Trip Across the Plains in 1866 Memoir Journey
A first hand reminiscence from McMinnville Oregon recounts a 1866 long trek from Missouri to Oregon via Kansas, Leavenworth, Helena, and the Oregon trail. The narrator recalls guarding wagon trains, battles with Sioux, a brutal strike by teamsters, and a late arrival in Portland after crossing the plains.
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McMinnville
Oriflamme
Aineworth
San Francisco
Portland
Dalles
Missouri
Arkansas
Texas
Lawrence County
Plains
Fort Scott
Leavenworth
Kansas
Hugh Kirkendall
Helena
Montana
North Platte
Bridger’s Ferry
Fort ‘Ah
Oregon
Kirkendall
Cussemall
Teamsters
Old Jim Bridger
Big Horn
Wind River
Tedo
Custer
Tom Sawyer Readings by Mrs. Anna Rogers Fish
Mrs. Anna Rogers Fish, reader at Wood-Mar Hall on November 20, comes with strong recommendations. A pupil of Prof. Frederic Nason Blanchard of Chicago University she studied at Columbia College of Oratory and other schools. She has chaired oratory in several colleges and will present readings from Tom Sawyer with reserved seats at 36 cents and admission at 25 cents.
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Anna Rogers Fish
Wood-Mar Hall
Help Lighten the Load Strife Call to Brave Souls
A transcriptioned lyric segment urges resilience and courage amid hardship. It speaks to unity and action through devotional language, inviting “sons of the kingdom” and “children of God” to join in relief and struggle.
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Sons of the Kingdom
God
Oregon Leads Hughes With Substantial Victory in State Count
The Graphic delays final national results hoping for full counts. As of now the national race remains undecided with three or four states awaiting totals. Oregon has given Hughes a substantial majority.
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Oregon
Hughes
Newberg voters split on Sunday law and prohibition
In six Newberg precincts the tallies show Bone dry Yes 814 No 342 and ne of Sunday law Yes 865 No, indicating broad support for prohibition measures though the text is partial. Local results reflect a sharp Yes majority on the Sunday law.
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Newberg
Elks Fed At Jackson Hole By Biological Survey
About seven thousand elk were fed last winter at Jackson Hole Wyoming by the Biological Survey. The action aimed to support wildlife during harsh conditions and reflect federal care for native herds.
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Jackson Hole
Wyoming
Biologiical Survey
Dayton Corn Show Promises Harvest Amid Frost Challenges
Officials at Dayton announce a two day corn show on November 17 and 18. Frost trimmed exhibits but judged corn still suitable for Willamette Valley crops. Farmers with seed corn urged to enter. prizes include a $5.09 best husk mat measuring at least eighteen by thirty six inches to become County Agent M. S. Shrock’s office exhibit.
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Willamette Valley
Dayton
M. S. Shrock
Pumpkins Stolen From Larkin Prince Hardware Farm
A $100 reward remains unclaimed for the arrest and conviction of thieves who stole pumpkins from Larkin Prince Hardware Co. on Halloween night. The next day the pumpkins were found in Walter Mills barn on Center Street by Harry Rockwell who alerted Marshal Keeney. Keeney, George Larkin, and Rockwell retrieved the pumpkins and moved them back to the store with detective help from Dick Thurston and Lyle Palmer. Suspicion falls on local professional men.
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Larkin-Prince Hardware Co
Walter Mills
Center Street
Harry Rockwell
Marshal Keeney
George Larkin
Dick Thurston
Lyle Palmer
Keeney
Pumpkins Located. Local Contest Awards Spark Community
Pumpkins stolen earlier are found in Lynn Ferguson’s car and in Dr. Littlefield’s fur coat. The Big Hardware Store awards prizes for heaviest pumpkins with Clarence Broughton winning first for an 85 pound fruit, Harry Abernathy second for 73 pounds, and Howard Morris third for 68 pounds. The store hints at a 1917 pumpkin contest to boost local growing effort.
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Lynn Ferguson
Dr. Littlefield
Clarence Broughton
Dayton
Harry Abernathy
Howard Morris
Larkin- Prince
Weekend religious gathering schedule with sessions and talks
The program runs Friday to Sunday with a 1:30 p m business session and 7:30 p m missionary session each day. Song by Springbrook young folk and Chehalem Center groups, a stereopticon lecture by Prof Mil Mills on Friends Africa, a question box by Mrs Tamplin of Portland, and musical interludes. Sunday features Sunday School at 10 a m worship at 11 a m C E session at 3 p m led by Chester Hadley of Portland and another worship service at 7:30 p m.
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Ford
Springbrook
Friends African Field
Mark C. Mills
Chehalem Center
Tamplin
Portland
Chester Hadley
Grand Old Man of Monticello Turns Ninety
Monticello’s Major Jno Waller aged 90 celebrated his birthday. Born October 8, 1825 in Newburgh, he is a Civil War veteran and former Montecello postmaster. A longtime editor and former owner of the Sullivan County Republican, he remains active in printing and editing duties in his ninth decade.
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Monticello
New York
Jno. Waller
Newburgh
Waller
Sullivan County
Montecello
Sullivan County Republican
Wisconsin dairy cull rate across 47 associations stands out
Among 16 700 cows tested last year in Wisconsin dairy associations 3 375 were disposed as unprofitable. The data highlights a substantial cull rate reflecting economic thresholds for herd management.
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Wisconsin
Criterion Glee Club to Perform Friday Night at Wood-Mar Hall
The Criterion Glee Club presents a four member concert with solo voices and varied repertoire. Guests enjoy classical sacred folk and popular songs with piano solos and crayon sketches enhancing the program. Friday at 8 o clock seats are 35 and 50 cents, children 25 cents, at Kienle's Music Store.
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Criterion Glee Club
Grover
Woods
Wilson
Wichita Falls
Texas
Wood-Mar Hall
Kienle
W C T U GLEANINGS Meeting Highlights and Travel
The W C T U met at Mrs Joe Hollingsworth’s home with a program led by Mrs Belle Christenson. Topics included books among lumbermen, noting over four million workers in the U S. Lottie Hannon received an ovation for Montana campaign work and the next meeting is set for Mrs G W Bassett’s home on the 22nd. National convention travels include Mrs Jennie W Kemp and Mrs Hatcher leaving Portland for Indianapolis.
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Joe Hollingsworth
Belle Christenson
Department of Books
United States
Myrtle Hollingsworth
Harford
Lottie Hannon
Montana
G. W. Bassett
Department of Scientific Temperance Instruction
George Snow
Jennie W. Kemp
Hatcher
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