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Visit of Hig to Western Oregon Provokes Reflections on East and West
R F Johnson of Weston recounts a long-awaited trip to Webfoot and Portland, marveling at rapid city growth, bridges, and electric streetcars. He describes Astoria, Washougal, and the Columbia River, notes salmon fishing shifts, prune farming profits, and expresses gratitude for his home in Eastern Oregon, praising Umatilla County and Weston as wiser choices.
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R. F. Johnson
Weston
Hig
Lower Columbia
Oregon
Washougal
East Oregonians
Webfoot
Portland
Gopher Hill
Mt. Hood
Willamette River
Oregon City
Vancouver
Washington
Supreme Office
The
Order of Washington
Heaven
Mr. Morehead
Fendheton
Columbia River
Astoria
Smith's Point
Tongue Point
Asrin
Inchiding Board
Tulse
Timothy
Pats
Cascades
Thuy
Doore
Umatilla County
Fairview Farm