Oregon Mines Promised Boom Near Burnt River
The article touts Burnt Shiver and Willow Creek in Baker County Oregon as exceptionally rich placer and quartz mines. It notes a completed Water ditch improving water supply, predicts a spring rush, high profits, and heavy demand for provisions as mining activity expands in Warbington Territory.
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Burnt Shiver
Willow Creek
Baker County
Oregon
United States
T. J. Carter
White Pine
Burnt River
Copacar
Warbington
Beans as a promising crop for farmers to raise
The piece argues for trying beans as a new upland crop, noting high yields in the East and strong prices, with potential profits for county farmers. It urges readiness to grow and ship beans, compares them to other crops, and suggests railroads will bring settlers to the land.
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Congress
Aiey
Tae Courta
Wach Eabepriber
Mil No 3 East side Rail bridge work underway
Report notes a crew of 35 to 40 workers framing timber for trestle bridges at the Mill district. No. 2 Mill runs sawing ties at about 50 000 feet of lumber daily while Anderson’s gang prepares groundwork. Work on grades to start soon as final trestle stock nears.
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Raiiat
Milwaukie
Anderson
Washington
Tangsioet Hayek
Clark Ceanty
W. Basta
White Pine mining rush and Elko reports from 186? era
From Elko and Virginia City Enterprise excerpts describe White Pine District prospecting, crowds of miners, and crowded stages amid heavy snowfall. Letters claim rich claims, law suits over mine boundaries, and a San Francisco rush to White Pine. Rail progress and weather threaten operations, with deaths from a salt fever noted and warnings not to attempt travel amid winter storms.
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Argenti
Nev
Eiko
White Pine
San Francisco
Eberhardt
Richmond
Elsim
Euerhardt Company
Virginia City Enterprise
Elko
Silverado
Onsia
Miller's Mille
Eberhard
Wun
Aid
Bishop's Creek
Cune
Hamilton
Tao
Peple
Sierra Nevada
Union Kimo School Exam Puts On Student Class Program
A small district event reports a third term completion and a student program at Union Kimo School. Parents and visitors attend a decorated schoolhouse as students present recitations and dialogues from a program list led by Mary Kycb jarden and others. Attendance totals 14 with punctual participation.
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Idem
Jaci Rathbure
Sarah Richardson
Lowren McAndrew
Eddie Lambert
Svlly Alvin
Katie McAndrew
She Suboulom
Jacob Rathburn
Amba Richardson
Charles Rathburn
Oibeer
Sentios
the Bird
U Marriet Hathburn
Mary Kycbjarden
Portlanders debate road crossing and city growth amid Vancouver Washougal rivalries
Fragmented letters discuss whether Vancouver or Washougal will dominate the Upper Coast, noting jealousy and access as key factors. The text also mentions Byth's theater lighting with oxygen gas, a gun priced at $120 per thousand shots, and a Paris artwork selling for $6,000, reflecting varied local concerns.
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Washougal
Vancouver
Byth
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