A time to till, a time to plant, a time to hope for timely rain May 2, 2008
Eventually, Meriwether Lewis, who regarded himself as the first white man ever to see that country near Williston, actually had to wonder, "is it always this windy here?". On April 23, 1805, he wrote, "Set out at an early hour this morning. about nine A.M. the wind arose, and shortly after became so violent that we were unabled to proceed, in short it was with much difficulty and some risk that I was enabled to get the canoes and perogues into a place of tolerable safety, there being no timber... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Monument dedication set for June 4 Apr 19, 2008
The figures Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, George Drouillard, York and Seaman, a Newfoundland dog are due to arrive from The Crucible a Norman, Okla. foundry May 19 and be set in place. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Corps of Discovery statues unveiled at CGSC Apr 18, 2008
After the unveiling of statues of Capt. Meriwether Lewis and Sgt. John Ordway, retired Maj ... A new gallery in the Lewis and Clark Center pays homage to the Corps of Discovery, especially Capt. Meriwether Lewis and Sgt. John Ordway, the senior noncommissioned officer on the Army expedition ... The 24-inch statues, valued at 17,600, are replicas of the larger-than-life-size bronze figures in the Capt. Meriwether Lewis Memorial Park outside Fort Lewis, said retired Maj. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
AUSA receives sculpture donation Apr 17, 2008
The Fort Lewis Chapter presented replica statues of Capt. Meriwether Lewis and Sgt. John Ordway to the Henry Leavenworth Chapter of the AUSA.. With an unveiling ceremony last Thursday, members of the Henry Leavenworth Chapter of the Association of the United States Army accepted replica statues of Capt. Meriwether Lewis and Sgt. John Ordway from the Fort Lewis Chapter of the AUSA. ... The statues, located in the Lewis and Clark Center, are replicas of larger-than-life statues of Lewis and Ordway... (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Remembering Jane(s) Apr 9, 2008
Thomas Jefferson was president and Meriwether Lewis had pushed off on his Western adventure from one of the town's riverbanks just four years earlier, when Pittsburgh had about 400 houses. Most of the streets were unpaved, hogs and dogs ran loose and on days without wind, a black cloud of smoke from ever-present coal fires hung in the air. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
'Little People's Petition' Apr 3, 2008
Also included are other documents from U.S. presidents, including pages from George Washington's diary and correspondence from Thomas Jefferson and John Adams; a rare document signed by both Meriwether Lewis and William Clark; about 10 documents from Robert E. Lee; and documents from John Brown, Samuel Clemens, Orville Wright and others. All About. (CNN -- International)
Romancing the Cornerstone Apr 3, 2008
William Clark and Meriwether Lewis as well as Patrick Henry were Masons. So too were Daniel Boone, Kit Carson, the Marquis de Lafayette, and one of the most popular and revered American celebrities of the time, Benjamin Franklin. (Townhall.com)
Words of historyRare Abraham Lincoln letter set to be sold in the US Apr 1, 2008
There is also a document from the sixth president of the United States, John Quincy Adams, foretelling the Civil War and a rare document signed by both of the American explorers, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. John Brown wrote this letter two weeks before he was executed. (BBC News -- Americas)
Document signed by Lewis and Clark on auction block Apr 1, 2008
ST. LOUIS (AP) An 1809 land sale document going up for auction this week is valued at 80,000 or more because of the two famous signatures on it belonging to explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. The document is dated Aug. 23, 1809, and outlines a land sale by Lewis to Pierre Chouteau Sr., a prominent fur trader, in an area that is now the St. Louis suburb of Florissant, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Sunday. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
State news of national interest Apr 1, 2008
ST. LOUIS (AP) An 1809 land sale document up for auction this week was signed by explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. The document, now valued at $80,000 or more, is dated Aug. 23, 1809, and outlines a land sale by Lewis to a prominent fur trader. (International Herald Tribune)
Presidential visits to Missoula rare, but usually memorable Mar 31, 2008
Thomas Jefferson sent a proxy named Meriwether Lewis. George Washington wanted to come, but couldn't get the bus started. (Missoulian, MT)
The larks are here, flowers to follow Mar 30, 2008
Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809) was an enormously gifted observer of nature - when he was in one of his "up" moods. He not only had the capacity to describe birds so well in his journal that you can "see" them without illustration, but he frequently paused to take down the bird calls of species new to science. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Monument planners eye placement for Corps of Discovery statues Mar 29, 2008
