Pacific slope boomers seek profit in Oregon fruit lands
The article critiques hype of Western town sites and argues natural growth proves more lasting. It surveys Pacific coast fruit farming, focusing on prune and tree crops around Portland and Willamette Valley, detailing land prices, payment schemes, and projected yields for nonresident buyers and ambitious settlers. It notes risks of overstatement and promotes practical orcharding with favorable climate and transport links.
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Fairbiven
Portland
Seattle
Washington
Tacoma
Sound
Coast
Albina
Oregon
United States
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Washington, D. C
Emerson
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London
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Italy
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Southern Pacific Railroad
Willamette River
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Orchartistas
Pronea
Eee
Prin Bank
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Indice
France
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Pickaway
Ohio
Aqutat
Robinson Crusoe tale marooned on island of Poreat
Private letter from Captain Gooding recounts shipwreck on Poreat in the Caroline Islands. Englishman Charles Irons, living with natives, had seven wives and helped save the crew, arranging a canoe escape and rescue by Morning Star. Irons forgot dates and civilization but aided the castaways before they were taken to Honolulu and San Francisco.
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Rawsport
Mass
William Gooding
Poreat
Caroline Islands
Captain Gooding
Morning Star
Honolulu
San Francisco
Poteat
Charles Irons
Cocoanut Island
Irons
Porest
Sadie
Special Friday values for the poor at Pittsburgh shop
The Pitteburg Combination Clothing Company announces Friday only prices on warm overcoats and suits for men. Stock includes flannel-lined peas jackets, chinchilla coats, melton overcoats, long alsteras, sack and cutaway suits, cape overcoats, and cassimere wear with varied sizes and discounts. Corner Grant and Diamond streets.
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Aras
Melton
Gesaperneussen
Cassimere Ta
Prcac
Pitteburg Combination Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Luxurious Astrakhan Fur Coat and Bedford Cord Reafers Ad
An advertisement lists a black wool diagonal coat with shawl collar and Astrakhan fur trim priced at $8, plus four fur tee fastenings and satin lining. Jos. Horne & Co at 607-621 Penn Ave promotes the item as unmatched gift value. Also offered: Bedford cord reefers in light tan or black with French sea collar in sizes 38 and 50, priced at $25, reduced from $30, from Boces & Bout.
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Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Boces & Bout
Pair of Blankets Advertised for Households
A compact local ad touts California Mission or North Star blankets as stylish and sturdy wool options priced at 4 to 5 dollars. It also promotes cheap opera rubbers at 1 cent for a limited sale. The message urges shoppers to visit Jos Horne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores for home goods and Campbell & Dice for bread and flour products.
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Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Horaford's Acid Phosphate Advertises Wakeful Cure
An old advertisement from Belleville Illinois promotes Horaford's Acid Phosphate by Dr 0 BR Dake claiming relief for insomnia in stressed professionals. The copy mentions a store and shipping details and lists Haver Keeray at 33 Water Street as a contact.
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Dake
Belleville
Ill
Haver & Keeray
Water Street
Wisit
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Fifth Avenue
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Gaslighter & Turner
Market Street
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New York Depot
St. Jacobs Orr
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Perry, Mo
ST. Jacobs Oil
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Haxgey & Hayes
Smithfield Street
City Hall
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America
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