Thanksgiving Proclamation by President McKinley 1900
The document notes President McKinley's proclamation designating November 29 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer for prosperity, unity, and peace, praising national successes and divine favor. It also includes then-current travel notes from Frep A. Gerper describing Northwest and Puget Sound region visits, and community updates from Doon with local events and lectures.
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United States
China
Galveston
William McKinley
Washington
Wu. McKintey
Joan Hay
Letter From F A Gerber Describes Western Trip
Macatas Washington 109 1900 To the Editor of Tue Bre As you requested me to write you about my trip thought would drop you a few lines We left Canton S D September 18 We rode to Omaha then the Chicago Portland special through western Nebraska and Wyoming where sand and sage brush dominated We visited American Falls Idaho and the Snake River falls Then OntarIO Oregon and Arcadia fruit range 125 acres orchard prune drying plant Alfalfa yields 15 to 80 tons per acre water rights land $15 to $35 unimproved farms not for sale under $75 to $300 an acre I think it the best country to make money fast though it has its drawbacks
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Macatas
Washineton
Tue Bre
R. Z. Kelley
Worthing
Canton
S. D
Omaha
Chicago
Portland
Nebraska
Wyoming
American Falls
Idaho
Grand Snake River
Ontario
Oregon
S. H
Arcadia
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SBP
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Delaware
Gilbertson
Winnebago
Attomey General
Oo W. Mullen
Black Hawk
Supreme Court
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Johnson
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Democratic
Columbia ‘River
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Williamette
Northwest
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Snohamish
Machias
Frep A. Gerper
Doon
Billy Matthews
German Savings Bank
Tom Quinlan
G. B. Swartz
Sioux City
F. A. Gerber
W. J. Skewis
Pioneer Hardware
Dratts Poultry Food
Rade Mark Regist
W. J. Skew
Pioneer
Fred Fouhse
ETS
Saunas
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Rock Valley
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Leader Store
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