Land Grabbers and the Rise of Western Settlement
The article contrasts pioneers who settled the West with land grabbers who used laws to secure vast public lands. It accuses speculators of profiting without developing communities, while squatters built farms and towns, and it notes eastern literature misrepresented western life. It projects Oregon as following these obstructive paths, seeking advanced land grabs to gain value before settlement.
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Prairie
West
Oregon
Middle West
United Stat
Sage
Watch Tecoma Grow and Promote La Grande
The piece urges locals to shout for La Grande and defend irrigation plans against land grabbers while praising the town’s climate, schools, people, and fertile valley. It stresses attracting outside buyers and portraying Tecoma and La Grande as ideal for development and settlement.
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Tecoma
la Grande
Bank Adds Interest on Savings Deposits
The Farmers and Traders National Bank invites deposits from $1.00 to $8,100.00 in its savings department and promises interest. Call to learn advantages of saving.
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Haworth
Adans Ave
Northwest
Socialite Meeting at Mayville Cigarette Factory
A notice announces a meeting at the Gazette building on Sender evening for interested residents about municipal ownership and control of the Mayville cigarette factory, by request of the organizer.
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Eocialiote
Mayville
Ciger
Beilding
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