Hearst's Pioneer Roots to Golden West Trek
Excerpts recount Sen Hearst at age 70 reflecting on a boyhood on a Missouri pioneer farm and a 1830s era journey toward California gold. The narrative traces how the 1849 gold discoveries spurred his 30 year old westward trek and led to famed mining regions such as Ophir California Comstock Lode Nevada Ontario Utah Homestake South Dakota Anaconda Montana.
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Sen. Hearst
Westward Pioneers: A Farmer's Move to California Gold Country
A 19th century farmer recalls copper and lead mining profits from 1842 to 1849 and a life changing decision in 1850 to join Missouri settlers heading west. He describes the arduous wagon journey, a cholera outbreak near Fort Kearney, harsh weather, and scarce safety as his party crossed Indian Territory toward California. The narrative highlights personal risk, pride, and resilience in pursuing a new frontier.
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Phantree
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Wumboldd
Federal aid to Black colleges rises while overall aid stalls
The report shows black colleges receiving $171 million in federal aid, 4.4 percent of total, with student aid $56.5 million in 1970 rising to $73.3 million last year. Construction and research funds also grew though remain smaller shares. Presidential action kept the guaranteed loan program intact, suspending new need based rules until March 1.
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Nashville
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Tallahassee
Editor's Report on Destiny and Gold Rush Tales
The narrator recalls travels from the Fraser River across Montana and Idaho with scarce funds, blaming events on destiny. He describes desert crossings in California near Hangtown and Diamond Springs, a Jackass Gulch gold plot, and a misnamed bear incident. He teases a third installment and plans a booklet release.
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