Ezra Meeker Sets Out to Restore Oregon Trail Legacy
Ezra Meeker plans a new journey with W B Mardon and helpers to map and raise funds for granite monuments along the Oregon trail. The 80 year old pioneer, aided by a campaign in Congress for $50,000, aims to honor settlers who opened the Pacific Northwest and inspire historical societies across six states.
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Ezra Meeker
Oregon Country
Pacific Empire
Roosevelt
White House
Meeker
Congress
Meeker Completes Oregon Trail Monument Effort
After a long voyage Mr Meeker returns to Indiana then continues the Oregon trail task with local aid. Along the route he places monuments at Baker City and other sites funded by contributions from about 2600 people including schoolchildren who attend the dedications.
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Washington Territory
State of
Washington
Puyallup
Wash
Meeker
Missouri River
Iowa
Wltnoss
Indiana
Omaha
Aew
Baker City
Ore
Touching talk and a dog license notice from La Grande
A dialogue about sentiment contrasts with a public notice from W. Farris, Pound Master, warning that dog licenses must be paid by May 1 1910 or dogs will be killed under city laws. The fragment includes commentary on poverty and a plan to enforce licensing.
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W. Farris
Pound Master
City of la Grande
Second Annual Ball by the Maccabees at Pike Auditorium
On May 2 the Dies of the Maccabees will hold their second annual ball in the Pike auditorium. It promises to be one of the best events of the season.
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Jackson Ave
Little Brick School
The
Indies of the Maccabees
Pike Auditorium
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