The 3,000 pounds of bronze figures of Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, York, George Drouillard and a dog Seaman will stand atop the moss-covered stones, but within reach of the thousands of visitors who will pass by the site annually. On Friday, representatives from the contractor, foundry, Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Committee, Jefferson City Parks Department and the sculptor Sabra Tull Meyer met at the site to discuss final installation details. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Richland Chainsaw Carver Transforms Diseased Trees Into Art Mar 7, 2008
Images carved by Jones to date include Capt. Robert Gray, a steamship operator who ran supplies up the Columbia River, and Capt. Meriwether Lewis forging a friendship with a native chieftain on the Lewis and Clark expedition. Yet to be added are a pioneer farming couple and a miner bound for the Yukon gold rush. (KIRO TV, WA)
Off the beaten path: Willow Creek Feb 24, 2008
The written history of the area begins with Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. During his return trip in 1806, Clark gave the name Philosopher s River to the willow-edged stream flowing into the Jefferson. (Montana Standard, MT)
Conserving Rare Breeds Feb 17, 2008
These horses were noted by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark during their expedition to explore the Pacific Northwest. In fact, the Spanish influence extended up to the Carolinas, across the Gulf Coast, and throughout the West. (Science Daily)
Letters for Friday, February 15, 2008 Feb 16, 2008
Coverage of Meriwether Lewis event great ... Cheney s in-depth article and Bauer s candle-lit photograph of Jolles portrayal of Lewis captured the sense of intrigue concerning the historical events that continue to surround the death of Meriwether Lewis. (Missoulian, MT)
Group to protect Rattlesnake Feb 14, 2008
When Meriwether Lewis crossed Rattlesnake Creek in 1806, the wilderness teemed with trout, elk and other native species. Today, the explorer's crossing site is marked by a bronze plaque and the golden arches of McDonald's, a symbol of the urban congestion crowding the creek as it empties into the Clark Fork River near downtown Missoula. (Missoulian, MT)
Happy 149th, Oregon, and many more (Feb. 14) Feb 14, 2008
William Clark, Meriwether Lewis, Toussaint Charbonneau, his wife Sacagawea and several of their associates helped put Oregon on the map when they spent the winter of 1805-06 camped along an Oregon tributary of the Columbia River. They had a lot of hearty stock to follow. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Disappearing cottonwoods inspire program Feb 11, 2008
Cottonwood bark was used as fodder for horses, a practice that surprised explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. The Corps of Discovery used cottonwoods for firewood and building material. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Meriwether mystery: Actor investigates explorer's death with audience of witnesses Feb 9, 2008
David Jolles portrays Meriwether Lewis and recounts the circumstances of Lewis' mysterious death during a program at the Lolo Community Center on Thursday ... Photo by TOM BAUER/MissoulianWatch a video report on David Jolles' play about Meriwether Lewis ... Until then, investigation of the mysterious demise of Meriwether Lewis will best be left to David Jolles, who's spent years bringing the famous explorer back to life. (Missoulian, MT)
Book Life - Memoirs of illness, explorers, traveling Feb 4, 2008
"The volume is intended for sharing with the general public, but also for reading, writing and support groups."The Melancholy Fate of Capt. Lewis" by Michael Pritchett, Unbridled Books, 416 pages.Could there be another word left to write about Meriwether Lewis, William Clark or their Corps of Discovery?I'll leave that for you to answer.Novelist Michael Pritchett, for one, believes there is - in fact - much left to be explored about the death of Lewis, the cross-continent expedition's... (Missoulian, MT)
Storms tear through area Feb 1, 2008
Vanessa Clayborn, member services supervisor for Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative, said about 1,200 customers lost power in Hickman County at one time. We still have 150 customers without power, Clayborn said Wednesday morning. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Water moccasin rain Jan 25, 2008
Meriwether Lewis suffered depression, but when engaged in leading the expedition to discover the country he rose to the occasion. In a strange new world of rivers and grizzly bears where being lax could mean death, Lewis did his duty. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Political Insider Jan 23, 2008
Those who had assassinated Meriwether Lewis, Abraham Lincoln, McKinley and Garfield on their path to power, and later the same faction, identified by America s Founder and Prophet, Thomas Jefferson, as the Anti-Christ, would form the CIA under Knights of Malta leadership, and assassinate Kennedy and King to send us to die for their latifundial estate of Vietnam. George W. Bush, a known homosexual and draft-dodger, is their puppet. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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Items sold by Pieron at the trade fair include the three main categories carried by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark as they traveled up the Missouri River: trade beads, silver mirrors, and silver for trade. Mirrors were especially important in trading with Native Americans, Pieron said. (Waynesille Daily Guide, MO)
Cottingham: Mahonias have many personalities Jan 15, 2008
