woat Farms in Pine Valley near Halfway with 240 acres in several tracts from five to twenty acres. Notes irrigation via Corbin Ditch from Spokane River, soil, fruit and berries, past blizzard damage, and high land values from 200 to 1000 dollars per acre. Mentions family ties, neighbors, and multiple local residents and their livelihoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spo
Jane Valley
Ten Niles Due East
Corbin Ditch Company
Spokane
Kettle Falls
Corbin Ditch
Wallowa County
Happy Home in Favored Valley near Halfway Oregon
A North Pacific letter from NONA MILLER describes settling in Wallowa county. The family details land purchases eighties of acres and adjoining tracts near Halfway, farming hay grain fruit and vegetables. They raise hogs turkeys milk cows and keep twenty six turkeys this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halfway
Oregon
Wallowa County
Altho
Pine and Eagle Valley
Dolliver
Hildreth
Olive
Ard Norman
Boanen
Lee
Ihini
Fragmented OCR political notice with scattered names and events
Fragmented text lists people and places including Mr and Mrs Walter and Constance, references to a hotel, occupations, a scholarship for Ore Halfway H, a marriage to Mary Weather spoon, a Projuvent manager and sawmill owner, and a candidate scene with Democratic party references. OCR errors obscure full facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Ana
Rey
Ae Miller
Merced area advances vast irrigation project in California
A letter from Merced County, California, describes a major irrigation system under construction that will cover about 200000 acres of fertile land. It notes new storage dams on the Merced River and a highway to the Yosemite Valley, with completion targeted this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merced
California
Enterprise
Oregon
North End
Old Wallowa County
Merced County
Ixchequer
Merced River
Ae Ibuil
Magsh Be EE gt Chee Old Friends from OAC City
Fragmented OCR text mentions old friends, mining, and conversations in a city setting with unclear names and events. No coherent narrative or complete details available.
Ontario Oregon Pioneers Discuss Farming Ties to Wallowa County
A letter from longtime Ontario residents outlines ties to Wallowa County, detailing dairy operations at Riverside farm near Lostine, crop yields including 100 bushels of wheat per acre, alfalfa and clover as seed crops, and plans for potatoes and onions. They note favorable winter weather, market distance as a challenge, and frequent trips to Wallowa while residing in Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Oregon
Baltor
Chiettain
Friceas
Wad
Wallowa County
Payette
Idaho
Aloo
Alan
Wallowa
Latch String is Out at O D Howard Home
Former Wallowa county residents write from Gilroy California sharing their pleasant relocation near churches and library. They describe gardens and walnut trees and note Harold Morgan visiting while parents return to their ranch. They invite friends to visit and reconnect on their Los Angeles trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilroy
California
Amswer
Wallowa County
Santa Clara County
Fignez
Harold Morgan
Maaha
Los Angeles
D. Howard
Idaho's varied farm products and wartime recovery
A historical note describes Idaho crops and industry after the war, highlighting alfalfa and seed production. It mentions a 1925 figure near seven million dollars in alfalfa value and Idaho’s share of seed shows, with references to Chicago exhibitions and stakeholders like James Pascoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Vario Eesources
Chicago
United States
Séalre
Pola
Ehipa
Idaho Prosperity and Attractions Highlight Rural Life
A historical account extols Idaho as a thriving state with strong wool and sugar sectors, and notes booming dairy butterfat at 51 cents per pound. It celebrates scenic wonders like Shoshone Falls and the Sawtooth range, plus robust farm output, turkey production, and cooperative efforts led by J M Fruitts as he bids farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Idaho
Idaho
Shoshone Falls
Snake River
Niagara
Snake
Colorado
Winter Snow Missing In Wallowa County Letter
A rural letter notes a mild winter in Wallowa County with no snow for the first time. The writer recalls past winters, mentions local stores in Enterprise and Calormie, and observes California’s growing influence and nearby industrial activity.
