When was it published?

April 29, 1870 in The State Rights Democrat

Domestic News April 29, 1870

The State Rights Democrat

Q: What keywords are associated?

Immigration, Oregon Settlement, Iowa Families, Benton County, Lane County, Linn County

Albany, Linn County, Oregon

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What is this article about?

Last Tuesday's boat brought several immigrants from Iowa City to Oregon, with 5-10 families proceeding to Corvallis and Eugene for settlement in Benton and Lane counties. Additionally, 20-30 Iowa families are en route to settle in Linn County, drawn by Oregon's resources.

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Immigration.—Last Tuesday's boat brought in several immigrants for this county, and 5 or 10 families proceeded on up to Corvallis and Eugene with the intention of locating in Benton and Lane counties. They were from Iowa City, Iowa.—We are further informed that 20 or 30 families from Iowa are coming with the design of settling in Linn county. Oregon is fast attracting attention in the East, and as fast as the truth is known there in regard to her abundant resources the people are pressing forward to swell our population and develop our yet slumbering treasures.

What sub-type of article is it?

Migration Or Settlement

What keywords are associated?

Immigration Oregon Settlement Iowa Families Benton County Lane County Linn County

Where did it happen?

Oregon

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Oregon

Event Date

Last Tuesday

Event Details

Last Tuesday's boat brought several immigrants from Iowa City, Iowa, to this county, with 5 or 10 families proceeding to Corvallis and Eugene to locate in Benton and Lane counties. Further, 20 or 30 families from Iowa are coming to settle in Linn county, as Oregon attracts attention in the East for its resources, leading people to swell the population and develop treasures.