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Leaders & Success Jan 9, 2008
Investor's Business Daily: Meriwether Lewis' Way West ... Meriwether Lewis' Way West ... Together, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark charted early America's interior, pushing westward to map its water routes. (Investors Business Daily)
Meriwether Lewis' Way West Jan 9, 2008
Together, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark charted early America's interior, pushing westward to map its water routes. They did so at the behest of President Thomas Jefferson, who had his eye on expansion and trade. (Investors Business Daily)
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An Arbor Day celebration was held April 21 at Cut Bluff Overlook to mark the 202nd anniversary of the presence of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark expedition. A deal was being negotiated in late April for Kim Lester, accused of neglecting multiple animals on her Grenora farmstead in June of 2006. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Flashing spotlight on founding federalist Dec 20, 2007
Missoulians will soon know him as the historical figure with the busiest social calendar since Meriwether Lewis and William Clark dropped by for their expedition's bicentennial. The delivery of a museum-quality display of Hamilton's accomplishments at the Missoula Public Library this week has inspired two months of events, concerts and activities for the community. (Missoulian, MT)
Hospital raises cultural awareness Dec 15, 2007
Spoonhunter spoke to the crowd about the story of Sacajawea, best known for accompanying Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on their explorations of the western United States. "My grandfather used to tell us stories of Sacajawea when we were growing up," Spoonhunter told the group. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Expedition charted plants, animals as well as land Nov 25, 2007
It was one of the great adventures of all time Meriwether Lewis and William Clarks two-year exploration of the unknown world west of the Mississippi River. When the party set out in 1803, David Dalton points out, Americans knew little about the country they would travel through. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Fort Osage Education Center opens doors Nov 18, 2007
"It's important to use a partnership that looks to the future with the same spirit of discovery that Captain Clark and Meriwether Lewis embarked on. To live appropriately with the land as Captain Clark lived when he helped design Fort Osage.". Ron Fuhrken, deputy director of Park Operations, also worked closely with the architect team during the design process of the center. (The Examiner)
Energy dilemma: Habitat or profit? Nov 18, 2007
One of nature's great observers, Meriwether Lewis kept detailed journals of Montana's native wealth when he passed through more than two centuries ago. Flora and fauna, nothing escaped his notice. (Missoulian, MT)
Wachovia CEO Ken Thompson Nov 5, 2007
Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West by Stephen Ambrose is a book I often give. Share this story. (USA Today -- Money)
Brangelina come to TV's aid Oct 24, 2007
The 10-hour series is based on the early 1800s exploration of the US by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Jolie, meanwhile, starred in 'Gia' for HBO ten years ago. (iAfrica.com)
Brangelina To Co-Produce HBO Project Oct 23, 2007
Michelle Ashford is penning the 10-hour miniseries based on the book by Stephen F. Ambrose, which tells the story of the legendary journey across the Western U.S. by explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in the early 1800s. Jolie most recently starred in the feature "A Mighty Heart," about the kidnapping and murder of Wall Street Journal reporter Danny Pearl. (CBS News -- World)
Hustle and flow | Oct 10, 2007
The city has also played host to a range of historical figures and artists, including explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and the author, Mark Twain. Like most great river cities, the Mississippi played a major role in the citys growth, and is the reason why the nations largest brewery, Anheuser-Busch, is located there. (iAfrica.com)
Summer weather greets fall festival-goers Oct 9, 2007
On Saturday, Rippavilla will host the Antique Tractor Show and Plowing Competition, and on Saturday and Sunday, the Maury County Arts Guild hosts the Meriwether Lewis Arts and Crafts Fair at Meriwether Lewis State Park on Natchez Trace and State Route 20 near Hohenwald. Information about the Goat Festival is at (931) 359-3863, the Antique Tractor Show at (931) 381-3686 and the crafts fair at (931) 381-9494. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Board to begin thinking about new school's name Oct 8, 2007
Lewis and Clark Middle School, for explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, sent by Jefferson to explore the new Louisiana territory purchased in 1803, and see if there was a water route along the Missouri River that reached the Pacific Ocean. The district's other buildings carry directional designations (North, East, West, South and Southwest), or the names of streets or neighborhoods (Moreau Heights, Cedar Hill, Callaway Hills and Belair). (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Montana history Oct 8, 2007
Meriwether Lewis died mysteriously at a roadside inn in Tennessee. Lewis and William Clark led the expedition that explored the vast regions of the Missouri River headwaters and Columbia River basin from 1804-1806. (Missoulian, MT)