Life Finds Charms in City and Wallowa Recall
A Chicago worker recounts rapid urban growth shipping auto parts worldwide while reflecting on Oregon’s Wallowa County memories. He praises city life, health, and reliability at work, and notes long friendships with Wallowa residents like Albert Raavia, Jap Ward, David Pyles, and J. D. McGilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallowa
Albert Raavia
Jap Ward
Webber
David Pyles
Familly
J. D. McGilly
Hugh Wiley
Blanche Mays Parkins
A. H. Hall
California
Car attack near hill lunch leads to pursuit by citizens
A couple returning to their car were confronted by four youths who tried to steal belongings. The narrator defended themselves with the help of matrimony training, then summoned an officer to recover the items. The note ends with a greeting and regards from J A McCOY and spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J A. McCoy
Schaupp Reflects on Old and New Ties in Klamath Falls
A. W. Schaupp writes from Klamath Falls about his return, his law practice in the IOOF building, and his role as president of the Klamath Valley Savings and Loan. He notes strong ties to Wallowa County, predicts growth for the city, and mentions local acquaintances while sending best regards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klamath Falls
Oregon
Joseph
Klamath Valley Savings and Loan Association
Wallowa
Klamath County
Wallowa County
Dell Root
Guy Three
H. Roskamp
A. W Schaupp
Winston Is Living In Land of Apples
A letter from Hood River Oregon describes relocation from Wallowa county to the apple rich Hood River valley. It mentions familiar faces and the speaker’s memories of chasing wild horses and cattle in Wallowa. The piece previews more names from the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston
Land of Apples
Wallowa County
Dear Sir and All of My Old Friends Letter From Charles Miller
Charles I Miller writes from Turlock California recalling Wallows county days as early as Indian trails and cayuses. He notes highways railroads and automobiles replaced those trails and cayuses and reflects on 46 years of change and 18 years since leaving. He reports good health California climate and describes occasional Wallowa county reunions with friends there doing well.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Service Department
Astetographer
Rodgers
Enterprise
Blue Mountain
la Grande
Lewiston
United States
Canada
China
Australia
West Coast
Seattle
Portland
Frisco
Oakland
Los Angeles
Wallowa County
Oregon
Wallond County
Wallowa
Charles C. Brown
Turlock
California
Wallows County
Moe
Charles 1. Miller
Found Opportunity In Wallowa County
Jessie M Hawthorne narrates securing homestead 32 miles northeast of Enterprise in 1916 and building a 520 acre ranch in Oregon. She describes nursing and ranch work, owning Hereford cattle, hogs, and turkeys, and plans to buy a tile home in Union county while staying connected to Enterprise. She praises Oregon and Wallowa County as her start and home. She is one of five sisters born in Salon Oregon and plans to move if lonely.
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Summerville
Oregon
Record Chieftain
Wallowa
Enterprise
Union County
Salon
Wallowa County
Jessie M Hawthorne
Muirs Open Alfalfa Field Near Medford in First Crop
E. J. Muir reports alfalfa 18 inches high ready for first cutting on Route 1 near Medford Oregon. He describes a warm, blossom filled Northwest winter, smudge pots lighting the valley at night, and plans for a homecoming paper edition. B J plans a spring return to enterprise work with a drive from Pasadena California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Oregon
Record
Northwest
Enterprise
B. J
Ashh
Wale Anti
Rom
Pasadena
Calif
Teaching in Booming City Bend Oregon
Margaret Dorrance writes from Bend Oregon describing a move from The Dalles with Isabel Clawson. She notes Bend as a booming city of over 10 000, local mills employing 2500, visits to Crooked River Canyon and nearby diatomite mines, and plans to return to Wallowa County after school ends.
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Bend
Oregon
Dalles
Isabel Clawson
Isabel
Kenwood
Crooked River Canyon
Dalles California
Mt. Hood
Old Bachelor
Wallowa County
Margaret Dorrance
Summer Welcome Note From Mrs E J Muir
Mrs E J Muir invites old friends passing through or visiting during the summer to spend time with them. The message expresses happiness at their company and extends warm regards to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Muir
Gaertners Describe Grande Ronde Home and Wallowa County Ties
The Gaertners write from La Grande Oregon about moving to the Grande Ronde valley near La Grande and missing Wallowa County. They note soil variation climate and abundant summer fruit and vegetables and recall May 21 1901 to Nov 12 1923 in Wallowa. They mention visits from locals and anticipate Enterprise Fourth of July celebration attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Oregon
Wallowa County
Grande Ronde
Buttes
Upper Valley
John
George Wagner
Sam Litch
Enterprise
Forest Grove Oregon Editor Seeks Correspondents
Edward Renfrew writes from Forest Grove about the area 27 miles west of Portland on the S P railroad, noting farms around the city including a ten acre walnut orchard yielding four tons last year and a fine winter with green lawns. He praises the Chieftain weekly service and invites a correspondent from Troy for news. Howard Renfrow signs the note.
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Forest Grove Oregon
Chieftain and Friends
Forest Grove
Portland
S. P
Corvallis
Troy
Howard Renfrow
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Wanes
Young
Cornucopia
Oor
Chet. Gardner
Baker
Bugiah
Halley Deaderick
Ola
Arthur
Charley
John Cox
Thompson
Pine Valley
Earl
Walter Thompson
Kasex
Thompsos
Mie’ Evans
Wal- Towa
North Pine
Agnes
Charlotte
Hasel
Bata Thompson
Floyd Bowerman
Jaunita
Alita
Jerold
Fay Thompson
Milton Leigh
Palmer
O. M. Gardener
Lostine
Richland
Gardener
Presbyterian Church
Parixz Roop
Andy Rudd
Megt Daniels
Favored Valley
O.D. Howard
Manjeatle Sawtooth
Dhalow
Welser
Southern Drowers Association
Midvale
Cambridge
Indian Valley
Oneman
Oak'and
Fruitvale Ave
Loetine
Mgpa
Charle M. Smith
van Across & Brother
Meyers
Ivan
Regul
L. K
Skaggs
San Leandig
Wallowe
Callordia
Calormle
Californie
Schaupp
Hood River, Oregon
Booming City
Gaertners
Edward Renfrew
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