Jehu Owitzler Tells of Indian Battle at Middle Cascades
Jehu Switeler recalls his role in the 1864 siege of the blockhouse at the Middle Cascades Oregon, detailing a perilous march to the fort, the defense against Indian attack, scarce food and water, a dog saving the fort, and a later voyage with a guard of horses for Colonel Wright, plus his Missouri birth and Oregon service.
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Jehu Owitzler
Middle Cascades
Jehu Switeler
Middle Cscades
Oregon
Swhtaler
Mesa
Ariz
John
Vancouver
Mircouri
Fort Lane
Joulles
Colonel Wright
Dalles
Tom McDowell
Upper Cascades
Mcdowell
Att. Grinwald
Griewald
Kelly
Blackhouse
Lower
Cascades
Robert Williams
Ordinance
Williams
Mr. Williams
Win
Eic
Bradford & Co
Pather Wilbur
Jol Palmer
Governor Lane
Yellow Hawk
Whitman
Dalien
Lane
Oregon City
Saline County
Miewouri
Steamer W. P. Teak Readies Upper Columbia Service
Report describes the upcoming launch of the W. Todd on the upper Columbia between Kennewick and White Bluffs, with 40 miles of inland route to Lewiston as river traffic expands. Details cover vessel size, origins of name, wreck of Jerome, and potential traffic growth along a previously undeveloped river section. Cleveland’s Baking Powder advertised by local grocers.
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W. EP. Teak
Kennewick
White Bluffs
W. Th. ‘Todd
Columita
Kennewicck
White Muits
Inland Empire
Jerome
Open Viver Navigation Company
Celilo
Lewiston
Kennewles
Upper
Columbia
The
Why land birds dark and sea birds white color puzzles
Pearson's Weekly surveys color phenomena in nature. It questions why polar regions show white or why tropical fauna stay dark or brilliant. The piece muses on flower hues, fruit skins, moths, butterflies, autumn leaves, and shellfish coloration, noting gaps in scientific explanations and linking color to climate, biology, and perception.
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Arctic
Tropics
Globe
Pearson’s Weekly
Terrible Mistake Reflected in Local Observer Voice
A Mansfield News quotation notes women may be smart yet fear male judgment and eye contact. Joy’s recollection fades as sorrow lingers, a Byron remark on memory. Cleveland’s Baking Powder referenced amid brisk local prose.
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Mansfield News
Korea a Hermit Nation No More in Bryan Letter
W J Bryan writes from Korea praising the island’s modern rail link to Japan and seaports, noting the 275 mile line from Seoul to Fusan, military backing from Japan, and the ease of travel for visitors. He describes Korean life, labor patterns, dress, housing, and daily routines observed during a train trip from Fusan to Seoul, alongside remarks on fertility, export products, and mineral wealth.
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W. J.bryan
Oregon Sunday Journal
Korea
Griffithe
Agia
Florida
North America
Japan
Cuba
China
Russia
Seoul
Chemulpo
Japanewe
Peng Yang
Fusan
Pelktto
Fisan
Lashie
Shiit
Ooo
Kores
Lumber Firm Sold in Pendleton Notice
Public notice declares the Gray's Harbor Lumber Co sold its Pendleton venture. It asks creditors to call and settle debts immediately while promoting indigestion relief products sold by Tallman & Co.
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E. R. Mulford
Thusbandry
Waynesboro
Tallman & Co
Brock & McComas
Pendicton
Gray’s Harbor
Local grocers feature baking powder and apples in ad note
All Leading Grocers advertise Cleveland baking powder. Gray Bros Grocery lists new shipments of fancy yellow Newtown Pippin and Spitzen bere apples. East Oregonian office notes primary election petitions available.
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Cleveland
Gray Bros.” Grocery
East Oregonian
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Byron
Bryan
Baker Circuit Court
Samuel White
Circuit Court
White
Cornucopia Mines Company
Baker City Herald
Der
Mit
Per
Katrine
Meester Strauss
Dot Vax
East End
Cresc Cent
Yawcob Strauss
East End Grocery
J. W. Dyer
A. C. Ruby & CO
Webb St
Colesworthy Bone
East Alta
Grain and Feed
Roslyn
VA. S
Roslyn Wood & Coa. CO
W.D. Fletcher
the Pioneer Watchmaker and Jeweler
Court Street
the Fair Department Store
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