Oregon fair and real estate boom cited in Heppner Times
The Heppner Times discusses the 1905 fair promoting Oregon to Eastern investors and homebuyers. It highlights rapid land value increases in Morrow County, citing Geo. Turner’s Lexington ranch sale as proof, and notes real estate rising while rain-soaked inspections reveal historic fairground buildings and Scottish-themed exhibits.
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Oregon
Morrow County
The
Times
Geo. Turner
Lexington
Trip to Scotland and a World’s Fair visit
The writer recalls a journey with Mr. Thompson and hospitality in Chicago before a trip toward Oregon. At the St Louis World’s Fair they admire Oregon exhibits in agriculture, forestry and game, noting prunes, salmon, pheasants, pine and various woods. He mentions travel routes, farewells, and interest in Oregon’s display.
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Mr. Thompson
Chicago
Jeasi
Heppner
Mr. Cruickshank
Oregon
Louis
Conner & Hayes
Penland L. & L. Co
Wright Brow
McKnight Brow
St. Louis
Auld Beotland
Journey to Oregon via Kansas City and Cheyenne
Fragmentary travel note describes a 4 am departure toward Oregon via Tite and Cheyenne from Ayr, with references to Bootland cottages and a union depot. The text also advertises Chamberlain's stomach and liver tablets and DeWitt's Little Early Risers as remedies for constipation and biliousness, with drugstore mentions Slocum Drug Co and Heppner Drug Co.
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Ayr
Bootland
Union Depot
Kansas City
Tite
Cheyenne
Glu
Oregon
Chamberlain
Webster & Co
Adora
Ontario
Canada
Gale
Slocum Drug Co
DeWitt
P. Moore
Nacogdmchee
Tex
Heppner Drug Co
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Roer
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Odd Lowe
Mr Sat
Oach Im Oopsi Twonth
G. W. Rea
Adj
W. Sutra
Com
Fair Grounds
Perth
Scotland
Gritain
Fair Maid
Dewar
United States
Lindsay
Fair Maid of
Robbie Burns Cottage
Notson
Hicks
E. Notson
Bank of Heppner
NEW York
TE Times
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