Meriwether Lewis Arts, Crafts Show set Oct. 13-14 Oct 7, 2007
Colorful leaded glass items will be among the numerous displays available to the public at the 36th annual Meriwether Lewis Arts s Show Oct. 13-14 ... The Meriwether Lewis Arts s Show is scheduled from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 13-14 at Meriwether Lewis State Park ... The Meriwether Lewis festival is an event the Arts Guild is proud of. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Adding life to bullets: Hunters, shooters save money by reloading their ammunition Oct 5, 2007
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark packed their gunpowder in lead casks that they could later melt down for bullets on their Voyage of Discovery. The process is much more involved 200 years later, with choices of primer and powder, bullet type and weight. (Missoulian, MT)
Festival season hits full stride Oct 3, 2007
On Oct. 13-14 the annual Meriwether Lewis Arts ts Fair takes place at Meriwether Lewis Park on Natchez Trace near Hohenwald. The event features about 50 different artisans each year. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Vichy resident receives a Vietnam War medal Sep 24, 2007
In fact, Clifton is being used as the model for Meriwether Lewis on the monument that will placed at the Capitol next summer. Of course, I ll look younger, Clifton jokes. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Fall festival season getting under way Sep 18, 2007
The Meriwether Lewis Arts s Fair sponsored by the Maury Arts Guild takes place Oct. 13 and 14 at Meriwether Lewis Park on Natchez Trace near Hohenwald. About 50 artists and crafters are expected to participate in the event. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Prepped for busy retirement Sep 15, 2007
rnNelson: Meriwether Lewis. rn ISJ: Who inspires you the most. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
A work of faith Sep 13, 2007
With their mute bulk wearing ever more rusty-brown into the landscape, the silver details - the jaunty cockade on Meriwether Lewis' hat, his sword hilt, William Clark's lance tip, Chief Sheheke's single feather and earring - telegraph the vital details about each man. The two metals speak in smaller pieces, too: In Neary's yard in Washburn, a simple trio of roses glow silver in their rusty, thorned stems near his backyard workshop, a weathered gray building holding a treasury of metal pieces... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
9/11 personal for Rapid City forensic economist Sep 11, 2007
The Victims' Compensation Fund was administered by "special master" Kenneth Feinberg, an expert at conflict resolution, who Frankenfeld said "was the only person other than Meriwether Lewis who got a blank check from the federal government." Eventually, he'd spend 7 billion. Costanza's case was one of the first Feinberg heard. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Original astronauts were celebs of their day Sep 6, 2007
Its first peacetime heroes were Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the leaders of the Corps of Discovery, dispatched by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the vast new Louisiana Purchase. Through the heart of the 19th century, there was no end of pioneers and explorers who became national heroes, from Jedediah Smith and Jim Bridger to Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett to Buffalo Bill Cody and Wild Bill Hickok to Wyatt Earp. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Seaman will visit Lewis and Clark Center Aug 31, 2007
in 1803 for 20 by Capt. Meriwether Lewis. The Newfoundland helped feed the explorers by catching beavers, squirrels and even an antelope. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
CGSC_Foundation announces Powell chair, lecture series Aug 25, 2007
Retired Gen. Carl E. Vuono, former Army chief of staff and commandant of CGSC, was the guest speaker at the reception and spoke of how fitting it is to name the new building after the historical figures Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. "Dedication of this new building as the Lewis and Clark Center is far more than a nod to history," said Vuono, who is also a CGSC Foundation trustee. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
After burn: Forest does what comes naturally in wake of Meriwether fire Aug 19, 2007
As the fire grew on the gully floors, it began to encounter the steep walls of the iconic wilderness area, which inspired Meriwether Lewis more than two centuries before. Like water flowing from a wide, lazy expanse of river into a narrow canyon, the flames gathered speed through rising draws and gulches, gaining energy from the wind and the compounding heat. (Helena Independent Record)
