The Pony Express Not a Track Event of Old Days
The article contrasts modern pony express and Round-up relay races with the pioneer era journeys. It honors riders like Buffalo Bill and Joaquin Miller, notes the harsh, perilous work of early express riders, and recalls the Nez Perce conflict shaping the frontier mail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pony Express
Col. W. F. Cody
Buffalo FU
Joaquin Miller
Sierras
Walla Walla
Idaho
Kex
Levi Ankeny
Mexsaman
Portland
San Francisco
Hfe
Halliday
St. Josep, Mo
Sacramento
Nez Perce
Indiana
Heroic ride of W H Pearson described in 1855 dispatches
Col Buffalo Bill era reminiscence recounts W H Pearson chosen to ride express from The Dalles to Fort Benton after a brutal conflict with inland tribes. Pearson endures a blizzard, snowshoes crafted from lariat, and a four day trek over Bitter Root terrain before reaching Stevens camp. The piece extols his perilous journey and positions him among bold express riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Pearson
Inland Empire
Isaac J. Stevenan
Fort Benton
Mont
Cascade Mountains
Montana Plains
Upper Columbia
Walla Wallas
Umatillas
Oregon
Dalles
Walla Walla
Wiys Stevens
Bolon
Haller
Yakima Country
Kamilaken
W. H. Pearsson
Pearson
Billy McKany
Umatilla
Lapwai
Fort Owen
Stevens
Teton
Origin of Idaho name debated by Joaquin Miller
The poet Joaquin Miller claims Idaho derives from an Indian word meaning a line of mountains star. He recounts a 1881 surveying trip with an Indian guide, noting he may have popularized the current spelling Idaho though not the origin. The text mentions early Spokane county boundary changes and new Missoula Idaho Nex Percy counties.
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Idaho
Joaquin Miller
Sierras
Miller
Lapwal
Craig's Mountain
Camas Prairie
Lewiston
Oregon
Washington Territory
Rocky Mountains
Spokane
Missoula
Nex Percy
Wanted Information and the Nursing Dilemma
After the third child the family needed a permanent nurse. The mistress questions a girl applicant about qualifications, cooking, sewing, late nights, faithfulness, and disposition. The tale ends with the husband dictating terms, and the girl asks who the nurse cares for.
New Pendleton Harrow with Vertically Positioned Teeth
The harrow is steel framed and Cambria toe steel teeth. Each section covers about five feet and can be used as a common harrow or as a weeder when teeth are side slanted. Made under inventor supervision by Pendleton Works. Priced at 12.00 per section f o b Pendleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
F. O B. Pendleton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Western Plains
Col
W- F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Oregon Lumber Yard
A, H, Cox
New Pendleton
Akers
Draper
Pendleton Iron Works
Walters
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