Grasshopper Invasion Described In Long 19th Century Letter
The article recounts a prairie grasshopper infestation spreading from Missouri to the Northwest, described with alarm. It details how billions of insects devastated crops, libraries, clothing, and infrastructure, prompting state actions and citizen prayers to curb the plaguing horde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Dellyoranes
Tie
Fusitrem
Dakota Territory
Uleo
Lincoln Groumle
Eel River Valley
Iowa
Gothere
Hvevard
Walla Walla Statesman News and Political Notes
A fragmented summary notes ownership change at the Walla Walla Statesman and criticizes its new management. It discusses Bartlett Tripp as a Republican presidential candidate, Oregon and Washington delegations, a Supreme Court decision affecting press monopolies, and critiques of the Associated Press franchise in Portland. International views touch Canadian liberals and Anglo-American independence debates.
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Bartlett Tripp
Cleveland
Suprem Court of
Nlingie
Tress
Portland Oregonian
Portland
Toronto
Dominion
Britain
Almady
Quebwelle
Ottawa
Plague of grasshoppers devastates Minnesota fields and economy
Reading like a grim archival note, the report details a brutal grasshopper outbreak in Southern Minnesota. It describes rapid swarms and the impact on labor, state finances, and public response, noting expensive measures and a commission’s sobering conclusions.
Traditional Patent Remedy and a Portland Triplet Birth
A mocked up text claims Heateter’s Stomach Bitters cures indigestion and dyspepsia. It mentions Palew’s Money aml Yar as a healing tonic. Portland reports four births with Mrs. William Rivers giving birth to triplets, highlighting a large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
William Rivers
Wita
Windy Season Garden Tools Sale at Low Prices
To the wise farmer and all planning spring tasks, this notice advertises garden tools, weeders, barb wire, nails, hardware, and related items of high quality offered at very low costs. Local shop encourages early purchase for gardening work.
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Oregonian Publishing Company
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Tech
England
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Europe
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Iron Navy
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Missouri
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Towa
Nebraska
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McKinsey
Mark Hanna
Republican Party
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Kweting Telegrany
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Lapeer Sion
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American Congress
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State Treasury
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Brooklyn
United States
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W. UW. Hooker & CO
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New York
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W.D. Hansford & Co
Poulain, Oregon
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Taylor
Main Street
Walter Mf. Meroe
Roob and
Dainy Coarsmiano Stn
Schulmerieh
Wanhinuteau County
Sixth Judicial District
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Pontoon County
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George A. Hartman
Pendiopey County
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George Dotweldr
Delay Recorder
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Auheng Abkesson
Weyton
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Crescent Agency
East Oregonian Building
Republican
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Albany
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Umatilla County
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Stony Ira W. Berry
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Frank Michmoud
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First National Bank OF PE
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Schlitz Milwaukee Beer
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Chris Simpson
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Jersey
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Madiown
Oregua
Life Insurance
the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company of
California
Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company
Ince
Frank N. McCgandless
Ellensburg, Wash
Rabingon
Portieres
White, Standard and Eldredge Sewing Machines
Jesse
Main St
Bridge
Wuarthils
Merriam Co
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Oregon Lumber Yard
Borie & Light, Prop's
Alla St
Court House
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