Old Oregon Trail Monument Dedication in La Grande
Ezra Meeker led hundreds to unveil a monument near La Grande overlooking the Grande Ronde valley. Eight hundred school children joined the procession after arriving at the high school before Naomi Williamson unveiled the marker in 1845 57. Turner Oliver spoke on heroism and westward migration ending with a chorus of Columbia.
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Ezra Meeker
United States Land Office
Meeker
Naomi Williameson
Turner Oliver
Marahullad
Hudson Bay Company
John Jacob Astor
United States
Gray
Columbia
Lewis and Clark
America
la Grande
Grande Ronde Valley
Missouri River
Pacific Ocean
Caesar
Third Street
Astor Expedition
Union
Snake River
Bor
Darien
Bonnaville
Nez Perces
Box Canyon
Grande Ronde
Blue Mountains
Powder River
Imnaha
Jason Lee
Whitman
Joseph Meek
Gainness
Bingen
Rhine
States
Bald Hill
Ladd
Ganyon
Willamette Valley
Hale
Ben Brown
Ben
Exra Meekar
Vesuvius Eruption Sparks Citywide Turmoil and Aid
Naples grapples with Vesuvius as ash drifts to Sicily and hunger rises. Refugees parade through the gloom while Rome mobilizes troops and firemen to aid victims. Reports say Sarno may be destroyed and relief funds in New York reach over eighteen hundred dollars.
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Naples
Observatory
Agavahona
Somma
Rome
Sicily
Rich Loam and Gravel For Sale And Delivery
Extra rich black loam suitable for gardens available for sale and delivery. Also offering gravel for street filling, close in delivery or on site by J L Mars.
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Sixth Street
Dr. Withycombe Heads Campaign Tour In County
Candidate for governor Dr. Withycombe visited the city today. He conducts a vigorous canvass and has gained support daily. Known for equality and personal connections to voters, a strong vote is foreseen when results are tallied next Friday night.
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Dr. Withycombe
State Grange Attendees and Oregon Grange Members
Thirty-three representatives from 37 counties will attend the State Grange at Albany on May 22, per an official list by Mrs. Mary S. Howard state Secretary of the Patrons of Husbandry. The list shows Oregon has 96 granges with 6440 members.
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Albany
Mary S. Howard
the Patrons of Husbandry
Oregon
Foley's Honey and Tar promoted for coughs and lung relief
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for obstinate coughs and lung troubles including pneumonia and incipient consumption. Claims quick relief for asthma and cites testimonials from customers like Mary Ambrose praising its quick and lasting effect. Presents bottle sizes and pricing details to persuade purchase.
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Foley
Gough
Jackson
Danville, LL
Canaries
Poley & Co
Chicago
Dana
Poley
Mary Ambrose
Cimber Land Sale Notice Under Act of June 3 1675
Publication notice for land under the act of June 3 1675. The notice lists Lot 9 in Section and Township details and states the owner’s intent to prove land value and validity before a receiver. Parties are urged to attend and present claims or evidence by a specified deadline.
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Guy of
Jie
Ile
Enone
Davin, Register
Uomber Land
MM Sude
le Gawie
Leenie
Marie
Kealsier
Heerivers
Notice of fabrication and timber land claim actions
A fragmented notice details legal actions and claims including fabrication notices and timber land disputes. It references persons such as Leputi Jatinndo and Meyer, dates in 1908, and mentions court proceedings and official actions. The text is garbled but centers on property and wartime era claims and official deadlines.
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Oregon Trail
Prochstel's
Crown
Atoa
Umatilla River
Dorlen
Grande Rondé Valley
Vesuvius
Sarno
Washington, D. C
N. Gouden
Italy
Paris
New York
Tima
J, L
Mars
D. Withycombe
Hill Druggit
Union County
J M Berry
S. R. Haworts
Union Counat
Mary
Wm. B. Sancumr
OTA
Justice of the Peace
Ww. Ghani
Desire
John E. Hough
Cua
Huo
G. R. Hibberd
Bennett Ranch
Trogan
Wade Wal
Glen Wilkes
Vergara
Imbler-P
Marte
Ava
Ian Baght
Thome
Dherwe
McClure
Davila, Regieere
Leputi
Jatinndo
Utm
Ubie
Reine Pd Ib
Iorvaie Ko Hier
Orn Meyer
Arige
Davie, Hig Tater
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