North Dakota Letter Describes Life and Hopeful Prospects
W S Lowry writes from Hankinson about North Dakota’s robust work during harsh winters. He notes prohibition enforcement, dairy expansion, and farmers’ loans, while praising the state’s education system and opportunities for settlers who work. He invites Illinois friends to visit or relocate.
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North Dakota
Herald
Hankinson
Ine Bois
Ilinois
Illinois
Linois
Tikols
W. S&s. Lowry
Welcome note from J R Archer on California life in Los Angeles
J R Archer writes from Los Angeles describing climate growth and housing expansion. He notes annexations of Wilmington and San Pedro, the Owens River aqueduct project, and the city’s water supply, streetcar network, and abundant orchards. He mentions Marshall neighbors Fred Martin and family and others in the area.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Herald
The
San Diego
Long Beach
Ocean
Willmington
San Pedro
San Pedro Harbor
Owens River
Newark
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
Springfield
Indianapolis
Seattle
Santa Barbara
California
Marshall
Marshall Colony
Fred Martin
George Balsley
Joe Starks
Lyman Lycan
J. R. Archer
Seattle and Washington State Boastful Prosperity Claims
A Washington reader touts Seattle and the state’s wealth from fruit farming timber and mining. He cites land values, crop yields, Salmon and Puget Sound fisheries, Alaskan trade, and the U S Assay Office profits to defend Washington’s economic strength to Seattle readers. The letter extols climate, scenery, and city amenities while praising local events and promising continued well being.
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Seattle
Washington
The
Herald
Missouri
Wenatchee
Spokane
White House
Puget Sound
Cape Flattery
Alaska
San Francisco
Maine
United States Assay Office
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Clark County
Wido Daly
Dakota
Ning
Pepe Lewitt
Lil Ues
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Deneskis
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Cascade Mountains
Sound Navy Yard
Po Sound
Union
Batster
Christina
William OH. Maurer
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Bilor Jack Eee
Husban and
AnEasy Chait As
Je Atte Ay Ern
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Rorist
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