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  1. Copper World Extension Puts Hopes on a Smelter Test

    After years of inactivity and economic hardship, local miners attempt to prove the viability of a massive, long-neglected ore deposit.

    Jun 11, 1909The Oroville Weekly GazettePalmer Mountain, Loomis, Okanogan CountyBoom & Bust

  2. Wenatchee Investors Discover Oroville’s Potential

    A party of influential Wenatchee businessmen visit Oroville, dismissing rumors of a 'swamp-ridden' town and purchasing local property.

    Jul 2, 1909The Oroville Weekly GazetteMain Street, Oroville, Okanogan CountyBoom & Bust

  3. The War on Cigarettes

    A new, stringent state law bans the possession of cigarette papers and wrappers, sparking debate over government overreach.

    Jun 11, 1909The Oroville Weekly GazetteOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  4. The Lights Go Out in Oroville

    A winter cold snap leaves the town in darkness after ice dams the river, testing the limits of early infrastructure.

    Jan 8, 1909The Oroville Weekly GazetteOroville, Okanogan County

  5. Spring Thaw Halts Great Northern Rail Traffic

    A washout on Ninemile Creek forces an emergency transfer of passengers and freight, testing the resilience of the local rail infrastructure.

    Feb 5, 1909The Oroville Weekly GazetteNinemile Creek, Oroville, Okanogan CountyDisasters

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