A Letter from the Far West about Albany Oregon
A missive from Bessie Cameron describes Albany in the Willamette Valley as a growing city with good rail links, electric lighting, a bridge over the river, and a climate producing fertile soil and abundant produce. It praises its pleasant, healthy living, proximity to Portland and California routes, and notes the city’s rising commercial and educational importance. The letter frames Albany as a desirable western urban center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Bessie
C. Cameron
M. J. Cameron
Green Township
Williamette Valley
Hmite
Albany
Churchea
Ocean
Portland
California
Corvahsine
Linn
Benton
First Street
C. Common
Meteoric Shower Recalled From 1833 In Indiana Pa
Indiana Pa resident recounts witnessing the 1833 meteoric shower, describing a sky ablaze with falling stars, a belief time was ending, and lingering light after dawn. The reminiscence notes neighbors, a shanty in the woods, and the lasting impression of the spectacular display. Also includes local ads for Sharretts shoes and wall papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massos
Ephors
James Loughry
Wm. Lucas
Eph. Carpenter
Bargain Hose and Gloves Prices From Local Retailer
Ladies heavy all wool hose fetch 19 cents while heavy fleece lined hose cost 24 cents. Men’s wool socks priced at 24 cents. Logmen’s hose offered at 98 cents 75 cents and 45 cents. Hog skin gauntlet gloves valued at 60 cents now 60 cents.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Far West
Ore
Coopersville
Mich
T. E. Hildebrard
Indiana
W. L Moore
Homer City
M. G. Miller's
Blairsville
Tria
Grans School
Grant Township
Lulu M. Hollis
Lala M. Hoth
Hazel McQuown
Electa Shanele
Iva Burkett
Pearle Bureati
Roxim WiIppowsey
Anos M. Fullme
Turtle Creek
Mabel K. Cathea Rayne
B. F. Campbell
Ursula Munshawe Samuel
Kaufman
Peete
Charles D. Russell
Annie CG. Good
Nathan R. Kimbal
Mabel Mi. Mullen
Ira E. Gibron
Pearl Ruthniire
Jamey C. Hudson
Mabel Kennedy
Vise
Wiltiato ME Thoma
Charlotte M. Lean
Wilson
Jetlivon
Eae Sy
Tunnelton
Jarion Center
Disonville
Bairdstown
Job. Fisher
Deckers Point
Cincinnati
Coaneraville
Lad
Fisher
Sevidsna
Philadelphia
Christian Science Healing
Virginia Miller
North
Sixth Street
Sharretts
South Seventh Street
Patton
Indiana, Pa
J. T. Boucame
Sharretta
New York
Department Stores
Francis H. Leggett
Tra A. Bayers
Philadelphia Street
Queensware
England
Germany
France
Queensware Novelties
Mettlach and
Schutzenburg
City
Steving & Sutton
W. M. Cunningham
A. O. Cravener
Penningtons
Pennington
S. Indiana
Vandergrift
Michigan
J. C. Conner
McCreights Grocery
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