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Illegal Americans in Mexico?
California had an immigration problem. There were simply too many Americans coming to Mexico illegally. Sounds strange today, but that’s what happened when this man…
John Sutter
If it were not for this Captain of the Swiss Guard, the history of California might be much different. Never mind the fact he was…
Inventing a New Persona
The right title can open doors sometimes closed to an average person. So what do you do if you don’t have the best name? Just…
California or Bust!
He had California on his mind but he had a lot of trouble getting there. It was an adventure that would take just about everywhere…
Albert the Bull
He is the biggest of his kind and you certainly won’t miss him if you drive into Audobon, Iowa. He’s been in the movies and…
Operation T-Bone
It’s called Operation T-Bone and for over six decades it’s had an impact on west central Iowa. It’s a mission that has changed over the…
The Incident at Whitman Mission
By the end of 1847, the Cayuse Tribe had lost half of their members due to a measles outbreak. The mounting deaths brought increased tensions…
The Measles Outbreak of 1847
In 1847 there was a measles outbreak in Oregon country. The disease hit both whites and natives, but the death rate was much higher among…
The Whitman’s of Walla Walla
As white settlers moved westward, missionaries often moved ahead of them. Their faithful goal was to evangelize to the native Americans and travelers alike and…
What’s in a Name? Walla Walla!
It’s one of the most unique city names in the nation: Walla Walla, Washington. So what’s behind the name?