Lewis & Clark Center dedicated ... Opening Day ... Web sites earn knowledge management awards ... CAC_begins NSPS_conversion process ... Final honors -- The honor guard moves Pfc. Matthew Murchison\'s casket from the hearse to the committal shelter for interment services at the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery Aug. 13. Murchison, 21, died Aug. 4 in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 127th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, in Hanau, Germany. Brig. Gen. Keith Walker, assistant division commander of the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley, Kan., presented the flag that draped Murchison\'s casket to the Soldier\'s mother, Deborah Shanahan. Lamp photo by Prudence Siebert. ... Final honors -- With Eeyore dangling from his hand, Tyler Cook observes honors given for fallen Soldier Pfc. Matthew Murchison, son of Tyler\'s former daycare provider Deborah Shanahan, during services at the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery committal shelter Aug. 13. Lamp photo by Prudence Siebert. ... Housing Update -- Understanding where BAH_money goes ... Flags of 48 nations create colorful opening day ... Flags of 48 nations create colorful opening day ... Flags of 48 nations create colorful opening day ... Flags of 48 nations create colorful opening day ... Harrold Youth Center offers free after-school programs for grades 6-9 ... Pet of the Week ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Thursday, August 16, 2007 After unveiling Capt. Meriwether Lewis' shadow box with Command and General Staff College Commandant Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, Sen. Pat Roberts salutes the Hall of Fame inductee at a joint Lewis and Clark Center dedication and Hall of Fame induction ceremony Aug. 13 at the L&C Center. Lamp photo by Prudence Siebert. Lewis & Clark Center dedicated Aug 17, 2007
After unveiling Capt. Meriwether Lewis' shadow box with Command and General Staff College Commandant Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, Sen ... After officially dedicating the Ler, an induction ceremony welcomed the building's namesakes, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, into the Fort Leavenworth Hall of Fame. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Sen. Roberts speaks at Lewis & Clark Center dedication Aug 15, 2007
Pat Roberts, right, gives a salute to a photograph of Capt. William Clark during a Fort Leavenworth Hall of Fame induction for Capt. Meriwether Lewis and Clark ... Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the men for whom the new center was named. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Flag ceremony hosted in new venue Aug 15, 2007
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the men for whom the new CGSC home was named. He said the group the two men led across the Louisiana Purchase in the early 19th century was diverse. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Meriwether Lewis Arts, Crafts Fair seeks vendors Aug 11, 2007
Set beneath the shady trees of the Natchez Trace Park, the Meriwether Lewis Arts and Crafts Fair is a celebration of the region s pioneer heritage. For 36 years, its name has been synonymous throughout the Southeast as one of the finest displays of authentic crafting. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Lewis, Clark led Corps of Discovery Aug 10, 2007
Meriwether Lewis' name is misspelled on the marker ... Led by Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the military, scientific and diplomatic expedition included 33 permanent party members, who were virtually all Soldiers. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Biologists tracking the impact of West Nile on sage grouse Aug 8, 2007
First identified by explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the sage grouse once inhabited the vast sagebrush and rangeland of the West, stretching from Washington and eastern California across Idaho, Wyoming and Montana and east to North Dakota and Kansas. In the early 1800s, sage grouse populations were pegged at 1. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Teachers use summer to sharpen skills, earn extra income Jul 21, 2007
She is spending her summer studying about the travels of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. he history book I teach out of doesn't say much, she said. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Meanwhile: Beware of suspicious medicine men Jul 12, 2007
Anyone who can write 3,000 words deconstructing "The House of Mirth" and find the subtexts and the overtones of Sylvia Plath, the Beach Boys' "Fun, Fun, Fun," the journals of Meriwether Lewis, and MySpace, has done enough violence and lost his appetite for terror. At the moment, a half-million English majors are employed in the service and hospitality industry, but they are ready to answer their country's call and assume responsible positions in the field of health-care security. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Celebrating 25 years of preservation Jul 11, 2007
LOADING Jul 11, 2007 - 04:05:42 CDT By ALYSSA SCHAFER Bismarck Tribune Just south of Fort Mandan, Meriwether Lewis wrote about the "handsome hight prairie" that bordered the Missouri River in 1804. Like Lewis, the Nature Conservancy noticed the area's rolling prairie and quiet beauty. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Salmon eaters Part II Jun 16, 2007
They passed Alkali Flats, where Meriwether Lewis came face-to-face with 60 mounted Shoshone warriors in 1805. Finally, they arrived at the park where other descendants of the tribe had gathered after walking the 12-mile path to get there. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
A North Dakota summer: From wagon train to winery May 27, 2007
Famous explorers Captain Meriwether Lewis and William Clark camped across the river from the ranch during their expedition. Sharp-tail grouse blinds are available by reservation for a chance to observe the birds' annual mating ritual. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
