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Domestic News
October 17, 1856
Pioneer And Democrat
Olympia, Thurston County, Washington
What is this article about?
A specimen of high-quality salt from Polk County, Oregon, produced by Mr. Whittaker through boring 80 feet for salt water yielding over a pound per two gallons, promises local self-sufficiency and financial benefits.
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OCR Quality
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Oregon Salt. We have on our table a specimen of Oregon Salt, which is of as good quality as any made in the Eastern States. This salt was made in Polk county eleven or twelve miles from this place, by Mr. Whittaker. He had to bore about eighty feet, before he reached the salt water. It yields over a pound of pure salt to two gallons of water. If this proves as extensive as appearances indicate, Oregon will soon supply itself. We hope the experiment will yield its owner a large pecuniary benefit.—Pacific Christian Advocate
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Oregon Salt
Polk County
Salt Production
Mr. Whittaker
Self Sufficiency
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Whittaker
Where did it happen?
Polk County, Oregon
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Polk County, Oregon
Key Persons
Mr. Whittaker
Outcome
potential for oregon to supply its own salt needs; expected large financial benefit to mr. whittaker.
Event Details
Specimen of Oregon salt on display, produced in Polk county by Mr. Whittaker who bored eighty feet to reach salt water yielding over a pound of pure salt per two gallons; quality matches Eastern States production.